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.
Woo Woo
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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And the heat is on your mind
Don't you even think about it
I'll be there just wrapped around you
I can't hold back what I feel inside
It's just a fact that you should be mine
You've got to fortify my love to fortify me
You should be mine, anything you want
You've got to fortify my love to fortify me
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Should be mine all mine
Anyway, that your heart has been denied
You can come to me, every time that we're together
Just confirms the good thing we've got
And something this good can't be defined
One thing's for sure that you should be mine
Anything you want
You've got to fortify my love to fortify me
You should be mine, anything you want
You've got to fortify my love to fortify me
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Should be mine all mine
In the height of your worry
Where it's running too deep for you
When it all proves too much, too much, too much
I'll pull you through
I can't hold back what I know inside
It's just a fact that you should be mine
Anything you want
You've got to fortify my love to fortify me
You should be mine, anything you want
You've got to fortify my love to fortify me
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Should be mine all mine
You should be mine
You should be mine
Jeffrey Osborne's song "You Should Be Mine" is all about wanting to be with someone, love and commitment. The opening lines suggest a situation where someone is looking for love and feeling overwhelmed by their desires, but they need not think about it because the singer will be there to wrap around them. The next lines talk about how the singer cannot hold back what he feels inside, as he believes that the other person should be his. He goes on to say that anything the person wants, they must first fortify his love in order to fortify him.
The chorus repeats the idea that the person should be his, while the bridge introduces the idea of worry and the singer's willingness to help the other person through difficult times. The final chorus repeats the idea that the person should be his, with the refrain "can you woo, woo, woo?" likely suggesting the need for the other person to convince the singer of their commitment.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love and commitment, with the singer wanting the other person to be his and willing to support and protect them through thick and thin. The repeated refrain of "you should be mine" reinforces the idea that the singer believes the other person is meant to be with him.
Line by Line Meaning
When you want all the love you deserve
When you believe you deserve a certain amount of love
And the heat is on your mind
And your emotions are running high
Don't you even think about it
Don't worry, I'll be there for you
I'll be there just wrapped around you
I'll be there to comfort you and protect you
I can't hold back what I feel inside
I can't keep my love for you hidden
It's just a fact that you should be mine
It's a reality that we should be together
Anything you want
Anything you desire
You've got to fortify my love to fortify me
You need to strengthen my love in order to strengthen our relationship
Can you woo, woo, woo?
Can you love me the way I love you?
Should be mine all mine
We should be together exclusively
Anyway, that your heart has been denied
Regardless of any pain or heartbreak you've endured in the past
You can come to me, every time that we're together
You can find solace in our love whenever we're together
Just confirms the good thing we've got
Our love is something special and worth holding onto
And something this good can't be defined
Our love is indescribable, yet undeniable
One thing's for sure that you should be mine
One thing is certain, you should be with me
In the height of your worry
When you are at your most anxious
Where it's running too deep for you
When it becomes overwhelming for you
When it all proves too much, too much, too much
When everything becomes too difficult to bear
I'll pull you through
I'll be your support and help you navigate through it all
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: ANDY GOLDMARK, BRUCE ROBERT
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