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.
Rest Of Our Lives
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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The lyrics to Jeffrey Osborne's song "Rest of Our Lives" express the desire for commitment and forever love between two people. The singer is deeply in love with the person he is addressing, and he believes that they feel the same way. He wants to plan their future together and create a life of happiness that they can share. The chorus repeats the question of whether the person will take his hand and say "I do," pledging to take care of each other and be in love for the rest of their lives.
The lyrics also describe the wedding day and the joy that comes with it. The families and friends of the couple will be proud and there will be tears of joy as they take their vows. The singer promises to stand firmly by the person's side until the day he dies, and with their rings shining brightly, they will walk down the aisle as husband and wife.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of hope and excitement for a future filled with love and commitment. The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the importance of making a lifelong commitment to the person you cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
oooo I'm in love with you
I am deeply in love with you
I know you feel exactly like I do
I am confident that you reciprocate my feelings
why don't we plan our future now
Let's start planning our lives together
we have been so blessed & we could share a life of happiness if you would just say yes
We have been fortunate and can experience a lifetime of joy if you agree to be with me
Would you take my hand & say I do
Will you marry me?
I will promise to take care of you & together we will hopefully be in love for the rest of our lives
I vow to care for you and hope that our love lasts a lifetime
oh oh & when the time arrives I'll be standing firmly at your side until the day I die my love
I will always be by your side, even until death separates us
When we take our vows our families & friends will be so proud as tears of joy come tumbling down
Our loved ones will be elated and emotional as we exchange our vows
ooooo A blessed day all will be great from this moment on
Our marriage will be blessed and we will have an amazing life together
We'll turn that kiss that kiss that turns two hearts into one
Our kiss will signify the unity of our hearts and souls
And with my ring upon your finger shining so bright
My wedding ring will gleam brilliantly on your finger
we both will smile walk down the aisle husband & wife
Together, we will walk down the aisle as a married couple with beaming smiles
Would you take my hand & say that you would be mine
Will you be with me forever?
I promise you that I will care for you now & forever.& together we will be in love for the rest of our lives, the rest of our lives
I assure you that I will always love and care for you, and we will have an eternal love
Would you take my hand & say that you would be mine
Will you marry me?
I promise you that I will care for you now & forever & together we will be in love the rest of our lives, the rest of our lives
I vow to always care for you and love you for the rest of our lives
Writer(s): Jeffrey Osborne
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Powell
I'm in love with you
I know you feel exactly like I do
Why don't we plans our futures (now)
We have been so blessed
And we could share a life of happiness
If you would just say, yes
[Chorus:]
Would you take my hand and say 'I do"
I willl promise to take care of you
And together we will hope-fullly
Be in love for the Rest of our Lives, oohh
[Verse 2:]
And when the time arrives,
I'l be standing firmly at your side
Until the day I die
My love,
When we take our vows
Our families and friends will be so proud
As tears our joy come tumbling down
[Chorus:]
Would you take my hand and say "I do"
I will promise to take care of you
And together we will hope-fully
Be in love for the Rest of Our Lives
[Verse 3:]
OOOh
A Blessed Day
Or will always be great from this moment on
We'll take that kiss
That kiss that turns two hearts into one
And with my ring upon your finger
Shinning so bright,
We both will smile walk down the isle
Husband and wife
[Chorus:]
Would you take my hand and say "I do"
I will promise to take care of you
And together we will hope-fully
Be in love for the Rest of Our Lives
Jones Bruce
I just walked my daughter down the aisle last weekend to this song. The perfect song for a wedding. Beautiful lyrics from beginning to end...
Kevin Mccandless
Most likely use this for our wedding
Tonya Williams
Jones Bruce I know that's right
D Benmohsen
Jeffery's songs never lose their sparkle! They will remain as elegant as the day they were released...
Sabrina Brannon
Adam Brano so very true. I agree wholeheartedly.
Roman Robinson
all his music is just timeless and will be played for years and years to come.
2quann
Not to many songs gives me goosebumps but this is absolutely one song that DOES!!
erica patrick
My boyfriend called my last night on his way to work and told me to listen to this song. I begin to cry! I love this song to life! For him to even tell me to listen to it made me SO excited because I know what that means!!!
Tamika Singleton
This song has touched me in so many ways, I can't explain it. Need more songs like this in this world we living in today!
jcrank08
This song is what the younger generation is missing! Still playing this in 2018!