He recorded with Charles Mingus in 1976, and replaced Pat Metheny in Gary Burton's quartet. In autumn 1976 he signed a contract with Enja Records, and he released his first album East Meets West in 1977. In 1979 he formed a trio with Steve Swallow and Adam Nussbaum. He later joined Miles Davis, with whom he remained until 1985.
While still with Davis, he released Electric Outlet (1984). Still Warm (1985) followed after he left Davis's group.
At the beginning of the 1990s, he formed a quartet with Joe Lovano with whom he recorded several important albums for Blue Note Records. Time on My Hands (1990), with Lovano, Charlie Haden and Jack DeJohnette, showcased Scofield's guitar and Mingus-influenced writing. Bill Stewart subsequently became the group's drummer, and played on Meant to Be (1991) and What We Do (1993). In 1992, Scofield released Grace Under Pressure, featuring fellow guitarist Bill Frisell, with Charlie Haden on bass and Joey Baron on drums. Stewart was back in the drum chair for the 1994 collaboration with Pat Metheny, I Can See Your House from Here. Also, in 1997 he recorded "A Go Go" LP, supported by the fame of Medeski, Martin and Wood, truly a masterpiece with range of lounge music and finest funk feel behind the beat.
Towards the end of his tenure with Blue Note, Scofield returned to a more funk- and soul jazz-oriented sound, a direction which has dominated much of his subsequent output. At this time, he also started performing with various jambands, and even performed with DJ Logic to cover Phish's "Cars Trucks Buses", on Sharin' in the Groove (2001).
He released Überjam in 2002 and Up All Night in 2004, two albums on which he experiments with drum n bass and other modern rhythms. Late 2004 saw the release of En Route, which features the jazz trio of John Scofield, Steve Swallow on bass and Bill Stewart on drums. It was recorded live at The Blue Note, NYC in December 2003.
More recently Scofield has been jamming with the likes of Medeski, Martin and Wood, and has even gone so far as to record an album with them, this time with equal billing, as Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood.
On September 26, 2006 he released Out Louder, his second collaborative effort album with avant garde jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood.
On September 18, 2007 he released This Meets That, a record featuring his trio with Steve Swallow and Bill Stewart. This time John added a horn section to expand the sound of his trio. The touring unit for this record features the Sco Horns, a three piece horn section of Phil Grenadier on trumpet and flugelhorn, Tom Olin on tenor saxophone, flute and alto flute and Frank Vacin on baritone saxophone and bass clarinet.
Presently, Scofield is a part of the NYU/Steindhart Jazz program in New York City, as a faculty member.
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John Scofield Lyrics
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Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
I'm never confused
Hey, hey
I'm so used to being used
So I love when you call unexpected
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it
You know our love would be tragic
So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
We live with no lies
Hey, hey
You're my favorite kind of night
So I love when you call unexpected
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it
On that lonely night
We said it wouldn't be love
But we felt the rush
It made us believe it was only us
Convinced we were broken inside, inside
Cuz' girl your perfect
Always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it
You earned it
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The lyrics of the song "Earned It" by The Weeknd, which was written for the movie Fifty Shades of Grey, are about a man who is deeply in love with a woman. He admires her for her perfection, her beauty, and the way she carries herself. The man is always willing to care for her and be there for her, no matter what. He loves the unpredictable moments when she calls him unexpectedly, and he hates the expected ones. He believes that their love is special and unique, and it should not be compared to any other.
In the second verse, the man talks about a moment in their relationship when they both realized that they were falling in love with each other. Even though they thought they would never love again after being brokenhearted in the past, they found solace in each other's arms. The singer of the song believes that their love is transcendent and immeasurable. He thinks that the woman is his perfect match, and she has earned his love and affection.
Overall, the song is about appreciating someone for who they are, loving them unconditionally, and being there for them through thick and thin. It speaks to the idea that true love is a rare and special thing that should be cherished and celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
You make it look like it's magic
Your actions seem effortless and create an aura of magicality.
Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
In your presence, no one else exists for me.
I'm never confused
You bring clarity to my confusion and doubts.
Hey, hey
An expression of excitement that signifies joy.
I'm so used to being used
Used to being taken advantage of, but you don't do that.
So I love when you call unexpected
I cherish when you call me by surprise.
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
I disdain deliberate and predictable moments.
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I am devoted to investing in you and your wellbeing.
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
Emphatic repetition of my commitment to caring for you.
Cause girl you're perfect
You embody excellence in every way.
You're always worth it
You are full of value and worth every effort.
And you deserve it
You merit all the good things that come your way.
The way you work it
The effort you put into everything you do.
Cause girl you earned it
Referring to the rewards you deserve for your hard work.
Girl you earned it
Re-affirming appreciation for your worthiness.
You know our love would be tragic
We are aware of the challenges and obstacles we face in our love.
So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
We do not let the tragedies of our love worry us.
We live with no lies
In our relationship, transparency and honesty are key.
Hey, hey
An expression of excitement that signifies joy.
You're my favorite kind of night
You bring joy and peace to my nights, my favorite time of day.
On that lonely night
A specific reference to a particular night that was particularly lonely.
We said it wouldn't be love
We both knew we weren't ready for falling in love at the time.
But we felt the rush
Despite our knowledge, we still experienced the thrill and excitement of it all.
It made us believe it was only us
Our feelings, despite uncertainty, made us feel like we were the only ones in the world.
Convinced we were broken inside, inside
Despite our love, we felt like there were still parts of us that were damaged and causes for concern.
Cuz' girl your perfect
Affirmation of your perfection and unwavering excellence.
Always worth it
Consistent emphasis on the fact that you are worth it in every way.
And you deserve it
You merit the good things that you have in your life.
The way you work it
Emphasizing the positive actions and behaviors that make you an incredible person.
Cause girl you earned it
A testament to how hard you have worked and how much you deserve the best.
Girl you earned it
Emphatic repetition of acknowledging your worth and the accolades that you deserve.
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.