Nalle assisted Troccoli in her career, helping the young artist record demos which would be given to Michael Blanton and Dan Harrell (Amy Grant's brother-in-law), who formed the Reunion label to start her career in 1982 with Stubborn Love, A second album, Heart and Soul, was released in 1984 and gave her first Grammy nomination a year later, followed by Images in 1986. Troccoli also provided backing vocal for Taylor Dayne's song "I'll Be Your Shelter" in 1989/1990.
Miss Troccoli moved at age three and was raised in the East Islip community in Long Island, and graduated from East Islip High School, where as a senior, fellow classmates included fellow CCM artist Margaret Becker (a junior) and three-sport star Norman Esiason, Jr, a freshman. At 15, she lost her father to colon cancer. She also lost her mother to breast cancer in 1991, shortly before her album, Pure Attraction, hit the shelves with her number one mainstream hit, "Everything Changes". Before this album came out, she had taken a five year break from the music world to do some "soul searching" and deal with her bulimia.
After her mother's death, she paired with Reunion again in 1991 with Pure Attraction, which launched her on the national charts was "Everything Changes." But ironically, it was "Help Myself To You" which became her first #1 hit in her ten-year career, and began a string of GMA Music Awards nominations, including numerous attempts at Female Vocalist.
Numerous hit songs came afterwards, including 1994's "My Life Is in Your Hands", a song written with Bill Montvilo which defined her career, and inspired the eponymous devotional book, written in 1997, and 1995's "Go Light Your World," which gave us the rise of writer Chris Rice, and was used for charity efforts that year.
In 1996, Troccoli was featured on the Beach Boys' now out-of-print album "Stars and Stripes Vol. 1" singing lead vocals on a cover of their 1969 song "I Can Hear Music" (itself a cover of a Phil Spector song). The Beach Boys sing on the track as well, providing harmonies and backing vocals.
Just You
Kathy Troccoli Lyrics
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And some just can't make up their mind, oh...
When you came knocking at my door, oh....
Oh, this girl just knew for sure, yeah
It was love, it was right
I knew you were now my once in a lifetime
It was love, it was right
Since you came and found me
Just you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
Was you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted was you
Baby, just you
Some boys waste a lot of time, yes, they do
And some are looking for a sign, oh...
You were miles and miles above, yes, you were
'Cause you kept chasing me with love, oh...
It was love, it was right
I knew I was now your once in a lifetime
It was love, it was right
And you never looked behind you
Since I came and found you
Just you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
Was you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted was you, yeah
No one else does what you do
(No one else but you)
Can't hold a candle up to you
Baby, you know it's you
(Baby, you know it's you)
(Baby, you know)
It was love, it was right
I knew you were now my once in a lifetime
It was love, it was right
And I never looked behind me
Since you came and found me
Just you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
Was you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
Was you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
Was you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
Was you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
Was you, just you
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted was you...
In this song, Kathy Troccoli is expressing her deep love for her partner. She compares herself to other girls who may need time to decide if they truly love someone, but for her, it was an instant realization of love. She knew from the moment that he knocked on her door that he was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She describes their love as something that was meant to be, saying that it was "love" and "right" for both of them. She never looked back since he found her because all she ever wanted was him. The chorus reiterates this message, as she sings that he is all she ever wanted and needed in her life.
The song also explores the idea from the male perspective. Troccoli mentions that some men waste time or are unsure about their feelings. However, her partner was different. He was constantly chasing her with love, which made him stand out from other guys. She also acknowledges his unique qualities in the third verse, saying that he does things that no one else can do and cannot be compared to anyone.
Overall, "Just You" is a love song that expresses the deep connection and love that exists between two people who have found one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Some girls need a little time, mm...
Some girls take time to make up their minds about love.
And some just can't make up their mind, oh...
Some girls have a hard time deciding who they love.
When you came knocking at my door, oh...
When you came into my life, I knew you were special.
Oh, this girl just knew for sure, yeah
I was sure that I loved you.
It was love, it was right
Our love was real and perfect for us.
I knew you were now my once in a lifetime
You were the one person I was meant to love and spend my life with.
And I never looked behind me
I never doubted or regretted my decision to love you.
Since you came and found me
My life has been more complete and fulfilling because of you.
Just you, just you
All I want is you, nobody else.
All I ever wanted
My desires and dreams are only focused on you.
Was you, just you
You are the only person I want in my life.
Some boys waste a lot of time, yes, they do
Some guys take too long to realize who they truly love.
And some are looking for a sign, oh...
Some guys need a clear indication of who they should love.
You were miles and miles above, yes, you were
You were the best choice for me, by far.
'Cause you kept chasing me with love, oh...
Your love for me was persistent and showed me that you were the one.
No one else does what you do
Nobody can love me like you do.
Can't hold a candle up to you
No one can compare to you in love or in life.
Baby, you know it's you
You know that you are the only person I love and want in my life.
It was love, it was right
Our love was perfect and meant to be.
All I ever wanted was you, yeah
You are the only thing I have ever wanted in life.
All I ever wanted
My desires and dreams have always revolved around you.
Was you, just you
I only want you, nobody else.
All I ever wanted was you
You are the only person I have ever wanted in life.
All I ever wanted
My dreams and aspirations are focused only on you.
Was you, just you
You are the only one I love and want in my life.
All I ever wanted was you...
You are my greatest desire and the love of my life.
Contributed by Allison R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ashebarley77385
Oh gosh this was one of my allllll time favorite albums!!!! So so so so so so did I say soooo Great!!!! Whoop!! ❤️😘
@jacobhenderson354
I have loved this song since 1994 to present.
@MadScientyst
I learnt every song on this album by heart when I first bought it all those years ago...I'm 52 now (2022) & I still remember the lot! Her greatest Album...IMO
@BigHappyGuy23
My favorite from her pop album along with tell me where it hurts and if im not inlove..
@Renanleandro18
SO GOOD!
@fritzgeraldmontales8924
1993
@jacobhenderson354
1994