Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
Welcome
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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My surprise, baby
All at once, you're all I'm thinking of
Come, share my life
I'm here for you
Welcome to my love
Embracing you
Girl, my love is for you
Welcome to a love that's true
I think about the time I spend with you
Happy days, baby
The more I touch, the more I want of you
You changed my ways
Got next to me
Welcome to my love
Can I talk to you
Welcome to my love
You're my dream come true
Welcome love to me and you
While I'm layin' next to you
Welcome love to a love that's true
Let me talk to you
Welcome love for to be with you
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fire's song "Welcome" express the singer's infatuation with a new love interest. The suddenness and intensity of his emotions are conveyed in the opening lines, where he sings, "Overnight, I'm caught up in your love. My surprise, baby. All at once, you're all I'm thinking of." He then extends an invitation to the object of his desire, asking her to "Come, share my life."
The chorus of the song serves as a sort of welcome message to this person, with the singer promising to embrace her and make her feel at home in his love. He sings, "I'm here for you. Welcome to my love. Embracing you. Welcome to my love." He continues to pledge his devotion, telling her that his love is true and that he thinks about her constantly. The lines "Girl, my love is for you. Welcome to a love that's true" and "I think about the time I spend with you. Happy days, baby" reveal how deeply he feels for this person.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more enamored with his love interest. He sings that the more time he spends with her, the more he wants of her, and that she has "changed his ways." He then addresses her directly, asking if he can talk to her and telling her that she is his dream come true. In the bridge of the song, he lays with her and welcomes love into their relationship.
Overall, "Welcome" is a joyful celebration of new love and the feeling of being completely taken over by another person. The singer's voice conveys a sense of wonder and excitement as he sings about this new chapter in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Overnight, I'm caught up in your love
Suddenly, I'm deeply enamored with you
My surprise, baby
It's unexpected to feel this way, darling
All at once, you're all I'm thinking of
Your presence consumes my every thought instantaneously
Come, share my life
Join me in sharing a life together
I'm here for you
I'm committed to being present for you
Welcome to my love
Allow me to invite you into a space of affection
Embracing you
Holding you closely
Welcome to my love
I'm granting you entrance to my heart
Girl, my love is for you
My affection is dedicated solely to you
Welcome to a love that's true
Join me in experiencing authentic love
I think about the time I spend with you
My mind replays the moments we share
Happy days, baby
The time we spend together is full of joy and happiness
The more I touch, the more I want of you
The physical and emotional connection we share fuels my desire for you
You changed my ways
Your presence has made a significant impact on how I behave
Got next to me
You have become an integral part of my life
Welcome to my love
Experience my affectionate feelings for you
Can I talk to you
May I communicate with you about our relationship
You're my dream come true
You are everything I've ever wanted
Welcome love to me and you
Let us welcome love into our relationship
While I'm layin' next to you
Being close to you brings me great comfort
Welcome love to a love that's true
Let us cherish and welcome authentic love into our lives
Let me talk to you
Allow me to speak openly with you
Welcome love for to be with you
I welcome the love that comes from being with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY B. YOUNG, RALPH JOHNSON, MAURICE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rob morrison
Best song on a very under appreciated EW&F album. The arrangment and production on this track is Mauruce Whites genius formula. and a EW&F staple!
rob morrison
@BigMTBrain , i liked Daydreaming as well
RoninAli1
Co-written by Ralph Johnson.
BigMTBrain
Yes, but don't forget about Daydreamin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOOaub6qf6o
Michael Brown
The arrangement of this song is spectacular!
Sonya Brown
Yes it is I've always said that about arrangement on this single.
torridd
Heritage may be one of EWF's most underrated albums.
100domathon
It's my favorite album!
Marcelo Pisani Garib
Yes, indeed
Lyndell Jones
Ray Brown's trumpet and Sonny Emory's drums are SERIOUS on this song!!! Love it. Highly underrated tune. And Maurice White & Philip Bailey sing the life out of it as usual.