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.
Love Ballad
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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I have never been so much
In love
Before
What a difference
A true love made in my life
So nice
Loving you gave me something new
That I've never felt
Never dreamed of
Somethings changed
No, it's not the
Feeling I had before
Ooh, it's much much more
Love I never knew that it's touch
Could mean so much
What a difference
And when we walked hand in hand
I feel
So real
Lovers come and then lovers go
That's what folks say
Don't they know
They're not there
When you love me
Hold me and say you care
And what we have is much more
Than they could see
What we have is much more
Than they could see
What we have is much more
Than they could see
What we have is much more
Than they could see
...
The lyrics in Jeffrey Osborne's Love Ballad express the overwhelming love and adoration the singer feels for their significant other, something they have never experienced before. The singer explains how this love has changed them, providing them with new feelings and experiences they have never felt or dreamed of before. The love they share with their partner is something real and tangible, making them feel grounded and complete.
The chorus emphasizes the depth of their love, stating that it is much more than what others may see or understand. Lovers come and go, but the bond shared between the singer and their significant other is indescribably unique and special. This song speaks to the transformative power of love and how it can complete and enrich a person's life.
Overall, the lyrics in Love Ballad are a beautiful representation of the profound impact love can have on a person's life, highlighting the importance of finding someone who truly makes a difference and adds value to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement and understanding.
I have never been so much
I have never felt this much love before.
In love
Falling deeply in love with someone.
What a difference
A significant change or improvement.
A true love made in my life
Experiencing genuine love in my life.
So nice
Extremely satisfying and enjoyable.
So right
The perfect fit for me.
Loving you gave me something new
Loving you has enriched my life in a way I never felt before.
That I've never felt
A feeling I have never experienced before.
Never dreamed of
Something I have never imagined before.
Somethings changed
There has been a significant shift in my life.
No, it's not the
It is not the same as the feeling I had before.
Feeling I had before
The previous feeling I had experienced.
Ooh, it's much much more
It is a much stronger and profound feeling.
Love I never knew that it's touch
Discovering a kind of love I have never felt before.
Could mean so much
It has added so much value and importance to my life.
And when we walked hand in hand
Being together and sharing intimate moments.
I feel
The emotions that come with being in love.
So real
It feels genuine and authentic.
Lovers come and then lovers go
People often fall in and out of love.
That's what folks say
It is a common belief among people.
Don't they know
Don't they understand that our love is different?
They're not there
They are not a part of our love story.
When you love me
The feeling of being loved by you.
Hold me and say you care
The physical and emotional gestures that come with being in love.
And what we have is much more
Our love goes beyond what people can see.
Than they could see
It is deeper and more significant than what people perceive.
What we have is much more
Our love goes beyond what people can see.
Than they could see
It is deeper and more significant than what people perceive.
What we have is much more
Our love goes beyond what people can see.
Than they could see
It is deeper and more significant than what people perceive.
What we have is much more
Our love goes beyond what people can see.
Than they could see
It is deeper and more significant than what people perceive.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SKIP SCARBOROUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@covelljohnson4512
when I was younger listening to my dad play this song I didn't understand it back then but now I do this is one of the greatest love songs of all time
@ibedadonyadig8247
Yess legendary comment
@joannhernandez2024
Oh baby I love this song. Great song for us
@NateTheGr8ness
That's an awesome thing about parents. They show and tell you things that you don't know or understand until much later when you're grown. Then you're able to look back and appreciate them and the memories that come with a particular song 🎵.
God Bless you, your parents, and those who love and appreciate timeless music such as this!
@venuskeye7614
I’m in the middle a love like this❤
@seasonedsofisticate1901
Amen.
@latoyabrooker-simmons619
This song is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. It is simply just that beautiful. They don't make songs like this no more.
@argylesmith9141
at all
@bigsyteezy
What??🤣🤣😥😥
@dantegood2195
Lol. They do make beautiful songs today, y’all just ain’t checkin for em