Dr. John began making his own idiosyncratic music in the 1960s. Along with Professor Longhair, Dr. John is heir to the rich New Orleans tradition. He is perhaps best known for "Right Place, Wrong Time", an international hit in 1973, reissued and used on soundtracks many times since.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, his professional musical career began as a session musician in New Orleans in the 1950s. Early on he also played guitar and was often known as Mac Rebennack. He switched to the bass ("the lowest time of my life"), and then the piano after his index finger was nearly shot off protecting his bandmate and longtime friend Ronnie Barron. He gained fame beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with music that combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues with psychedelic rock and stage shows that bordered on voodoo religious ceremonies, including elaborate costumes and headdress. For a time he was billed as Dr. John, The Night Tripper. The name "Dr. John" came from a legendary Louisiana voodoo practitioner from the start of the 19th century.
Dr. John has also done vocals for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits' "Luv dat chicken..." jingle, as well as the theme song ("My Opinionation") for the early-1990s television sitcom Blossom. His movie credits include Martin Scorsese's documentary The Last Waltz (in which he joins The Band for a performance of his song "Such a Night") and Blues Brothers 2000 (in which he joins the fictional band The Louisiana Gator Boys to perform the song "New Orleans"). In the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog, Dr. John sings the opening tune, "Down in New Orleans".
In January 2008 Mac Rebennack, Dr. John, was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame.
Bring Your Love
Dr. John Lyrics
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I don't care what it is
I want to help for certain, but it takes more than a kiss
All this love and affection
I'm feeling for you now
Send it back in my direction, girl
I can show you how
And you know, you've been gone away too long
Bring back, bring back your lovin' to me
Bring back, bring back your lovin' to me
All that words that passed between us
Spoken in haste
Could have gone back and forth to Venus
For all the time we waste
Staying angry at each other
Sometimes just for anger's sake
I don't want no other lover
I got too much here at stake
Our love is worth fighting for
And you know it, even as you close that door
Every night I sit and watch for you, baby
I pray to God you haven't found somebody else
But I could never care, like I care for you
When I hurt you girl, well I just can't stand myself
They say pride will be our downfall
Girl I've swallowed mine
I'm begging you, baby, come back
And I will tow the line
To the top of the Eiffel Tower
To the bottom of the sea
If it means just one more hour
Your love will shine on me
Our love is worth fighting for
And you know it, even as you close that door
Bring back, bring back your lovin' to me
Bright it right back here baby
Bring back, bring back your lovin' to me
I want you sweet lovin' right now
In Dr. John’s song “Bring Your Love,” the lyrics express the singer's determination to reconcile with their significant other after a fight. The song is about taking responsibility for one's actions and apologizing for any hurt caused. The singer expresses their deep feelings of love and wants to make amends by showing their partner how much they care. The lyrics emphasize the importance of forgiveness and the willingness to work through any issues in the relationship. The singer apologizes for their mistakes and promises to do whatever it takes to make things right.
The chorus of the song, “Bring back, bring back your lovin’ to me,” is a plea for the partner to return and work together to overcome any obstacles. The repeated lyrics of the chorus showcase the singer's persistence in wanting to reconcile and reminds listeners of the theme of the song. The singer expresses their love and care for their partner throughout the song, highlighting the importance of communication and working through differences in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling if you've been a hurting
If you've been in pain, my love, I want to help you
I don't care what it is
Whatever it is, I'm here for you
I want to help for certain, but it takes more than a kiss
I'm willing to help but the situation requires more than just a quick fix
All this love and affection
I have so much love and affection for you
I'm feeling for you now
These feelings are present and strong
Send it back in my direction, girl
Please reciprocate these feelings, my love
I can show you how
I will guide us both towards a better place
My love is coming on strong
My love is still going strong despite our troubles
And you know, you've been gone away too long
I want you back, my love, it's been too long
Bring back, bring back your lovin' to me
Please bring your love back to me
All that words that passed between us
The words we've exchanged
Spoken in haste
Were said too quickly, without thinking them through
Could have gone back and forth to Venus
Our words could have traveled across space and time
For all the time we waste
We've spent too much time being angry at each other
Staying angry at each other
Holding onto anger towards each other
Sometimes just for anger's sake
Without any real reason, just to be angry
I don't want no other lover
There's no one else for me
I got too much here at stake
Our love is too important to lose
Our love is worth fighting for
We need to fight for our love
And you know it, even as you close that door
We both know how important our love is, even in times of conflict
Every night I sit and watch for you, baby
I wait for you each night
I pray to God you haven't found somebody else
I don't want to lose you to someone else
But I could never care, like I care for you
I could never love anyone like I love you
When I hurt you girl, well I just can't stand myself
I hate myself for causing you pain
They say pride will be our downfall
Pride can cause the end of our relationship
Girl I've swallowed mine
I've given up my pride for the sake of our love
I'm begging you, baby, come back
I'm pleading with you to come back to me
And I will tow the line
I'll do whatever it takes to make our love work
To the top of the Eiffel Tower
I'll go to great heights to prove my love
To the bottom of the sea
I'll go to great depths to prove my love
If it means just one more hour
I'll do anything to have one more hour with you
Your love will shine on me
Your love is what I need to be happy
Bright it right back here baby
Bring your love back to me, my dear
I want you sweet lovin' right now
I want to feel your sweet love right now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN HIATT
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