Phil Perry (born in East St. Louis, IL on January 12, 1952) is an R&B music… Read Full Bio ↴Phil Perry (born in East St. Louis, IL on January 12, 1952) is an R&B musician and a former member of The Montclairs. The Montclairs left Paula and disbanded in 1975. Perry later teamed with Kevin Sanlin in a duo that had a short stay at Capitol in 1980. In 1985 he married soul/jazz singer Lillian "Tang" Tynes, and began a marriage partnership that has lasted ever since. In the 1990s he had his biggest success with the number-one R&B hit "Call Me", as well as the top forty R&B singles "Amazing Love" and "Forever" all from the hit album The Heart of the Man, even though he has released many albums since his breakthrough in 1991, he has not had major success since. Phil Perry is also featured on a lot of GRP Records projects, with guitarist Lee Ritenour in particular.

In 2007 he toured with saxophonist Dave Koz.

Trivia: Phil Perry composed and wrote a few songs for the anime OVA Riding Bean.

Groove With You
Phil Perry Lyrics

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Groove with you

Oh, I've been thinking of you
and you've been thinking of me.
Oh, I'll give all that I have
If you'll give all that I need.
And oh, oh, oh, let's be fair.
And I think its time we cleared the air.

I've been watching you, you've been watching me.
You know I've been wanting to groove with you.
Girl, speak your mind.

Groove with you.
You been thinking all of this time.
Groove with you.
Aw baby what I wouldn't do.
Groove with you.
Just spending my days with you.

Oh, love is all in your eyes,
love fire is burning for me.
You stay all in my mind.
Oh woman, it's easy to see.
Oh, let's be fair
You know its time we cleared the air

You've been watching me, I've been watching you.
You know, you know,

Groove with you.
Oh I want a groove, I want a groove
Groove with you.
I've been thinking, you've been thinking, thinking of me.
Groove with you.
Oh what I wouldn't do to groove with you.

Groove with you.
You've been watching, I been watching watching you

Groove with you

And every chance I get, from the first time we meet
I want a groove with you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Phil Perry's song "Groove With You" express a mutual desire to come together and let their love shine. The opening lines set the scene, with both parties thinking of each other and ready to give and receive all they have and need. The lines "let's be fair" and "let's clear the air" suggest a need for honesty and openness in their relationship. They both have been watching each other for some time and finally decide that they want to "groove" together, spending their days with each other and making the most out of every moment.

The chorus reinforces their passion, repeating the phrase "groove with you" and emphasizing the strong desire they have for each other. The lines "love is all in your eyes, love fire is burning for me" and "you stay all in my mind" show how much their love for each other consumes them. The phrase "oh woman, it's easy to see" acknowledges that their emotions are written all over their faces and that their attraction is undeniable. The song ends with the lines "every chance I get, from the first time we meet, I want a groove with you," making it clear that their desire to be together is ongoing and ever-present.

Line by Line Meaning

Groove with you
Expressing the desire to dance and be in rhythm with the person (you) mentioned in the song.

Oh, I've been thinking of you
Admitting that the person (you) has always been on the singer's mind and he has been contemplating his feelings towards them.

and you've been thinking of me.
Acknowledging that the person (you) has also been thinking about him, demonstrating that the attraction might be mutual.

Oh, I'll give all that I have
The singer is devoted to the person (you), indicating his willingness to provide them with his utmost devotion.

If you'll give all that I need.
Requesting for the person (you) to commit to him and meet his emotional needs as well.

And oh, oh, oh, let's be fair.
Calling for a fair and honest exchange of emotions, intentions and expectations between two people who are in a relationship.

And I think its time we cleared the air.
It's time for the singer and person (you) to have an honest conversation and eliminate any misunderstandings that might have built up in their relationship.

I've been watching you, you've been watching me.
Indicating that both the singer and the person (you) have been observing each other and are aware of each other's presence.

You know I've been wanting to groove with you.
Repeating the desire to dance together with the person (you).

Girl, speak your mind.
Encouraging the person (you) to express their thoughts and emotions about the relationship and what they want out of it.

Oh, love is all in your eyes,
Expressing that the person's (you) eyes are predominantly showing love towards the singer.

love fire is burning for me.
Implying that the person (you) is attracted and passionate towards the singer.

You stay all in my mind.
The person (you) is always present in the singer's thoughts, and he is determined to pursue a relationship with them.

Oh woman, it's easy to see.
The singer acknowledges that the person's (you) emotions towards him are transparent.

Oh, let's be fair
Reiterating the importance of honesty and fairness in their relationship.

You know its time we cleared the air
Encouraging the person (you) to discuss their thoughts and feelings to bring clarity to their relationship.

Oh what I wouldn't do to groove with you.
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to be able to dance and be in rhythm with the person (you).

And every chance I get, from the first time we meet
The singer has been determined to pursue a relationship with the person (you) from the moment he met them.

I want a groove with you.
Reiterating his desire to dance and be in rhythm with the person (you).

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