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.
Room With A View
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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When this hole? world coming creening? place
I close my eyes and I see your face
With your sweet love I got everything
I'll come home girl I feel like a cheer?
Ref:
Cause I got a room without view
He's the moss? I see trough
When I'm looking at you when I'm looking at you
When the day has ended and I'm close to you
In times when I feel that my spirits is gone
You gave me strength that kept me carry on
I won't squeexe the crap? till my curveaffair?
I don't notice honny I don't care
Ref:
Cause I got a room without view
When I'm looking at you when I'm looking at you
He's the moss? I see through
When I'm looking at you when I'm looking at you
He can love on the heart of floor
I love when you tore? the shade? and you ask? for more
In times when I feel that's my spirits is gone
You gave me strength that kept me carry on
I won't squeeze the crap? till my curveaffair?
I don't notice honny I don't care
Ref:
Cause I got a room without view
When I'm looking at you when I'm looking at you
He's the moss? I see trough
When I'm looking at you when I'm looking at you
You are everything me make me feel like a king
When I see your... face this world becomes an amusable place
The lyrics of Jeffrey Osborne's song "Room With A View" revolve around the idea of how love can be a respite from the struggles of life. The opening lines express the singer's exhaustion from trying to navigate this "screaming" world and how his partner's love gives him a sense of completeness. He longs to return home and be with his lover, for in her embrace, he feels like a "cheerful" person again. The chorus of the song underscores the sentiment expressed in the opening lines. The phrase "room without a view" represents the singer's mundane life before he met his partner. Since he met her, life has become much more colourful, and he finds value in every day. When he gazes upon his partner, nothing else matters, and the chaos of life fades away.
The second verse deepens the idea expressed in the first. At times, the singer feels his energy waning, but his partner's support and love provide him with the strength to persevere. The monotony of his life is no longer a hindrance, and he is happy with the simple pleasure of being with his partner. The final lines in the song state how his partner makes him feel like a king and how the world becomes a more "amusable" place when he sees her face. In essence, the lyrics convey how love can be a potent tonic that can help people overcome life's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been working so hard trying to make my way
I have been putting in a lot of effort and working tirelessly to achieve my goals.
When this hole? world coming creening? place
The world feels overwhelming and chaotic at times.
I close my eyes and I see your face
When I am tired and stressed, I find peace and comfort in thoughts of you.
With your sweet love I got everything
Your love is all I need to feel complete and happy.
I'll come home girl I feel like a cheer?
When I return home to you, I feel like I have something to celebrate.
Cause I got a room without view
I am stuck in a dreary place, but...
When I'm looking at you when I'm looking at you
...when I am looking at you, everything else fades away.
He's the moss? I see trough
You are the light that helps me see through the darkness.
When the day has ended and I'm close to you
At the end of a long day, I am grateful to be close to you.
In times when I feel that my spirits is gone
There are moments when I feel down and hopeless.
You gave me strength that kept me carry on
But your love gives me the strength to carry on and not give up.
I won't squeexe the crap? till my curveaffair?
I won't let the little things bother me, I'll just laugh and move on.
I don't notice honny I don't care
Nothing else matters when I am with you, my love.
He can love on the heart of floor
Love can be found in unexpected or unlikely places, but...
I love when you tore? the shade? and you ask? for more
...it is comforting to know that with you, I have everything I need and more.
You are everything me make me feel like a king
Being with you makes me feel like royalty and I am grateful for you.
When I see your... face this world becomes an amusable place
When I see your face, everything else in the world seems a little more bearable and enjoyable.
Contributed by Kaitlyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.