They started their career in the late 70s with the singles «The Promise Of Love» and "Put A Little Love On Me". Later on, Delegation released the albums «Delegation», «Eau De Vie», «Delegation II», «Deuces High» and «Encore».
Ricky Bailey & Delegation... delivering all that's great about British 70's, 80's & 90's Soulful Funk!
Delegation one of the foremost recording and touring soul funk bands of the 70's, 80's and 90's with a string of chart hits in the UK, all over Europe and the US.
The band that recorded "Where Is The Love" (We Used To Know) and featured on the then, leading music TV programme in the UK, "Top Of The Pops" which also arrived on UK screens on Thursday nights was the only TV place to be to catch the UK chart scene, in fact if you were going out you wouldn't go out until you had seen TOP!
The Delegation Band from 2012 still has Mr Ricky Bailey at its heart. Ricky's zest for life, love and music is unrelenting and passionate. Still working hard at his craft with his soulful, rich vocals and masterful leadership... Ricky is a man with a mission and as he comments, "There's unfinished business". Great news for Delegation fans all over the world!
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Welcome To My World
Delegation Lyrics
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La-la
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
La-la
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
Welcome to my world, take my hand
You and I, we can make it, yeah
There′ll be happiness that we won't ever end
Like the flowers need the rain (Like the birds)
Like the birds need a song to sing
That′s how much I need you here (To hold)
To hold and to comfort me (Welcome)
Welcome to my world, take my hand
You and I, we can make it, yeah
Tell me you love me, be my friend
There'll be happiness that we won't ever end
Hey, girl Just when I felt my whole world was falling apart
You came along And gave me new reason to live
You put joy where joy′s never been
You filled my heart with so much satisfaction
Let me tell you exactly what I mean
Like the ocean needs the waves (Like tales)
Like fairy tales needs a happy ending
That′s how I need you here (Right now)
Right now you belong to me (Welcome)
Welcome to my world (Welcome, welcome)
Oh, yeah Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
Won't you come on, come on inside, girl
Welcome to my world (Welcome, welcome)
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... yeah...
Need you, step on in sweet sexy thing
Welcome to my world (Welcome, welcome)
The song Welcome to My World by Delegation is a wonderful love song that expresses the need for love and companionship. The singer is inviting his lover to his world and is confident that with her by his side, they can make it. He desires her love and friendship and believes that their happiness will never end.
He compares his need for her to the necessity of flowers needing rain and birds needing a song to sing. He needs her to hold and comfort him, which is one of the fundamental needs of humans. He also compares his need for her to the need for fairy tales to have a happy ending. He sees her as his happy ending.
The chorus repeats the invitation to his lover to come into his world, where they can make it together, and there will be no end to their happiness. The bridge further explains the depth of what his lover has done in his life. She came at the point when he felt his whole world was falling apart, but she gave him a reason to live, filled his heart with joy and satisfaction.
In conclusion, the song Welcome to My World is a love song that emphasizes the need for companionship, love, and happiness. The singer believes that his world is incomplete without his lover, and together, they can achieve anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
Background vocals
La-la
Background vocals
Welcome to my world, take my hand
I'm inviting you to be a part of my life
You and I, we can make it, yeah
Together, we can overcome any obstacle
Tell me you love me, be my friend
I want to build a deep, meaningful relationship with you
There'll be happiness that we won't ever end
Our happiness will last forever
Like the flowers need the rain (Like the birds)
Just as flowers must have rain to grow (and birds must have songs to sing)
Like the birds need a song to sing
I need you to be with me to flourish
That's how much I need you here (To hold)
I rely on you for emotional support
To hold and to comfort me (Welcome)
I feel safe and comforted when you're around
Hey, girl Just when I felt my whole world was falling apart
I was struggling before you showed up
You came along And gave me new reason to live
But since you've been here, I feel like I have a new purpose
You put joy where joy's never been
You've shown me a new kind of happiness
You filled my heart with so much satisfaction
I'm more content now that you're in my life
Like the ocean needs the waves (Like tales)
Just as the ocean relies on waves (and fairy tales rely on happy endings)
Like fairy tales needs a happy ending
I need you in my life to feel complete and fulfilled
That's how I need you here (Right now)
I depend on you for my well-being
Right now you belong to me (Welcome)
And I hope you feel like you belong in my world
Welcome to my world (Welcome, welcome)
You're a part of my world now
Oh, yeah Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
Background vocals
Won't you come on, come on inside, girl
I hope you accept my invitation to be a part of my life
Need you, step on in sweet sexy thing
I desire you to be with me
Welcome to my world (Welcome, welcome)
Once again, welcome to my life
Writer(s): Bailey Ricky, Dunbar Bruce, Patterson Ray
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vitoriaeduarda577
Welcome to my world, take my hand
You and I, we can make it, yeah
Tell me you love me, be my friend
There'll be happiness that we won't ever end
Like the flowers need the rain
(Like the birds) Like the birds need a song to sing
That's how much I need you here
(To hold) To hold and to comfort me
(Welcome) Welcome to my world, take my hand
You and I, we can make it, yeah
Tell me you love me, be my friend
There'll be happiness that we won't ever end
Hey, girl
Just when I felt my whole world was falling apart
You came along
And gave me new reason to live
You put joy where joy's never been
You filled my heart with so much satisfaction
Let me tell you exactly what I mean
Like the ocean needs the waves
(Like tales) Like fairy tales needs a happy ending
That's how I need you here
(Right now) Right now you belong to me
(Welcome) Welcome to my world
(Welcome, welcome) Oh, yeah
Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...
Won't you come on, come on inside, girl
Welcome to my world
(Welcome, welcome)
Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...yeah...
Need you, step on in sweet sexy thing
Welcome to my world
(Welcome, welcome)
@alexandrys
2024 and crying again when hear this epic song❤
@kennysmith9851
I'm 53 now. I haven't heard this song since I was in the Military '84. And I started singing it like it was yesterday. It brought a tear to my eye. I love this song....I song it to my first love and my children's mother. It's a beautiful song!!!
@kennethtyner304
Yes Sir, you have taste. Salute
@jacquelinethomas2864
I love this song too. I was very very much in love for the first time then.
@darrylhargrave9987
Yea this song take me wat back group with my brothers late 70D's
@tinarutene2414
It is indeed, I heard this song for the first time when I met my late husband, we were so young and in love👍
@elephantgrass631
Bro no matter what country, thank you for your memories and thank you for your service.
@ofeliadeleon7131
What a beautiful song. This is the first ever hearing that song.♥️
@lamontgrant6490
This the first time you hear this song you been missing out on some great love song in joy find. Whisper old love song and the stylistic love song
@unclepunkin6639
This is what I call music, if this don't bring tears to your eyes and joy to your heart well I don't know what to say, definitely bring back some sweet and not so sweet memories enjoy I could listen to this song all day