Gladys Knight, born on May 28, 1944, developed her singing style while singing with her family at Baptist church functions. Though the group first released recordings in 1958, their career really got started when Motown founder Berry Gordy witnessed them perform at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1966 and felt very impressed. With a career following spanning decade after decade, featuring many hits, the group has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Love Me Again
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics
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Ooh...ooh...
The moon above is shining bright
Come on, boy, the time is right
Here I am (Here I am)
Take me in your arms and just love me, ooh
There's a mist of ecstasy
Here I am (Here I am)
Take me in your arms and just love me, oh, baby
My love is new, my love is sweet
Now's the time that I?ll be sweet
Hold me, boy, don't hesitate
I need you now, don't make me wait
You're the one that I adore
Tell me what are you waiting for
Here I am (Here I am)
Take me in your arms and love me, ooh
Boy, I'm hungry for your love
Give me what I'm in need of
Here I am (Here I am)
Take me in your arms and just love me
Oh, baby, come let?s share the joy and splendor
Of this matter warm and tender
Hold me tight, kiss me long
Make this night one sweet song
(Love me, love me) Ooh, sugar
My eager heart is pounding fast
Don't lose the feeling, make it last
Here I am (Here I am)
Take me in your arms and just love me
Oh, baby, take me higher with the touch
That thrills me darling, oh, so much
Here I am (Here I am)
Take me in your arms and love me, baby, baby
This feeling is strong hard
Any second now I?ll explode
Now's the time, now?s the time
Take all of this love of mine
Love me, love me, love me, love me, come on and love me
I'll be true to you
Do what you want me to
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms and love me, oh, baby
I'll be true to you
And do what you want me to
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms and love me, baby, baby, baby
I'll be true to you
And do what you want me to
The lyrics of Gladys Knight & The Pips's song Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me is about a person asking their lover to hold and love them. The moon is shining bright, and the person is ready for love with eagerness and passion. The lyrics convey the message that the time for love is now, and they don't want the opportunity to pass.
The lyrics are a symbolic representation of the physical act of love, with references to the mist of ecstasy, and the hunger for love, creating an alluring atmosphere of romance. The person even says that their love is new and sweet, and they want their lover to hold them tight and kiss them long, making the night one sweet song. They emphasize that they will be true to their lover and do whatever they want, ultimately hopeful that they will be loved in return.
Overall, the lyrics of Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me are about the desire for physical love and affection, with an emphasis on the urgency of the moment and a longing to be loved in return.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon above is shining bright
The night sky is illuminated by the bright moon, creating the perfect opportunity for romance.
Come on, boy, the time is right
Don't hesitate, the moment is ideal for us to express our love for each other.
Take me in your arms and just love me, ooh
Embrace me tightly, shower me with affection and love.
There's a mist of ecstasy
An overwhelming feeling of happiness and joy has enveloped me.
That's flowing over me
I am experiencing a blissful state of mind and body.
My love is new, my love is sweet
My affection for you is pure and innocent, fresh and delightful.
Now's the time that I’ll be sweet
This is the moment where I want to love and be loved in return, with tenderness and affection.
Hold me, boy, don't hesitate
Hug me tightly and show me your love, without hesitation or reservation.
I need you now, don't make me wait
I am yearning for your love and attention, don't keep me waiting any longer.
You're the one that I adore
You are the person that I love and cherish the most.
Tell me what are you waiting for
Why are you holding back your love and affection, when the opportunity is perfect and ripe for it.
Boy, I'm hungry for your love
I am eager and passionate to receive your love and attention.
Give me what I'm in need of
Satisfy my longing and desire for your affection and attention.
Come let’s share the joy and splendor
Let us both revel in the happiness and beauty of our love.
Of this matter warm and tender
Let us indulge in the warm and tender feelings of our love for each other.
Hold me tight, kiss me long
Embrace me with a tight hug and long passionate kisses.
Make this night one sweet song
Let the romance and love we share tonight be like a beautiful melody that we'll remember forever.
My eager heart is pounding fast
My heart is beating fast in anticipation of the love and affection that I'm about to receive.
Don't lose the feeling, make it last
Let's not miss the opportunity to experience and cherish these sweet moments of love and tenderness.
Take me in your arms and love me
Show me your love and affection by hugging me tightly and showering me with kisses and tenderness.
Take me higher with the touch
Elevate my spirit and soul to a state of pure bliss and happiness, with your affectionate touch.
That thrills me darling, oh, so much
Your touch and affection creates a feeling of intense pleasure and excitement in me.
This feeling is strong hard
The intensity of the love and affection that I feel for you is beyond measure, so strong and enduring.
Any second now I’ll explode
I am filled with so much love and affection that I might burst with excitement and happiness, any moment now.
Now's the time, now’s the time
This is the perfect and ideal moment for us to express our love and affection for each other.
Take all of this love of mine
Accept and embrace all the love and tenderness that I'm willing to offer to you.
Love me, love me, love me, love me, come on and love me
Express your love and affection for me, and don't stop or hold back, just keep showering me with your love.
I'll be true to you
I promise to be honest, loyal and faithful to you, always.
Do what you want me to
I am willing to follow your lead and do whatever it takes to make our love strong and enduring.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL CHRISTIANSEN, CORNELIUS GRANT, JR., HELGA PENZABENE, RODGER PENZABENE, RODGER, SR. PENZABENE, SR., BARRETT STRONG
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