Prior to working with Neil Young and becoming a key contributor to the late 60's sound of Buffalo Springfield, Messina had a popular mid-60's Southern California surf-rock combo called Jim Messina & his Jesters who released an album on Audio Fidelity label.
Later on, he was co-founder along with ex-Buffalo Springfield guitarist Richie Furay of the country-rock band Poco. After a stint in Poco that lasted from from 1968-1970, he formed Loggins & Messina who had a long nine album run beginning in 1970 that was essentially exhausted by 1976. From 1979 to 1983 he released a trio of solo albums, Oasis (1979), Messina (1981), and One More Mile (1983).
Messina has continued since the 1980's to occasionally reunite with old partners like Richie Furay and Kenny Loggins for concerts that revisit past success, hosts "The Songwriters' Performance Workshop" wherein he leads 7-day intensive workshops for songwriters and singers. His 1996 solo release Watching The River Run (Revisited) featured the song Mexican Minutes later re-cut by hot country act Brooks & Dunn.
He currently has a 2009 release out entitled Mojito Moon available as a download at Amazon link: http://j.mp/b6Uf3m
http://www.JimMessina.com
SWEET LOVE
Jim Messina Lyrics
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Hey, sweet woman, do you know what you do ?
Everytime I get that look from you
I get a good feelin' down deep inside
A feelin' that just won't be denied.
Hey, it sure feels good to be your man.
I feel real good about giving you love
Because you're the one that I'm thinking of
I want to be near you both night and day
Oh, you feel so good, I just got to say ..
Hey, it sure feels good to be your man
Hey, I'm gonna love you all I can
I wanna be your man.
Mmm, sweet babe.
When we're all alone and the lights are low
And I touch your lips and they start to flow
Feelin' you melting all over me
Ah, you drive me crazy with ecstasy.
Hey, feels really good to be your man
Hey, I'm gonna love you all I can
I wanna be your man.
Mmm, sweet babe, …..
What your sweet love, here I am.
Hey, you nasty girl
Feel real good 'bout your love
I feel real good about your sweet love
I need your sweet love, yeah
Gonna be your babe
…
The song "Sweet Love" by Jim Messina is a love song that is addressed to a woman. The song talks about the feelings of love and affection that the singer has for this woman, and how being with her makes him feel complete. The first stanza talks about the effect that the woman has on the singer, and how she makes him feel good all the time. The second stanza talks about the singer's desire to be close to the woman all the time and how being with her makes him feel good. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's feelings for the woman and how it feels good to be her man.
The final stanza of the song talks about the physical intimacy that the singer has with the woman. It talks about how when they are alone and the lights are low, the singer touches her lips and feels her melting all over him. This stanza emphasizes the strong physical attraction that the singer has for the woman along with his emotional connection to her.
Overall, "Sweet Love" is a romantic song that highlights the importance of love and affection in a relationship. The song talks about physical attraction as well as emotional connection, making it a well-balanced love song.
● The song was released in 1981 as a single
● Jim Messina previously was a member of the popular folk-rock groups Buffalo Springfield and Loggins and Messina
● The song was written and produced by Jim Messina himself
● The song was his only Top 40 hit as a solo artist
● The song was also included in Jim Messina's album "Messina"
● The song's music video was shot in California and features Jim Messina performing the song with his band members
● "Sweet Love" was covered by the band Pablo Cruise in 1981 and became a hit for them
● The song features a mix of pop, rock, and country music elements
● The song's lyrics are simple and straightforward, making it easy to understand and relate to
● The song's chorus is catchy and memorable, making it a popular choice for romantic occasions and radio airplay.
Chords:
Verse: A - D - A - D
Chorus: G - D - A - D
Bridge: E - G - D - E - G - D - A - D
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, sweet woman, do you know what you do ?
Addressing his girlfriend, Messina wonders if she is aware of the effect she has on him.
Everytime I get that look from you
Whenever she gives him a certain look, it stirs something deep inside of him.
I get a good feelin' down deep inside
He experiences a positive and profound feeling within himself.
A feelin' that just won't be denied.
The feeling is so strong that he cannot ignore or resist it.
Hey, it sure feels good to be your man.
Being with her makes him feel happy and satisfied.
I feel real good about giving you love
He takes pleasure in expressing his love for her.
Because you're the one that I'm thinking of
He loves her and has her on his mind all the time.
I want to be near you both night and day
He desires to spend every moment with her.
Oh, you feel so good, I just got to say ..
She feels good to him in every way and he can't help but express it.
Mmm, sweet babe.
A term of endearment for his girlfriend, whom he finds sweet and attractive.
When we're all alone and the lights are low
In private moments, when it's just the two of them and the mood is intimate.
And I touch your lips and they start to flow
Kissing her evokes a romantic and passionate response from her.
Feelin' you melting all over me
He experiences her giving in to his advances and desires.
Ah, you drive me crazy with ecstasy.
She has the ability to arouse and satisfy him beyond words.
Hey, feels really good to be your man
Being in a relationship with her is rewarding and fulfilling.
Hey, I'm gonna love you all I can
He is determined to love her to the best of his ability.
I wanna be your man.
He wants to be her boyfriend and be committed to her.
Mmm, sweet babe, …..
Repeating his endearing nickname for her.
What your sweet love, here I am.
He is available to receive her love and appreciate her for who she is.
Hey, you nasty girl
Using playful language to address her in a flirtatious way.
Feel real good 'bout your love
He feels good about her affection for him.
I feel real good about your sweet love
Her love and care for him bring him immense joy.
I need your sweet love, yeah
Expressing his deep desire and yearning for her love and affection.
Gonna be your babe
He wants to be her partner and companion, sharing a special bond together.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ketty Massengale
Jim Messina ~ VERY UNDERRATED he brought the best out of Kenny Loggins ~ TRUE!