Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. was born in 1939 to Marvin Gay, Sr. and Alberta Gay in Washington, D.C.. Gaye began his career in Motown in 1958, and soon became Motown's top solo male artist. He scored numerous hits during the 1960s, among them "Ain't That Peculiar", "Stubborn Kind of Fellow", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", as well as several hit duets with Tammi Terrell, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"" and "You're All I Need to Get By", before moving on to his own form of musical self-expression.
Along with Stevie Wonder, Gaye is notable for fighting the hit-making—but creatively restrictive—Motown record-making process, in which performers, songwriters and record producers were generally kept in separate camps. Gaye forced Motown to release his 1971 album What's Going On, which is today hailed as one of the best albums of all time. Subsequent releases proved that Gaye, who had been a part-time songwriter for Motown artists during his early years with the label, could write and produce his own singles without having to rely on the Motown system. This achievement would pave the way for the successes of later self-sufficient singer-songwriter-producers in African American music, such as Luther Vandross and Babyface.
During the 1970s, Gaye would release several other notable albums, including Let's Get It On and I Want You, and released several successful singles such as "Come Get to This", "Got to Give It Up" and "Sexual Healing". By the time of his shooting death in 1984, at the hands of his clergyman father, Gaye had become one of the most influential artists of the soul music era.
BECAUSE OF YOU
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
And I can smile
Because of you
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you
The song "Because of You" by Marvin Gaye is about the effect that the person he loves has on his life. The song captures the feelings of elation and joy that come from being in love. Marvin Gaye describes how this person has brought light to his life, how they have brought him happiness and made everything worthwhile. He explains that because of this love, a song is in his heart, his romance began, and the sun will shine, showing how this love has had a positive impact on every aspect of his life.
Marvin Gaye also explains that this love has given him a purpose in life, as he only lives for their love and their kisses. He feels that being close to them is like paradise and that his life is now meaningful because of their presence in it. The song celebrates the power of love to bring meaning and purpose to one's life, and how the love of another person can make everything worthwhile.
Overall, "Because of You" is a joyful, romantic song that celebrates the transformative power of love. It captures the feeling of being deeply in love and how that love can make one's life feel complete and meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you there's a song in my heart
Your presence in my life has brought so much joy and love, and there's a melody that resonates within me because of how happy you make me feel.
Because of you my romance had its start
You are the reason that I found love, and my heart has been captivated ever since.
Because of you the sun will shine
No matter what happens in life, I know that I will always have something to look forward to because of the love and light that you bring into my world.
The moon and stars will say you're mine
You are the only person I want to spend the rest of my life with, and the entire universe seems to confirm that we are meant to be together.
Forever and never to part
I never want to be without you, and I hope that we will spend the rest of our lives together, in each other's arms.
I only live for your love and your kiss
All I need in this world to be happy is to be near you, feel your love, and taste your kiss.
It's paradise to be near you like this
Just being in your presence and feeling your love is like heaven on earth, and I never want to be too far away from you.
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
Before you came along, I was lost and didn't know what it meant to truly be alive. But now, because of you, I have a purpose and my life has meaning.
And I can smile
Because of you and the love that we share, I am filled with joy and happiness, and can't help but smile whenever I think of you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson
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