Initially, Intveld worked with his younger brother Ricky and friend Pat Woodward in a band known as the Rockin' Shadows. The group dissolved when Ricky and Woodward left to work with Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band; both later died in the same airplane accident that took the life of Nelson. It was only fate that kept James from getting on that flight. It’s a tragedy that cut, and still cuts deeply into his heart and soul.
During the cow punk movement of the '80s, Intveld was working the same clubs as Dwight Yoakam and Rosie Flores, playing his own brand of rockabilly. He so impressed Town South of Bakersfield producers
Pete Anderson and Dusty Wakeman that he was included on the second volume of the compilation series.
As a multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter and sideman, James’ name seems to crop up everywhere. He’s in high demand for his skills as a player; as adept at the slap bass, slide, steel, and drums as on guitar. He’s done everything from playing bass with Dwight Yoakam to lead guitar with the Blasters.
Intveld wrote the Rosie Flores hit "Cryin' Over You" as well as all the material on his own first 1996 effort "James Intveld." That was named the best studio recording project and the best country or roots CD of 1996 by California's Music Connection magazine. Intveld successfully produced, arranged, sang, and played all the parts on this magnificent release, dedicated to his brother and best friend, Ricky.
Recently, he’s purchased a home in Nashville, Tennessee and is currently on tour supporting the release of his third solo effort, "Have Faith"; on his independent record label Molenaart. Of the ten tracks, seven are self-penned proving his strong songwriter skills and musical diversity, all with the theme of love, loss, and above all faith.
James has the uncanny ability to take you to church as he joins forces with the legendary Jordanaires on the gospel tinged " Walk With Me" yet he’s just as adept at getting to the core of love and loss with his reflective ballad "A Woman's Touch" then quickly gets your foot tappin’ with his upbeat shuffle openly admitting " If you're gonna break my heart and tear my world apart "Let's Get Started."
With the help of Country Music Hall Of Fame steel master Lloyd Green, James revives the Johnny Paycheck standard " Motel Time" and pays tribute to Bakersfield pioneer Wynn Steward by revamping his 60’s hit " It's Such A Pretty World Today". James enlisted Nashville's A team studio musicians to give it a modern state of the art sound and with James' strong smooth vocal style turned this into another classic country favorite.
Continuously cast in movies, TV, and videos, James was the singing voice of Johnny Depp's character in the John Waters film Cry Baby. Other credits include Sean Penn's directorial debut, "Indian Runner," "Thing Called Love," with River Phoenix, Billy Crystal's HBO production, "61," and his most recent role staring beside Billy Bob Thorton in the motion picture, "Chrystal."
James still spends part time in Los Angeles where he got his start. James recently finished filming his directorial debut, "Miracle at Sage Creek" with David Carradine.
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If I Should Lose You
James Intveld Lyrics
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By James IntVeld
At times when I think
Of life without you
I don't know where I'd stand
To face life's lonely burdens
Without your guiding hands.
I see myself, and can't stop wondering,
If I would survive.
Without the love you've givin',
That's keeping me alive.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
There's never been,
Someone like you
To ever come my way
And hold me close,and gentle,
When the pain's too much to take
I've never known a love so true,
Such beauty from within.
It makes me realize everyday,
How lucky that I am.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
Music:
You let me be the man I am,
By standing at my side.
And tell me that I never,
Need a place to hide.
I've learned to love be what you do,
You're truly my best friend.
And just to know you want me,
Makes me live again.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
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James Intveld's "If I Should Lose You" is a love song that describes the importance of the person he loves. The singer begins the song by contemplating a life without the person, and he doesn't know how he would function without their support, advice, and love. The lyrics depict the singer's insecurities and vulnerability in a relationship, as he comes to the realization that the person he loves is invaluable to him. He acknowledges that if he were to lose them, he would be lost and that all his tomorrows would have no meaning. The singer compares losing them to falling from heaven on a broken wing, emphasizing the importance of the person in his life.
The singer expresses gratitude for the person's love and care. He believes that he has never known anyone who loves him as much as the person he is singing to. He acknowledges that he is lucky to have someone who understands him, holds him when he needs it and loves him unconditionally. The singer believes that the person's love emanates from genuine beauty inside, and he realized how lucky he is to have them in his life.
The song is a romantic ballad that conveys the importance of loving someone and the value of caring for those we love. It is a testament to the power of love in our lives and how much we depend on it for happiness and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
At times when I think
Sometimes, when I contemplate
Of life without you
What my life would be without you
I don't know where I'd stand
I'm unsure how I would navigate life
To face life's lonely burdens
Dealing with life's difficulties alone
Without your guiding hands.
Without your guidance and support.
I see myself, and can't stop wondering,
When I envision myself without you, I can't help but wonder
If I would survive.
If I would be able to continue living.
Without the love you've givin',
Without the love that you have given me,
That's keeping me alive.
Which is what is keeping me going.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Because if I were to lose you,
Where would I be.
I would be lost without you.
All my tomorrows,
The days that I have ahead,
Would mean nothing to me.
Would be insignificant without you.
Like falling from heaven,
Like a descent from paradise,
On a broken wing.
With a damaged appendage.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Because if I were to lose you,
I'd lose everything.
I would lose all that matters.
There's never been,
No one has ever been
Someone like you
Quite like you
To ever come my way
To have been in my life
And hold me close,and gentle,
Who holds me tenderly and affectionately
When the pain's too much to take
When I am unable to cope with the agony.
I've never known a love so true,
I have never experienced love that is so sincere,
Such beauty from within.
Such beauty that comes from the inside.
It makes me realize everyday,
It makes me comprehend every day,
How lucky that I am.
How fortunate I am.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Because if I were to lose you,
Where would I be.
I would be lost without you.
All my tomorrows,
The days that I have ahead,
Would mean nothing to me.
Would be insignificant without you.
Like falling from heaven,
Like a descent from paradise,
On a broken wing.
With a damaged appendage.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Because if I were to lose you,
I'd lose everything.
I would lose all that matters.
You let me be the man
You enable me to be the person
I am,
that I am,
By standing at my side.
By staying with me through thick and thin.
And tell me that I never,
And reassuring me that I never
Need a place to hide.
Need to hide from you.
I've learned to love be what you do,
I have learned to love being myself with you,
You're truly my best friend.
You are genuinely my closest friend.
And just to know you want me,
And just knowing that you want me
Makes me live again.
Revives me from the inside out.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Because if I were to lose you,
Where would I be.
I would be lost without you.
All my tomorrows,
The days that I have ahead,
Would mean nothing to me.
Would be insignificant without you.
Like falling from heaven,
Like a descent from paradise,
On a broken wing.
With a damaged appendage.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Because if I were to lose you,
I'd lose everything.
I would lose all that matters.
If I should lose you,
If you are gone,
I'd lose everything.
I'd lose everything.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RALPH E GRAHAM
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