Luther Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer,… Read Full Bio ↴Luther Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists including Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, and Donna Summer. He later became a lead singer of the group Change, which released its gold-certified debut album, The Glow of Love, in 1980 on Warner/RFC Records. After Vandross left the group, he was signed to Epic Records as a solo artist and released his debut solo album, Never Too Much, in 1981.

His hit songs include "Never Too Much", "Here and Now", "Any Love", "Power of Love/Love Power", "I Can Make It Better" and "For You to Love". Many of his songs were covers of original music by other artists such as "If This World Were Mine" (duet with Cheryl Lynn), "Since I Lost My Baby", "Superstar" and "Always and Forever". Duets such as "The Closer I Get to You" with Beyoncé, "Endless Love" with Mariah Carey and "The Best Things in Life Are Free" with Janet Jackson were all hit songs in his career.

During his career, Vandross sold over 35 million records worldwide, and received eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four different times. He won a total of four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for a song recorded not long before his death, "Dance with My Father".

Possessing a tenor vocal range, Vandross was commonly referred to as "The Velvet Voice" in reference to his exceptional vocal talent, and was sometimes called "The Best Voice of a Generation". He was also regarded as the "Pavarotti of Pop" by many critics.

In 2008, Vandross was ranked No. 54 on Rolling Stone Magazine's List of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Mariah Carey stated several times in interviews that standing next to Vandross while recording their duet "Endless Love" was intimidating.

By popular vote, Vandross was inducted into The SoulMusic Hall of Fame at SoulMusic.com in December 2012.

Got You Home
Luther Vandross Lyrics

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I'm glad that you accepted
My offer to you when I said
"Excuse me Miss, what's your name"
That was the spark that lit the flame

You won't be regrettin' it
I promise you'll be satisfied
So relax, 'cause everything's gonna be all right

Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Now that I got you home tonight

First let me take your coat off
And let me show you all around
And if you need somethin'
I think you ought to get it now

'Cause we'll be busy
Doin whatever's cool
And I don't want interruptions
Between me and you

Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Now that I got you home tonight

I can't imagine bein' in another place
Except with you, face to face
I can't imagine bein' in another place
Except with you, face to face

'Cause I've been waitin'
So long for this moment to come
And now you're here in my arms

Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Glad that I got you home tonight

I got you home tonight
I got you home tonight, girl
I got you home my baby
I got you home all right
I got you home my girl
I got you home now, baby
I got you home
I got you home tonight

Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like

Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Glad that I got you home tonight

Overall Meaning

In "Got You Home," Luther Vandross shares the story of meeting someone and bringing them back to his home for an intimate evening. The song begins with Vandross expressing his gratitude to the woman for accepting his offer of a night together. He promises to satisfy her and assures her that everything will be alright. As he removes her coat, he shows her around his home and encourages her to ask for anything she needs. Vandross goes on to remind the woman that this was the moment he had been waiting for, and he is grateful to be with her.

The song is primarily about seduction, but it also touches on the vulnerability and excitement of two people coming together. Vandross's lyrics express his hope for a special night with this woman and the promise of a romantic encounter. The song's slow, sensual melody adds to the seductive nature of the lyrics, creating a perfect song for a romantic evening.

Overall, "Got You Home" is a classic example of Luther Vandross's ability to craft music that is both intimate and romantic. The song's lyrics and melody come together to create a seductive atmosphere that is perfect for couples looking to connect on a deeper level.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm glad that you accepted
The singer is happy that the person he's talking to agreed to come home with him

My offer to you when I said
The singer is referring to his invitation for the person to go home with him

"Excuse me Miss, what's your name"
The singer is reminding the person he had to ask her for her name in order to introduce himself

That was the spark that lit the flame
The singer considers asking the person for her name to be the moment when their connection started

You won't be regrettin' it
The singer is reassuring the person that she won't regret going home with him

I promise you'll be satisfied
The singer is making a promise to the person that she'll enjoy their time together

So relax, 'cause everything's gonna be all right
The singer is trying to reassure the person that there's no need to worry and that everything will be fine

Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
The singer is expressing his happiness that he was able to take the person home with him

Finally we are alone tonight
The singer is noting that they've finally gotten some time to be alone together

I'm gonna turn down the lights
The singer is telling the person that he's going to dim the lights to create a more intimate atmosphere

I'll give you what you like
The singer is telling the person that he's going to do everything he can to make sure she's happy and satisfied

First let me take your coat off
The singer is asking the person if he can take her coat off as a first step in making her comfortable

And let me show you all around
The singer is offering to give the person a tour of his home

And if you need somethin'
The singer is offering to provide anything the person might need to make her more comfortable

I think you ought to get it now
The singer is encouraging the person to ask for anything she might need or want

'Cause we'll be busy
The singer is suggesting that they're going to be occupied with each other's company for a while

Doin whatever's cool
The singer is indicating that they're going to do whatever makes them both happy and comfortable

And I don't want interruptions
The singer is expressing his desire for a peaceful and uninterrupted time with the person

Between me and you
The singer is referring to the importance of having a private and intimate moment with the person

I can't imagine bein' in another place
The singer is expressing his contentment with being with the person and not anywhere else

Except with you, face to face
The singer is specifying that he's only happy being with the person in a face-to-face setting

'Cause I've been waitin'
The singer is indicating that he's been waiting for this moment with the person for a while

So long for this moment to come
The singer is expressing how long he's waited for this moment with the person

And now you're here in my arms
The singer is expressing his joy at having the person in his arms

Glad that I got you home tonight
The singer is reiterating his happiness at having the person home with him

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, HAROLD SPENCER JR LILLY, HAROLD LILLY JR, JASON ROME

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