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 Are My Starship
Norman Connors Lyrics
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Have me anyway you want to
Just take care and love me
Til my tension's gone
Cause you are my starship
Come take me up tonight
And don't be late
Yes, you are my starship
Come take me up tonight
And don't be late
And don't you come too soon
Baby, yeah
Oh, oh, you are my starship
Come take me up tonight
And don't be late
Yes, you are my starship
Come take me up tonight
And don't be late
And don't you come too soon
I can't say (I just can't say)
(I just can't say)
It's here that you want me
(I just can't say, I just can't say)
Oh, baby, I don't want nobody
Nobody kissing you but me
(Can't say) oh, baby (I just can't say)
Cause you are my starship
Come take me up tonight
And don't be late
Yes, you are my starship
Come take me up tonight
And don't be late
Lyrics courtesy Top40db.
And don't you come too soon
Baby, oh, yeah
Take me up tonight
And don't be late
Oh, you are my starship
Won't you take me tonight
And don't be late
And don't you come too soon
The song "You Are My Starship" by Norman Connors is a love song that expresses a deep sense of desire, appreciation and a willingness to be vulnerable to the extent of trusting your lover to lift you up like a starship. The lyrics communicate the singer's reliance on their partner as a source of light in their life and his invitation to them to have him in whatever way they please with the caveat that they take care of him and love him until he is free of tension. The chorus further highlights the theme of dependence as the singer expresses his desire to be taken up by his partner like a starship and be transported to an enchanting place where nothing else matters but their togetherness. He urges his partner not to be late and not to come too soon, further underscoring his emotional vulnerability and trust in his partner.
Overall, "You Are My Starship" is a song that speaks volumes of the power of love, the importance of trust in a relationship, and the beauty of being vulnerable with the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my light, I have to go on
I rely on you to guide me and give me hope to continue living.
Have me anyway you want to
I am willing to be with you in any way you desire.
Just take care and love me
Please treat me gently and show me affection so I can feel safe with you.
Til my tension's gone
Until I am relaxed and calm because I trust that you care for me.
Cause you are my starship
You are the one who takes me to a place of comfort and happiness.
Come take me up tonight
Bring me to that place of peace and joy now.
And don't be late
Be prompt and reliable so my faith in you is not shaken.
Yes, you are my starship
You are the special person who can lift me up and make me feel valuable.
And don't you come too soon
Don't hurry, take your time to ensure that our experience is pleasurable and fulfilling.
I can't say (I just can't say)
I am hesitant to express my true feelings for fear of rejection or mistrust.
It's here that you want me
I feel insecure about our relationship and wonder if you really desire me.
Oh, baby, I don't want nobody
I am possessive of you and don't want anyone else to have you.
Nobody kissing you but me
I want to be the only one to share physical intimacy with you.
Cause you are my starship
Again, you are the one who gives me security and joy.
Won't you take me tonight
Please, let's share that sense of fulfillment now.
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Henderson
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..
@alliamccoy806
This is my Daddy on the piano I just texted him like oh I love your music thanks for all the great compliments everyone!!!!!!
@CodyCole80
Tell Daddy he did his thing. This is one of my all-time favorites.
@elenaarman-tang7811
Tell your dad I was 10 years old when this song was released. I loved it then and still do 🥰🥰🥰
@elenaarman-tang7811
@@CodyCole80 Mine too 😊
@TryingTheHardHikeATAdrieWashne
Love it! Thankful for good musicians!
@patrowland3107
Much appreciation for your father's work. That chord that he played is unique and underrated. Hope he taught someone else....
@jonathanisom5657
This song was released 2 years after my wife and I were married. We had a date night,I sung this to her after we got home. She had tears in her eyes!! My queen of 46 years, you are still my starship. I love you more 2day than when we first met ❤❤❤
@PamJ3
That beautiful 46 years that’s a true blessing
@reneedillard7511
Sweet