Since then, Schuur has become a legend herself. She has been nominated for five and received two GRAMMY® Awards for "Best Jazz Vocalist," as well as headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall. Schuur has toured the world and has performed with such greats as Stan Getz, B.B. King, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones. She has performed countless times on The Tonight Show, has performed at The GRAMMY’s and at the White House.
Louisiana Sunday Afternoon
Diane Schuur Lyrics
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I feel desire burning in the street
Uh, I'm missing you, you said you love me too
Uh honey, where are you? Under this sky blue
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
I can't wait to see my baby soon
I can feel temptation in my bones
But I'm sitting here in my room all alone
Uh, I'm missing you, you said you love me forever
Wish I was kissing you and we could be together
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
I can't wait to see my baby soon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
On this Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
I hear the tap, tap, tap, tap of your steps
I hear the rap, rap, rap on my door
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
My baby is at my door, not a minute too soon
My baby let me love him, love him through and through
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
I wanna see my baby, I wanna love my baby
I wanna hug my baby, I wanna squeeze my baby
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
I can't wait to see my baby soon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
The song "Louisiana Sunday Afternoon" by Diane Schuur is about the anticipation and longing for a loved one on a hot summer day in Louisiana. The singer expresses her desire and yearning for her partner, who had previously professed their love for her. The lyrics depict the heat of the day and the temptation the singer feels, but she remains faithful and waits for her lover to arrive.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Lord, you got to help me make it through," which can be interpreted in a religious or spiritual context. It may signify the singer's need for strength and guidance to remain faithful and resist temptation. The song culminates with the sound of the lover's footsteps at the door, and the singer's relief and excitement at finally being reunited with her beloved.
Overall, "Louisiana Sunday Afternoon" is a soulful and emotional song that captures the intensity of love and longing, set against the backdrop of a sultry summer day in the American South.
Line by Line Meaning
The temperature is rising from the heat
It is getting hot outside
I feel desire burning in the street
I feel passion and longing for my loved one
Uh, I'm missing you, you said you love me too
I am missing you and remembering that you love me as well
Uh honey, where are you? Under this sky blue
Honey, I am wondering where you are under this blue sky
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
It is Sunday afternoon in Louisiana
Lord, you got to help me make it through
I need some help to get through this tough time
I can't wait to see my baby soon
I am excited to see my loved one soon
I can feel temptation in my bones
I am feeling very tempted
But I'm sitting here in my room all alone
Despite the temptation, I am alone in my room
Wish I was kissing you and we could be together
I wish we were together so I could give you a kiss
I hear the tap, tap, tap, tap of your steps
I can hear my loved one's footsteps approaching
I hear the rap, rap, rap on my door
I hear knocking at my door
My baby is at my door, not a minute too soon
My loved one has arrived just in time
My baby let me love him, love him through and through
I am able to love my loved one completely
I wanna see my baby, I wanna love my baby
I want to be with my loved one and show them how much I care
I wanna hug my baby, I wanna squeeze my baby
I want to give my loved one a hug and a squeeze
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANNE GOLDE
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The temperature is rising from the heat
I feel desire burning in the street
Uh, I'm missing you, you said you love me too
Uh honey, where are you? Under this sky blue
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
I can't wait to see my baby soon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
I can feel temptation in my bones
But I'm sitting here in my room all alone
Uh, I'm missing you, you said you love me forever
Wish I was kissing you and we could be together
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
I can't wait to see my baby soon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
On this Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
I hear the tap, tap, tap, tap of your steps
I hear the rap, rap, rap on my door
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
My baby is at my door, not a minute too soon
My baby let me love him, love him through and through
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
I wanna see my baby, I wanna love my baby
I wanna hug my baby, I wanna squeeze my baby
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
Lord, you got to help me make it through
I can't wait to see my baby soon
Louisiana Sunday afternoon
@MY-sh1ll
I saw her live performance somewhere in San Francisco almost 30 years ago and she played this song. It blew me away and still does.
@Elitelady-br1iw
I am a jazz vocalist and I love performing this song with the band. It always gets a great response. Thank you Diane for such a beautiful song.
@catherinesmith4551
I love Diane's voice, her style, everything! It's 2021, I'm reminiscing about the 1st time I heard this, my brother passed away last year (he was a great musician and yet oddly enough he earned his money as a law enforcement officer with such a spiritual attitude and music kept him grounded & mellow) my brother introduced me to Diane's voice many years ago and listening to this again in 2021, I can't help but think of my dear brother, missing him and the music he helped bring to my soul to, thanks for up-loading this❤
@londonlady4521
Love, love, love this gorgeous song and Diane's fabulous voice, so soulful and jazzy.
@martinplatt5928
100% agree.....this is a phenomenal track and sung to perfection by a truly talented jazzy lady! Love you Deedles!!!! xxx
@yvonnepeters1914
Yeah, I'd give her a 20 on a 1-10 scale! Lol. I've played it hundreds of times! 👍😃
@alloallie
I've been captivated by Diane's voice since I was nine. What an instrument ! This track so showcases it !
@gynack
Alexis Araneta
Dammit, I'd never heard of her until tonight! I've now had a listen to some other tracks of hers. I've missed so much. She has some musical CV, and more than some ability. A great singer.
@alloallie
@Trevor Morris Absolutely ! And it's never too late to get hooked on Diane !
@gynack
@Alexis Araneta
Aye, better late than never.