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)
Maybe I'm Amazed
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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And maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time
You hung me on the line
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Baby, I'm a man, maybe I'm a lonely man
Who's in the middle of something
Baby, I'm a man
And maybe you're the only woman who could ever help me
Baby, won't you help me to understand?
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh
Baby, I'm a man, maybe I'm a lonely man
Who's in the middle of something
That he doesn't really understand
Baby, I'm a man
And maybe you're the only woman who could ever help me
Baby, won't you help me to understand?
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the way leave you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Right me when I'm wrong
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Joe Cocker's "Maybe I'm Amazed" is a song about a man who is overwhelmed by his love for a woman who is always there for him. He is amazed at the way she loves him unconditionally despite his flaws and fears that he may not be able to reciprocate her love in the same way. The singer admits that he is a man who is in the middle of something he doesn't fully understand, perhaps alluding to the complexities of his own emotions and the challenges of a committed relationship.
The lyrics capture the vulnerability of the human experience, the need for love and understanding, and the beauty of a supportive partnership. The repeated phrase "maybe I'm amazed" highlights the singer's awe and astonishment at the depth of his emotions and the strength of the bond he shares with his partner. The chorus is a plea for her to help him understand and navigate his feelings, to guide him through the challenges of their relationship, and to be his constant companion.
Overall, "Maybe I'm Amazed" is a powerful and emotional love song that speaks to the universal human experience of devotion, vulnerability, and the search for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time
I am in awe of how you tirelessly and unconditionally love me
And maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Possibly, I fear causing harm or hurting you when I leave
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time
Possibly, I marvel at how you rescued me from a life of stagnant monotony
You hung me on the line
You suspended and exposed me, made me vulnerable, but I trust you still
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Perhaps, I am surprised by how much I depend on you and how important you are to me
Baby, I'm a man, maybe I'm a lonely man
As a grown-up, I may be a solitary figure, a man who feels alone
Who's in the middle of something
Right now, I am grappling with some complex issues
That he doesn't really understand
And I don't comprehend how to handle them properly
And maybe you're the only woman who could ever help me
Likely, you're the only female who can offer me the aid I require
Baby, won't you help me to understand?
So, my dear, would you be kind enough to guide me and make me see things clearly?
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
It might be that I'm stunned by your constant presence in my life
Maybe I'm afraid of the way leave you
It's possible that I fear the consequences of parting ways with you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Perhaps, I am awestruck by how you assist me in expressing myself through music
Right me when I'm wrong
You correct and guide me when I make mistakes
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Once more, it's conceivable that I am astounded by how much I require you in my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul James McCartney
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