Coolidge's early career was as a backing vocalist, for artists such as Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and Leon Russell. Her performance of "Superstar" on the Cocker/Russell Mad Dogs and Englishmen album helped gain her attention. She became known as "The Delta Lady" and inspired Leon Russell to write a song of the same name for her. It was during this time that she met Kris Kristofferson; the two married in 1973. With him, she recorded several duet albums which sold well, and earned them a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1974 for From the Bottle to the Bottom, and in 1976 for Lover Please.
In 1997, Coolidge was one of the founding members of Walela, a Native American music trio, that also includes Coolidge's sister Priscilla and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. The trio released albums in 1997 and 2000. Walela means hummingbird in Cherokee.
Hallelujah I Love Him So
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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He's my baby and he thrills me so
Every morning 'fore the sun comes up,
He brings me coffee in my favorite cup
That's how I know, yes I know
Hallelujah, I just love him so
When I'm in trouble and I have no friends,
Everybody asks me how I know,
I smile at them and say he told me so
That's how I know, yes I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him so
And when I call him on the telephone
Tell him that I'm all alone
By the time I count from one to four
I hear him, on my door
In the evening when the sun goes down
And there ain't nobody else around
He kisses me and then he holds me tight,
He tells me honey, everything's alright
That's how I know, Lord I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him so
When I call him on the telephone,
Tell him that I'm all alone
By the time I count from one to four,
I hear him, on my door
In the evening when the sun goes down,
And there ain't nobody else around
He kisses me and then holds me tight,
And he tells me honey everything's alright
That's how I know, Lord I know
Hallelujah, I just love him so
Hallelujah, I just love him so
Hallelujah, I just love him so
Hallelujah, I just love him so
Hallelujah I love him so
Rita Coolidge's "Hallelujah I Love Him So" is a love song that speaks directly to the singer's feelings for the man in her life. She describes how he brings her coffee in the morning, comforts her when she's in trouble, and reassures her with his presence. The lyrics convey a sense of trust, intimacy, and happiness that the singer experiences with this man. The phrase "Hallelujah, I just love him so" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings.
The lyrics also suggest that the relationship between the singer and her partner is grounded in mutual respect and understanding. When others ask her how she knows he'll be there for her, she simply replies, "he told me so." This suggests that the two have a deep trust and understanding of each other, and that they're willing to be there for one another even when others are not.
Overall, "Hallelujah I Love Him So" is a beautiful tribute to love and the many ways it can manifest in a relationship. The lyrics are sincere and heartfelt, reflecting the true emotions of the singer as she expresses her love for her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you bout a man I know,
I want to share my experience about a man who is important to me
He's my baby and he thrills me so
He is the one for me and he makes me feel great
Every morning 'fore the sun comes up, He brings me coffee in my favorite cup
He starts my day on the right note by bringing me coffee in a cup that I love
That's how I know, yes I know Hallelujah, I just love him so
The way he treats and cares for me confirms my love and gratitude for him
When I'm in trouble and I have no friends, I know he'll be with me until the end
I can always count on him to have my back in tough times
Everybody asks me how I know, I smile at them and say he told me so
People wonder what makes our relationship special, and I just tell them the truth - he shows me by his actions and words
And when I call him on the telephone Tell him that I'm all alone By the time I count from one to four I hear him, on my door
He is always there for me, even when I just need someone to talk to on the phone or when I'm feeling lonely
In the evening when the sun goes down And there ain't nobody else around He kisses me and then he holds me tight, He tells me honey, everything's alright
He makes me feel loved and secure, especially when the world seems empty
That's how I know, Lord I know, Hallelujah, I just love him so
I feel blessed to have him in my life and I know without a doubt that I love him
Hallelujah, I just love him so
I am filled with joy and gratitude for the love and companionship he brings into my life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Charles
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