While he would enjoy the commercial success during a string of albums in the mid- to late '70s, he also lent his production and songwriting skills to several labelmates, including the Natural Four. After the closing of Curtom Records in 1980, Hutson's career diminished into obscurity with the exception of 1982's jazz-funk-tinged Paradise. However, he has maintained a strong cult following among soul collectors to this day, and in 2000 Sequel Records had the good sense to reissue not only the original albums on CD but a two-disc anthology spanning the greatest hits of his career.
In the Mood
Leroy Hutson Lyrics
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Looking on me tonight, don't be shy, give love a try
Turn the lights down low, and baby, I'm gonna love you so
I'm in the, I'm in the, I'm in the, mood for love
Trying so hard to say how you really move me
You're feeling the same way
Blow my mind, let's show it sometimes
I'm in the, I'm in the, I'm in the, mood for love
I look into your eyes, Heaven sparkles in your eyes
My heart is in my hands, want your love again and again, Yeah
So glad it's me for you, baby, Oh, know just what I'm gonna do
C'mon get next to me, Babe, C'mon and get, C'mon and get the best of me
I'm in the, I'm in the, I'm in the, mood for love
Well I'm
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Go home, and go handle, You know I wanna)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Go home, and go handle, You know I wanna)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood
Baby, come dance with me (Come dance with me), and let me be everything you need, Ooh Ooh
I'm in the, I'm in the, I'm in the, mood for love
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Go home, and go handle, You know I wanna)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Go home, and go handle, You know I wanna)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood
Baby, come dance with me (Come dance with me), and let me be everything you need, Ooh Ooh
I'm in the, I'm in the, I'm in the, mood for love
Go home, and go handle, You know I wanna, (Go home, and go handle, You know I got, Ooh
I got a mood for, Yeah
Hey baby, don't be shy, c'mon let's give love a try
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (I got mood strong, Yeah, Awww!)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Oh, Oh! Oh, Yeah!)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Love me, Love me, Love, baby, Aww)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (I love you, baby, Hey, baby don't be shy, Naw, let's give love a try - Love me. Love me.Love me)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (So glad it's me for you, baby, Oh, know just what I'm gonna do)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Love me. Love me.Love me)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Love, me baby, Oh, Yeah)
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood
The song "In the Mood" by Leroy Hutson is a classic love song that celebrates the feeling of being in love. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be close to his lover, to dance together and feel the energy between them. He sings, "Trying so hard to say how you really move me / You're feeling the same way" which shows that both him and his lover are connected in the same feeling. He also sings about looking into his lover's eyes and seeing "Heaven sparkles" which implies the depth of love he feels for her.
Throughout the song, Hutson repeatedly mentions being "in the mood for love" which emphasizes the singer’s intense desire to express his love for his partner. The repeated phrase also suggests that this is a common feeling that people experience when they are truly in love. Additionally, the use of "angel" and "baby" as terms of endearment, emphasizes the romantic tone of the song.
Overall, "In the Mood" is a soothing, romantic song about being in love and the feeling of desire that comes along with it. The lyrics convey the idea that when two people are in love, they can't help but feel completely wrapped up in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love, my angel (Hey, I'm in the mood for love)
The singer is in a romantic mood and wants to express his love to his partner
Looking on me tonight, don't be shy, give love a try
The singer's partner is hesitant, but he wants them to take a chance on love tonight
Turn the lights down low, and baby, I'm gonna love you so
The singer wants to set the mood for a romantic evening with their partner
Trying so hard to say how you really move me
The singer struggles to express the intensity of their emotions towards their partner
You're feeling the same way
The singer's partner shares the same feelings towards him
Blow my mind, let's show it sometimes
The singer wants to have passionate and intimate moments with their partner
Baby, come dance with me (Dance with me), and baby, be everything we need
The singer wants to dance with their partner and become everything the other needs in a relationship
I look into your eyes, Heaven sparkles in your eyes
The singer is deeply in love with their partner and sees heaven in their eyes
My heart is in my hands, want your love again and again, Yeah
The singer is eager to have their partner's love and affection repeatedly
So glad it's me for you, baby, Oh, know just what I'm gonna do
The singer is happy that their partner chose him and has plans to show how much he cares for them
C'mon get next to me, Babe, C'mon and get, C'mon and get the best of me
The singer wants his partner to come closer to him and experience the best he has to offer
Well I'm
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Go home, and go handle, You know I wanna)
The singer is in a passionate and romantic mood, and he wants to love his partner intimately
Baby, come dance with me (Come dance with me), and let me be everything you need, Ooh Ooh
The singer wants to dance with their partner, and he promises to provide everything they need in a relationship
Go home, and go handle, You know I wanna, (Go home, and go handle, You know I got, Ooh
The singer wants to go home with his partner and be intimate with them
Hey baby, don't be shy, c'mon let's give love a try
The singer wants his partner to be more open to love and take the chance to love each other
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (I got mood strong, Yeah, Awww!)
The singer is strongly in the mood for love and intimacy
So glad it's me for you, baby, Oh, know just what I'm gonna do
The singer is happy he is with his partner and has plans to show how much he cares for them
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Love me, Love me, Love, baby, Aww)
The singer is in the mood for love and wants his partner to love him as well
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Love me. Love me.Love me)
The singer wants his partner to love him deeply and passionately
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood (Love, me baby, Oh, Yeah)
The singer wants his partner to love him romantically
In the mood, In the mood, In the mood
The singer is still in the mood for love and intimacy with his partner
Contributed by Annabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cary d
They need an unsung on Leroy, just listen to the music alone the rythem, the strings, the break down of the song, it's all composed perfectly, I would love to be in that studio when recording this song
Sam Sam D
I've been saying the same thing since Unsung started their series. I even wrote them a suggestion on this
Bobby Reynolds
I was hoping someone would post this! This is an often overlooked gem by Leroy Hutson...and my favorite tune by him!
jeffrey metz
Another JAM!!
Straightnochaserlaca
I can listen to Leroy Hudson all day and half the night. Just love his music...
Stargazer26
Been looking for this song for YEARS but didn't know who sang it, but I loved it to death, it was my 'Holy Grail' song. FINALLY found it! Thank you for uploading it.
Stargazer26
@Image_Universal Sorry for this late reply, but no wonder I love this song so much--love Curtis Mayfield.
Md Chhotu
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Image_Universal
Netnite62 Miller Leroy's Inspiration is from know other than the great Curtis Mayfield.
LyricLove101
This is gold. This is the mood setter, baby. Get it, get it. Leon breaks it on down. Check out he PY AN O (piano), strings, the entire orchestration is off the hook. Damn how lucky we are to have this kind of example.