In 1962, she recorded the song 'You're The Reason I'm Living' with rock singer Bobby Darin.
Merry made her solo debut in 1963 with 'The Doorbell Rings', before recording a version of 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)', a song later popularized by Betty Everett and Cher.
Clayton went on to record further singles before beginning a successful career as a session singer.
She moved to Los Angeles where she founded Sisters Love and had some success with the group at A & M Records.
When the group signed to Motown Records, Merry decided to stay at A & M, signing to the label's subsidiary, Ode Records.
She appeared on several Joe Cocker releases, but is best known for her impassioned appearance on the Rolling Stones' 'Gimmie Shelter'. An album of the same name was to follow in 1970.
A member of Ray Charles' Raelettes during the late '60s, Clayton then resumed her solo work and enjoyed several R & B hits including 'After All This Time' (1971) and 'Oh No Not My Baby' (1973).
Probably her finest release came in 1980 with the excellent 'Emotion'.
She worked with producer, Webster Lewis, on the title track and took Joe Samples 'Melodies Of Love' instrumental and turned it into a tour-e-force with new lyrics penned by Will Jennings of The Crusaders, entitled 'When The World Turns Blue'. Many peoples all time favourite tune.
She subsequently enjoyed sporadic success.
'Yes', from the film Dirty Dancing, reached the US Top 50 in 1988, but latterly Clayton has also pursued an acting career with roles in 'Maid To Order' and television's 'Cagney And Lacey'.
In 1994, she returned to recording, releasing the gospel set 'Miracles' for the A & M label.
The album included the Ronn Matlock tune 'Heavenly Father'.
She performed cabaret-style with Marianne Faithfull and Darlene Love as '20th Century Pop' in 1996.
Other artists that have utilised Merry's vocal attributes are Gene Page, Harvey Mason, Michael Wycoff, Leslie Smith, Roy Ayers, Webster Lewis, Gene Harris, The Blackbyrds and Bobby Womack.
Incidentally, Merry was called that name, by her parents, because of the festive time of year she was born.
Yes
Merry Clayton Lyrics
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I just can't hear a sound
'Cept my own wheels turnin'
Wastin' the day I'm just runnin' away
From a heart that's a burnin'
But I can't run forever
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so rightYes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night
I've made up my mind
This is gonna be mine
I'm so glad I waited oh
Why did I try
To figure out why
Everything can't be anticipated
I can't wait to tell him
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night
Oh yes
Uh yeah I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Oh, yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (gonna be, gonna be tonight)
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right (it's gonna be, yeah)
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (oh yeah, oh yeah)
The lyrics to Merry Clayton's song "Yes" depict a woman who is driving around aimlessly, trying to escape from the pain of a broken heart. Although she knows she cannot run away forever, she finds solace in the thought of falling in love again. She is confident that she has found the right person and decides to take the leap of faith to pursue the relationship. The lyrics speak to the excitement and anticipation that comes with falling in love and the desire to love and be loved in return.
The repetition of "Yes" throughout the song emphasizes the certainty of the singer's feelings and determination to pursue the relationship. She imagines the physical intimacy and emotional connection that comes with falling in love, emphasizing her eagerness to experience it once again.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of hope that comes after a heartbreak and the excitement of starting a new relationship with someone you truly care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Drivin' around
I am currently driving aimlessly around.
I just can't hear a sound
I cannot hear any external noises other than the sound of my car's wheels turning.
'Cept my own wheels turnin'
The only sound that's audible is the sound of my car's wheels turning.
Wastin' the day I'm just runnin' away
I am wasting my day just running away from my problems.
From a heart that's a burnin'
I am running away from the pain in my heart.
But I can't run forever
I know that I cannot run away from my problems forever.
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
I am confident that we will soon fall in love, and it feels like the right thing to happen.
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I am certain that we will have sex tonight.
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
I can imagine hugging and teasing my partner intimately.
And lovin' and squeezin' all night
I anticipate showing love to my partner by holding and caressing them all night.
I've made up my mind
I have made a decision about something important to me.
This is gonna be mine
I am convinced that this will be mine, referring to love or something else that I value.
I'm so glad I waited oh
I am happy that I waited for the right moment to fall in love.
Why did I try
I am questioning why I bothered trying to plan and anticipate everything when in love.
To figure out why
I tried to understand why my experiences in love occurred the way they did.
Everything can't be anticipated
I realize that not everything in love can be planned or expected.
I can't wait to tell him
I'm thrilled at the prospect of sharing the news of my love with someone.
Oh yes
I am expressing enthusiasm or excitement about something.
Uh yeah I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
I can imagine embracing and teasing my lover intimately.
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I am expressing excitement or enthusiasm to something.
gonna be, gonna be tonight
I am emphasizing the certainty that an event will occur, specifically making love tonight.
it's gonna be, yeah
I am expressing confidence about the occurrence of an event, referring specifically to falling in love.
oh yeah, oh yeah
I am expressing excitement or enthusiasm about something.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL CAVANAUGH, TERRY FRYER, TOM GRAF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mefelina105
Drivin' around
I just can't hear a sound
'Cept my own wheels turnin'
Wastin' the day I'm just runnin' away
From a heart that's a burnin'
But I can't run forever
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night
I've made up my mind
This is gonna be mine
I'm so glad I waited oh
Why did I try
To figure out why
Everything can't be anticipated
I can't wait to tell him
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night
Oh yes
Uh yeah I can just imagine huggin' and tesin'
And lovin' and squeezin' all night
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight
Oh, yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (gonna be, gonna be tonight)
Yes, we're gonna fall in love and it feels so right (it's gonna be, yeah)
Yes, we're gonna make love it's gonna be tonight (oh yeah, oh yeah)
@martistenewilliams6309
My Physical Therapist introduced Merry Clayton to me during a PT session. I am 73 years “Seasoned, and a thoroughly enjoy Merry Clayton’s performances. 🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽
@kerlana4165
Omg....I remember waiting till the end of the movie to dance to this song. This brings back so many memories. I live this song. Just beautiful. ♡♡♡
@inspiredfandoms7233
kerlana mejias I love it as well. ☮️
@xavierdh2000
kerlana mejias Yes! These was my day's of my youth just becoming a teenager lol
@VictoriaBitter1976
They played the song briefly in the movie when the older sister caught scum Robbie in bed with Bungalow Bunny.
@QB43612
kerlana mejias me too.
@smallfry7743
@@VictoriaBitter1976 ..and in the ending credits too they played it in the movie..
@wintoby
Brilliant, She has not received enough recognition ❤🌹
@eb8696
This song is Timeless to me. Been listening since 87 when I was 7 and loved it since !! So upbeat
@otisroseboro5613
Been listening to This Song Forever 😊