Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.
Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.
I Could Make You Mine
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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The way that I am longing to
I could make you mine
If I could hold you very tight
The way I do in dreams at night
I could make you mine
And you vowed never to part
So I go on until the end
Just loving you while I pretend
If I had met you in time
I could have made you mine
But you belong to some other heart
And you vowed never to part
So I go on until the end
Just loving you while I pretend
If I had met you in time
Oh, I could have made, could have made you mine
Could have made you mine
Could have made you mine
The lyrics of Dionne Warwick's song I Could Make You Mine speak of the singer's longing for someone she cannot have. The song reflects how the singer is yearning to be with someone with whom she has fallen in love. The singer wishes to be alone with the person and hold them tight, as she dreams of doing at night. However, she is aware that the person belongs to someone else and has vowed never to part. She goes on loving him while pretending that they could be together if they had met earlier. The lyrics essentially convey the pain of unrequited love and the hopelessness of knowing that the person you love will never be yours.
The lyrics of the song and Dionne Warwick's delivery of them are exceptionally emotional and touching, making it an iconic piece of music. The song drew many plaudits and fans for Warwick, not only for her powerful singing but also for the excellent storytelling that the songwriters have achieved. The song highlights the importance of timing in love and how losing the perfect moment could affect one's whole life. The song is an excellent reminder that life can indeed be cruel at times, and that love does not always work out the way we want it to.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could be alone with you
Expressing a longing desire to be in private with the person she loves
The way that I am longing to
Suggesting that her longing for him is passionate
I could make you mine
Indicating that if given the chance, she would pursue a romantic relationship with him
If I could hold you very tight
Stating a desire to physically embrace her loved one with an intense grip
The way I do in dreams at night
Comparing her real-life longing to physically hold him with how she dreams of holding him at night
I could make you mine
Reasserting her desire to have a romantic relationship with him
But you belong to some other heart
Acknowledging that the person she loves is in a committed relationship with someone else
And you vowed never to part
Acknowledging that the person she loves is faithful in their current relationship
So I go on until the end
Suggesting that she will continue to love him, even if it's unrequited love
Just loving you while I pretend
Acknowledging the reality of her situation but chooses to pretend that she is in a relationship with him
If I had met you in time
Suggesting that they crossed paths too late to pursue a romantic relationship
I could have made you mine
Stating that if they had met earlier, she believes she could have been in a relationship with him
Could have made you mine
Repeating her belief that they could have had a romantic relationship in the past
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Backrooms enjoyer
My dad bought me very old vinyl and I saw this album and saw this song searched it up and it’s beautiful
Brenda Grant
I do not know why this song was lost, it to me is among the most beautiful of all times, I love it.
Marina Prostamo
Grandissima ❤
4thpip
The backing singer who is having a little too much fun with this song sounds like Dionne's sister Dee Dee. Love it!
Albert Formosa
Nice song!
Displit Music
Classic 😌🥰