He then went on to join The Cannonball Adderley Quintet recording at least six albums with Adderley. Further collaborations with Frank Zappa and Billy Cobham came his first venture into the charts with "Reach for It" and "Dukey Stick". Reverting to his jazz roots his "Brazilian Love Affair" album even impressed his jazz critics after many accused him of selling out to pop.
Just for You
George Duke Lyrics
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Everybody knows how I feel about you
Loving your smile
And your soft caress
My love for you shines brightly
I must confess that
you are my life
I want us to be like a dream that's come true
Our hopes and visions, yeah
To be the same
I love you
Just for you
Just for you (I love you)
Just for you (I need you)
Just for you
Open your heart and let go
Give me your hand and let me know
You are my life
Everything I do
I'm thinking of you
I'm willing to try if you're willing to care
Love is the joy and pain of two that share
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
The lyrics to George Duke's song Just for You express a deep and intense love for someone special. The first verse communicates how important this person is to the singer- songwriter, indicating that they are their everything; their life. This feeling is so strong that everyone around them can tell how much they love this person. The second verse describes how much the singer adores the smallest things about this person such as their smile and gentle touch. It is evident that their love for this person radiates brightly, and they are willing to confess and express their love just for them.
The chorus line focuses on the singer's desire for their love to grow stronger and deeper, beyond any other relationship they have ever experienced. They want their hopes and visions for the future to align, to create a unique bond between them. They love just for the person they are singing to, highlighting the depth of their devotion towards them. The last section of the song draws the listener's attention to how much the singer is committed to this person; everything they do, they think of them. The final few lines describe love as the joy and pain of two people sharing, showing that the singer recognizes the challenges love may bring, but they are willing to face them together.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my life
You mean everything to me
Everybody knows how I feel about you
My love for you is not a secret to anyone
Loving your smile
I am in complete awe of your beautiful smile
And your soft caress
Your touch is gentle and comforting
My love for you shines brightly
I am head over heels in love with you
I must confess that
I can't hide my feelings any longer
you are my life
You are the reason for my existence
I want us to be like a dream that's come true
I hope for us to have a perfect and fairy-tale-like love story
I want our love to grow in special ways
I desire to strengthen our love in unique and meaningful ways
Our hopes and visions, yeah
We have shared aspirations and plans for the future
To be the same
We want to achieve our mutual goals and dreams together
I love you
I have a deep and unconditional love for you
Just for you
My love is dedicated solely to you
Just for you (I love you)
I want you to know that all the love I have is for you
Just for you (I need you)
You are the only one I need in my life
Open your heart and let go
I want you to open up to me and let all your emotions out
Give me your hand and let me know
I want to know that you trust me and that we are in this together
Everything I do
My actions are influenced by you
I'm thinking of you
You are always on my mind
I'm willing to try if you're willing to care
I am willing to make this relationship work if you are willing to invest effort into it
Love is the joy and pain of two that share
Love can bring both happiness and sadness to two people in a relationship
Just for you
My love is dedicated solely to you
Just for you
My love is dedicated solely to you
Just for you
My love is dedicated solely to you
Just for you
My love is dedicated solely to you
Just for you
My love is dedicated solely to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GEORGE DUKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You are my life
Everybody knows how I feel about you
Loving your smile
And your soft caress
My love for you shines brightly
I must confess that
you are my life
I want us to be like a dream that's come true
I want opur love to grow in special ways
Our hopes and visions, yeah
To be the same
I love you
Just for you
Just for you (I love you)
Just for you (I need you)
Just for youOpen your heart and let go
Give me your hand and let me knowYou are my life
Everything I do
I'm thinking of you
I'm willing to try if you're willing to care
Love is the joy and pain of two that share
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
@patriciadavis2017
This jam is one you can't forget once you've heard it ! There is only one George Duke. Nobody does it better.
@lawrenceofarabia5299
' Absolutely '
This one will never die!!!!
To think this might be a romantic george duke artistically love hymn, brings back my old desert war dayz.
@williamrice969
Arthentic. I go hard n. Life. Cause I was made out of the b edroom. So yes I m love but my mother also let me know I m special. An a leader of work n. I deal. N with my feels. N all life come n with. So. 1 must b rite within yourself. Even if it's good bad. R ugly. U must do rite within. Yeah it hurts. This. 4 come n 2 life my music is just life n some TV ing. Good. Yes it's code. Hell but that life. That's really all u need a woman 4 her nicety. N her womanlyness. That's why I only answer. 2 god. Truthfully u can't hide from. Him. N his feelings never change. My music is just 4 my soul. N 2 keep me up on my footing of life period. An all it offers. ...... 1
@claycox1829
Damn when he hit that high note as the instruments got louder at the same time just gave me a brother chills, damn Mr Dukey Stick 👊🏾
@ferdinandoadamo2242
One of the most talented and versatile musicians in music history. A true legend that has given us so many pearls. Your legacy will live forever in our hearts.
@blaqueberry8875
Mannnnn...this song gives me chills!! This is REAL music people. RIP to Mr. George Duke!
@brianscott496
George Duke has never received his "propers" but the brother has always been a genius and in the jazz/r&b world we love you G!!!!!!
@dawnarobinson2769
First time ever hearing this song, today and fell in love with it!!! Mr. Duke’s range of music is mind blowing.... Great song...
@changeforlifechangeforlife9726
The lyrics of yesterday could really melt a woman's heart/the artists were putting their inter feelings together/ what a masterpiece from mr D
@treylawrence360
I’m 23 and I can Def dig this!! It puts u in a trance! 👌🏾🔥🔥🌊🌊