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.
More Than You Know
Dr. John Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander,
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
Give you the break you need
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You need me so
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But baby I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know
The lyrics to Dr. John's song More Than You Know convey a deep sense of genuine love and commitment, regardless of any circumstances or obstacles that might arise. The opening stanza expresses the singer's unwavering devotion to their beloved, acknowledging that their presence and nature, whether faithful or false or present or wandering, only serves to deepen their affection. The second stanza further emphasizes this devotion, stating that even if their beloved experiences failures or abandonment by others, the singer would still stand by their side and offer support. The chorus of the song encapsulates this love, stating that the person in question is always on the singer's mind and that they care for them deeply.
Overall, the lyrics of More Than You Know seem to be a passionate love letter to someone who holds a special place in the singer's heart. While the song may seem simple on the surface, the words express a profound attachment and commitment to a person, regardless of any challenges or obstacles that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder, Whether you are false or true Whether you remain or wander, I'm growing fonder of you
Wherever you may be, whether you are dishonest or truthful, whether you stay or move around, I am gradually developing strong feelings of affection towards you.
Even though your friends forsake you, Even though you don't succeed Wouldn't I be glad to take you, Give you the break you need
Even if your friends abandon you, even if you face failures, I would be happy to provide you with the necessary assistance and help you to tackle your problems.
More than you know, more than you know Girl of my heart, I love you so Lately I find you're on my mind More than you know
I love you more than you can imagine; you are the love of my life, and recently, I cannot stop thinking about you - you occupy my thoughts.
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong Girl of my heart, I'll string along You need me so Much more than you'll ever know (ever know) Loving you the way that I do
Whether you are right or wrong, I will always support you as you are the love of my life, and you require my love and care more than you realize. I adore you deeply.
There's nothing I can do about it Loving may be all you can give But baby I can't live without it Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
I am helpless towards my love for you; even though you might only offer your love, it's all that I need and can't imagine living without. The mere thought of you leaving me makes me weep.
More than I'd show More than you'd ever know
The depth of my love for you is beyond what I can express to you, and you may never fully understand it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry James Eastmond, Cynthia De Mari Biggs
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