During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power. As a soloist, he made several hit recordings, including “Cause I love You” (recorded on his solo album) and “So Very Hard To Go’
Background
Williams moved to Oakland at a very young age. Learning to play the trumpet in elementary school fueled his interest in music; his skills as a vocalist were first nurtured by singing in gospel choirs and groups around the Bay Area. He worked with several notable artists, such as Sly Stone, Andre Crouch, Billy Preston and members of the Hawkins family, Edwin, Walter and Tremaine.
Professional recordings
After winning several local talent contests, Williams signed his first record deal with Fantasy Records. He cut two singles for the label including “Lisa’s Gone” and “Feelin Blue”, written by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival. In 1972, Williams' stint with Atlantic Records was placed on hold, when he joined the emerging funk band Tower of Power. A string of hits, including “ So Very Hard To Go’,“Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle Of The Stream)” and Eric Jackson's luvin You, written by Williams and Johnny "Guitar" Watson. During his two years with the group, Williams participated in three milestone albums, the gold LP Tower Of Power, Back To Oakland, and Urban Renewal, while touring throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Solo works
At the end of 1975, Williams returned to his solo projects. Initially signing with Motown Records in 1972, he later moved to ABC Records in 1977 (which was then purchased by MCA Records in 1979). Over the next four years. He scored ten charted hits, including “Shoo Doo FuFu Ooh”, ‘Choosing You”, “You Got Me Running”, “Love Hurt Me Love Healed Me”, and “Midnight Girl”. Williams recorded four more albums from 1977 to 1980, Choosing You, his first gold LP, Spark Of Love, Love Current, and Let’s Do It Today.
After leaving MCA, Williams recorded for independent labels, Rockshire and Knobhill. In 1986, he was invited to sing vocals on “Don’t Make Me Wait For Love” a track from Duo Tones, a multi-platinum recording by Kenny G. The song became a top 20 pop and R&B hit the following year.
I Was Made To Love Her
Lenny Williams Lyrics
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Had a childhood sweetheart
We were always hand in hand
I was hightop shoes and shirt tails
Suzy was in pig tails
I know I loved her even then
You know my papa disapproved it
My mama boohooed it
"Don't you know I was made to love her
Built a world all around her"
Yah! Hey, hey, hey
She's been my inspiration
Showed appreciation
For the love I gave her through the years
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love blossomed tenderly
My life grew sweeter through the years
I know that my baby loves me
My baby needs me
That's why we made it through the years
I was made to love her
Worship and adore her
Hey, hey, hey
All through thick and thin
Our love just won't end
'Cause I love my baby, love my baby. Ah!
My baby loves me
My baby needs me
And I know I ain't going nowhere
I was knee high to a chicken
When that love bug bit me
I had the fever with each passing year
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
If this whole world crumbles
By her side I'll still be standing there
'Cause I was made to love her
I was made to live for her, yeah!
Ah, I was made to love her
Built my world all around her
Hey, hey, hey
Oo baby, I was made to please her
You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
Hey, hey, hey
Oo wee baby, my baby loves me
My baby needs me
Hey, hey, hey
Oo my baby loves me
The lyrics to Lenny Williams’s song “I Was Made To Love Her” tell the story of a love that was meant to be from the very beginning. The singer explains that he and his childhood sweetheart, Suzy, were always together, even when they were little with high top shoes and pig tails. Despite disapproval from his parents, he knew he was meant to love her and built his world around her. She was his inspiration and he showed his love through the years, tending to it like a sweet magnolia tree. Even when he was just a child, he knew he had been bitten by the love bug, and through thick and thin, their love would never end. He was made to love her and live for her, and she loved him just as much.
The lyrics seem to embody the idea of a true, enduring love that transcends time and obstacles. The use of the word “made” suggests that there is a higher power or destiny at work, and the singer sees himself as part of a greater plan. The song also captures the nostalgia of childhood memories and young love, as well as the power of love to sustain and lift up a person throughout their life.
Overall, the lyrics to “I Was Made To Love Her” are powerful and heartfelt, telling a story that is relatable and timeless. They speak to the idea that true love is a force that can endure, no matter what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in Lil' Rock
I hail from Little Rock, Arkansas, where I was born.
Had a childhood sweetheart
During my childhood days, I had a girl I loved dearly.
We were always hand in hand
We were a tight couple; we did almost everything together.
I was hightop shoes and shirt tails
I was always dressed smartly with my hightop shoes and shirt tails.
Suzy was in pig tails
My childhood sweetheart, Suzy, always had her hair in lovely pigtails.
I know I loved her even then
I realized I had a deep love for Suzy even in my early childhood days.
You know my papa disapproved it
My dad did not approve of my relationship with Suzy.
My mama boohooed it
My mother cried over my love for Suzy.
But I told them time and time again
Despite their disagreement, I tried several times to convince them about my undying love for Suzy.
Don't you know I was made to love her
It's in my DNA to love Suzy deeply.
Built a world all around her
My love for Suzy is so intense it became my world.
Yah! Hey, hey, hey
I'm expressing my joy over my deep love for Suzy.
She's been my inspiration
Suzy has been my source of inspiration and motivation.
Showed appreciation
She has always shown appreciation for the love I give her.
For the love I gave her through the years
Over the years, I showered Suzy with all the love I could give her.
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love for Suzy blossomed and grew as sweet as a magnolia tree.
My love blossomed tenderly
My love for Suzy grew slowly over the years and tenderly.
My life grew sweeter through the years
Being with Suzy over the years has made my life much sweeter.
I know that my baby loves me
I have no doubt that Suzy loves me deeply too.
My baby needs me
I know Suzy needs me in her life, just as I need her.
That's why we made it through the years
Our love has been strong enough to withstand the test of time.
Worship and adore her
I worship and adore Suzy so deeply that I can't imagine life without her.
All through thick and thin
Our love has remained steadfast through all the ups and downs.
Our love just won't end
Our love for each other will never end.
'Cause I love my baby, love my baby. Ah!
I deeply love, cherish and care for my beloved Suzy.
I was knee high to a chicken
I was very young when I first fell in love with Suzy.
When that love bug bit me
I fell in love with Suzy the first time I saw her.
I had the fever with each passing year
My love for Suzy kept increasing the more time passed.
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
I'll always be with Suzy even if the impossible happens.
If this whole world crumbles
Even if the world crashes down, my love for Suzy will never diminish.
By her side I'll still be standing there
I'll always stand by Suzie's side come what may.
I was made to live for her, yeah!
My life's purpose is to exist for Suzy, no matter what.
Oo baby, I was made to please her
I was built and designed to do everything possible to make my beloved Suzy happy.
You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
I vow never to leave Suzy's side until the end of time.
Oo wee baby, my baby loves me
My sweetheart Suzy loves me deeply, and I'm grateful for that.
My baby needs me
I know Suzy needs me in her life, just as I need her.
Hey, hey, hey
I continue to express my joy and happiness over my love for Suzy.
Oo my baby loves me
Suzy's love for me is like no other, and I appreciate it wholeheartedly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY COSBY, LULA MAE HARDAWAY, STEVIE WONDER, SYLVIA MOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️ Meeeee!!!! 💯 This song always has me like 😍🥰!
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My 13 year old just walked in and said, "Ma I know that song." 👀 "Boy sit down. You don't know nothing bout this." He starts to sing the song word for word y'all...with emotion. Somebody come get him. Lenny still capturing the hearts of the young and old.
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My 14 Year Old Son is da same