Assembled by the production team of Gamble & Huff, MFSB was the house band for their Philadelphia International Records label and provided the signature smooth Philadelphia sound for many acts including the O'Jays, The Spinners and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
In 1974, Philadelphia International released an instrumental track which had been recorded by the band as the theme for the television show Soul Train as a single. The record, titled "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", featuring The Three Degrees, was a hit on both the pop and R&B charts, and launched a recording career for the band under their own name. MFSB albums and singles were released for the rest of the decade, and their material later served as ample material for sampling by hip-hop musicians.
Another popular MFSB number, "Love Is the Message", has been a favorite of dance/disco DJs since its release; countless remixes, both official and unofficial, exist of the song. On September 20, 2004 the record became among the first to be inducted into the newly formed Dance Music Hall of Fame. The song has also enjoyed a boost of popularity since it was featured on the in-game soundtrack of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It was not released on the official boxset with the game, however.
My One And Only Love
MFSB Lyrics
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Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
And you appear in all your splendor,
My one and only love.
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
A heaven that I've never known.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own.
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
I give myself in sweet surrender,
My one and only love.
The lyrics to MFSB's song "My One and Only Love" express the overwhelming love and adoration one feels towards their significant other. The very thought of this person makes the singer's heart sing, symbolizing the immense joy and happiness that they bring into their life. The comparison to an April breeze on the wings of spring further exemplifies the freshness and newness that this person's presence embodies.
As the night falls and the shadows spread, the mystic charms of this person continue to captivate the singer. The feeling of being held by them, and the touch of their lips, are described as warm and tender, creating a sense of comfort and security. The singer cherishes every moment with this person, as indicated by the line "My one and only love."
The love between the singer and their partner is further enhanced by the physical connection they share. The touch of their hand is described as heavenly, something they have never experienced before. The singer is attuned to even the slightest movement of their partner, such as the blush on their cheeks that appears when they speak. This reassures them that their partner reciprocates the feelings of love and belonging.
Overall, the song captures the essence of a passionate love where every moment spent with a significant other feels like a blessing. It celebrates the beauty of experiencing deep love, where one is willing to give themselves up in sweet surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you makes my heart sing
Your mere thought fills me with so much joy and happiness that my heart sings like a bird.
Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
My feelings for you are as light and refreshing as a spring breeze.
And you appear in all your splendor,
Whenever you come into my life, you do so in a way that is truly magnificent and majestic.
My one and only love.
You are the only person I truly love and care for.
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
As the day turns into night, the shadows create an enchanting atmosphere around us.
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
When you are with me, everything around us is quiet and peaceful.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
Whenever we kiss, your lips feel like heaven: soft, warm, and gentle.
My one and only love.
You are the only person I truly love and care for.
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
The feeling of your touch is so comforting and perfect, like nothing else in this world.
A heaven that I've never known.
Your touch makes me feel as if I've reached a new level of heaven that I never knew existed.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
I can tell how much you love me by the way your cheeks blush whenever I talk to you.
Tells me that you are my own.
Your reaction to my words lets me know that you love me and belong to me.
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Just thinking about you fills me with so much longing and desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
Whenever we kiss, I feel like my soul is on fire with passion and love for you.
I give myself in sweet surrender,
I completely give myself to you, trusting you with my heart and soul.
My one and only love.
You are the only person I truly love and care for.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Guy B. Wood, Robert Mellin
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