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)
Every Time You Cry
Curtis Stigers Lyrics
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Can't find the cure and nothing comforts you
The light at the end of the tunnel
Doesn't shine at the end of the day
Every time you cry
Save up all your tears, I will be your rainbow
When they disappear
Wash away the pain 'til you smile again
Every time you cry
Every time you cry
Time has a way of wounding what has healed
What can I say, I know just how you feel
Your soul is dark and troubled
Like a river running wild
Every time you cry
Save up all your tears, I will be your rainbow
When they disappear
Wash away the pain 'til you smile again
I will be the one who dries your eyes
Every time you cry
Every time you cry
Well you know that's what I'm here for
And I will give you when you need more
There'll be no hesitation, I will reap no reward
In this song, Curtis Stigers sings about being there for someone who is going through a tough time. He talks about how he has never seen them look so blue before and how he can't find a cure or anything to comfort them. He acknowledges that time can hurt even what has healed, and he understands how they feel because he has been there, too. He wants to be the one to help them and promises to be their rainbow when their tears disappear.
Stigers compares the person's troubled soul to a wild river and promises to be there for them every time they cry. He wants to save up all their tears and wash away their pain until they smile again. He wants to be the laughter in their eyes and the one who dries their tears. He reassures them that he is there for them and will give them what they need without hesitation, expecting nothing in return.
The song is a beautiful tribute to friendship and unconditional love, reminding us that we all need someone to lean on when we're going through a rough patch. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is hope and someone who cares for us.
Line by Line Meaning
Never before have I seen you look so blue
I have never seen you in such a sad state before
Can't find the cure and nothing comforts you
You are in so much pain that nothing seems to help you feel better
The light at the end of the tunnel
Hope or a way out of the situation that you are in
Doesn't shine at the end of the day
It seems like things won't get any better by the end of the day
Every time you cry
Whenever you feel so overwhelmed and start crying
Save up all your tears, I will be your rainbow
I will be there for you to comfort and support you, and make things brighter again
When they disappear
When you have no more tears left to cry
Wash away the pain 'til you smile again
I will help you heal from your pain until you are able to smile again
I will be the laughter in your eyes
I will make you happy and bring joy to your life
Time has a way of wounding what has healed
Over time, old wounds may re-open and cause pain again
What can I say, I know just how you feel
I understand your pain and can empathize with you
Your soul is dark and troubled
You are experiencing profound pain and sadness
Like a river running wild
Your pain is intense and feels uncontrollable
Well you know that's what I'm here for
I am here for you, to support and help you through your tough times
And I will give you when you need more
I will continue to be there for you and offer my support whenever you need it
There'll be no hesitation, I will reap no reward
I will help you out of unconditional love and care, without expecting anything in return
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREGG SUTTON, SHELLY PEIKEN
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