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.
Oh The Wings Of Love
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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You are the sunshine that lights my heat within
And I'm sure that you're an angel in disguise
Come take my hand and together we will rise
On the wings of love
Up and above the clouds
The only way to fly
On the wings of love
Only the two of us
Together flying high
Flying high Upon the wings of love
You look at me and I begin to melt
Just like the snow when a ray of sun is felt
And I'm crazy 'bout ya baby, can't you see
I'd be so delighted if you could come with me
On the wings of love
Up and above the clouds
The only way to fly
Is on the wings of love
On the wings of love
Only the two of us
Together flying high
Flying high upon the wings of love
Yes, you belong to me
And I'm yours exclusively
Right now we live and breathe each other
Insepreble it seems
We're flowing like a stream
Running free flowing
On the wings of love
On the wings of love
Up and above the clouds
The only way to fly
Is on the wings of love
On the wings of love
Only the two of us
Together flying high
Together flying high
On the wings of love
Up and above the clouds
The only way to fly
Is on the wings of love
On the wings of love
Only the two of us
Together flying high
Flying high upon the wings of love, of love
"Oh The Wings Of Love" is a romantic song that expresses a deep and passionate love between two individuals. The lyrics inspire joy and encourage living in the moment by taking their love to new heights, symbolized by soaring "up and above the clouds." The singer is confident that his partner is the perfect match for him, referring to her as his "sunshine" and that she is an "angel in disguise."
The song is filled with metaphors like "On the wings of love", and similes like "Just like the snow when a ray of sun is felt", which add to the romance and imagery of the lyrics. The singer wants to showcase his love and devotion by asking his partner to take his hand so that they can rise together as a team.
The lyrics also pay attention to the notion of togetherness, where the pair is always together, flowing like a stream, and living and breathing each other. The song suggests that no other way could be accomplished, "The only way to fly is on the wings of love."
Line by Line Meaning
Just smile for me and let the day begin
Start the day with a positive attitude and smile for me.
You are the sunshine that lights my heart within
You bring happiness and joy into my life.
And I'm sure that you're an angel in disguise
I see you as someone very special and almost angelic.
Come take my hand and together we will rise
Join me and we can achieve amazing things together.
On the wings of love
Love is the driving force behind everything we do.
Up and above the clouds
We can rise above any obstacle with the power of love.
The only way to fly
Without love, life is incomplete and dull.
Only the two of us
Together we are unstoppable and capable of great things.
Together flying high
Our love lifts us up and we soar above everything else.
You look at me and I begin to melt
Your gaze has a powerful effect on me, making me feel vulnerable.
Just like the snow when a ray of sun is felt
You have a warming effect, melting my heart just like the sun melts snow.
And I'm crazy 'bout ya baby, can't you see
I am head over heels in love with you.
I'd be so delighted if you could come with me
I would be overjoyed if we could take this journey together.
Yes, you belong to me
You are mine and I am yours.
And I'm yours exclusively
I am committed to you and only you.
Right now we live and breathe each other
We are fully immersed in our love for each other.
Inseparable it seems
Our connection is so strong that we cannot be separated.
We're flowing like a stream
Our love is a constant and natural flow, like a stream of water.
Running free flowing
We are unencumbered by anything and can simply enjoy each other's company.
Flying high upon the wings of love
Our love lifts us up and allows us to achieve great things together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFFREY L. OSBORNE, PETER H. SCHLESS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BigtimeJuicer
I close my eyes as this song plays... Suddenly I'm in the back seat of my parents car next to my sister, as we take a ride to any of the places we used to go together as a family. All of my worries are gone. I feel a childlike sense of being safe and blessed to be surrounded by so much love. I hope and pray that they're together up in Heaven. Couldn't imagine it being any other way.
@peterrajamorgan5517
May God bless you always 🙏
@patriciaquaglia1795
Aww 🥰 beautiful
@Curtchrisdagod
Incredible comment, I feel the same. Thanks for sharing. 💯🤝🏾👍🏾
@mindakahn9964
A lovely comment. May Their memories be a blessing.
@beverlyrue4396
Sweet Memories. These songs said so much.
@chandrataylor5588
I love this guy. He was my dad's shipmate in the navy. My dad passed away in 1987. So now when I listen to Jeffrey, I think of my dad.
@tonyrizzo615
I met him through my friend Tony Davenport jr. He was his fathers friend
@spiritgover4223
great story - thanks for sharing it!
@rj_vice
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