It is notable that J.C. made history with the song "Telephone Love." It became the first Reggae song to successfully crossover to the Hip Hop and R&B markets in the U.S. and go to #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It became a major radio hit in large cities such as New York. "Home Is Where The Hurt Is" became her other hit song to see similar mainstream success Stateside. J.C. has continued to her career, becoming known around the world for her unique voice and music. She has toured such far away places as Japan several times.
She also is an accomplished painter and actress. Her works have been exhibited in Kingston art galleries. She also has acted in several theatre productions. J.C. Lodge is currently recording for the Greensleeves Record label. Learn more at her official www.jclodge.com and http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/jclodge
Give A Little Love
J.C. Lodge Lyrics
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It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Now though I see what our end is,
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
The lyrics to J.C. Lodge's song Give A Little Love highlight the struggles of being broke and unable to provide for a loved one with material possessions. The song starts with the singer expressing how tough it is to be broke and how their luck keeps getting worse. However, despite their current situation, the singer believes that their luck will eventually change and they will be able to provide for their loved one. In the meantime, all they can offer is their love.
As the song progresses, the singer reminds their loved one that happiness and fulfillment can be found through dreaming and scheming together, rather than solely through material possessions. The singer expresses their desire for their loved one to look and feel their best, but acknowledges that until they are able to afford diamond bracelets, all they can offer is their love.
The chorus of the song, "I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby," emphasizes the singer's focus on the importance of love over material possessions. The bridge of the song reinforces this message, reminding the loved one that Rome wasn't built in a day and that they have a lifetime together to work towards their goals.
Overall, the lyrics of Give A Little Love encourage listeners to prioritize love and intimacy over material possessions, and to work towards their goals and dreams together with a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
It's really hard to be broke, kid - it's not a joke but a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
My luck is changing, but for the worse - it's gone from bad to worse.
Who knows, some day I will win too. I'll begin to reach my prime.
One day I might win too and hit my stride.
Now though I see what our end is, All I can spend is just my time.
I realize what's ahead for us and for now, all I have is time to offer.
I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby.
The only thing I have to offer is love, baby - it's all I have in abundance.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile We're sure to find Happiness and I guess All those things you've always pined for.
Let's dream and scheme together, baby, and we'll surely find happiness and all those things you've always wanted.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby. Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I'd love to see you looking great, baby - with diamond bracelets that you can't get at Woolworth's.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby. I can't give you anything but love.
Until that lucky day comes, baby, you know that all I can give you is my love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid. You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
Rome wasn't built overnight, kid - you have to work for what you want.
Your little mate, dear, will not forget. You have a lifetime before you. I'll adore you, come what may.
I won't forget, dear - we have a lifetime ahead of us and I'll always adore you, no matter what happens.
Please don't be blue for the present, When it's so pleasant to hear you say
Don't be sad for now, baby, when it's so nice to hear you speak.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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