As a child, Dennis was singing as part of a church choir in Brooklyn at the age of 7, but later moved to Virginia, and signed up to the US Air Force at 18, with whom he served for six years. Taylor then returned to New York, and following his earlier success in a talent competition, was able to secure a minor recording contract, although he failed to garner any wide-scale success. His biggest break came when he was asked to perform backing vocals on the Robin S hit Gonna Raise The Child in the early 1990s.
It wasn't until the year 2000 that he recorded his first album, 'Enough is Enough' at the Homeboy Studios in New Jersey, working with producers Fred McFarlane and Darryl James, a DJ well-known for his mixes on New York radio station WRKS. The album was received favourably, particularly among UK soul critics. Taylor performed his first UK concert at the Jazz Café in London, a gig that was partially responsible for the artist securing a contract with UK-based record label Dome in 2001. Dennis was well-received by the UK audience who particularly loved his songs 'Enough is Enough' and 'Out of Control'. His second album 'Unconditional' also won over reviewers, and owed its success in part to the heavy airplay of singles Steppin' and It's Over on the London radio station 102.2 Jazz FM (and then jazzfm.com which relaunched as Jazz FM). A subsequent UK tour followed.
Taylor also duetted with soul performer Beverlei Brown on her album 'Next To You', collaborating on the song Could Be You.
Taylor's most recent album, 'In The Mood', was released in 2003 and included the Sam Dees-penned duet Am I Dreaming?, recorded with Wincey Terry. He continues to sporadically tour the UK.
In The Mood
Dennis Taylor Lyrics
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Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
I'm seeing dinner with candlelight and music for two
I'm seeing visions in light blue skies, somewhere on a cruise, yeah
Now any day, anywhere, say the word, I'll be there with you, yeah
Here's what I like to do
Walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Chill with you, groove with you, you make me wanna do
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood
Our love, so real with the gentle touch has taken control, oh-oh
My empty heart suddenly has been filled, my world is complete, yeah
Now any day, anywhere, say the word, I'll be there with you, yeah
In summer, spring, winter, fall, just because you belong to me, yeah
Hey, walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Chill with you, groove with you, you make me wanna do
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood
Walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Chill with you, groove with you, you make me wanna do
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood, yeah
Walk with you, talk with you (well, yeah)
Chill with you, groove with you (keep you in the mood)
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood (my love, I love to be near you)
Walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Chill with you, groove with you (chill with you), you make me wanna do
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood, yeah
Walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Chill with you, groove with you, you make me wanna do
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood
The lyrics of this song describe the deep feelings of love and admiration that the singer has for his partner. He envisions romantic moments like dinner by candlelight and a cruise under clear blue skies. He declares his willingness to go anywhere and do anything with his partner as long as they are together. The singer continues to express his love by saying that their relationship is genuine, and he feels complete with his partner's presence. He then pledges to keep his partner in the mood by doing whatever it takes to make them happy and maintain that high level of emotional and physical intimacy.
Overall, this song radiates an infectious energy of love and affection towards one's partner. It encourages listeners to keep their loved ones close and to make the most of every opportunity to strengthen the bonds of their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh-oh, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm towards the following lyrics
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Reinforcement of the enthusiastic tone
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
Further expression of excitement
I'm seeing dinner with candlelight and music for two
Imagining an intimate, romantic setting with special attention to detail
I'm seeing visions in light blue skies, somewhere on a cruise, yeah
Visualizing a pleasant, relaxed setting while on vacation
Now any day, anywhere, say the word, I'll be there with you, yeah
Declaring availability and willingness to be with the one he loves anytime and anywhere
In summer, spring, winter, fall, just because you belong to me, yeah
Expressing affection and love during all seasons of the year, just because his partner is his
Walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Expressing appreciation for having his partner's company and enjoying simple activities with them
Chill with you, groove with you, you make me wanna do
Enjoying relaxed moments with his partner and feeling compelled to act a certain way because of the way they make him feel
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood
Willingness to do whatever is needed to keep his partner happy and satisfied
Our love, so real with the gentle touch has taken control, oh-oh
Describing their love as strong, tender and overwhelming
My empty heart suddenly has been filled, my world is complete, yeah
Expressing how his partner has completed him and filled a void in his life
Hey, walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Reiteration of enjoying his partner's company and simple moments together
Chill with you, groove with you, you make me wanna do
Continuing to enjoy and appreciate relaxed moments with his partner and the way they make him feel
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood
Assuring his partner he is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their happiness and satisfaction
Walk with you, talk with you (well, yeah)
Reiteration of enjoying simple moments and good conversation with his partner
Chill with you, groove with you (keep you in the mood)
Continuation of enjoying relaxed moments and his willingness to maintain his partner's happiness
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood (my love, I love to be near you)
Expressing love and adoration for his partner and his desire to be close to them
Walk with you, talk with you, I love your company
Reiteration once again of enjoying simple moments with his partner
Chill with you, groove with you, you make me wanna do
Continuing to enjoy relaxed moments and feeling motivated to act a certain way because of his partner
Do what I gotta do to keep you in the mood, in the mood
Reiteration of his willingness to maintain his partner's happiness and satisfaction
Writer(s): Fred Craig Mcfarlane, Dennis Eugene Taylor, Darryle Lamont James
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Enough is Enough
The WRONG lyrics