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.
Piece of My Heart
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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You showed me how to be in love
I Realize when you were gone
And I love everything about you baby
Cuz your the vision in my mind
Your spirit is so sweet and strong
You help me up when I'm broken down
And I love everything about you baby
Never let our love fall away
Cause this is heaven when your close to me
Oh, it flows like a river
Cause this is heaven when your close to me
And I'll give a piece
A piece of my heart
Cause you're the star in all my dreams
You keep me goin' on and on
No one knows what you do for me
And I love everything about you baby
Never let our love fall away
Cause this is heaven when your close to me
Oh, it flows like a river
Cause this is heaven when your close to me
And I'll give a piece
A piece of my heart
Don't let go
I'm livin' for ya baby
Don't let go
I'm livin' for ya baby
Don't let go
I'm livin' for ya baby
Don't let go
I'm livin' for ya baby
Never let your love fall away
And I love everything about you baby
This is heaven when your close to me
Oh, it flows like a river
This is heaven when your close to me
And I'll give a piece of my heart
This is heaven when your close to me
Oh, it flows like a river
This is heaven when your close to me
And I'll give a piece of my heart
Heaven, close to me
Heaven, close to me
I'll give a piece, piece of my heart
I'll give a piece, piece of my heart
In Eric Clapton's song Piece of My Heart, the lyrics speak to the idea that the singer's "life was always draggin' on" until they found their love interest, who showed them how to be in love. The singer goes on to describe their love interest as the "vision in my mind" with a "spirit so sweet and strong". They point out that their love interest lifts them up when they are broken down and keeps them going. The chorus speaks to the idea that being close to the love interest is "heaven" and that they will "give a piece of my heart" to keep their love from falling away.
The song is a declaration of love and the importance of that love to the singer's life. They see their love interest as the missing piece to their life and attribute positive changes to their presence. The chorus repeats the idea that being near the love interest is like being in heaven and compares the feeling to the flow of a river. The repetition reinforces the idea that the love is impactful and necessary. The promise to give a piece of their heart is a symbolic gesture of commitment to the relationship and an assurance that their love will not diminish.
Line by Line Meaning
My Life was always draggin' on
My life was dull and uninteresting.
You showed me how to be in love
You taught me how to experience the depth of love and romance.
I Realize when you were gone
I only realized how much you meant to me once you were not around.
And I love everything about you baby
I am completely infatuated with every aspect of your being.
Cuz your the vision in my mind
You are the perfect image in my thoughts and dreams.
Your spirit is so sweet and strong
Your personality is kind and resilient at the same time.
You help me up when I'm broken down
You are always there to support me when I am feeling down.
Never let our love fall away
Let's commit to preserving our relationship and not letting it deteriorate.
Cause this is heaven when your close to me
Being in your presence feels like paradise to me.
Oh, it flows like a river
Our love is constant and steady, as fluid as a river.
And I'll give a piece
Out of affection and appreciation for you,
A piece of my heart
I will give you a significant part of my love and devotion.
Cause you're the star in all my dreams
You are the main character in all of my fantasies and aspirations.
You keep me goin' on and on
You are the driving force that keeps me motivated and inspired.
No one knows what you do for me
No one else has any idea of the immense impact you have on my life.
Don't let go
Please don't distance yourself from me or our relationship.
I'm livin' for ya baby
My life revolves around you and your happiness.
Never let your love fall away
Let's keep our affection for each other strong and unwavering.
Heaven, close to me
Being with you feels like being in heaven.
I'll give a piece, piece of my heart
I am willing to put a significant amount of love and dedication into our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DOYLE BRAMHALL II, MIKE ELIZONDO, SUSANNAH MELVOIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fernando Larios
La letra ajjajsa.
Mi vida siempre estaba arrastrando
Me enseñaste a estar enamorado
Me doy cuenta cuando te fuiste
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Porque eres la visión en mi mente
Tu espíritu es tan dulce y fuerte.
Tú me ayudas a levantarme cuando estoy descompuesto.
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Nunca dejes que nuestro amor se vaya.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Y voy a dar una pieza.
Una pieza de mi corazón
Porque tú eres la estrella en todos mis sueños.
Me haces seguir y seguir
Nadie sabe lo que haces por mí.
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Nunca dejes que nuestro amor se vaya.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Y voy a dar una pieza.
Una pieza de mi corazón
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
Nunca dejes que tu amor se vaya.
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Y le daré una pieza de mi corazón.
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Y le daré una pieza de mi corazón.
El cielo cerca de mi
El cielo cerca de mi
Daré un pedazo, un pedazo de mi corazón.
Daré un pedazo, un pedazo de mi corazón.
Mhilet Manuel
Everyday i always listen to his music..my day is not complete without his beautiful music and with him of course..luvuericclapton..
Take care and God bless you..❤❤❤🎸🌹🌹🌹
diane blythe
Me. Clapton is still the best! I literally listen to his music everyday, and most of the day. Home, car, work! First bucket list trip I went to see him in London’s the Royal Albert Hall this May and it was the event of my life!! He will always be amazing to me!!! Thank you for continuing to perform for us Mr. Clapton!!!!
Fernando Larios
La letra ajjajsa.
Mi vida siempre estaba arrastrando
Me enseñaste a estar enamorado
Me doy cuenta cuando te fuiste
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Porque eres la visión en mi mente
Tu espíritu es tan dulce y fuerte.
Tú me ayudas a levantarme cuando estoy descompuesto.
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Nunca dejes que nuestro amor se vaya.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Y voy a dar una pieza.
Una pieza de mi corazón
Porque tú eres la estrella en todos mis sueños.
Me haces seguir y seguir
Nadie sabe lo que haces por mí.
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Nunca dejes que nuestro amor se vaya.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Porque esto es el cielo cuando estás cerca de mí.
Y voy a dar una pieza.
Una pieza de mi corazón
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
No dejes ir
Estoy viviendo para ti bebé
Nunca dejes que tu amor se vaya.
Y me encanta todo de ti bebe
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Y le daré una pieza de mi corazón.
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Oh, fluye como un río.
Este es el cielo cuando estas cerca de mi.
Y le daré una pieza de mi corazón.
El cielo cerca de mi
El cielo cerca de mi
Daré un pedazo, un pedazo de mi corazón.
Daré un pedazo, un pedazo de mi corazón.
Fernando Larios
Tu solo dime que día y a que hora preciosa. 7w7 💖
Sykes uwu
¿Te casas conmigo?:0💖
Linear Autosound
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Martha Wilson
could it get any better than eric clapton and john mayer TOGETHER ????
William Carson
Kick ass song
tormentor91
thx for posting
Boss *
The first John Mayer's guitar tone is so good at 0:10