His first album featured a recording of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends", which brought him to near-instant stardom. The song reached number one in the UK in 1968, became a staple of his many live shows (Woodstock and the Isle of Wight in 1969, the Party at the Palace in 2002) and was also known as the theme song for the late 1980s American TV series The Wonder Years. He continued his success with his second album, which included a second Beatles song: "She Came In Through the Bathroom Window". A hastily thrown together 1970 US tour led to the live double-album Mad Dogs & Englishmen, which featured an all-star band organized by Leon Russell. His 1974 recording of "You Are So Beautiful" reached number five in the US, and became his signature song. Cocker's best selling song was the US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes that earned a 1983 Grammy Award. He released a total of 22 studio albums over a 43-year recording career.
In 1993, Cocker was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male. He was awarded a bronze Sheffield Legends plaque in his hometown in 2007, and received an OBE the following year for services to music. Cocker was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Cocker
Studio albums
With a Little Help from My Friends (1969)
Joe Cocker! (1969)
Joe Cocker (1972/EU: 1973)
I Can Stand a Little Rain (1974)
Jamaica Say You Will (1975)
Stingray (1976)
Luxury You Can Afford (1978)
Sheffield Steel (1982)
Civilized Man (1984)
Cocker (1986)
Unchain My Heart (1987)
One Night of Sin (1989)
Night Calls (1991/US: 1992)
Have a Little Faith (1994)
Organic (1996)
Across from Midnight (1997)
No Ordinary World (1999/US: 2000)
Respect Yourself (2002)
Heart & Soul (2004/US: 2005)
Hymn for My Soul (2007/US: 2008)
Hard Knocks (2010/US: 2012)
Fire It Up (2012)
Love Is for Me
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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It's all these things I see in you
Hart so warm your mind so clear
It's things like this I see in you my dear
I believe everything about you baby
(I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe)
Like in a impatience child I can hardly wait
My found of love is going round
Because of you girl I'm so proud (I'm so proud baby)
It don't matter how foolish I may sound
It would be the most senseless haven't you around
I believe everything about you baby
(I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe)
Love is for me
You are to be
Right here in my loving arms (Right here in my loving arms)
Please don't you wait, don't hesitate
Turn on your loving charms
Turn them on little momma, give me your loving baby
I don't mean to impose on you
Such a proud to my, what else could I do
Help me climb the mountain of success
The clips than lead to your happiness
I believe everything about you baby
(I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe)
Love is for me (love is for me)
You are to be (to be)
Right here in my loving arms (Right in my loving arms)
Please don't you wait, don't hesitate
Turn on your loving charms
Right now baby
Your love is for me (Love is for me)
You know it
I believe everything about you baby
Make me feel real good (Love is for me)
I can hardly wait for your love (Love is for me)
And you know about now baby (Love is for me)
I believe everything (Love is for me)
Everything you saw (Love is for me).
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's Love Is for Me speak of a deep love and appreciation for the object of the singer's affections. From the "skin so soft" to the "smile so new," the singer sees all these wonderful qualities in their loved one. Their "heart so warm" and "mind so clear" only add to the admiration that the singer has. In fact, the belief in everything about the lover is so strong that the singer implores them not to hesitate but instead turn on their loving charms and come to them.
The passion of the singer is evident in the urgency of the lyrics. The impatience that they express is akin to that of a child waiting for something they long for. But the urgency doesn't stop at waiting. Even the climb to success, the singer wishes to take with the lover. They claim that the clips they gather are leading to the lover's happiness, and that's all that matters. In the end, the message is clear, the love that the singer has for their lover is so strong, and they've already decided that love is for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Skin so soft, smile so new
I admire your soft skin and your charming new smile
It's all these things I see in you
You possess all these qualities that I find attractive
Hart so warm your mind so clear
Your heart is warm and your mind is clear
It's things like this I see in you my dear
These are the things I appreciate about you, my dear
I believe everything about you baby
I trust and have faith in everything about you, my love
So many things in you to appreciate
There are countless things to admire about you
Like in a impatience child I can hardly wait
I am so eager to be with you it's like waiting for something exciting as a child
My found of love is going round
My love for you is growing stronger every day
Because of you girl I'm so proud (I'm so proud baby)
You make me so proud and happy to be with you
It don't matter how foolish I may sound
I don't care if I sound foolish, I just want to express my love for you
It would be the most senseless haven't you around
Without you, my life would feel meaningless and senseless
Love is for me
Love is something that I deserve and desire
You are to be
You are the one for me
Right here in my loving arms (Right here in my loving arms)
I want you to be in my arms, where you are safe and loved
Please don't you wait, don't hesitate
Please don't wait or hesitate, come to me now
Turn on your loving charms
Show me your love and affection, let your love shine through
I don't mean to impose on you
I don't want to be a burden or inconvenience to you
Such a proud to my, what else could I do
I am so proud to have you, there's nothing else I want to do but be with you
Help me climb the mountain of success
Be my support as I pursue my dreams and ambitions
The clips than lead to your happiness
My success will lead to your happiness, because we are a team
Right now baby
In this moment, my love for you is strong
Your love is for me (Love is for me)
I can feel your love for me, and I want it
You know it
You know that I love you, and you love me too
Make me feel real good (Love is for me)
Your love makes me feel happy and fulfilled
I can hardly wait for your love (Love is for me)
I am so eager and excited to receive your love
And you know about now baby (Love is for me)
And right now, you are aware that I love you
I believe everything (Love is for me)
I believe in everything about you, and that love is for me
Everything you saw (Love is for me)
Everything that you perceive about me and our love, is true and real
Contributed by Ella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Star Warzz
Outstanding Song!!!
Snow Ball
my first, and still one and only upload.. I was so sad that I couldn't find a video for it so I've made it!
Renard345
Second hand song...The Meters recorded it first...