Gramm sang lead vocals on all of Foreigner's arena rock classics such as "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", "Double Vision", "Juke Box Hero", "Head Games", "Dirty White Boy" and "Say You Will", as well as the popular power ballad tunes "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is".
In 1987, during Foreigner's hiatus, Gramm released the album Ready Or Not which brought him positive critical reviews and a top five hit single with "Midnight Blue". This was followed by a second solo effort Long Hard Look, which brought a Top Ten hit "Just Between You and Me", and "True Blue Love", which reached the Top 40. Gramm also performed the title song from the 1987 movie soundtrack The Lost Boys, titled "Lost in the Shadows (The Lost Boys)".
Shadow King was formed in 1990, by Lou Gramm, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Foreigner bass player Bruce Turgon, and drummer Kevin Valentine. Shadow King only had one official studio release, their 1991 eponymous debut album, Shadow King. Although Gramm, Turgon, Campbell and Valentine contributed the song "One Dream" to the Highlander II: The Quickening soundtrack in 1991, the track was officially credited to The Lou Gramm Band.
He also appeared on the Don Mancuso solo cd "D Drive" doing lead vocals in 4 songs and co writing on 2 in 2004. He has now released The Lou Gramm Band's The Lou Gramm Band cd in 2009 with his brothers Ben & Richard. Also writing and appearing on the Christian Rock release are former Black Sheep guitarist Don Mancuso and Andy Knoll on keyboards.
I Can't Make It Alone
Lou Gramm Lyrics
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You know how proud I am
And what I'm gonna tell you now
Won't be easy to say
Before I left your side
Ooh, I was so happy then
But I've been so lonely
Oh, baby
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone
It's such a hard way to go
I just can't make it alone
There's something in my soul
That will always (always)
Lead me back to you
What can I say now?
Sorry is just not good enough
I couldn't blame you if you hurt me now
The way I hurt you then
But who else can I turn to?
Oh, baby, I'm begging you
Won't you reach out for my dying soul?
And make me live again
Oh, baby, it's so hard
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone
It's such a hard way to go
I just can't make it alone
There's something in my soul (in my soul)
That will always
Lead me back to you
I just can't make it by myself
Just can't make it byself
Baby, help me
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone
It's such a hard way to go
And I can't make it alone
There's something in my soul (in my soul)
That will always (always)
Lead me back to you
Oh, help me
(Please help me)
You know I need you
(I need you)
I'm saying that I need you
I just can't make it by myself
(I just can't make it by myself)
I just can't make it all alone
(I just can't make it all alone)
I just can't make it by myself
(I just can't make it by myself)
The lyrics to "I Can't Make It Alone" by Lou Gramm are a confession of regret and a request for forgiveness. Lou admits that he is proud, but that he cannot make it without the love of his life. He acknowledges that he hurt this person in the past and recognizes that saying sorry is not enough. He pleads for this person to reach out to him and save him from his loneliness. The way he sings with desperation and longing conveys how much he needs this person to survive.
Lou talks about how difficult it is to go through life alone and how there is something in his soul that will always lead him back to this person. He is confessing that he needs the love of his life to live, that he cannot do it alone. The chorus is clear about the sentiment behind the lyrics. The song is a mix of desperation, regret, and determination. It's a message to an ex-lover that regardless of how much he hurt them, he cannot survive without them.
In conclusion, "I Can't Make It Alone" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the inner turmoil of someone who has hurt someone they love, but now realizes that they cannot live without them. It's a plea for forgiveness and a confession of love. Lou Gramm's soulful voice and the lyrics of the song resonate with anyone who has loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you know me
I am familiar to you and you know my character
You know how proud I am
You are aware of my pride and how strongly I hold onto it
And what I'm gonna tell you now
Won't be easy to say
I'm aware that the forthcoming statement I'm about to make will be difficult for me to express
Before I left your side
Ooh, I was so happy then
But I've been so lonely
Since I've been away
Oh, baby
I was content being with you before I had to leave, but I've been extremely unhappy and lonely ever since I left
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone
It's such a hard way to go
I just can't make it alone
There's something in my soul
That will always (always)
Lead me back to you
I have attempted to manage my life on my own but I've realized it's too difficult. There is something within me that will always guide me back to you
What can I say now?
Sorry is just not good enough
I couldn't blame you if you hurt me now
The way I hurt you then
I'm unsure what to say or do to make things right. Apologizing seems inadequate given the severity of my past actions and I would understand if you wanted to hurt me in return
But who else can I turn to?
Oh, baby, I'm begging you
Won't you reach out for my dying soul?
And make me live again
Oh, baby, it's so hard
I don't know who to turn to for help. I'm asking you to save me from despair and rejuvenate me. It's a difficult request to make
I just can't make it by myself
Just can't make it byself
Baby, help me
I know I can't handle things on my own. I need your assistance to get through this tough period
You know I need you
(I need you)
I'm saying that I need you
I just can't make it by myself
(I just can't make it by myself)
I just can't make it all alone
(I just can't make it all alone)
I just can't make it by myself
(I just can't make it by myself)
I am emphasizing that I am dependent on you right now and I can't live my life without you. I'm repeating myself and reaffirming my lack of ability to cope alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King
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