Born in the small town of Thompson, Georgia, Jackson was the daughter of a sharecropper. Jackson's mother died while she was still a child, and subsequently, she and her father moved to Newark, New Jersey. By the time she was in her mid-teens, she moved to Brooklyn, New York, and lived with an aunt. Jackson occasionally worked as a model for magazines like Jive and Sepia.
Her career is said to have begun on a dare to enter a 1964 Harlem nightclub talent contest, which she soundly won.
Though Jackson first recorded for MGM records, she soon left and began her long association with Spring records. Among her early hits was Hurts So Good which was featured in the blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones. During the 1970s, she travelled the Southern club circuit along with other bands like The Mighty Majors. Jackson is a former Grammy Award nominee for If Loving You is Wrong (I Don't Want to Be Right) from the album Caught Up. On that album, the follow-up Still Caught Up, and others, she was backed by the renowned Muscle Shoals rhythm section. Her voice is frequently compared to Gladys Knight's.
Jackson's chart success continued into the 1980s. Two of her largest hits during this period include "Hot! Wild! Unrestricted Crazy Love" and "Love Is A Dangerous Game". Both songs reached the Top 10 of R&B chart.
Jackson wrote and starred in the touring play "Young Man, Older Woman," based on her album of the same title. Two more albums followed, 1994's Rock N' Soul and 1995's It's Over.
Jackson now runs her own record label, Weird Wreckuds. For the past several years Jackson has had her own radio show in Dallas, Texas. Broadcasting via remote from her home in Atlanta, Jackson can be found working during the afternoon drive time from 3-6 p.m. on KKDA 730 AM.
In 2000, Jackson's voice was featured in "Am I Wrong" by Etienne de Crecy, sampled from her performance in "If Loving You is Wrong". In 2001, Jackson issued her album, Not For Church Folk! on her own label, Weird Wreckuds. It includes the single, "Butt--A-Cize."
One Day My Soul Opened Up
Millie Jackson Lyrics
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Changing my position
Maybe this is my fantasy
One thing can lead to another
Love is why we need each other
Everything I wanted, all that I knew
To get up every morning doing what I do
Wednesday, read the morning paper
Thursday, dream of something new
And it was nice
Something′s trying to call me (there's something)
Get in my head
But I don′t have the time to figure it out
And it's already Friday
One day my soul opened up
And let love surround me
It was time that I understood
Love is what we give each other
One thing can lead to another (another)
Whatever I want to (oh, yeah)
More love, more love (more love)
Whenever I want to
It's so nice to say (whatever I want)
Whatever I want to
In your way (yeah, yeah)
It′s already Monday all over again
Love is why we are strong
Love is our forgiveness
Answers to your hearts
Change the way we see each other
Love is what we want, my brother
Something′s shaking up my soul
Changing my position
Why should I surrender all?
One thing can lead to another
Love is what we owe each other
The lyrics to Millie Jackson's song "One Day My Soul Opened Up" depict a transformative moment in the singer's life. The opening line "One day, my soul opened up" suggests a profound awakening or realization. This change in perspective leads to a shift in the singer's position in life. They start questioning the routine and monotony of their existence, wondering if there is more to life than what they have been living.
The lyrics touch upon the idea of fantasy and how it can be a catalyst for change. The singer recognizes that one thing can lead to another, implying that taking a chance and venturing into the unknown can bring new possibilities and love into their life. Love, in this context, is portrayed as a fundamental human need. It is both the reason why we need each other and what we give to one another.
The singer reflects on their daily routine, acknowledging that they have been going through the motions without truly understanding the purpose behind their actions. The lyrics mention specific days of the week, emphasizing the repetition and mundanity of their existence.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes aware of a call or urging within them that they cannot ignore. However, they feel constrained by time and responsibilities, unable to fully comprehend what is pulling at their soul. The line "Something's shaking up my soul, changing my position" suggests that this internal turmoil is challenging their current beliefs and pushing them towards a new direction.
Line by Line Meaning
One day, my soul opened up
At some point in time, my innermost being came alive and became receptive
Changing my position
Causing a shift in my perspective or mindset
Maybe this is my fantasy
Perhaps this is my imagination or idealized version of reality
One thing can lead to another
A single event or action can have a ripple effect, leading to further consequences
Love is why we need each other
Love is the reason for our interconnectedness and reliance on one another
Everything I wanted, all that I knew
All the desires and knowledge I possessed
To get up every morning doing what I do
To wake up and engage in my daily routine
Monday, go to work, Tuesday, finish at noon
On Monday, I go to work and on Tuesday, I finish in the afternoon
Wednesday, read the morning paper
On Wednesday, I spend time reading the news or current events
Thursday, dream of something new
On Thursday, I contemplate and envision something fresh or different
And it was nice
And the experience or routine was pleasing or enjoyable
Something's trying to call me (there's something)
An undefined force or entity is attempting to get my attention
Get in my head
Enter into my thoughts or consciousness
But I don't have the time to figure it out
However, I lack the available time or energy to comprehend or solve it
And it's already Friday
And now it is already the end of the week
And let love surround me
And allowed love to envelop or encompass me
It was time that I understood
The appropriate moment came for me to comprehend or realize
Love is what we give each other
Love is the act of mutually exchanging affection and care
Whatever I want to
Anything I desire or choose
More love, more love
An increased amount of love, an intensified expression of affection
Whenever I want to
At any time that I wish or prefer
It's so nice to say (whatever I want)
It is delightful or pleasant to assert or express my desires
Whatever I want to
Anything I desire or choose
In your way
According to your approach or manner
It's already Monday all over again
The cycle of starting a new week has already begun
Love is why we are strong
Love is the source of our strength or resilience
Love is our forgiveness
Love is the act of pardoning or letting go of resentment and animosity
Answers to your hearts
Solutions or guidance for the aspirations or longings within our hearts
Change the way we see each other
Alter our perceptions or viewpoints about one another
Love is what we want, my brother
Love is the ultimate desire or objective, my sibling
Something's shaking up my soul
Something is causing a stir or disturbance within my very being
Changing my position
Causing a shift or transformation in my stance or outlook
Why should I surrender all?
Why should I give up or relinquish everything?
One thing can lead to another
A solitary occurrence can result in subsequent events or circumstances
Love is what we owe each other
Love is the debt or obligation we have towards each other
Writer(s): Philippe Tristan Fragione, Bruno Coulais, Yvonne Jones
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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