The band's first taste of mainstream success came with the release of their fourth album Wild and Peaceful (1973), which contained the US top-ten singles "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging". Kool & the Gang subsequently entered a period of decline before they reached a second commercial peak between 1979 and 1986 following their partnership with Brazilian musician and producer Eumir Deodato and the addition of singer James "J.T." Taylor to the lineup. Their most successful albums of this period include Ladies' Night (1979), Celebrate! (1980), and Emergency (1984), their highest selling album with two million copies sold in the US. Their hit singles during this period included "Ladies' Night", the US No. 1 "Celebration", "Get Down on It", "Joanna", "Misled", and "Cherish". The band continues to perform worldwide, including as support for Van Halen in 2012 and their fiftieth-anniversary tour in 2014.
Kool & the Gang have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and, in 2006, a Music Business Association Chairman's Award for artistic achievement. As well the band has been inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame and been bestowed with a MOBO Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Soul Train Legend Award, the Marian Anderson Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2007, the band was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. During 2018, the Bells, Brown, and Taylor were also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and received their first-time nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. Their discography includes 23 studio albums and almost 70 singles. They have sold 7.5 million and 4.5 million RIAA-certified albums and singles, respectively, in the United States. Worldwide, they have sold 70 million albums.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kool_&_the_Gang
Discography
Kool and the Gang (1969)
Music Is the Message (1972)
Good Times (1972)
Wild and Peaceful (1973)
Light of Worlds (1974)
Spirit of the Boogie (1975)
Love & Understanding (1976)
Open Sesame (1976)
The Force (1977)
Everybody's Dancin' (1978)
Ladies' Night (1979)
Celebrate! (1980)
Something Special (1981)
As One (1982)
In the Heart (1983)
Emergency (1984)
Forever (1986)
Sweat (1989)
Unite (1992)
State of Affairs (1996)
Gangland (2001)
The Hits: Reloaded (2004)
Still Kool (2007)
Kool for the Holidays (2013)
Perfect Union (2021)
People Just Wanna Have Fun (2023)
Someone Like You
Kool & the Gang Lyrics
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Unlikely pair to ever fall in love
She has good education, strong determination
I learned my lessons on the road
I watch her as she’s sleeping, kiss her gently seeing
Her smile, then she falls back to her dreams
Guess I’ll walk to the bakery, buy her favorite pastry
I’ve had other relations, love situations
They ended inside out, upside down
I’ve cried tears when lonely, no one to hold me
Hey love, can you hear me call?
You know love, I’m so proud
Whatever you want is yours ‘coz girl you’ve got my heart
When it was rain outside you sheltered me from the storm
Hello God above, thank you for true love
He said, someone like you
(Someone like you)
Will miss me for, will miss me for, will miss me forever
(Someone like you)
And he said, someone like you
(Someone like you)
Will miss me for, will miss me for, will miss me forever
(Someone like you)
We were married quietly on a beach in Cali'
The wind blew gently through your hair
Pastor Avery gave the vows there
Friends and family smiled there
Hey love, you know we will be happy
I live my life as a sensitive man
Wore my heart out on my sleeve
And every love in my life would use me up then leave
Hey love, you heard me call
You know love, I’m so proud
Whatever you need is yours, oh yeah
When it was rain outside you sheltered me from the storm
And hello God above, I thank you for true love
And he said, someone like you
(Someone like you)
And he said, someone like you
(Will miss me for, will miss me for, will miss me forever)
(Someone like you)
(Someone like you)
And he said, someone like you, yeah
(Will miss me for, will miss me for, will miss me forever)
(Someone like you)
(Someone like you)
Someone, baby, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Someone like you)
I love you, I love you baby, someone like you
(Someone like you)
Whatever you want, it’s yours
(Someone like you)
Whatever you need, it’s yours baby
‘Coz I love you, yeah, I love you
The lyrics of Kool & the Gang's song Someone Like You depict a love story between two individuals from different backgrounds who found love in each other. The singer talks about his own upbringing, having learned his lessons on the road, and compares it to his lover's good education and strong determination. It seems that he feels somewhat intimidated by her, perhaps seeing her as someone he doesn't deserve, yet he cherishes her deeply. He appreciates her in the little things, such as watching her sleep and buying her favorite pastry. He also talks about past relationships and how they all ended in tears, but with his current lover, he feels secure and proud.
