He was a member of the band Brooklyn Dreams, best known for their collaboration with Donna Summer on " Heaven Knows" and "Bad Girls". Giorgio Moroder asked Esposito to be a guest vocalist on his 1982s Solitrary Men album on the "Turn To The Stone" track . In the 1980s, he's best known for his performances of the songs "Lady, Lady, Lady" from the 1983 film Flashdance". Also "You're the Best" from the 1984 film The Karate Kid. Esposito supplied backup vocals on Brenda Russell's 1988 "Piano in the Dark", as well as guesting with Laura Branigan on "Come Into My Life". Esposito released his solo debut Treated and Released in 1996.
Esposito is the father of Mike Esposito, a pitcher in the Colorado Rockies' organization.
Esposito is living in Las Vegas where he performs as a vocalist at various casino hotels. Esposito is currently writing songs for film and television. Esposito is still in demand for studio vocal work. During the early 1990s he and Eddy Hokenson (of Brooklyn Dreams) toured with Kenny Vance and the Planotones, a vocal group created for the movie, "American Hot Wax."
Lady Lady Lady
Joe Esposito Lyrics
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You're not the only one
Running like the wind
Thoughts can come undone
Dancing behind masks
Just sort of pantomime
But images reveal
Lady, lady, lady, lady
Don't walk this lonely avenue
Lady, lady, lady, lady
Let me touch that part of you
You want me to
Lady, lady, lady, lady
I know it's in your heart to stay
Lady, lady, lady, lady
When will I ever hear you say
I love you
Time like silent stares
With no apology
Move towards the stars
And be my only one
Reach into the light
And feel love's gravity
That pulls you to my side
Where you should always be
Lady, lady, lady, lady
Don't walk this lonely avenue
Lady, lady, lady, lady
Let me touch that part of you
You want me to
Lady, lady, lady, lady
I know it's in your heart to stay
Lady, lady, lady, lady
The lyrics to Joe Esposito's song "Lady lady lady" express the idea of two people who may be hesitant to reveal their true emotions to each other. The first verse describes the fear that can arise from a dream, and the idea that sometimes our thoughts can become confused and jumbled. The second verse speaks to the idea of putting on masks and pretending that everything is okay, while the lyrics suggest that the truth about our emotions can still be revealed through images and other subtle clues.
The chorus of the song addresses the listener as "Lady," implying that the song is written to a romantic interest of the gender, though the lyrics are gender-neutral. The chorus repeats that the person should not walk alone, that the singer wants to touch them, that they believe the person will stay with them, and that they wish to hear the person say that they love them. The final verse speaks to the idea of time as something that is constantly moving forward, and the idea that being with someone is a form of gravity that keeps us grounded and centered.
Overall, the song expresses the importance of honesty and vulnerability in romantic relationships, and the idea that true love can help us overcome our fears and doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Frightened by a dream
Feeling scared due to a nightmare or an unrealistic expectation
You're not the only one
Assuring the listener that they're not alone
Running like the wind
Moving fast and frenziedly
Thoughts can come undone
Mental processes can break apart
Dancing behind masks
Putting on a fake persona while expressing oneself
Just sort of pantomime
Acting out without any dialogue
But images reveal
Visual projections expose what's hidden beneath the surface
Whatever lonely hearts can hide
Everything that a person's heart wants to keep secret
Lady, lady, lady, lady
The repeated phrase serves as a call to the lady
Don't walk this lonely avenue
Do not walk alone; be open to companionship
Let me touch that part of you
Allow the singer to engage with the listener in a deeper emotional level
You want me to
Assuming that the listener is wishing for it
I know it's in your heart to stay
Believing and trusting that the listener wants to commit
When will I ever hear you say
Asking when the listener will reciprocate the singer's feelings
I love you
An expression of romantic love and feelings from the singer to the listener
Time like silent stares
Time passes without making a sound, similar to a blank facial expression
With no apology
Time doesn't offer any apology for its fleetingness
Move towards the stars
Set a high goal and aim for the top
And be my only one
Exclusive, committed relationship with the singer
Reach into the light
Reaching for positivity, hope, and joy
And feel love's gravity
Being drawn closer to the artist due to the force of love
That pulls you to my side
The attraction that brings the two people closer physically and emotionally
Where you should always be
Assuming that the listener and speaker belong together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey
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