Joe is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he lat… Read Full Bio ↴Joe is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, and signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1992. He rose to prominence after releasing his debut album Everything the following year. He followed it with a series of successful albums under Jive Records, including All That I Am (1997), the international bestseller My Name Is Joe (2000) as well as the multi-certified albums Better Days (2001) and And Then... (2003). Several songs from these albums became hit singles on the pop and R&B record charts, including the number-one hit "Stutter", the top ten entries "All the Things (Your Man Won't Do)", "Don't Wanna Be a Player", and "I Wanna Know" as well as his collaborations "Faded Pictures", "Thank God I Found You" and "Still Not a Player".

The Sheik Of Araby
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"I'm the Sheik of Araby,
Your love belongs to me.
At night when you're asleep
Into your tent I'll creep.
The stars that shine above,
Will light our way to love.
You'll rule this land with me;

Overall Meaning

I'm the Sheik of Araby.

The song "The Sheik of Araby" is a classic jazz tune that tells the story of a powerful and wealthy Arab sheik who charms a woman and steals her heart. The lyrics paint a picture of the sheik's confidence and determination as he pursues the object of his affection, proclaiming that her love belongs to him. He promises to enter her tent at night, under the cover of darkness, and woo her with his seductive charm. The mention of the stars shining above alludes to the romance and enchantment of the moment, as their love story unfolds under the Arabian night sky.

The final line, "You'll rule this land with me," underscores the sheik's confidence that he can provide everything the woman desires and that they will rule their kingdom together. The song has been performed and recorded by many artists over the years, including Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Fats Waller.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm the Sheik of Araby
I am a man who holds great power and influence in the land of Araby.

Your love belongs to me.
Your affection and devotion rightfully belong to me.

At night when you're asleep
Under the cover of darkness and when you are unaware, I will approach you.

Into your tent I'll creep.
I will stealthily enter your temporary dwelling.

The stars that shine above,
The celestial beings that illuminate the night sky.

Will light our way to love.
They will guide us on a path towards a deep romantic connection.

You'll rule this land with me;
You will reign as a powerful queen by my side in this kingdom.

Lyrics © HARRY B. SMITH COPYRIGHTS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ted Snyder, Harry B. Smith, Francis Wheeler

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