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.
We Both Need Each Other
Norman Connors Lyrics
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oh baby
darlin', take me back, without hesitation, yea
seeing you cool, hurts me so inside
yet you say a woman like me has no pride, and I resent that
I stuck by you when your rent was too high
and now all you can say is goodbye, oh yea
it's not hard to forget that you cry so easily
so come over here and sit by me
dry your eyes so we both can see,
we both need each other (oh yes indeed)
we both need each other, you and me
yea yea,
the same as I
baby we movin much too fast
don't you want some more wine in your glass
Hey (oooh, yea)
I don't want to make love too fast, no
cause a good thing like ours
could last and last, ooooh baby
we both need each other
oh, you know that I need your love
we both need each other, oh, you and me (yes indeed)
we both need each other
oh, can't live without your love
we both need each other, you and me
we both need each other
oh, I need you, yea
we both need each other, you and me
we both need each other
oh, I need your love uh huh
we both need each other
we both need each other
The lyrics of Norman Connors's song, "We Both Need Each Other," express the plea of a woman asking her lover to reconcile and come back to her with no hesitation. Even though seeing him coolly walking away hurts her deeply, she resents it when he tells her a woman like her has no pride. She reminds him that she stuck by his side when he was going through financial difficulties, yet all he can say now is goodbye. She wants to forget the fact that he cries too easily and for both of them to dry their eyes so that they can see the truth that they both need each other. The singer believes that they are moving too fast in their relationship and don't want to make love too fast because a good thing like theirs could last and last. In conclusion, the lyrics express a desire for the couple to reunite and affirm their mutual need for each other's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo, yea
Expressing excitement and positivity towards the relationship.
oh baby
Loving address to the partner.
darlin', take me back, without hesitation, yea
Asking the partner to come back without any hesitation.
seeing you cool, hurts me so inside
Feeling hurt and sad upon observing how the partner is acting now.
yet you say a woman like me has no pride, and I resent that
Feeling resentful towards an unfair accusation from the partner.
I stuck by you when your rent was too high
Reminding the partner of a past favor done to them.
and now all you can say is goodbye, oh yea
Feeling disappointed at the partner's decision to leave despite past support.
it's not hard to forget that you cry so easily
Observing the partner's emotional vulnerability.
so come over here and sit by me
Inviting the partner to come closer and talk.
dry your eyes so we both can see,
Asking the partner to stop crying so they can communicate clearly.
we both need each other (oh yes indeed)
Acknowledging the importance of each other in the relationship.
we both need each other, you and me
Repeating the sentiment that both partners need each other.
the same as I
Confirming that the feeling is mutual.
baby we movin much too fast
Feeling that the relationship is progressing too quickly.
don't you want some more wine in your glass
Asking the partner to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Hey (oooh, yea)
A playful and flirtatious interjection.
I don't want to make love too fast, no
Expressing a desire to slow down the physical aspect of the relationship.
cause a good thing like ours could last and last, ooooh baby
Believing that the relationship has potential for long-term success.
oh, you know that I need your love
Affirming the need for the partner's love in the relationship.
oh, can't live without your love
Emphasizing the importance of the partner's love in the singer's life.
oh, I need your love uh huh
Reiterating the importance of the partner's love in the relationship.
we both need each other
Finalizing the repetition of the sentiment that both partners need each other.
Writer(s): Michael E. Henderson
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kelli Elaine
My Mine.....
Written By: Kelli Elaine?
I am that I am
Do you care
Have you heard
We tell our story
With our words
I speak destiny
I speak infinity
I'm out of time
Is it only in my mind
Everything I am
Hope to be
All of my
Pain
Is verbalized
Using the resource of my brain
I can use my words as tools for construction
Or weapons for destruction
I have two eyes
But wear glasses
Can't see
It is my third eye
That sets me free
I speak of what I've known
What I know
What I hope to be
My words precede
My actions
Can't you see
I am the stratosphere
Sometimes
In what I say
Mostly by what you hear
My mind can be a blessing
My mind can be a curse
Tell me, loves
Are you using yours
For better
OR
For worse
DeeJayRoyalT2
I waa 14 when this came out and I remember laying up in my room listening to this cassette over and over. Phyllis Hymans voice was captivating!
Hope all is well my warrior brother!
surubaid1
I can listen to anything that Phyllis has sung. I have other liked female artists, but none who will ever replace her. Thanks for all of the sharing one and all.
Kurt Adams
Phyllis. Michael Henderson and Norman Conners . Three LEGENDS
sidney jones
For Sure
Monica Vasquez
This is what we in our late 40's call real music youngstas
John Fluker
This song is so incredibly beautifully performed and arranged. #classic
Donnell W
When music and singing merged to create something beyond awesome. This classic will never die.
Dollie Hyatt
I love this song! It is beautifully written. And the melody is lovely. Thank you Michael Henderson. And p.s. this is the late great Phyllis Hyman.
Eddie Askewjohn
Is actually my second favorite song Phyllis Hyman is definitely missed rest in peace
Lynn Coles
Norman's best album.