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)
This Time
Curtis Stigers Lyrics
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Love makes us cry
We're up and we're down
We don't understood why
But we take it
We're just tryin' to make it
Sometimes we lose touch
We put up our walls
When we injure our pride
And we break up
Only to make up
Easy love has never been easy
I've been searchin' tryin' every door
'Till I finally found what I was looking for
And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb
But I know that our love will survive baby
This time
We heal from the pain
And we learn from the past
The future is ours
Girl we've found it at last
We both know it
We can't help but show it
Baby so many times when the road got rough
We thought that we both had enough
But we kept it alive
Somehow the love wouldn't die
It just wouldn't die
And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb
But I know that our love will survive baby
This time
In the song "This Time" by Curtis Stigers, love is presented as a rollercoaster ride, full of ups and downs. The lyrics reflect on the challenges that a committed relationship can bring, as well as the joys and pains that come with it. The song acknowledges that love is not always easy, but with perseverance and a willingness to work through difficulties, love can endure.
The first verse describes the confusing nature of love, as it can make us both happy and sad. Despite this inherent contradiction, the singer of the song is committed to making it work. The second verse talks about the walls that people put up when they are hurt or feeling vulnerable, leading to breakups that are ultimately reconciled.
The chorus emphasizes that finding true love is a difficult journey, but it is worth it in the end. The singer has had to search high and low for the right person and has made mistakes along the way. However, they have learned from their previous experiences and are confident that their love will last this time. The final verse speaks to the resilience of true love, even in the face of hardships. The couple has weathered rough patches before and has come out stronger on the other side.
Overall, "This Time" is a testament to the power of love, even when it is not easy. The song acknowledges that relationships have their ups and downs, but it is ultimately worth the effort to make them work.
Line by Line Meaning
Love makes us laugh
Love brings joy and happiness to our lives
Love makes us cry
Love can also bring pain and sadness along with it
We're up and we're down
Our emotions can fluctuate greatly when we're in love
We don't understood why
We may not always comprehend why we feel the way we do about someone
But we take it
Despite the uncertainties, we accept and embrace our emotions
We're just tryin' to make it
We're simply trying to navigate this complex journey called love
Sometimes we lose touch
Occasionally, we can become disconnected from our inner feelings
With our feelings inside
Our emotions can become buried deep within us
We put up our walls
We can build barriers around ourselves when we feel vulnerable
When we injure our pride
Our ego can be hurt in relationships
And we break up
Sometimes, relationships can end for various reasons
Only to make up
But often, people find their way back to each other
Easy love has never been easy
Love is not always simple or effortless
I've been searchin' tryin' every door
The search for love can be a long and difficult one
'Till I finally found what I was looking for
But eventually, the right person comes along
And it takes what it takes
Relationships require effort and commitment
We all make mistakes
Part of being human is making errors in judgement or actions
There are so many mountains to climb
There will be many challenges to overcome in a relationship
But I know that our love will survive baby
Despite the difficulties, the love between two people can endure
This time
This time around, things will be different and better
We heal from the pain
After heartbreak, we can eventually recover and move on
And we learn from the past
We can gain wisdom and insight from past experiences
The future is ours
We have the power to shape our future in a positive way
Girl we've found it at last
We've finally found the love we've been searching for
We both know it
Both partners in the relationship understand and acknowledge their love for one another
We can't help but show it
Their love is evident and expressed in various ways
Baby so many times when the road got rough
There were many instances when things were difficult in their relationship
We thought that we both had enough
At times, they felt like throwing in the towel
But we kept it alive
However, they managed to keep their love alive and thriving
Somehow the love wouldn't die
Their love proved to be resilient and enduring
It just wouldn't die
Their love could not be destroyed or diminished
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VANESSA CARLTON, LINDA PERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DENNIS VoD
Love makes us laugh
Love makes us cry
We're up and we're down
We don't understood why
But we take it
We're just tryin' to make it
Sometimes we lose touch
With our feelings inside
We put up our walls
When we injure our pride
And we break up
Only to make up
Easy love has never been easy
I've been searchin' tryin' every door
'Till I finally found what I was looking for
And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb
But I know that our love will survive baby
This time
We heal from the pain
And we learn from the past
The future is ours
Girl we've found it at last
We both know it
We can't help but show it
Baby so many times when the road got rough
We thought that we both had enough
But we kept it alive
Somehow the love wouldn't die
It just wouldn't die
And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb
But I know that our love will survive baby
This time
polyprinz
I'm rediscovering this amazing man, wow. The 90's were a great decade of music. Thanks Curtis for the fantastic music!!!
oscar mere
spot on
Dragonkissed
Me too 🤗
48nutty
His saxophone playing and his voice are awesome. His songs do hit a soft still sore part of me. Top guy. Saw him in Ronny Scott's london. Fantastic night.
v blackson
Hope that still sore part of you have now healed @48nutty
Susanne Harpur
One of my all time favourite artists, Curtis Stigers, brilliant lyrics that everyone can relate to......just love him and his music so so much ❤️🥰💖💕
Carol Cassell
His voice melts my heart! Easy on the eyes too 😉😉 best love songs!
Ann Singh
Another great song by Curtis........I love his voice so intoxicating
andre smith
A wonderful song, and a great voice so criminally underrated
Joe Cool
This man knows how to sing a love song..whoa..blows me away everytime I hear him sing..