Connors became interested in jazz as a child, and began playing drums early, once sitting in for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane performance he attended while in middle school. Connors studied music at Temple University and Juilliard; his first recording was on Archie Shepp's 1967 release, Magic of JuJu. He played with Pharaoh Sanders for the next few years until signing with Cobblestone Records in 1972 and releasing his first record as a bandleader. In the mid-1970s, Connors, although fronting some great jazz recordings with Carlos Garnett, Gary Bartz, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Herbie Hancock, began focusing more on R&B tunes, and had several US hits with songs featuring vocalists such as Michael Henderson, Jean Carn, and Phyllis Hyman. The most successful of these was "You Are My Starship". Dee Dee Bridgewater also performed with him on the jazz album "Love from the Sun". His more recent work, "Star Power", has seen him operating more in the vein of smooth jazz and urban crossover music featuring Howard Hewett, Bobby Lyle, Ray Parker, Jr, Peabo Bryson, Michael Henderson, and Antoinette.
The Sweetest Taboo
Norman Connors Lyrics
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Yeah
Oh-oh
Mmh-mmh, mmh-mmh, yeah
Sweet
Baby
If I tell you
Will you keep on?
Will you keep on loving me?
If I tell you
If I tell you how I feel
Will you keep bringing out the best in me?
You give me the sweetest taboo
You give me the sweetest taboo
You're to good for me
There's a quiet storm and it never felt like this before
There's a quiet storm I think it's you
There's a quiet storm and it never felt this hot before
Giving me something that's taboo, oh, babe
You give me the sweetest taboo
That's why I'm so in love with you
You give me the sweetest taboo
At times I think you're just too good for me
I'd do anything for you
I'd stand out in the rain
Anything you want me to do
Don't let it slip away
There's a quiet storm and it never felt like this before
There's a quiet storm I think it's you
There's a quiet storm and I never felt this hot before
You're giving me something that's taboo
Sweet
I'd do anything for you
I'd stand out in the rain
Anything you want me to do
Don't let it slip away
There's a quiet storm and it never felt like this before
There's a quiet storm I think it's you
There's a quiet storm and I never felt this hot before
Giving me something that's taboo, oh, baby
You give me the sweetest taboo
That's why I'm in love with you
You give me the sweetest taboo
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
'Cause every day is Christmas
And every night is New Year's Eve
You baby, got the biggest heart
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
Hey, baby, you're sweet
The Sweetest Taboo by Norman Connors is a song about a taboo love affair that is so sweet that the singer cannot resist it. The song is an expression of the deep emotions and desires that the singer has for his lover, and he wonders if he can trust her with his heart. The taboo nature of their relationship makes it all the more enticing, and the singer cannot resist the temptation to be with his lover.
The lyrics of the song are full of metaphors that describe the intensity of the singer's emotions. The "quiet storm" that the singer refers to is a metaphor for the emotions that he is feeling. The storm is described as being hot and intense, which represents the passion that the singer has for his lover. The taboo nature of their relationship is also a metaphor for the forbidden fruit that is so sweet that it is irresistible.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable part, with the words "You give me the sweetest taboo" repeated over and over. The singer is expressing his love for his partner and how she brings out the best in him. He is willing to do anything for her, even stand out in the rain, and he does not want to let her slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmh, baby, you're sweet
The singer is expressing their admiration for their partner
If I tell you
The singer is about to reveal something to their partner
If I tell you now
The singer asks for their partner's attention before they reveal something
Will you keep on?
The artist is asking if their partner will continue to love them after they reveal something
Will you keep on loving me?
The artist is hoping that their partner will continue to love them after the revelation
If I tell you how I feel
The singer is about to reveal their emotions to their partner
Will you keep bringing out the best in me?
The singer is asking if their partner will continue to inspire them and make them better
You give me the sweetest taboo
The artist is saying that their partner gives them a forbidden pleasure
There's a quiet storm and it never felt like this before
The artist is describing the intensity of their emotions
There's a quiet storm I think it's you
The artist attributes the intense emotions to their partner
Giving me something that's taboo, oh, babe
The singer is acknowledging the forbidden nature of their pleasure
That's why I'm so in love with you
The artist is expressing their strong feelings of love for their partner
At times I think you're just too good for me
The singer sometimes feels unworthy of their partner's love and affection
I'd do anything for you
The singer is expressing the depth of their love for their partner
I'd stand out in the rain
The singer is willing to endure discomfort for their partner
Anything you want me to do
The artist is willing to do anything for their partner
Don't let it slip away
The artist is urging their partner to hold onto their love
You give me the sweetest taboo
The singer acknowledges that their partner's love is forbidden but irresistible
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
The singer feels unworthy of their partner's love
'Cause every day is Christmas
The artist compares their love to the joy of Christmas
And every night is New Year's Eve
The artist compares their love to the excitement of New Year's Eve
You baby, got the biggest heart
The artist admires their partner's kind and generous nature
Hey, baby, you're sweet
The singer continues to express their affection for their partner
Writer(s): Helen F Adu, Martin Ditcham
Contributed by Nolan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aporche
on Wouldn't You Like to See?
I love this song. It makes me think of what would be sung when one has just died. Wouldn’t You Like to See It?
Michael Henderson
on You Are My Starship
This song, "You Are My Starship" was written, performed and produced by Michael Henderson as indicated on the Norman Connors album of the same title.. Norman plays drums..