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.
You And I
Norman Connors Lyrics
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It's you and I
God has made us fall in love, it's true
I've really found someone like you
Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say
That you will be by my side
To see me through
Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world
In love you and I, you and I, you and I
I am glad at least in my life I found someone
That may not be here forever to see me through
But I found strength in you
I only pray that I have shown you a brighter day
Because that's all that I am living for, you see
Don't worry what happens to me
Cause in my mind, you will stay here always
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
In my mind we can conquer the world
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I
The lyrics to Norman Connors's song You And I express a deep sense of love and partnership between two people. The opening lines, "Here we are on earth together, it's you and I," suggest a sense of cosmic fate, implying that the two individuals were meant to be together. The next line, "God has made us fall in love, it's true," adds a spiritual dimension to their relationship, suggesting a sense of divine intervention in their union.
The chorus of the song highlights the strength and depth of the love between the two individuals. "Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world," the lyrics proclaim, imbuing the idea of love with a sense of power and possibility. The repetition of "you and I" throughout the song emphasizes the bond between these two individuals, underscoring the depth and intimacy of their connection.
The final verse of the song takes a more melancholic turn, acknowledging that their time together may be limited. "That may not be here forever to see me through, but I found strength in you," the lyrics state, suggesting that regardless of what happens in the future, the love that they share will sustain them through difficult times. The line "don't worry what happens to me" highlights the selflessness of their love, acknowledging that it is not just about their own happiness, but about supporting one another through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are on earth together
Acknowledges the shared experience of being on this planet with another person
It's you and I
Emphasizes the special relationship between the two people mentioned
God has made us fall in love, it's true
Attributes the love between these two people to a higher power or destiny
I've really found someone like you
Expresses gratitude for finding a compatible partner
Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say
Questions whether the other person will express their love
That you will be by my side
Asks for assurance that the other person will support them
To see me through
To be there for them during difficult times
Until my life is through
Until the end of their life
Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world
Believes that together they can overcome any obstacle
In love you and I, you and I, you and I
Repeats the phrase to emphasize the unity between the two
I am glad at least in my life I found someone
Grateful for meeting a special person, even if it may not last forever
That may not be here forever to see me through
Acknowledges that the other person may not always be there for them
But I found strength in you
Admits that the other person has been a source of support and inspiration
I only pray that I have shown you a brighter day
Hopes that they have made a positive impact on the other person's life
Because that's all that I am living for, you see
Expresses that the other person's happiness is a driving force in their life
Don't worry what happens to me
Does not want the other person to worry about their own well-being
Cause in my mind, you will stay here always
Believes that the other person will always be a significant presence
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I
Reiterates the concept of the two people being united in love
In my mind, we can conquer the world
Maintains that they can overcome challenges together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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@Zandi5
Lovin this version of this timeless classic. thanks for sharing!!!!
@geraldjohnson848
Angela Bofill. Norman Connors. 'Nuff said. Beautiful marriage on an equally beautiful timeless classic. Thanks for the upload. Blessings
@loveyu2778
Folks clearly don't know about this..So glad I have purchased this Cd at the time of its release
@yescarycan
I purchased it when it came out only i bought the cassette ! Angela's appearance on the late Dave Valentin's album Light Struck with the song Can't change my heart was awesome too .
@alvinbailey302
Connors and Angie nail it! Almost better than Stevie.
Tell me what more appropriate wedding song is out there?
@istanbullular_dernegi
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27.07.2023