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.
Knock Me Off My Feet
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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Strolling the summer days of imaginings in my head
And words from our hearts
Told only to the wind felt even without being said
I don't want to bore you with my trouble
But there's somethin 'bout your love
That makes me weak and
Knocks me off my feet
That makes me weak and
Knocks me off my feet
Knocks me off my feet
I don't want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
I don't want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
More and more
We lay beneath the stars
Under a lovers tree that's seen through the eyes of my mind
I reach out for the part
Of me that lives in you that only our two hearts can find
But I don't want to bore you with my trouble
But there's sumptin 'bout your love
That makes me weak and
Knocks me off my feet
I don't want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
I don't want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
I don't want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
Darling I don't want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
I don't' want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
Darling I don't want to bore you with it
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
The lyrics of Jeffrey Osborne's song Knock Me Off My Feet describe the intense emotional impact of being in love. The imagery of walking in the park on a sunny day captures the idyllic surroundings that the singer's mind conjures up as he thinks about being with his loved one. Words unspoken that are told only to the wind highlight the way that love can be felt without any verbal communication. The singer then speaks directly to his partner, expressing the way that their love affects him physically, almost making him weak.
As the song progresses, the imagery shifts to lying beneath the stars under a tree, implying a sense of intimacy and privacy. The singer's longing for the part of himself that he can only find within his partner articulates the desire to be deeply connected with someone he loves. He repeats that he doesn't want to bore his partner with his troubles, but that his love grows stronger and stronger. The final repetition of "Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you" reinforces the message that this love is all-encompassing and intense.
In summary, "Knock Me Off My Feet" is a romantic ballad that speaks to the power of love and the physical and emotional intensity that it can evoke. The singer's passionate expressions reflect the euphoria and vulnerability that come with falling deeply in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I see us in the park
In my mind, I imagine us walking together in a beautiful park.
Strolling the summer days of imaginings in my head
I imagine us spending time together in the warm, sunny days of summer and it brings me joy.
And words from our hearts
Our emotions are communicated through unspoken but heartfelt words.
Told only to the wind felt even without being said
Our emotions are so strong that they are felt even when they are not verbally expressed.
I don't want to bore you with my trouble
I don't want to burden you with my problems or worries.
But there's somethin 'bout your love
There is something about the way you love me that is special and unique.
That makes me weak and
Your love has a powerful effect on me, making me feel vulnerable and powerless.
Knocks me off my feet
Your love leaves me feeling overwhelmed and unsteady, like I've been knocked off my feet.
More and more
My love for you continues to grow stronger every day.
We lay beneath the stars
In my imagination, we are lying down together under a beautiful night sky.
Under a lovers tree that's seen through the eyes of my mind
I picture us resting under a tree that symbolizes the love between us, in my mind's eye.
I reach out for the part
I desire to connect with the part of you that is intertwined with the deepest part of me.
Of me that lives in you that only our two hearts can find
Our hearts are uniquely connected in a way that no one else can understand, and I long to explore that connection with you.
Darling I don't want to bore you with it
My love and admiration for you runs so deep that I don't want to burden or tire you with it.
Oh but I love you, I love you, I love you
However, it's important for you to know that I truly do love you, with all my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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