The chorus of the song, with the repetition of "someone like you will miss me forever", seems to convey a sense of insecurity on the singer's part. He fears losing his lover, perhaps because he knows she is someone special and he might not be able to find another person like her. However, he also seems grateful for her presence in his life and thankful to God for bringing true love into his life.
Overall, the lyrics have a romantic and heartfelt tone, with the singer expressing his admiration, love, and vulnerability towards his partner. It is a testament to the power of love, that it can bring together people from different backgrounds and shape them into better individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in Memphis, she grew up in Jersey
We come from different places and backgrounds.
Unlikely pair to ever fall in love
Our differences make it seem we wouldn't have a chance at love, but we fell for each other anyway.
She has good education, strong determination
She's intelligent, motivated, and has high goals for herself.
I learned my lessons on the road
I've gained my knowledge from a life of experience, traveling and seeing many different things.
I watch her as she’s sleeping, kiss her gently seeing
I find joy in small moments and appreciate her even when she's not aware of it.
Her smile, then she falls back to her dreams
Even in her sleep, she brings happiness to my life.
Guess I’ll walk to the bakery, buy her favorite pastry
I enjoy doing things for her and making her happy, no matter how small the gesture.
You know the woman treats me well
I appreciate how she loves me and takes care of me, and I want everyone to know it.
I’ve had other relations, love situations
I've been in romantic relationships before.
They ended inside out, upside down
They didn't work out and ended badly.
I’ve cried tears when lonely, no one to hold me
I've been sad and alone before, longing for someone to hold me close.
Hey love, can you hear me call?
I'm reaching out to my current love and asking her to support me when I'm feeling down.
You know love, I’m so proud
I'm proud to have her in my life and love her deeply.
Whatever you want is yours ‘coz girl you’ve got my heart
I'm willing to give her everything she desires because she has my love.
When it was rain outside you sheltered me from the storm
She has been there for me in difficult times, serving as a shelter and support system.
Hello God above, thank you for true love
I give thanks for the love I have found and value it greatly.
He said, someone like you
An unknown person said that someone like my partner would miss me forever.
(Someone like you)
Will miss me for, will miss me for, will miss me forever
That person thinks my partner will always miss me and love me.
We were married quietly on a beach in Cali'
We had a private wedding ceremony on a beach in California.
The wind blew gently through your hair
It was a calm and peaceful moment during the wedding.
Pastor Avery gave the vows there
A pastor named Avery was the one who conducted the vows at our wedding.
Friends and family smiled there
Our loved ones were present and happy at the ceremony.
Hey love, you know we will be happy
I assure my partner that we will be happy together forever.
I live my life as a sensitive man
I'm in touch with my emotions and express them freely.
Wore my heart out on my sleeve
I'm very open and honest about my feelings, making them visible to everyone.
And every love in my life would use me up then leave
My past relationships took advantage of my open nature, using me for their own benefit and then leaving me.
Hey love, you heard me call
My current partner listens to me and supports me when I'm feeling vulnerable.
Whatever you need is yours, oh yeah
I'm willing to give her anything she needs because I love her so much.
And he said, someone like you
The unknown person from earlier repeats the same sentiment about someone like my partner missing me forever.
(Someone like you)
Someone, baby, yeah, yeah, yeah
I refer to my partner as 'baby' and express admiration for her.
I love you, I love you baby, someone like you
I express my love for my partner and affirm that I'm grateful for having someone like her in my life.
Whatever you want, it’s yours
I am willing to give anything to my partner because of how much I love her.
‘Coz I love you, yeah, I love you
I express my love deeply and repeatedly for my partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONALD EDMOND ROLLINS, DAVID VINCENT WILLIAMS
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