The stage name P.J. Proby was suggested to him by a friend named Sharon Sheeley (Eddie Cochran's girlfriend) who remembered the name of an old high school boyfriend.
P.J. Proby did demos for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and other artists. His greatest hits are "Somewhere", "Maria", "Hold Me", "Niki Hoeky" and "I Apologise". In 1996, Marc Almond produced the album Legend which included the duet single "Yesterday Has Gone".
You Make Me Feel Like Someone
P.J. Proby Lyrics
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I used to feel so uninspired
And when I knew I had to face another day
Lord, it made me feel so tired
Before the day I met you
Life was so unkind
You're the key to my peace of mind
'Cause you make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman
Woman
When my soul was in the lost and found
You came along to claim it
I didn't know what was wrong with me
Till your kiss helped me name it
Now I'm no longer doubtful
Of what I'm livin' for
'Cause if I make you happy
I don't need to do more
'Cause you make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman
Woman
Oh, baby, what you've done to me
(Done to me)
Oh, you make me feel so good inside
(Good inside)
And I just wanna be
(Wanna be)
Close to you, you make me feel
So alive
'Cause you make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman
Woman
In P.J. Proby's cover of "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman," he sings about the transformative power of finding someone who gives your life meaning and purpose. The opening lyrics describe a feeling of hopelessness and exhaustion, but then the song takes a turn when Proby explains that his despair melted when he met his soulmate. He sings about his partner's ability to give him peace of mind and make him feel renewed, as if he is a brand new person. He even compares the sensation of being with this person to feeling like a natural woman, which is a powerful image of liberation and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' out on the morning rain
Reflecting on my past struggles and feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life
I used to feel so uninspired
Feeling unmotivated and lacking creativity in life
And when I knew I had to face another day
Feeling exhausted and discouraged by the thought of dealing with the challenges of daily life
Lord, it made me feel so tired
Experiencing physical and emotional fatigue as a result of my struggles
Before the day I met you
Before you came into my life and changed everything
Life was so unkind
Life was difficult and filled with hardships
You're the key to my peace of mind
You bring me a sense of calm and contentment that I didn't have before
'Cause you make me feel
Because of the way you make me feel
You make me feel
You evoke emotions in me
You make me feel like a natural woman
You make me feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable in my own skin
When my soul was in the lost and found
When I was feeling lost and disconnected from myself
You came along to claim it
You helped me regain my sense of self and purpose
I didn't know what was wrong with me
I wasn't sure what was causing my struggles and pain
Till your kiss helped me name it
Until you showed me what was missing and what could make me feel better
Now I'm no longer doubtful
Now I have confidence and clarity in my life
Of what I'm livin' for
Of what my purpose and goals in life are
'Cause if I make you happy
Because making you happy is my priority and my source of happiness as well
I don't need to do more
I don't need to constantly strive for more or try to prove myself because your happiness is enough
Oh, baby, what you've done to me (Done to me)
Oh, the positive impact you've had on my life
Oh, you make me feel so good inside (Good inside)
You bring joy and contentment into my life
And I just wanna be (Wanna be)
And all I want is to be
Close to you, you make me feel
Close to you, because being with you brings out the best in me
So alive
Feeling energetic, engaged, and excited about life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Jerry Wexler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@josephglazier3223
One of the first records I bought. 99c mono sealed and still listen to. A great singer.
@ronaldtennant5939
Amazing singer....amazing character. A real true LEGEND!
@swankyswig51
Never realized what a great song this was! PJ’s voice was perfect! Wish it was longer. ❤️🥰💖
@rodmcdonough6111
PJ Proby was excellent. He was an American right there with the British Invasion. He had the "look" and appeared on shows like Shindig and Hullaballo with bands like Manfred Mann, Freddie & The Dreamers, The Who, Herman's Hermits and Tom Jones to name a few.
@daveroberts4086
Brilliant.I’m 28 And It’s Getting Late PJ Sounding like Dylan. ❤🎉😢. And Gene Pitney Really Brilliantly Done 👍 ❤🎉😢.
@MarceloCabrera-go9vn
Un gran artista injustamente olvidado...
@elyeye66
The version of Reach out I'll be there is in my opinion better from the Four Tops. Only my opinion..