James Stinson chose the alias, 'Clarence G' as a reference to an author 'Clarence G. Hamilton' who wrote books regarding music theory and music history. Some of the titles of the books are:
- Epochs in Musical Progress
- Outlines of Music History
- Sound: And Its Relation To Music
- Touch and Expression in Piano Playing
Drexciya, James Stinson, were very secretive in their production techniques and influences, but this is one of many Drexciyan mysteries solved.
You Made Me Love You
Clarence Lyrics
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Like my baby's love
(Like my baby's love)
It's like burnin' fire
That's all shut up in my bones
(Shut up in my bones)
Ain't no lonely daysAin't no lonely, lonely, lonely nights
Every little thing that she does
I know the girl's alright
(I know the girl's alright)
'Cause I ain't never, never, found me a girl
To love me like you do
Oh no
To love me like you do
Ain't no man, ain't no man
Got a little woman like me
You got all the lovin' honey
One sweet girl can claim
You're every poor boy's dream
And every rich man's prayer
But I don't need money honey
'Cause you're always there
'Cause I ain't never, never, found me a girl
To love me like you do
And that's the truth honey
To love me like you do, oh yeah
No I ain't never, never, found me a girlTo love me like you do
Oh no
To love me like you do
That's the truth
To love me like you do
Oh no
No I ain't never, never, found me a girl
Like you do
Oh no
In Clarence Carter's song "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," the singer laments the loss of a loved one who has left him alone. He recalls a time when he expressed a need for this person to stay with him, and they promised to always be by his side. However, now that they have left, he feels abandoned and must beg for their return. In the chorus, he pleads with the person to just be close at hand and doesn't require them to express their love or stay forever. He understands that they may not be able to commit to a long-term relationship, but he can't help but love them anyway. The song ends with the realization that left alone, all that is left is loneliness, where there is nothing left to feel.
The song's message is one of resignation to the fact that love doesn't always last forever, and often people can't commit to long-term relationships. However, this doesn't stop the singer from feeling a deep love for the person who has left him, even though they may not feel the same way. The lyrics also highlight the pain of loneliness and how it can feel unbearable when there is no one to share life's experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
When I said I needed you
I expressed my dependence on you.
You said you would always stay
You promised to remain always by my side.
It wasn't me who changed but you and now you've gone away
I remained constant, but you became different and left me.
Don't you see that now you've gone
Do you realize that since you left
And I'm left here on my own
I am alone and without your support,
That I have to follow you and beg you to come home
I must pursue and plea for your return.
You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand
You need not declare love for me as long as you're near.
You don't have to stay forever I will understand
You don't have to remain eternally for I comprehend.
Believe me, believe me I can't help but love you
Honestly, I cannot stop loving you.
But believe me I'll never tie you down
Instead, I guarantee to never confine you.
Left alone with just a memory
Abandoned and left with only reminiscences
Life seems dead and quite unreal
My existence appears vacant and alienated.
All that's left is loneliness there's nothing left to feel
The only emotion left is lonesomeness.
You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand
You need not declare your devotion for as long as you're near.
You don't have to stay forever
You don't have to remain forever.
I will understand believe me, believe me
I will accept and comprehend.
You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand
You need not declare your affection for me as long as you're near.
You don't have to stay forever
You don't have to remain eternally.
I will understand, believe me, believe me
I assure you I will comprehend.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alvertis Isbell, Booker T. Jr. Jones, Eddie Floyd
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