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.
More Than You Know
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander,
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
Give you the break you need
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You need me so
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But baby I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know
The song 'More Than You Know' sang by Rita Coolidge is a love ballad that expresses a lover's devotion to his partner. The opening lines portray the level of affection the lover has for his partner, whether they are physically together, fake or real to their emotions, he is gradually falling more in love with them. He expresses his unconditional love, despite any shortcomings from his lover's side. The lover also acknowledges that even though others may forsake or deny his lover, he would not hesitate to give her the support she needs.
The chorus confirms the extent of the lover's series of thoughts and feelings towards his partner. He admits to having her in his heart every moment, and the thought of her dominates his consciousness always. The lover pledges his readiness to follow and support his lover in whatever decision she takes, whether right or wrong. He knows his lover isn't perfect physically or emotionally, but he conforms to loving and supporting her more than she would ever know.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder,
No matter where you are, near or far,
Whether you are false or true
Whether you are loyal or deceitful
Whether you remain or wander,
Whether you stay by my side or leave me alone
I'm growing fonder of you
My feelings for you are intensifying
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even if your friends abandon you
Even though you don't succeed
Even if you fail to accomplish your goals
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
I would be happy to support you
Give you the break you need
Help you overcome your obstacles
More than you know, more than you know
My love for you is greater than you realize
Girl of my heart, I love you so
You are the love of my life, and I adore you
Lately I find you're on my mind
You've been occupying my thoughts recently
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Regardless of whether you are correct or incorrect
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
I will always be here for you
You need me so
You rely on me heavily
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
You underestimate how much you need me
Loving you the way that I do
My love for you is strong and unwavering
There's nothing I can do about it
I cannot change my feelings for you
Loving may be all you can give
You may only be able to offer love
But baby I can't live without it
I cannot survive without your love
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
I would be devastated if I lost you
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
If you ever became weary of our relationship and decided to end it
More than I'd show
I would be more emotional than I let on
More than you'd ever know
You cannot comprehend how much you mean to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry James Eastmond, Cynthia De Mari Biggs
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