Lee spent his adolescence singing in church & listening to rnb, from the likes of: James Brown, The Temptations, Eddie Floyd, Otis Redding & the 60s Memphis sound. He joined a few of the South's racial balance groups & began playing college circuits, inc' East Carolina University, Duke University & Georgia Tech. By the late-60s, he'd begun a singing career, working with bands which would lay the foundation for funk music, inc's Kool & The Gang, Sammy Gordon & The Hip Huggers & Little Royal.
Renowned throughout the global Funk community, Lee Fields has poured his grunts and screams over a legacy of funk and soul hits from the early seventies, including such 45 rpm classics as She’s a Lovemaker, The Bullis Coming, and The Funky Screw, not to mention his well sought after Let’s Talk It Over LP. This LP draws four digit bids from collectors worldwide. His recordings with the hard funk purists at TRUTH & SOUL, Desco, and Daptone Records in recent years has solidified his place as the King of contemporary funk music as well.
When Truth & Soul started as a record label in 2004, the first mission of label owners Jeff Silverman and Leon Michels, was to record a sweet soul record that would be modeled after the near perfect formula that bands like The Moments, The Delfonics, and The Stylistics had created. Music that was both tough as nails and sweet as honey. Music with laced with lush strings and smooth vocal harmonies layered over hard-hitting rhythms. Michels and Silverman called in a few trusty associates, which included singer Lee Fields, and recorded the single “Do You Love Me” b/w “Honey Dove”. What happened in the studio was pure magic and thus, The Expressions were born.
Fast forward almost two years and The Expressions featuring Lee Fields have successfully created a unique and personal sound that can hold court with the bands they set out to emulate. However, what was created in the process goes beyond just a carbon copy of a sweet soul music. The music has developed into a deeply soulful mix of old and new. The formula stayed the same but the style has been adapted for the ears of people who didn’t grow up on Al Green or Sam Cooke. Elements of modern music have crept their way into the mix to create something entirely fresh and unique. The Expressions have surely lived up to the name, each song they make is choked full of raw emotion that permeates deep through your ear hole straight to the soul.
Faithful Man
Lee Fields Lyrics
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I have always been a faithful I have always been a faithful
Don’t you make me do wrong don’t you make me do wrong
I have always been a faithful till you came along
I was just hanging out trying to clear my mind
I saw you watching me it was plane to see
Said I am a married man said you were 23
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will never be the same
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will forever change
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will never be the same
I have always been a faithful man till you came along
I have always been a faithful I have always been a faithful
Don’t you make me do wrong don’t you make me do wrong
I have always been a faithful till you came along
We were just hanging out didn’t mean a thing
But when I started walking out something came over me
Never felt so guilty never felt so good
Don’t you make me do wrong don’t you make do wrong
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will never be the same
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will forever change
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will never be the same
I have always been a faithful man till you came along
I have always been a faithful I have always been a faithful
Don’t you make me do wrong don’t you make me do wrong
I have always been a faithful till you came along
I have always been a faithful man till you came along
I have always been a faithful I have always been a faithful
Don’t you make me do wrong don’t you make me do wrong
I have always been a faithful till you came along
The song "Faithful Man" by Lee Fields/The Expressions is a story about a man who has always been faithful until he meets someone who tempts him to cheat on his partner. The lyrics describe the man's internal struggle between his desire for this new person and his loyalty to his partner. He tries to resist, telling himself not to do wrong, but eventually gives in and feels guilty.
The song highlights the universal struggle of temptation and loyalty in relationships. It portrays the complexity of human emotions and the difficult choices we may face when presented with certain situations. The lyrics, combined with Lee Fields' soulful voice and the Expressions' smooth instrumentation, create a powerful and emotional experience for the listener.
Overall, "Faithful Man" is a powerful song that explores the complexities of faithfulness and the temptation to stray in relationships. It speaks to the human experience and the difficult choices we may be forced to make.
Line by Line Meaning
I have always been a faithful man till you came along
I've been true to my partner until you entered my life.
I have always been a faithful I have always been a faithful
I've always been committed to my relationship.
Don’t you make me do wrong don’t you make me do wrong
Please don't tempt me to cheat.
I was just hanging out trying to clear my mind
I was just out to relax and de-stress.
I saw you watching me it was plain to see
It was obvious that you were interested in me.
Said I am a married man said you were 23
I disclosed that I was married and you stated your age.
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will never be the same
Do you realize that if we start something, it will have major consequences?
Don’t you know let’s play the game things will forever change
Starting this affair will have a permanent effect on our lives.
We were just hanging out didn’t mean a thing
Our initial interactions were innocent and not romantic.
But when I started walking out something came over me
As I was leaving, I was overtaken by a strong desire for you.
Never felt so guilty never felt so good
I felt guilty for cheating, but it also felt exhilarating.
I have always been a faithful man till you came along
Again, I reiterate that I was loyal to my partner before you entered my life.
Don’t you make me do wrong don’t you make me do wrong
I implore you to respect my fidelity.
I have always been a faithful till you came along
You changed everything for me and made me consider infidelity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VINCE D'ANNUNZIO, LEON MICHELS, NICK MOVSHON, TOBY PAZNER, JEFF SILVERMAN, NICOLE WRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sofarsounds
This is unbelievable, you can literally feel the house shaking!
@wessside77
No auto tune. No young kid squealing out the scales. No mention of a liquor brand,a car brand, a clothing brand. No self aggrandizing lyrics. This is music. Just soul.
@ansonblanton7451
A wise man has spoken
@colesketchxsteez8779
Just promiscuity 😂
@123reletive123
THIS MAN IS SOOO UNDERRATED
@axelayala1516
123reletive123 exactly
@IstiarinaPutri
he doesn't need much music. his voice is more than enough. truly soulful!
@shoesize1036
I am here after 8 years. To check if it holds the same feel. Indeed it does. See you in next 8 years. This is evergreen man!
@drebanto8031
It does till this day.
@JCGeisler67
This is a great example of less is more and he is more.
Less on the backing track and more on his powerful vocals that are right there.