He is signed with Concord Records. He had his début self titled album in 1991 which sold 1.5 milllion. In his solo career, his most famous songs are 'I Wonder Why' and 'You're All That Matters To Me'. He has also worked with Elton John, Eric Clapton, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, The Allman Brothers Band and Joe Cocker.
Since then he has married and has a daughter, and recently participated in the BBC TV programme "Just the Two of Us", where he partnered newsreader and TV presenter Penny Smith.
Albums
Curtis Stigers (Arista, 1991)
Time Was (Arista, 1995)
Brighter Days (Columbia, 1999)
Baby Plays Around (Concord Jazz, 2001)
Secret Heart (Concord Jazz, 2002)
You Inspire Me (Concord Jazz, 2003)
I Think It's Going to Rain Today (Concord Jazz, 2005)
Real Emotional (Concord, 2007)
Lost in Dreams (Concord, 2009)
Let's Go Out Tonight (Concord Jazz, 2012)
Hooray for Love (Concord Jazz, 2014)
One More for the Road [live] (Concord Jazz, 2014 [rel. 2017]) with the Danish Radio Big Band
Gentleman (EmArcy, 2020)
Cold
Curtis Stigers Lyrics
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And the wind blows cold
Will you hold me
Like you'll never let go?
Will you kiss me so sweetly
And whisper you love me, so?
I have wandered through the mountains
But all I ever really wanted
Was someone to hold me
And to keep me from the cold
And when the night falls
And you're fast asleep
I'll watch over you
And I'll pray your heart to keep
So you can sleep easy
You know you can count on me
I have wandered through the mountains
I have searched the streets below
But all I ever really wanted
Is someone to need me
And to keep me from the cold
Baby, keep me from the cold
Oh darlin' when you're sleeping
Am I with you in your dreams?
Do I hold you close
And dance you through the night?
And when the nightmares come
Will you let me be the one
Who kisses you
And tells you, "It's alright"
And in the morning
When the light creeps in
I will hold you
As you're slowly waking
I'll kiss you so softly
And promise I'll never go
'Cause I have wandered through the mountains
I have searches the streets below
But all I ever really wanted
Is someone to need me
And to keep me from the cold
I have wandered through the mountains
I have searched the streets below
All I ever really wanted
Is for you to love me
I want you to love me
And keep me from the cold
Baby, keep me from the cold
All I ever wanted
So keep me from the cold
Keep me from the cold
Please keep me from the cold
The song “Cold” by Curtis Stigers seems to be a heart-wrenching love song about needing someone to be there for you through the difficult times. From the very beginning of the song, we can sense the urgency in the need for someone to be there for the winter season. The singer wonders if the person they’re singing to will hold them tightly and never let go when the snows come and the wind blows cold. They ask if their lover will whisper sweet nothings and profess their love to them.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes how much they’ve had to search for someone to hold them and keep them warm in the cold times. They’ve wandered through mountains and searched the streets, but all they ever really wanted was someone to need them and keep them from shivering in the cold. The singer makes a promise to their loved one that they will watch over them when they’re sleeping and pray for their heart to keep beating.
The singer even goes as far as to ask if they’re present in their lover’s dreams, dancing the night away and holding them through their nightmares. They promise to be there in the morning, holding them tightly as they wake up and kissing them so softly. The grandest statement is the final plea, where the singer declares that all they ever wanted was for their lover to love them and to keep them from the cold. Overall, the song “Cold” is a song about needing someone to be there for you during the difficult times, someone to hold and love.
Line by Line Meaning
When the snows come
When life gets tough
And the wind blows cold
And everything seems unbearable
Will you hold me
Will you be my support
Like you'll never let go?
Will you never give up on me?
Will you kiss me so sweetly
Will you love me unconditionally?
And whisper you love me, so?
And make sure I know that I am not alone?
I have wandered through the mountains
I have struggled and faced my challenges
I have searched the streets below
I have tried everything to find comfort
But all I ever really wanted
But what I truly needed was
Was someone to hold me
Someone who can offer me warmth and safety
And to keep me from the cold
And to protect me from life's struggles
And when the night falls
And when darkness comes
And you're fast asleep
And you are no longer awake
I'll watch over you
I'll be your protector
And I'll pray your heart to keep
And I'll pray for your safety and well-being
So you can sleep easy
So you can have peace of mind
You know you can count on me
You know I'll always be there for you
Oh darlin' when you're sleeping
Oh my love, when you are resting
Am I with you in your dreams?
Will you think of me in your subconscious?
Do I hold you close
Am I your comfort?
And dance you through the night?
And help you through your struggles?
And when the nightmares come
And when you face your fears
Will you let me be the one
Will you trust me to be there for you?
Who kisses you
Who offers you love and support
And tells you, "It's alright"
And assures you that things will be okay
And in the morning
And when a new day begins
When the light creeps in
When the sun starts to rise
I will hold you
I will be there for you
As you're slowly waking
As you come out of your slumber
I'll kiss you so softly
I'll show you my love with a gentle kiss
And promise I'll never go
And promise that I'll always be there for you
'Cause I have wandered through the mountains
Because I have gone through hardships
All I ever really wanted
What I have always needed
Is someone to need me
Is someone who truly loves me
And to keep me from the cold
And to protect me from the struggles of life
Baby, keep me from the cold
My love, give me the warmth and love I need
All I ever wanted
What I truly desired
So keep me from the cold
So protect me from the hardships of life
Keep me from the cold
Be my source of comfort and support
Please keep me from the cold
I beg of you to be there for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GLEN BALLARD, CURTIS MONTROSE STIGER
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