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.
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Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics
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Then you went and spoiled the whole thing baby in front of everyone
You telling me I was wrong and that all night long
I was staring at somebody else
Well even if you were right, there's no need to fight
There's no need to get upset
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
You should learn to control your feelings respectively
Arguing in public it's embarrassing
It's always the same thing baby, accusing me out of jealousy
I never will understand why you make so much out of such a little thing
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
It's all so crazy now, somehow its got to change
Take a look at yourself carrying on this way
I know you care about the love were building here
So why get all upset, it's just not worth it
Listen to me my dear
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't you get so mad about it
Don't be so mad, oh baby
Don't you get so mad about it, oh
Don't get so mad about it, baby oh
Don't you get so mad about it, baby
Don't you get so mad
Don't get so mad about it, baby oh
Don't you get so mad, mad, mad
There is no reason to get upset
Darling, please don't forget the love we had
The lyrics to Jeffrey Osborne's "Don't You Get So Mad" touch on a common theme in relationships - jealousy and misunderstandings. The song starts off with the singer recalling a good time with his partner, which ends sourly when his partner accuses him of looking at someone else. The singer tries to make peace, suggesting that there's no need to fight and get upset no matter who is right or wrong. He urges his partner to control her feelings, arguing that arguing in public is embarrassing and just not worth it.
The singer seems almost exasperated with his partner's jealousy, noting that the same thing happens repeatedly - his partner accuses him of looking at others. He suggests that his partner's jealousy is rooted in her own insecurity and that she should not make so much out of such a little thing.
In the end, the singer pleads with his partner not to get so mad about things, arguing that it's just not worth it. He reminds her of the love they have built and urges her not to forget it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't You Get So Mad" are a reminder that misunderstandings and jealousy can damage relationships if not addressed with compassion and understanding. The song shows that it's important to listen to your partner and communicate effectively to avoid unnecessary arguments and hurt feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
We were having such a good time baby, oh yes we were
We were enjoying each other's company so much, my love.
Then you went and spoiled the whole thing baby in front of everyone
But then you ruined the mood, my dear, in front of everyone.
You telling me I was wrong and that all night long
You accused me of being unfaithful and looking at someone else all night.
I was staring at somebody else
Even though I wasn't really looking at anyone else.
Well even if you were right, there's no need to fight
But even if your accusations were true, there's no reason to have an argument.
There's no need to get upset
There's no reason for you to get so angry.
You should learn to control your feelings respectively
You need to learn to manage your emotions with more respect.
Arguing in public it's embarrassing
Fighting in public is shameful and uncomfortable.
It's always the same thing baby, accusing me out of jealousy
It's always the same issue, my love, you accusing me out of envy.
I never will understand why you make so much out of such a little thing
I still don't understand why you make a big deal out of something so insignificant.
It's all so crazy now, somehow its got to change
This situation has become too insane, and it needs to change.
Take a look at yourself carrying on this way
Please, look at yourself acting like this.
I know you care about the love were building here
I know you value the love we share.
So why get all upset, it's just not worth it
So why waste your energy being angry? It's not worth it.
Listen to me my dear
Please, my love, listen to what I'm saying.
Don't be so mad, oh baby
Don't be so angry, oh my dear.
Don't you get so mad about it, oh
Please, don't become so upset about it.
Don't get so mad about it, baby oh
My love, there's no need for you to get that angry.
Don't you get so mad about it, baby
Please, don't get so angry, my dear.
Don't get so mad
Don't get that angry.
Don't get so mad about it, baby oh
There's no reason for you to be that upset, my love.
Don't you get so mad, mad, mad
Please, don't become so incredibly angry.
There is no reason to get upset
Please, remember there's no reason to be upset, my darling.
Darling, please don't forget the love we had
My dear, please don't forget the love we shared.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL SEMBELLO, DON FREEMAN, JEFFREY L. OSBORNE
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