Now, with the release of West Coast Coolin', Norman Brown consolidates his reputation as a premier recording and performing artist with a collection of ten tracks -- written and co-written by the artist - that take the sonic adventure of Just Chillin' into breathtaking new spheres. It's an innovation due in large part to Brown's exceptional skills as a distinctive urban vocalist, with the specially selected tracks of West Coast Coolin' providing the perfect vehicle for this dazzling new facet of his career. As a result, Norman Brown joins a very select list of versatile urban artists gifted as both instrumentalists and vocalists.
All which should come as no surprise to savvy music fans. Over the course of five landmark releases and a virtually constant itinerary of international touring, this gifted and gloriously versatile guitarist and vocalist has established himself as one of a handful of preeminent instrumentalists and composers in contemporary musical realms, setting a standard for virtuosity that has placed the Shreveport, La. native in a category of one.
It's a love affair with music that began at the tender age of eight, after the family had relocated to Kansas City. It was there that Brown first heard the mind-blowing brilliance of Jimi Hendrix and determined to make the guitar his life. The obligatory garage rock apprenticeship followed, but it was Brown's steelworker father who eventually introduced his son to the equally life-changing influence of Wes Montgomery and turned his talents toward jazz.
After graduating high school, Brown headed west to study at the renowned Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, eventually landing a teaching job at the school even as he put together his first jazz combo and began playing on the city's thriving club scene. Adding George Benson to his list of seminal influences, Brown had already garnered a small but fanatical following when he landed his first recording contract with Motown Records. Over the course of the next four years he released three critically acclaimed albums, Just Between Us (1992), the gold-selling After The Storm (1994) and Better Days Ahead (1996). The decade drew to a close with a new label, Warner Bros. Records, and one of his most accomplished and assured offerings, the above mentioned Celebration, which marked the beginning of his fruitful collaboration with ace producer Paul Brown.
Celebration was followed, two years later, by the Grammy winning Just Chillin', spotlighting an altogether more laid back sound and an A-list of supporting vocalists that included Michael McDonald, Chante Moore, Miki Howard and others.
For the Love of You
Norman Brown Lyrics
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I'm looking for you
Drifting on a memory
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Than with you, loving you
Day will make a way for night
All we'll need is candlelight
And a song soft and long, well
With a lover unlike no other
Safe to see a new horizon
Slowly coming into view
I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Lovely as a ray of sun
That touches me when the morning comes
Feels good to me, my love and me
Smoother than a gentle breeze
Flowing through my mind with ease
Soft as can be well when you're loving me
Love to be Riding the waves of your love
Enchanted with your touch It seems to me
We can sail together in and out of mystery
I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Paradise I have within
Can't feel insecure again
You're the key and this I see
Now and then I lose my way
Using words to try and say
What I feel yeah love is real
Ooh I might as well
Sign my name on a card
Which could say it better
Time will tell
'Cause it seems that I've done
Just about all that I can do do do
I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
The lyrics to Norman Brown's song "For The Love Of You" depict a yearning for love and longing for a companion to share life's experiences with. The first stanza describes the singer drifting on a memory and finding solace in being alone with their lover. The mention of candlelight and a soft, long song conveys a sense of intimacy and romance.
The second stanza portrays the singer's love interest as a source of comfort and ease, comparing their love to a gentle breeze. The imagery of riding waves together suggests a sense of adventure and excitement in their relationship.
The final stanza acknowledges that love can be difficult to express and convey, but the singer recognizes the power of their love and affirms their commitment to living for it.
Overall, the song celebrates the joys and challenges of being in love, and the desire to find a deep connection with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmm Huh Hoo hoo hey baby
The song begins with an expression of excitement for the person that he is singing the song to.
I'm looking for you
He is searching for the person he loves.
Drifting on a memory
He is reliving memories of the times he has spent with the person he loves.
Ain't no place I'd rather be
He feels that being with the person he loves is the best place to be.
Than with you, loving you
He loves being with the person he loves and expressing his love to them.
Day will make a way for night
He is hopeful that even when things are tough, better times will come.
All we'll need is candlelight
He is saying that all he needs is the right mood and atmosphere to express his love to the person he loves.
And a song soft and long, well
He wants to sing a slow and romantic song that expresses his love and feelings.
Glad to be here alone
He is content being alone with the person he loves.
With a lover unlike no other
He feels that the person he loves is unique and special.
Safe to see a new horizon
He is hopeful and excited to see what the future holds for him and the person he loves.
Slowly coming into view
The future is slowly becoming more clear to him.
I wanna be living for the love of you
He wants to live his life for the person he loves and express his love every day.
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Everything he is doing is for the person he loves.
Lovely as a ray of sun
He compares the person he loves to a beautiful ray of sunshine.
That touches me when the morning comes
The person he loves makes him feel happy and positive in the morning.
Feels good to me, my love and me
He feels good and happy when he is with the person he loves.
Smoother than a gentle breeze
The person he loves has a calming effect on him.
Flowing through my mind with ease
He is able to think clearly when he is with the person he loves.
Soft as can be well when you're loving me
He loves the soft and gentle way that the person he loves expresses their love for him.
Love to be riding the waves of your love
He loves the feeling of being swept away by the love of the person he loves.
Enchanted with your touch, It seems to me
He is entranced by the touch of the person he loves and it feels magical to him.
We can sail together in and out of mystery
He wants to be with the person he loves, exploring the unknown and mysterious together.
Paradise I have within
He feels that being with the person he loves is like being in paradise.
Can't feel insecure again
He feels secure and confident when he is with the person he loves.
You're the key and this I see
He sees the person he loves as the key to his happiness and security.
Now and then I lose my way
He sometimes feels lost or uncertain, but he knows that the person he loves will help him find his way again.
Using words to try and say
He is expressing his feelings through his music and lyrics.
What I feel yeah love is real
He wants to express his love and show that it is genuine and true.
Ooh I might as well
He might as well express his love through his music and lyrics.
Sign my name on a card
He wants to leave a message or declaration of his love for the person he loves.
Which could say it better
He feels that his music and lyrics can express his feelings better than anything else.
Time will tell
He believes that only time will show the strength and truth of his love.
'Cause it seems that I've done
He has done everything he can to express his love.
Just about all that I can do do do
He has put all his effort and passion into expressing his love through his music and lyrics.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Tratore
Written by: Joseph Arrington, Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, O'kelly Isley, Christopher Jasper, Ernest Isley
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