He was about to return to college to study law enforcement, when Richard Finch and Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band invited him to sing the lyrics for a song that they had recorded for the band, but could not reach the high notes that were required for the song. In fact the original intention was that Gwen, his wife, should record it, but she was late for the session and George recorded alone. It suited his high-pitched voice to the extent that the song, "Rock Your Baby", became one of the first hits of the disco era in 1974, selling an estimated eleven million copies worldwide, topping the charts in the U.S., UK, and eighty other countries.
The song was so successful that Rolling Stone magazine voted it the #1 song of the year in 1974. McCrae received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocalist the following year. Two further single releases, "I Can't Leave You Alone" (U.S. R&B #10 and U.S. Pop #50) and "It's Been So Long" also reached the UK Singles Chart Top 10, but he had much less success with follow-ups in the US although his 1975 single "I Get Lifted" reached the #8 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to record with, and manage, his wife until their divorce in 1976. McCrae's fortunes slipped as the decade progressed. McCrae continued to record and tour through the 1980s in his own right, particularly in Europe, where he remained popular.
The indie rock band Yo La Tengo covered the song "You Can Have It All" on their 2000 album, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out.
I Ain't Lyin'
George McCrae Lyrics
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I ain't lyin'.
No, no, no, I ain't lyin'.
When I say I need you, babe.
When I say I love you, babe.
You're my dream come true,
And the apple of my eye.
I'll give my love to you, girl,
Come on, trust me.
Babe, believe in me.
Oh,
You gotta trust me.
Babe, believe in me.
Oh...
I ain't lyin'.
I ain't lyin'...
Love ain't easy to come by,
And this I'm sure you know.
I'll give my love to you, girl,
But you've got to let yourself go.
Come on, trust me.
Babe, believe in me.
Oh,
I ain't lyin'.
I ain't lyin'...
Trust me.
Babe, believe in me.
Oh...
I ain't lyin'.
I want to hold you, babe.
I ain't lyin'.
I want to kiss you, babe.
I ain't lyin'.
I want to squeeze you, babe.
In this song, George McCrae is professing his love to a woman and assuring her that he is not lying about his feelings. He declares his love for her, saying she is his dream come true and the apple of his eye. However, he recognizes that love is not always easy and he encourages her to trust him and believe in him so they can be together. He wants to hold her, kiss her, and squeeze her to show her how much he cares.
The repetition of the phrase "I ain't lyin'" emphasizes the sincerity of his words and his desire to convince the woman that he truly loves her. By using this phrase repeatedly, he emphasizes the importance of his message and the depth of his feelings.
The use of the phrase "trust me" shows that he knows he needs to earn her trust and convince her that he is worthy of her love. This phrase also suggests that he recognizes the potential for doubt or mistrust in a relationship, and he is willing to work to overcome those obstacles.
In summary, "I Ain't Lyin'" is a love song about a man who is earnestly expressing his love for a woman and assuring her that his feelings are genuine. He wants her to trust him and believe in him so they can be together and build a happy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't lyin'.
I'm telling the truth and not lying.
I ain't lyin'.
I'm still not lying.
No, no, no, I ain't lyin'.
I'm being completely honest, I swear.
When I say I need you, babe.
When I tell you that I need and want you in my life.
When I say I love you, babe.
When I confess my love and affection for you.
You're my dream come true,
You're the person I've always dreamed of and hoped to find.
And the apple of my eye.
You're the most loved and cherished person in my life.
I'll give my love to you, girl,
I'm willing to offer you all of my love and affection.
But you've got to give me a try.
But you need to give us a chance to make this work.
Come on, trust me.
Please trust me and have faith in us.
Babe, believe in me.
Please have confidence and trust in me and our love.
Oh,
I'm still talking to you and trying to convince you.
You gotta trust me.
It's important for you to trust me for this to work.
Babe, believe in me.
I want you to believe in me and our love for each other.
Oh...
I'm still trying to convince you of the truth.
Love ain't easy to come by,
True love is hard to find.
And this I'm sure you know.
And I believe you're aware of this fact as well.
But you've got to let yourself go.
But you need to open up and allow yourself to love and be loved.
I ain't lyin'.
I'm still being completely honest with you.
I ain't lyin'...
Again, I'm still not lying.
Trust me.
I'm asking you to trust me.
Babe, believe in me.
I'm pleading for you to have faith and confidence in me.
Oh...
I won't give up trying to persuade you.
I ain't lyin'.
I'm still telling the truth.
I want to hold you, babe.
I want to embrace you and feel your love.
I ain't lyin'.
I'm still not lying.
I want to kiss you, babe.
I want to share my love and affection with you physically.
I ain't lyin'.
Again, I'm not lying about this.
I want to squeeze you, babe.
I want to hold you tightly, showing you how much I care.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY WAYNE CASEY, RICHARD RAYMOND FINCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sallisboa4569
When this song was played at the Ipanema nyc..EVERYONE!! was dancing,💃🚶💃🚶💃🚶🙏
@11dsw
The Miami Disco Sound 🌴🪩💕
@bobbytreetop1701
Terrific tune 👍
@elbudoka459
Inolvidable tema de los 70. Cuando se hacia buena música.
@michaelvaughn1815
tru dat jax . u aint lying 😁💓💯🌟🌷
@BobKumar1234
W o W !