Jerry Garcia Band employs many of the same elements and similar style to the Grateful Dead, such as rock influenced by blues, folk, country, and jazz.
Over the years, the lineup of the Jerry Garcia Band changed a number of times. The one constant member besides Garcia himself was bassist John Kahn. Melvin Seals had the next longest tenure, serving as keyboardist from 1980 onward. Seals became band leader following Garcia's death and changed the band's name to JGB.
That's What Love Will Make You Do
Jerry Garcia Band Lyrics
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I start to shake inside
When I see you stroll
I lose control
That's what love will do for you
That's what love will make you do
No matter how hard I fight
If you ever need
There's no limit to what I'll do
Work eight days a week, baby
And give it all to you
That's what love will do for you
That's what love will make you do
No matter how hard I fight
Baby I'm still in love you
When they speak of beauty
You can stand the test
When they talk about making love
Baby, you're the best
And give others ideas
Trying hard to express myself
'Cause baby that's the way I feel
That's what love will do for you
That's what love will make you do
No matter how hard I fight
Baby I'm still in love you
When they speak of beauty
You can stand the test
When they talk about making love
Baby, you're the best
Don't want to brag about you too much
And give others ideas
Trying hard to express myself
'Cause baby that's the way I feel
That's what love will do for you
That's what love will make you do
No matter how hard I fight
Baby I'm still in love you
No matter how hard I fight it
Baby I'm still in love with you
When I speak your name
I start to shake inside
When I see you stroll
The first verse of Jerry Garcia Band's song "That's What Love Will Make You Do" describes the physical and emotional response of the singer when they encounter the person they love. They experience physical shaking and a loss of control that they cannot resist. The chorus goes on to describe how love can change a person's behavior and actions, making them do things they might not otherwise do, all because of their deep affection for the object of their love. The singer admits that no matter how hard they fight against it, they cannot help but still be in love with this person.
The next verse continues to extol the virtues of the person the singer loves, emphasizing their beauty and prowess in lovemaking. The singer seems both proud and cautious about their romantic partner, not wanting to brag too much and draw the attention of others towards them. The final verse reinforces the idea that love can be all-consuming and overpowering, even when one tries to resist it. The repetition of the opening lines underscores the intensity of the singer's feelings.
Overall, the song suggests that love can be a force that shapes one's behavior, leading them to do things they might not otherwise do. It can be a source of great joy and fulfillment, but also a cause of vulnerability and loss of control.
Line by Line Meaning
When I speak your name
As soon as I mention or even think of your name, my entire emotional state trembles with excitement and joy.
I start to shake inside
This feeling courses through my body, causing me to quiver and shake on the inside.
When I see you stroll
Witnessing your presence and movement causes me to lose my composure and fall into a state of infatuation.
I lose control
This overwhelming feeling of being taken over by my love for you leaves me unable to maintain my usual sense of control and rationality.
That's what love will do for you
The incredible power of love and its potential to completely transform a person's emotions and behavior.
That's what love will make you do
To be under the influence of love is to act in ways that may seem out of the ordinary, but are entirely motivated by the intense feelings of love.
No matter how hard I fight
Despite any attempts I make to resist or deny my feelings, they persist and remain strong.
Baby I'm still in love with you
Despite all of the chaos and confusion that being in love brings, my love for you remains ever-present.
If you ever need
If you ever require any assistance or support, I will be there for you in any way that I can.
There's no limit to what I'll do
My willingness to help and take care of you knows no bounds—you can count on me to go above and beyond.
Work eight days a week, baby
This is a comedic reference to the idea of working more than seven days a week, in order to illustrate the extent of my devotion and commitment to you.
And give it all to you
I will give anything and everything to you, without hesitation or reservation.
When they speak of beauty
When people discuss matters of attractiveness and beauty, you are invariably at the top of the list.
You can stand the test
Your beauty is not just superficial, but something that can stand up to scrutiny and evaluation.
When they talk about making love
When the topic shifts to subjects that are more intimate and sexual in nature, you are still considered to be the best.
Baby, you're the best
In every sense of the word, you are the best there is, and nothing could ever change that.
Don't want to brag about you too much
I don't want to come across as arrogant or boastful, but I genuinely believe that you are amazing.
And give others ideas
However, I also recognize that talking too much about how great you are might result in other people getting the same idea and pursuing you themselves.
Trying hard to express myself
Despite my best efforts, I find it challenging to fully articulate my feelings and sentiments towards you.
'Cause baby that's the way I feel
Even though I may not be able to express it perfectly or eloquently, I can say with absolute certainty that what I feel for you is genuine and intense.
No matter how hard I fight it
Even if I try to resist, deny, or conceal my feelings, they persist and remain a fundamental aspect of who I am and how I experience the world around me.
Baby I'm still in love with you
My love for you is unwavering and unyielding, and nothing could ever change that.
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Forrest George
"That's What Love Will Make You Do" (Little Milton composition)
Oh, when I hear your name
I start to shake inside, yes I do
When I see you stroll
I lose my self-control
But that's what love will do for you
That's what love will make you do, oh yeah
No matter how hard I fight it
Oh, I'm still in love with you
Listen, if you're ever in need
There's no limit to what I'll do
I'll work eight days a week
And give it all to you
'Cause that's what love will do for you
That's what love will make you do
No matter how hard I fight it
Oh, I'm still in love with you
Oh, that's right, alright
Listen, when they speak of beauty
You can stand the test, yes you can
When they talk about makin' love
Baby, you're the best, but yes you are
I don't want to brag about you too much
And give others ideas
But I'm tryin' hard to express myself
'Cause baby, that's the way I feel
That's what love will do for you
That's what love will make you do, oh yeah
No matter how hard I fight it
Baby, I'm still in love with you, yeah
Fart Zerelli
I don't care what anyone says, Jerry Garcia was the best guitar player of all time. He was the master at playing the right note at the right time.
STSGuitar16
Such a great vocal quality to his playing. When you hear him play, it doesn't immediately strike you as "oh this is a guitar solo," it's almost closer to a human voice than a guitar.
Part of what made him so special.
Mark Thackway
THe more i leanr about music as a whole, the BETTER Jerry gets. Omnipotent
Ezekiel Brockmann
He wasn't the best guitar player of all time.
STSGuitar16
@Ezekiel Brockmann 😯
Jesse reid
He's my personal all time favorite
Terry Schantz
Has to be 1 of my fav live tunes. Jerry just slays it
Terry Schantz
Ranks up there with freebird lol
Mariel Huegel
I love his delivery.
Ken Abboud
Been to a bunch of Dead shows, but this is one of those special JGB shows that makes the hair on my arm stand. Full on goose bumps. Only Jerry can make that happen!