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.
Share My Love
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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Won't you share my love?
I'm so tired of being lonely
I want to be loving you only
So many girls have crossed my path
But I could not last, I needed you, oh
(Won't you share my love?)
You pick me up when the world's down on me
(Won't you share my love?)
You ease my mind when I feel [incomprehensible]
I can do no wrong with you by my side
Welcome to my life
Come on and share my love
Be a part of my tomorrow
Put an end to all my sorrow and pain
Come on and share my love
Won't you share my love?
Won't you share my love?
And now you've given me new inspiration
Without you in my life I have no direction
Together we can build a world full of joy
I promise you we will if you just share my love
Till the stars fall from heaven
Oh, my darling, stay right here with me
So you can share my love
I don't want to leave you ever
Let's spend our lives together always
Stay and share my love
Till the stars fall from heaven
Oh, my darling, stay right here with me
Stay and share my love, share my love
Let's spend our lives together always
Stay and share my love
I don't want to leave you ever
Let's spend our lives together always
Stay and share my love
The lyrics to Jeffrey Osborne's song Share My Love express a desire for connection and commitment, as the singer pleads for his love interest to share his life and his love with him. He expresses exhaustion with fleeting romances and a yearning to be with someone who will uplift and support him, as they build a future together. Throughout the song, the singer describes the transformative power of love, claiming that it has given him a new sense of purpose and direction, and that he wants to share this positive energy with his partner.
The lyrics are wistful and tender, as they paint a picture of a vulnerable man who is ready to open his heart to another person. The repetition of the refrain "Won't you share my love?" emphasizes the singer's desperation and longing for a deep, meaningful connection. The verses paint a picture of a man who has been searching for love, but has been unable to find the right person, until he meets his current love interest. The bridge of the song describes the strength that the singer finds in his partner, as she lifts him up and supports him through difficult times.
Overall, the lyrics to Share My Love capture the timeless desire for connection and love, as the singer pleads for his partner to stay by his side and share his life with him. The song is a beautiful expression of vulnerability and commitment, showcasing the power of love to transform lives and bring joy to those who find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you share my love?
Jeffrey Osborne is inviting someone to share his love with him.
I'm so tired of being lonely
Jeffrey Osborne is expressing his weariness of being alone.
I want to be loving you only
Jeffrey Osborne has found someone he wants to be in love with exclusively.
So many girls have crossed my path
Jeffrey Osborne has encountered many women in his life.
But I could not last, I needed you, oh
Jeffrey Osborne has been unable to maintain relationships because he needed the person he's currently singing to.
(Won't you share my love?)
Jeffrey Osborne is repeating his request for the other person to share his love.
You pick me up when the world's down on me
The person Jeffrey Osborne is singing to provides him with emotional support when he's feeling down.
(Won't you share my love?)
Jeffrey Osborne is once again inviting the other person to share his love with him.
You ease my mind when I feel [incomprehensible]
The person Jeffrey Osborne is singing to makes him feel calm when he's experiencing stress or anxiety.
I can do no wrong with you by my side
Jeffrey Osborne feels confident and secure with the other person in his life.
Welcome to my life
Jeffrey Osborne is inviting the person to be a part of his life.
Come on and share my love
Jeffrey Osborne is urging the other person to share his love with him.
Be a part of my tomorrow
Jeffrey Osborne is asking the other person to be a part of his future.
Put an end to all my sorrow and pain
Jeffrey Osborne is hoping that the other person will help him overcome his sadness and suffering.
And now you've given me new inspiration
Jeffrey Osborne feels inspired by the other person's presence in his life.
Without you in my life I have no direction
Jeffrey Osborne feels lost without the other person in his life.
Together we can build a world full of joy
Jeffrey Osborne believes that he and the other person can create a happy and fulfilling life together.
I promise you we will if you just share my love
Jeffrey Osborne is assuring the other person that they can have a joyful life together if they share his love.
Till the stars fall from heaven
Jeffrey Osborne is expressing his commitment to the other person, and how long it will last.
Oh, my darling, stay right here with me
Jeffrey Osborne is asking the other person to stay with him.
So you can share my love
Jeffrey Osborne wants the other person to stay with him so they can share his love.
Let's spend our lives together always
Jeffrey Osborne is proposing that he and the other person spend the rest of their lives together.
Stay and share my love
Jeffrey Osborne is imploring the other person to stay with him so they can share his love.
Share my love
Jeffrey Osborne is repeating his request that the other person shares his love.
I don't want to leave you ever
Jeffrey Osborne is saying that he never wants to leave the other person.
Let's spend our lives together always
Jeffrey Osborne is once again asking the other person to spend their lives together with him.
Stay and share my love
Jeffrey Osborne is making a final plea for the other person to stay with him and share his love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALVINO MEREDITH BENNETT, HENRY E. DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Freewarrior2
Jeffrey Osbourne went IN on this song!
@adrienebuford750
Yes he did!!
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@kurtadams3021
Jeffrey Osborne is a legend â€â€
@khadijahwatkins2694
That part. â€
@dogman2874
Facts
@kimbabyx2
RIP Andre Williams*I was in the car with my best friend and this was playing. We cried, and we realized we loved each other. Those words were for me. We parted in '98. We lost touch, but I never loved anyone else! It's 2017! NO one compared. My Love ,Andre Williams, passed away recently. I never got to say goodbye. So I listen, remember, and cry...
@ohheybih
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@misty120girl6
Aww!
Kim that's so sweet of you
To thank of your friend and
And how much his friendship
@misty120girl6
Meant to you so many yrs
After.
Im sorry for your loss sweetie
And god bless you, I will meet
Him again someday on the other
Side........