Early life and career
Peggy Scott-Adams grew up as a child from a very small typical town of Opp in Alabama. Throughout her early career, Peggy Scott toured with Ben E. King as a teenager and hit the Top 40 three times as a duet act with Jo Jo Benson back in the 1960s. She came back strong in the late 1990s after decades of inactivity with the top-seller song called "Bill," a wildly popular contemporary blues song about a story of a woman whose man has been fooling around --- with another man.
Not long after that, Peggy Scott had been out of the music business since the late 1960s, and subsequently she was working as a lounge singer in Pensacola, Florida until she moved to California and married a Compton city commissioner in 1988. She was then persuaded to return to the studio by singer/songwriter/producer, Jimmy Lewis. With his guidance, they recorded her solo debut album called Help Yourself released on October 22, 1996.
Solo career
One of the Jimmy Lewis songs was a novelty track which twisted the common complaint of a wife keeping her man faithful. The twist was that her man had romantic and sexual desires for another man. This complaint is more commonplace today. Released as a single the song, "Bill", initially just to blues radio stations, it also began getting airplay on Urban contemporary radio and soon gained most-requested status at several larger stations. It peaked at #87 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video to "Bill" also became popular. The album, "Help Yourself" began selling well, making The Billboard 200 albums chart peaking at #72, #48 on the R&B chart and #1 on the Top Blues Albums chart.
The release of "Contagious" later in 1997 also featured a socially conscious hit single called, Spousal Abuse which tackle the issue of domestic abuse in relationships. Her third album Undisputed Queen released in 1999, was not quite as strong overall, but it did have its moments.
Scott-Adams continued to sing audacious soul blues in the year 2000 with Live in Alabama & More which featured the ballad, "When I'm With You" and the funky dance track, "Sweaty Men." Both singles became hits. The album Hot & Sassy became her strongest since Help Yourself, featuring such hit singles as "Mr. Right Or Mr. Wrong", "If I'm Still Not Married" and "Your Divorce Has Been Denied."
Her fifth album, Busting Loose was released in 2003. It featured the audacious lead single, If You Wanna Hear Me Holler, Lick Me Up Some Dollars. In 2006, she released her first Gospel album entitled God Can, And He Will. It received positive reviews and was also well received by her fanbase. A few years later, Adams returned with her sophomore gospel album, titled, "Back To The Roots." She issued the album on July 7, 2009, on her own label, Nora Records.
I'll Take Care Of You
Peggy Scott-Adams Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What's the matter?
Why are you looking so sad
Come here, what's the matter
Tell me!
If you have a problem, then I've got a problem.
Cos' I'm your woman, and I love you.
for you,
You will see that I'll be strong.
And you can count on me,
for sure.
Because I'm your baby.
I can see that you don't feel secure.
Baby, my love is strong and pure.
Whoa, Let me,
I'll show you I'll be,
there for you,
Forever and always.
I'll, take care of you
Because your my baby
And more (and more)
One thing (one thing)
For sure (for sure)
I'll be your lady, yeah.
Mmmm.
It has been a while since I have seen,
A smile, upon your face.
Baby don't be sad.
I aint' going no place without you.
Baby, I'm coming at.
Boy come over here and hold me tight.
You feel so warm, you feel so right.
Cant you see, all this love in me, is for you.
For now and always.
I'll take care (Take care)
of you,
Because your my baby and more.
One thing (one thing)
For sure
(One thing for sure)
I'll be your lady, yeah.
Let me take care,
Take care of you.
Ooh.
Let me, honey let me let me let me take care.
Take care of you .
Ooh.
I'll take care of you,
For now and for always
And more (and more)
One thing, for sure (If you've got a problem, I've got a problem)
You can count on me baby.
Let me tell you.
I'll take care,
of you (I'm gonna be by your side baby) Oh yeah
and more (Something is wrong with my baby).
One thing for sure (Don't you know something is wrong with me).
ooh
Let me, let me, let me, let me, let me, let me take care
I'll (ooh)
Let me take care
Oh you
I'll take really good care of you baby, yeah.
