Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a legendary … Read Full Bio ↴Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a legendary American R&B/soul singer and actress. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, the most famous incarnation of which also included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and her cousins Edward Patten and William Guest.
Knight started to record solo material due to legal issues that forced her and The Pips to record separately. Her solo debut "Miss Gladys Knight" was released in 1978 followed by "Gladys Knight" on Colombia Records. Knight recorded the title track for the James Bond movie "Licence To Kill." It became a Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #6. Knight's third solo album, "Good Woman" was released in 1991 on MCA Records (now Geffen Records). The album quickly climbed the charts to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the lead single, "Men" (#2 R&B). Her fourth album, "Just For You" followed in 1995. The album went Gold. Knight most recent album is her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, "Before Me", released in 2006.

Every Beat
Gladys Knight Lyrics

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In every beat of my heart
There's a beat for you
In every toast of wine
There's a toast for you, oh, yes, it is

In all of my, my conversation
You're my, my inspiration
And everything I do

I'll do for you

Although we're, we're so far apart
My, my love is true, so true, true
In, in every, every beat of my heart
There's a beat for you

(In every beat of my heart)
Heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Every Beat of My Heart" by Gladys Knight is a beautiful testament to the power of love. The lyrics describe how every single beat of the singer's heart is dedicated to her beloved, and how every aspect of her life revolves around this love. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer declaring that there is a beat for her lover in every beat of her heart, and in every toast of wine. This suggests that even when she is celebrating or indulging in life's pleasures, her thoughts are always with her lover.

The second verse goes on to expand on this idea, as the singer explains that her lover is her inspiration in all aspects of her life. From her conversations to her actions, everything she does is motivated by her love for this person. The chorus then repeats the central message of the song: that despite being physically apart, the singer's love is unwavering and present in every beat of her heart.

Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of the intensity of true love, and how it influences every part of a person's life. The powerful vocals of Gladys Knight bring these lyrics to life, making this song a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today.

Line by Line Meaning

In every beat of my heart
My heart beats for you all the time

There's a beat for you
My heart beats only for you

In every toast of wine
I raise a toast to you every time I drink wine, because you're always on my mind

There's a toast for you, oh, yes, it is
I always drink a toast to you, believe me

In all of my, my conversation
Whenever I talk to someone, you are the source of my inspiration

You're my, my inspiration
You inspire me in everything I do

And everything I do
Every action I take is for you

I do for you
I do everything for your happiness, because you mean the world to me

Although we're, we're so far apart
Even though we're physically distant from each other

My, my love is true, so true, true
But my love for you is still genuine and unwavering

In every, every beat of my heart
I always love you in every moment of my life