Jeffrey Osborne began his professional singing career in 1969 with a popula… Read Full Bio ↴Jeffrey Osborne began his professional singing career in 1969 with a popular funk and soul group called Love Men Ltd. The band moved to Los Angeles in 1970 and changed its name to L.T.D. Osborne was originally brought on as the drummer and eventually became the lead vocalist. After more than ten years with the band, he decided to pursue a solo career, which produced such Top 40 hits as "Don't You Get So Mad," "Stay With Me Tonight," and "Love Power," which he performed with Dionne Warwick.

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.

True Believers
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics

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OOOOOO, OOH
Here we are on the edge of never letting go
And one by one we begin to let our secrets show
Always thought I would always thought I could be seen in someone's eyes the way I look to you
OOO when true believers who can see the world as it can be
Who take all that they are, and reach for something more
Believers you, and I have made a love tonight that makes one out of two like all true believers do

There you are closing enough to kiss, too real to touch OHH
And here I am trying to believe I feel so much!
Never thought I could, never thought would be safe in someone's arms the way I am with you
OH when true believers who can see, who take the world as it can be, who take all that they are!
And reach for something more
Believers you, and I have a love tonight that makes one out of two like all true believers do

I will never let you get away anywhere you are EY!
Because when two believers who see the world as it can be, who take all that they are, and reach for something more
Believers you, and I have made a love tonight
that makes one out of two like all true believers do...

OOH!
OOOOOOOO.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jeffrey Osborne's song "True Believers" tell a story about two people who are on the brink of letting go of their secrets and opening up to each other in a way they never have before. They express their surprise and delight at feeling safe and seen in each other's arms, something neither of them thought was possible. The chorus emphasizes the idea that true believers can see the world as it can be, and by taking all that they are and reaching for something more, they can create a love that unites them as one.

The song's message is one of hope and possibility, encouraging listeners to believe that true love is possible and that they too can find someone who sees them for who they truly are. The lyrics are straightforward but also poetic, using imagery and repetition to create a sense of intimacy and connection between the two people in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

OOOOOO, OOH
The opening of the song sets a romantic tone for a couple that believes in each other and loves each other deeply.

Here we are on the edge of never letting go
The couple is at the point of no return where they're willing to give everything for their love.

And one by one we begin to let our secrets show
The couple's level of trust allows them to reveal their deepest secrets to each other.

Always thought I would always thought I could be seen in someone's eyes the way I look to you
The singer always dreamt of being seen with love and admiration by someone, which he finally found in his current partner's eyes.

OOO when true believers who can see the world as it can be
True believers of love can perceive the world with hope, optimism, and potential.

Who take all that they are, and reach for something more
True believers of love seek to be more than just their individual selves; they aspire to reach new heights with their partner.

Believers you, and I have made a love tonight that makes one out of two like all true believers do
The couple's love transcends individual boundaries and becomes a shared, harmonious entity that defines them as true believers of love.

There you are closing enough to kiss, too real to touch OHH
The couple is so intimate and close that they can feel each other's presence deeply, but they can't touch because they're overwhelmed with emotions.

And here I am trying to believe I feel so much!
The intensity of the love between the couple is so strong that the singer feels overwhelmed and is trying to process all the emotions.

Never thought I could, never thought would be safe in someone's arms the way I am with you
The singer never thought he could feel safe and secure in someone's arms before he met his current partner.

I will never let you get away anywhere you are EY!
The singer is willing to go to any lengths to keep his partner close and never let them get away from him.

Because when two believers who see the world as it can be, who take all that they are, and reach for something more
The couple's belief in love allows them to see the world with endless possibilities and motivates them to pursue their dreams together.

Believers you, and I have made a love tonight that makes one out of two like all true believers do...
The couple's love is so profound that it merges their identities and makes them one entity, which is a hallmark of true believers of love.

OOH!
The song ends on a high note, celebrating the couple's unwavering love and belief in each other.

Writer(s): Bruce Roberts, John Bettis

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Here we are
On the edge of never letting go

And one by one
We begin to let our secrets show

Always thought I could
Always thought I would be

Seen in someone's eyes, the way I look to you ...

Oh we're true believers
Who can see
The world as it can be

Who take all that they are
And reach for something more

Believers you and I
Have made a love tonight

That makes one out of two
Like all true believers do...

There you are
Close enough to kiss
Too real to touch

Ooooh
And here I am
Trying to believe I feel so much

Never thought I could
Never thought I would be
Safe in someone's arms
The way I am with you...

Oh we're true believers
Who can see
The world as it can be

Who take all that they are
And reach for something more

Believers you and I
Have made a love tonight

That makes one out of two
Like all true believers do...

I will never let cha get away
Anywhere you are... heyyyyyy hey.

Because we're true
Believers who can see
The world as it can be

Who take all that they are
And reach for something more

Believers you and I
Have made a love tonight

That makes one out of two
Like all true believers do...
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