But while Waits' early life was tumultuous to say the least, that voice managed to prevail, and on her self-titled debut for the Radarproof label, we are shown why we are all the better for it. Just as capable of singing a torch song as getting down and dirty with the blues, Waits tackles a combination of covers and originals on her CD with passion that really should be displayed more in the music business.
Her choices for covers are as curious when one sees them listed on the CD cover as they are ultimately appropriate, once they have been heard. Tom Waits' "Get Behind the Mule," sizzles with mischief when the female Waits works her magic on it. Bob Dylan's "Ring Them Bells," a criminally overlooked track from his excellent "Oh Mercy" CD, is given beautifully reverent treatment by Waits, as is the Billie Holiday standard, "Yesterdays."
Just wait until you hear the longing in Waits' voice when she tackles Ray Charles' "Drown in My Own Tears." Among the originals, the song "The Ballad of Judith Anne" is the most intriguing.
Also good is "Ignatius," which closes out the CD.
I'll Be Satisfied
Hope Waits Lyrics
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Hold my hand baby, once in a while.
And that's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be Satisfied.
Think of me, when you're away
Call me darling, just for today
That's all I need, that's all I need
Oh, true love came to me, when I met you
True love makes me know I might not forget you
When you're around me, you know you make me feel
Life is worth livin' baby, when you're so forgivin'
Just a kiss, just a smile
Hold my hand baby, tell me all that you mine
And that's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be Satisfied.
The lyrics to "I'll Be Satisfied" by Hope Waits depict a sincere expression of love and how it doesn't take grand gestures to make someone happy. The first verse invites the listener to appreciate the simple moments in a relationship, such as a kiss or a smile, and the comfort of hand-holding. These small yet meaningful gifts convey affection and caring. The chorus repeats the message that all the singer needs to feel satisfied is just these simple gestures of love.
The second verse expresses the idea of someone missing their significant other during periods of separation. The singer longs to be thought of and desires a call or contact from their loved one to ease their separation. The bridge section from "Oh, true love came to me" expresses how the singer feels love through the presence of the other person, with their return bringing everything into perspective and reinforces the belief that love is the greatest joy in life.
Overall, these lyrics represent the idea that love does not need to be extravagant or overly complicated to be fulfilling. Instead, the importance of spending time together, offering small acts of kindness, and showing appreciation are what truly matters in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a kiss, just a smile
Small, simple gestures of affection are all I need.
Hold my hand baby, once in a while.
I don't need grand displays of affection, just the assurance of your touch every now and then.
And that's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be Satisfied.
If you could give me just a little bit of attention and affection, then that's enough to make me feel happy and content.
Think of me, when you're away
Please keep me in your thoughts even when we're apart.
Call me darling, just for today
At least just today, let me hear you use a term of endearment towards me.
That's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be satisfied
If you could just let me know that you're thinking of me and care for me, then that's enough to put my mind at ease.
True love came to me, when I met you
I believe I've found true love in you.
True love makes me know I might not forget you
The strength of our love makes me feel like it will be with me forever and will not fade away.
When you're around me, you know you make me feel
Life is worth livin' baby, when you're so forgivin'
Your forgiving nature and presence in my life makes everything feel worth it and brings me joy.
Just a kiss, just a smile
Hold my hand baby, tell me all that you mine
Small affirmations of love, like you saying that I belong to you, can make me feel so happy and content.
And that's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be Satisfied.
If you could just show me that you love me and care for me, then I will feel satisfied and fulfilled.
Writer(s): Gwendolyn Fuqua, Tyran Carlo, Berry Gordy Jr
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JotaRodriguezR
Just a kiss, just a smile
Hold my hand baby, once in a while.
And that's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be Satisfied.
Think of me, when you're away
Call me darling, just for today
That's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be satisfied
Oh, true love came to me, when I met you
True love makes me know I might not forget you
When you're around me, you know you make me feel
Life is worth livin' baby, when you're so forgivin'
Just a kiss, just a smile
Hold my hand baby, tell me all that you mine
And that's all I need, that's all I need
And I'll be Satisfied.
@Laura97Torres
Just a kiss, just a smile
Hold my hand, baby
Just once in a while
That's all need, that's all I need
And I'll be satisfied
Think of me when you're away
Call me darling
Just once a day
That's all need, that's all I need
And I'll be satisfied
True love came to me when I met you
True love makes me know I won't forget you
When you're around me, it makes me feel
Life is worth living, baby, love is so forgiving
Just a kiss, just a smile
Hold my hand, baby
Just once in a while
That's all need, that's all I need
And I'll be satisfied
True love came to me when I met you
True love makes me know I won't forget you
When you're around me, it makes me feel
Life is worth living, baby, love is so forgiving
Think of me when you're away
Call me darling
Just once a day
That's all need, that's all I need
And I'll be no, no, no, no, no, no
That's all need, that's all I need
And I'll be yeah, yeah
That's all need, that's all I need
And I'll be so satisfied
That's all need, that's all I need
Baby, bay, baby, baby, baby
That's all need, that's all I need
And I'll be yeah, yeah
That's all need, that's all I need
@ericstefko4852
I hope she decides to comes back, she is so talented
@RoswellJazzFestival
I still listen to this album multiple times every month, and I have literally thousands of albums. The unique subtle nuances in her delivery hooked me from the very beginning. Her version of Cigarettes and Coffee nearly made me want to start smoking. It's hard to believe that she was basically deaf in one ear while recording the album.
@shapeshifter3268
Smokin' song.. Smokin' woman.. Smokin' back up band.. Just fabulous..
@marjoriesoloff8658
You have one of those voices that just makes mefeel happy from head to toe when I listen to it!
@danries6610
a bad sad day -.- then that voice *-* your save my day
@eugenedevilliers8314
What a Song and What a VOICE!!!
@SwampSmokeBlues
Smokin' and smooth!
@basilis77
I was in my car when i hear it!! Then thanks to soundhound i find it again!! Nice song!!!
@maturana75
Great song and voice, beautiful singer, nice video... Thanks!
@bremeisra
I love U Your voice makes my day Greetings from Mexico!