After leaving Shreveport, she moved to New Orleans, where she studied music at the University of New Orleans and become a fixture in the city's Dixieland and bebop venues. Butler worked with such distinguished locals as Alvin Batiste, Ellis Marsalis, Henry Butler (no relation), and James Black before deciding to move to the New York area in 1984. Butler studied with Jon Hendricks after arriving in New York and later earned her living as an English teacher while tackling the Manhattan club world.
The early to mid-'90s found Butler signed to Chesky, for which she provided her bop-oriented debut album, No Looking Back (1992), and her lighter, more relaxed sophomore release, Day Dreamin' (1994). After leaving Chesky, Butler planned to record an album for Herbie Mann's Kokopelli label in 1997, but her plans fell through when the company experienced financial problems. 1999 saw the release of her third album, Blues in the City.
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All That I Know
LaVerne Butler Lyrics
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When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
Call on me, dear
All that I feel is love sincere
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
Call on me, dear
Or if you call me names
'Cause I will always love you
And do the things that I can
And all that I know is that I love you
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
Call on me, dear
Well I don't care if you hate me
Or if you call me names
'Cause I will always love you
And I'll do the things that I can
And all that I know is that I love you
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
Call on me, dear
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
Call on me, dear
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
Call on me, dear
In the song "All That I Know," LaVerne Butler expresses unconditional love for someone who may not reciprocate those feelings. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to love and care for the other person regardless of any negative treatment that may come their way. The repetition of the phrase "When you need lovin', snuggin', and huggin', call on me, dear" emphasizes the singer's commitment to always be there for this person, no matter what.
The line "I don't care if you hate me or if you call me names" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the person being sung to may not feel the same affection. Despite this, the singer is still willing to extend their love to the other person. The repetition of this line, along with the overall soothing melody of the song, makes it clear that the message being conveyed is one of comfort and reassurance.
Overall, "All That I Know" is a beautiful song about unconditional love and the importance of being there for someone, even if they may not always appreciate it.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I know is that I love you
My knowledge of your existence is inseparably intertwined with the fact that I love you.
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
During those moments when you require expressions of affection in the form of closeness and physical contact,
Call on me, dear
Don't hesitate to rely on me to provide those expressions of love.
All that I feel is love sincere
I am consumed with a genuine and deeply-felt affection for you.
I don't care if you hate me
Your negative feelings towards me do not change or diminish my love for you
Or if you call me names
Even if you resort to degrading language towards me,
'Cause I will always love you
My love for you is steadfast and unwavering.
And do the things that I can
I will always do my best to demonstrate my affection towards you.
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
When you require emotional and physical closeness,
Call on me, dear
I am here for you and will provide you with the love you need.
Well I don't care if you hate me
Even if you despise me,
And I'll do the things that I can
I am committed to demonstrating my love for you in any way that I can.
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
During those moments when you need to feel loved and appreciated,
Call on me, dear
I am here for you and will provide you with the affection you deserve.
When you need lovin', snuggin' and huggin'
In those moments when you require expressions of love, tenderness, and physical closeness,
Call on me, dear
I will be there for you, ready and willing to provide you with the love you need.
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Written by: LaVerne Butler
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