Her musical career started in her family's band the Sally Mountain Show when she was barely five years old. She started learning mandolin at age eight, which was also when she released her first single. She achieved success in the bluegrass genre in the 1970's and 80's, earning the respect of her mostly male peers for her mastery of the progressive chord structures and multi-range, fast paced vocals intrinsic to bluegrass music.
In the 1990's she branched out into mainstream country music but did not enjoy the success anticipated there. With the release of her album "Back Home Again" in 2000, she returned to bluegrass with the goal of expanding both the musical reach and the accessibility of the genre. Since then she has seen her popularity and acceptance rise and has received acclaim from several music-industry groups. The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) accorded her its Female Vocalist of the Year award for the years 2000 - 2005, plus IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 2001. And the Society for Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) designated her its Entertainer of the Year for 2002 - 2005 inclusive.
Taken
Rhonda Vincent Lyrics
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When I look into your eyes I see my life
And for the first time and I forget to take a breath.
So overwhelmed, so completely shaken.
I'm taken.
When you kiss my face the world just falls away
And I feel so safe jlying in your arms.
I'm taken.
You get to me.
Some place deep inside you run to me.
There's no where left to hide and I lose me
Somewhere in the two of us there's nothing but our sweet love and I
Taken.
With all of you and I can't help myself.
I can't imagine love with anybody else.
In my heart since you found your way.
I'm taken.
You get to me.
Some place deep inside you run to me.
There's no where else to hide and I lose me.
Somewhere in the two of us there's nothing but our sweet love and I
Taken.
Oh, I'm taken.
I'm taken.
The song begins with the singer reflecting on the depth of their love for their partner; when they look into their partner's eyes they can see their entire future together. The singer is so overwhelmed by their love for their partner that they forget to breathe, as they realise that they have found their soulmate. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and emotional dependence on the loved one. The use of the word "taken" in the chorus signifies the singer's surrender to their love for their partner, and their inability to resist it.
The second verse of the song continues to explore the feelings of safety and security that the singer experiences in their partner's arms. As they lie together, the singer's heart awakens, suggesting that their love was dormant before they found their partner. The chorus repeats, emphasising the intensity of the singer's emotions and their complete devotion to their partner. The bridge of the song works to unite the couple, with the singer recognising that they have lost their sense of self within the relationship, but they are happy to do so as their love transcends everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Taken.
Feeling completely enamored and infatuated.
When I look into your eyes I see my life
When I gaze into your eyes, I envision my entire future.
And for the first time and I forget to take a breath.
Being so enraptured that I forget to continue breathing normally.
So overwhelmed, so completely shaken.
Having an overpowering emotional reaction, feeling shaken to the core.
I'm taken.
Being completely swept off one's feet.
When you kiss my face the world just falls away
When you kiss me, everything else becomes unimportant and fades into the background.
And I feel so safe l(y)ing in your arms.
When I'm in your embrace, I feel completely protected and secure.
In the dark my sleeping heart awakens.
When it's dark and quiet, my heart beats stronger and more passionately than ever before.
You get to me.
You have the ability to reach the deepest parts of my soul and touch me profoundly.
Some place deep inside you run to me.
There's a special place within you that calls out to me and connects with my own spirit.
There's no where left to hide and I lose me
There's no need to hide or pretend, and I can be completely myself when I'm with you.
Somewhere in the two of us there's nothing but our sweet love and I
Our love for each other is the overriding emotion between us, and it's what truly matters.
With all of you and I can't help myself.
I'm completely consumed by my love for you, and it's impossible to resist.
I can't imagine love with anybody else.
No one else can measure up or compare to the love I have for you.
In my heart since you found your way.
Ever since you entered my life, you've taken up residence in my heart.
Oh, I'm taken.
I'm fully and completely in love.
I'm taken.
I'm overwhelmed by emotions of love and infatuation.
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brett T
The voice of an angel! One of my favorites since the 80's.
Bill Nunamaker
Awesome song! Very few people write or sing about real love anymore.
Joe Longwell
Rhonda , I predict this song will go a long ways for you and the Rage. Beautiful song! You are a unique and amazing singer and I wish you the best of all things.
SidsCardShop
To those who are critical of Rhonda's clothing in this video: Her clothes are custom made by a New York designer. If this were a home video of you and your spouse on vacation at the beach, would you dress like it is the 19th century? The lyrics celebrate an intimate marriage relationship, and that is what this video shows, between her and her husband, Herb. The other men in the video are her band, and the fiddler is her son-in-law. Yes, John Michael, Rhonda and I are friends.
Sami30ish
I love Rhonda and The Rage! This song is Beautiful! I will be married to my husband 33 years the 25th of July. I still feel this way about him. And You can sure see the love Rhonda has for Herb while she sings this, And There is nothing wrong with her wardrobe. She is a Beautiful lady and iIam sure she Dressed to Please herself and her Husband. No one else matters!
chilld28
I still love this video as much as the first time I saw it. Great job, Rhonda!!!!! :-)
atestring
Rhonda is one of the greatest performers today
miranda spivey
I love this song
1cowboyftw
beautiful,,,as usual and always
Michael .Konvicka
Great song and video from Rhonda's most recent CD-I have all of hers