Born in Providence, RI, Jeffrey Osborne was the youngest of 12 children and was constantly bombarded with music as he was growing up. He had five brothers and six sisters, some of whom went on to have music careers. His father, Clarence "Legs" Osborne, was a popular trumpeter who played with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington, and died when Jeffrey was only 13. His mother, Wanita, is ancestored by a Pequot Indian sachem. His oldest brother, Clay Osborne, is a singer and pianist, and Billy, another brother, is a songwriter and producer in Los Angeles. But Osborne's father had the greatest influence on his musical career; Clarence "Legs" Osborne turned down many top band offers during his career to be with his family. It was only after receiving his mother's encouragement that Jeffrey left for Los Angeles to play with L.T.D. At the age of 15, he sat in with the O'Jays when the drummer was too tired to play, and went on to play with them for two weeks. It was at a Providence nightclub that fate brought him together with the band Love Men Ltd. in 1969.
Osborne's solo career has brought him five gold and platinum albums, including Stay With Me Tonight, Aymuk, and Only Human. He also recorded an album of duets with popular singer James Ingram, and scored an international hit with "On the Wings of Love" in 1982. Osborne's touring and recording continue to keep him busy much of the time, but he also devotes some of his time to charity work.
All Because Of You
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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Then one day you just came soaring by
Foolish me, I hopped on for a ride
Oh, why?
Then my life just took sudden turn
It's hard to swallow but you live and learn
I never felt the pain so deep, that burn
All because of you
You turned me inside out
You reached inside and shook my soul
All because of you
I can't get off the ground
I was doing fine and then came you
Then came you
I guess I should have looked before I leap
Before I knew it I was in too deep
With a, I felt with someone who would play for keep
With my heart
Felt as though the sun may never shine
At least for me not for a long, long time
You made me so ashamed to think that I
Was so blind
All because of you
You turned me inside out
You reached inside and shook my soul
All because of you
Hey, I can't get off the ground
I was doing fine and then came you
Then came you, oh
Yeah-yeah, baby
I was doing fine and then came you
All because of you
You turned me inside out
You reached inside and shook my soul
All because of you, baby
Hey, I can't get off the ground
I was doing fine and then came you
All because of you
You turned me inside out
All because of you
I can't get off the ground
I was doing fine and then came you
All because of you
You turned me inside out
All because of you
The song "All Because of You" by Jeffrey Osborne is a ballad about a man who was content with his life until he met someone who turned his life upside down. The opening lines describe how the singer was once above the clouds, or happy and content, until this person came into his life. He foolishly decided to go along for the ride, but it resulted in his life taking a sudden turn, causing pain and a deep burn.
The chorus repeats how the singer's life changed "All because of you." The person he met turned him inside out, on both a physical and emotional level. They shook his soul and he cannot seem to get off the ground or revert back to his former self. The bridge lyrics describe the regrets he has about not looking before he leapt and getting in too deep with someone who would mess with his heart. He feels like the sun may never shine for him again, but he was blind to the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sitting up above the clouds
I was content with my life, enjoying the view from a safe distance
Then one day you just came soaring by
Unexpectedly, you entered my life and stirred up my emotions
Foolish me, I hopped on for a ride
I fell for you and ventured into an unknown journey with you
Then my life just took sudden turn
Things changed drastically beyond my control
It's hard to swallow but you live and learn
Accepting the painful reality is difficult, but it is part of the learning process
I never felt the pain so deep, that burn
The pain you caused overwhelmed me like never before
All because of you
Your actions sparked the chain of events that led to my current situation
You turned me inside out
You changed me completely, both mentally and emotionally
You reached inside and shook my soul
You had a profound impact on me, leaving a lasting impression on my soul
I can't get off the ground
You've left me stuck, unable to move on from the hurt and pain you've caused
I was doing fine and then came you
I was content with my life and didn't need anyone until you came along
I guess I should have looked before I leap
I made a mistake by not being cautious before entering a relationship with you
Before I knew it I was in too deep
I realized too late that I was already too emotionally invested in our relationship
With a, I felt with someone who would play for keep
I trusted you with my heart, thinking that you were in it for the long haul
Felt as though the sun may never shine
My future looked dark and bleak, with no hope of happiness
At least for me not for a long, long time
I couldn't see any happiness in my immediate future
You made me so ashamed to think that I
Your actions made me feel stupid for putting my trust in you
Was so blind
I was oblivious to your true intentions and didn't see the warning signs
Contributed by Austin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Powell
I was sitting up above the clouds
Then one day you just came soaring by
Foolish me, I hopped on for a ride
Oh, why?
Then my life just took sudden turn
It's hard to swallow but you live and learn
I never felt the pain so deep, that burn
So long
All because of you
You turned me inside out
You reached inside and shook my soul
All because of you
I can't get off the ground
I was doing fine and then came you
Then came you
I guess I should have looked before I leap
Before I knew it I was in too deep
With a, I felt with someone who would play for keep
With my heart
Felt as though the sun may never shine
At least for me not for a long, long time
You made me so ashamed to think that I
Was so blind
Funks Groove
He deserves a lifetime achievement award for sure.
Cupcakes 701
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10/23/2020
Denise Moore
Here it is April 2021, I'm still listening and playing this song everyday. This is real music right here. I love some Jeffrey Osborne!!โคโค Who's still listening??
Obrad Lutovac
You're not alone ๐
Michelle Pessoa
Me, can,t get enough of this man,s songs
Calvin Sparrow
I will never forget this truly underrated song. One of his Best!
anthony ryan
One of the greatest ballads of all time ๐ฅ
Rainy Nights
Have always loved Jeffrey Osborne...what a voice! Beautiful song!
Loretta Dixon
An amazing artist. Past, Present, and Future.
Berry Barfield
Yes always!