Finis Henderson is a vocalist and comedian from the Chicago, Illinois area.… Read Full Bio ↴Finis Henderson is a vocalist and comedian from the Chicago, Illinois area. Sammy Davis was Finis’ Godfather. Finis’ uncle Bill Henderson is a Grammy nominated jazz singer and character actor in dozens of movies and television shows. His only full length musical album was released in 1983 on Motown Records.

As a comedian and impressionist, Finis has opened for many headlining comedians, including for Richard Pryor during the filiming for Live On The Sunset Strip.

Today, Finis is one of the most prolific headliners on Royal Caribbean cruise lines.

Making Love
Finis Henderson Lyrics

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Now you′re next to me, my love
That's where you should be, my love
This is fantasy to me
Making love, love
Ride the spinnin′ wheel, my love
Dreams we can't conceal, my love
Tell how you feel when we're
Making love, love

Ooh love,
I feel your sweet surrender
Love, well you treat me warm and tender
Love shines through your face
And I′m lost
In your sweet embrace
Making love, I could never set you free
′Causе we belong to you and me
With you timе stands still, my love
And it always will, my love
Let the magic flow tonight
Making love, ooh yeah
Ride the spinnin' wheel, my love
Dreams we can′t conceal, my love
Tell me how you feel when we're
Making love, love
Ooh love, I feel your sweet surrender
Love, well you treat me warm and tender
Love shines through your face
And I′m lost
In your sweet embrace
Making love, I could never set you free
'Cause we belong to you and me
Making love, I feel your sweet surrender
Love, well you treat me warm and tender
Love shine through your face and I′m lost
In your sweet embrace making love
I could never set you free
'Cause we belong to you and me
Ooh love, (we are, we are)
I feel your sweet surrender (we are, we are)
Love, well you treat me warm and tender (we are, we are)
Love shines through your face (we are, we are)
And I'm lost in your sweet embrace (we are, we are)
Making love, I could never set you free (we are, we are)
′Cause we belong to you and me
Love, I feel your sweet surrender (we are, we are)
Love, well you treat me warm and tender (we are, we are)
Love shines through your face and I′m lost (we are, we are)
In your sweet embrace making love (we are, we are)
I could never set you free (we are, we are)
'Cause we belong to you and me

Ooh love, I feel your sweet surrender (we are, we are)
Love, well you treat me warm and tender (we are, we are)
Love shines through your face (we are, we are)
And I′m lost in your sweet embrace (we are, we are)
Making love, I could never set free (we are, we are)
Cause we belong to you and me
Making love
I feel your sweet surrender love

Well you treat me warm and tender
Love shines through your face and I'm lost

Overall Meaning

The song "Making Love" by Finis Henderson is a love song about the special connection two people share when they are intimate. The lyrics express how the singer feels when he is with his lover, describing that being together is where they should be, and the love they make is a fantasy to him. The chorus emphasizes the sweetness of love and the feeling of being lost in each other's embrace. The line "ride the spinning wheel" refers to the sensation of being on a roller coaster, where they can't help but feel swept away.

The verses continue to paint a picture of the deep connection that the singer shares with his lover, emphasizing the magic that they feel when they are together. The idea that "time stands still" reinforces the idea that they are in a moment that is special and out of the ordinary. There is a feeling of surrender and tenderness that is expressed in the lyrics, as the singer is willing to give himself over completely to his lover.

Overall, the song is a romantic celebration of the powerful connection people can share when they come together in an intimate way.

Line by Line Meaning

Now you′re next to me, my love
Being beside each other is where we should be

That's where you should be, my love
It is where you belong, next to me

This is fantasy to me
This feels like a dream

Making love, love
We are making love

Ride the spinnin′ wheel, my love
Let's enjoy the thrill of the moment

Dreams we can't conceal, my love
Our desires cannot be hidden

Tell how you feel when we're Making love, love
Share your emotions while we make love

Ooh love, I feel your sweet surrender
I can sense your complete submission to me

Love, well you treat me warm and tender
You care for me with warmth and tenderness

Love shines through your face
Your love is evident in your expression