Crawford first polished her craft at club gigs from Cincinnati to St. Tropez, but made her name in mid 1970s in New York, where she sang with jazzmen George Benson on his album "Big Man" 1975) and Cannonball Adderley.
She then led Jazz veterans The Crusaders on the transatlantic big hit "Street Life" (1979). Her follow up solo efforts included "'One Day I'll Fly Away" (1980, Grand Prize for Tokyo International Music Festival); "'You Might Need Somebody" (1981); and "'Rainy Night In Georgia" (1981); which all became soul standards. Secret Combination (1981) stayed on the Billboard album chart for 60 weeks, after which her profile dipped, despite a return to the Top 10 with "Almaz" in (1986).
Naked And True (1995) brought Crawford back to her roots: it included Benson's "Give Me The Night", and confirmed her soul heritage by featuring Funkadelicists Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and The Fred Wesley Horns. But she enjoyed her highest profile of the decade when rising starlet Shola Ama had a worldwide hit with a cover of " You Might Need Somebody" in 1997.
She still continues to make great R&B hits and performs on various Jazz Festivals around the world.
When I Get Over You
Randy Crawford Lyrics
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Everybody sheds a skin or two
You won't recognize me
When i get over you
Unattended dreams will breathe life
All my wishes will come true
And there'll be time for everything
When I get over you
The sky will still be blue
And I'll swim there if I want to
When I get over you
I'm setting free the monkey
I'm setting free the lions too
Yesterday's child will grow up wild
When i get over you
When i get over you
The sky will still be blue
And I'll swim there if I want to
When I get over you
I'll be wearing a fairy-tale
I'll walk in glass high-heeled shoes
And there'll be a moral to the story
When i get over you
I'll be the life of the party
I'll misbehave and act the fool
I won't care who knows me
When i get over you
When i get over you
The sky will still be blue
And i'll swim there if i want to
When i get over you
When i get over you
Yeah
The skies will still be blue
I said i'll swim there if i want to
When i get over you...
In Randy Crawford's song "When I Get Over You," the lyrics express the singer's desire to move on from a past relationship and the exciting possibilities that await them once they do. The idea of shedding old skin and beginning anew is a central theme in the song. The singer acknowledges that everyone goes through changes and transforms, but when they finally get over their past love, they will be unrecognizable. They anticipate that their unattended dreams will finally come to life, and they will have time for everything they've ever wanted to do.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's excitement for newfound freedom. They're "setting free the monkey" and "setting free the lions too," meaning that they're no longer obligated to live their life within the confines of their past relationship. They anticipate that they will grow up wild like a child, taking full advantage of new possibilities. The third verse paints a vivid picture of the singer's future once they move on. They'll be wearing a fairy-tale, walking in glass high-heeled shoes. The singer anticipates that there will be a moral to the story, suggesting that they have learned a valuable lesson from the past. Finally, the singer looks forward to letting loose and "misbehaving" without a care in the world.
Overall, "When I Get Over You" is a song of hope and liberation. The singer looks at their future with excitement, anticipating a newfound sense of freedom to explore and enjoy. As they shed their old skin and move on, they look forward to expressing themselves freely and embracing a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody sees some changes
Everyone goes through changes and evolves.
Everybody sheds a skin or two
Everyone leaves their past behind and moves on with life.
You won't recognize me
Once I move on from you, I will have transformed and grown into a new person.
When I get over you
Once I am mentally and emotionally free from you and our past relationship.
Unattended dreams will breathe life
Once I focus on my own dreams and desires, they will become a reality.
All my wishes will come true
I will have the opportunity to pursue my goals and dreams without any limitations.
And there'll be time for everything
I will have the freedom to spend my time however I please.
I'm setting free the monkey
I am releasing any burdens and stress that our relationship caused me.
I'm setting free the lions too
I am releasing any negative emotions and fears associated with our past relationship.
Yesterday's child will grow up wild
I will be free to be whoever I want to be without any restrictions or limitations.
The sky will still be blue
Life goes on and the world will continue to exist as it always has.
And I'll swim there if I want to
I will have the freedom to enjoy life and take risks without any restrictions.
I'll be wearing a fairy-tale
I will be living my dream life and everything will feel like a fairy-tale.
I'll walk in glass high-heeled shoes
I will be confident and empowered, ready to take on whatever comes my way.
And there'll be a moral to the story
Once I move on and look back at our past relationship, I will have learned important life lessons.
I'll be the life of the party
I will be outgoing and social, enjoying life to the fullest.
I'll misbehave and act the fool
I will let loose and have fun, doing whatever I want without any consequences or judgement.
I won't care who knows me
I will be free from the opinions of others and will be true to myself.
Yeah
An expression of affirmation.
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billfry6566
This devastating ballad gives me a gut punch each time I hear it. Perfectly sung with Randy’s incredible voice. If you’ve ever had a broken heart, this ballad says it all. Oh how I love Randy!
@JuniorRodigan
ahhhh the words I was unable to find ... GUT PUNCH ... perfect . Thank you . Yes it does ... EACH. AND. EVERY. TIME
@user-jk7fk5rb5r
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@Lovejazz01
This is absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time! Randy Crawford is a world treasure and her music will stand the test of time! 🎤❤️💐
@jayl9595
Randy Crawford is the greatest singer ever. Great voice! Lucky to have a singer like her. What a beautiful singer she is!
@ardak1037
Изумительный голос, да ещё к этой шикарной песне. Браво!
@lilijashamilevna9190
БРАВО😍КЛАСС🥰РАСТОПИЛА МОЁ СЕРДЦЕ❤❤❤💯
@umbertonicolaci5614
Ascolto questa canzone oramai da anni:. Ma ogni volta che la riascolto, colgo sempre sfumature nuove.
Questo album, di cui sono in possesso è perfetto sotto tutti i punti di vista: Sia la voce inconfondibile e calda di Randy; sia il sound che a mio avviso , rasenta la perfezione! Artista indiscussa di levatura egregia.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@donaldcook2484
The magnificent Randy Crawford!! One of if not the most underated female artist of our lifetime. Nuff said
@rushokim
Sad but true❣