In the mid-1960s Clapton left the Yardbirds to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". After Cream broke up, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. Clapton's solo career began in the 1970s, where his work bore the influence of the mellow style of J. J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which was featured on his Unplugged album.
Clapton has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He has received four Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his solo career, Clapton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In 1998, Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers.
I Am Yours
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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You stand out in any crowd
And I know men who want to own you
I can hear them talking loud
There ain't no point in just me talking
Who am I telling you?
But you don't got yourself together
I just realised
I just realised
Who am I telling you?
You never lose, you are a winner
It's a simple thing for you
If I'm standing at a crossroad
You know exactly what to do
From this moment on I loved you
Somewhere in between I learned
I'm just reaching out to touch you
It's the point of no return
I just realised
I just realised
And I just realised
Who am I, who am I, who am I telling you?
I just realised
I just realised
And I just realised
Who am I, who am I, who am I telling you?
The song "I Am Yours" is a mellow love ballad by Eric Clapton. The lyrics are about how the singer has fallen in love with someone who is admired by many but may not have their life together. He acknowledges that he is not the only one who sees how great she is and he is aware that she already knows this as well. The chorus suggests that he has finally realized just how much he loves her and how helpless he feels in expressing that love.
The opening lines of the song describe the physicality of the person he is singing to. The lyrics portray her as someone who is special and easily noticeable in the crowd. The singer then subtly admits that he desires her but is aware that he is not the only one as he has heard other men talk about her too. He knows that he is not telling her anything she doesn't already know.
The middle part of the song describes how the person is a winner, everything seems simple for her and she always knows what to do. The singer acknowledges that he has loved her all along but it has taken up to this point for him to understand the depth of his feelings. He feels as though he is reaching a point of no return and admits that he has just now realized how much he loves her. The final chorus reiterates these same feelings, the hopelessness of the situation and that he is unsure if he should even bother telling her at all.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't take no fool to love you
Anyone would be lucky to love you
You stand out in any crowd
You are unique and special
And I know men who want to own you
There are men who want to possess you
I can hear them talking loud
Their desire for you is evident
There ain't no point in just me talking
It's obvious to everyone
Who am I telling you?
You already know this
But you don't got yourself together
You need to work on yourself
And you can bet whithin in you
But I know you have the potential
I just realised
I have come to understand
Who am I telling you?
You are already aware
You never lose, you are a winner
You always come out on top
It's a simple thing for you
Success comes easy to you
If I'm standing at a crossroad
If I have a difficult decision to make
You know exactly what to do
You have a clear path forward
From this moment on I loved you
I fell in love with you at this moment
Somewhere in between I learned
Over time, I came to realize
I'm just reaching out to touch you
I am trying to connect with you emotionally
It's the point of no return
This is a critical moment
And I just realised
And now I understand
Who am I, who am I, who am I telling you?
It's unnecessary for me to say this to you
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@joakimwennberg8843
I am yours
However distant you may be
There blows no wind, but wafts your scent to me
There sings no bird, but calls your name to me
Each memory that has left its trace with me
Lingers forever as a part of me
I am yours
However distant you may be
There blows no wind, but wafts your scent to me
There sings no bird, but calls your name to me
Each memory that has left its trace with me
Lingers forever as a part of me
I am yours
However distant you may be
There blows no wind, but wafts your scent to me
There sings no bird, but calls your name to me
Each memory that has left its trace with me
Lingers forever as a part of me
I am yours
@martinriepma5009
I think the organ and background harmony is what weaves it all together. Thank you Bobby Whitlock.
@vickyvlrich
Me too
@martinriepma5009
Bobby Whitlock added SO much to this record: itās a shame heās too often overlooked for his contributions. The songwriting, the harmony, that B3, the piano overdubs on the Layla coda, and the absolute commitment and fire that he brought to the entire process. Plus, he was only 22-23 years old!
@shirleenaught7365
Ah. Yes other assorted Love songs. Tightens the chest and brings a tear to my eyes.
@theloniouscoltrane3778
This album is a greatest hits album. No skipping of songs involve.
@josephcebelinski2070
Lord do i wish they made sequal !!!
@matthewschad6689
Imagine hearing one of these songs and clicking ānextā lol
@barrywyman7199
Not a Dud on it!š
@user-yz3rs4er8r
Absolutely awesome love š song. ā¤
@FNAFEDITS171
Happy Birthday Dad, wherever you are....