Let me take care.
The song "I'll Take Care of You" by Peggy Scott-Adams is a love song about being there for your partner through thick and thin. The opening lines suggest that the singer notices that her partner is sad and wants to know what is bothering him. She reassures him that she is his woman and that she loves him, and she is willing to help with his problems. The second verse reiterates the singer's devotion to her partner, promising that she will be strong for him in times of trouble. The chorus is a reaffirmation of the singer's dedication to her partner, promising to take care of him and be his lady.
The third verse is a plea for the partner to be happy and not to be sad. The singer assures him that she's not going anywhere without him and asks him to hold her tight. In the fourth verse, the singer expresses her love for her partner and affirms that she will always be there for him. The final verse reiterates the chorus, promising once again to take care of her partner forever.
The song is a soulful ballad that captures the essence of true love, devotion, and support. The lyrics showcase the singer's desire to be her partner's rock and to help him overcome any obstacle that comes his way. The song's message is timeless and universal, resonating with anyone who has ever been in a relationship and knows the importance of being there for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, What's the matter?
Addressing the partner who seems to be disturbed with something.
Why are you looking so sad
Expressing concern for the partner's sad appearance.
Come here, what's the matter
Asking the partner to come closer and share their problem.
If you have a problem, then I've got a problem.
Assuring the partner that their problem is her problem too.
Cos' I'm your woman, and I love you.
Declaring her love and commitment towards the partner.
Boy if ever things are going wrong for you,
Assuming a supportive role for the partner in difficult times.
You will see that I'll be strong.
Promising to be a strong figure to rely upon.
And you can count on me, for sure.
Offering the partner assurance that they can always rely on her support.
Because I'm your baby.
Stressing on the affectionate relationship and connection with the partner.
I can see that you don't feel secure.
Noticing the partner's insecurity and vulnerability.
Baby, my love is strong and pure.
Declaring that her love is true and devoted.
Whoa, Let me, I'll show you I'll be, there for you,
Expressing her willingness to always be there for the partner.
Forever and always.
Promising eternal dedication and support to the partner.
I'll take care of you
Offering to take charge of the partner's well-being and happiness.
Because your my baby
Emphasizing the deep love and care for the partner.
And more (and more)
Strengthening the declaration of love and care.
One thing (one thing)
Highlighting the assurance that stands firm.
For sure (for sure)
Reiterating that the partner can always count on her.
I'll be your lady, yeah.
Reaffirming that she will stand by the partner and fulfill her role as his lady.
It has been a while since I have seen, A smile, upon your face.
Noticing the lack of happiness and joy on the partner's face.
Baby don't be sad.
Encouraging the partner to not be sad and stay optimistic.
I aint' going no place without you.
Declaring that the partner is an integral part of her life and she cannot imagine it without him.
Baby, I'm coming at.
Letting the partner know that she is on his side and will stand by him.
Boy come over here and hold me tight.
Asking for the partner's physical presence and affection.
You feel so warm, you feel so right.
Appreciating the partner's comforting and loving nature.
Cant you see, all this love in me, is for you.
Expressing that her love and affection is solely for the partner.
I'll take care (Take care) of you,
Reiterating the promise to take care of the partner.
Let me take care, Take care of you.
Offering to take charge of the partner's well-being.
Ooh.
Expressing affection and fondness towards the partner.
I'll take care of you, For now and for always
Reiterating the promise to take care of the partner forever.
And more (and more)
Strengthening the declaration of love and care.
One thing, for sure (If you've got a problem, I've got a problem)
Reiterating the assurance and solidarity in difficult times.
You can count on me baby.
Offering continuous support and reliability to the partner.
Let me tell you.
Expressing the desire to communicate the depth of love and care for the partner.
Oh you
Affectionately addressing the partner.
I'll take really good care of you baby, yeah.
Reiterating the promise to take good care of the partner with love and affection.
Let me take care.
Offering to take care of the partner.
Writer(s): Jimmy Lewis
Contributed by Jordyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.