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.
One Heartbeat
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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Oh
Uh-huh
Two hearts, two of a kind
Love at first sight, why do they say love is blind
Slow down, we don't have to move fast
Cause the love that is real is made to last
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
Oh...
We paint a picture walkin' down the street
Leaves are fallin', baby, so are we
Hand in hand, that's the way it should be
How could somethin' so easy make me feel so complete
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
Take it easy, ooh
I want o feel your every emotion
Shh... Don't talk
And we'll makin' love in slow motion
Oh... Slow motion, baby
Oh... Slow motion, baby
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
One heartbeat at a time (Slow motion, baby)
One heartbeat (Oh, slow motion, baby)
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat
One heartbeat (Yeah)
One heartbeat (Oh, baby)
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat
Rita Coolidge's song "One Heartbeat" is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of a blossoming love. The song portrays the story of two people who have found each other and are embarking on a journey towards a long-lasting love. The lyrics suggest that love is not a race, but a journey that requires patience, understanding, and time. The two lovers in the song are advised to take things slowly and appreciate every moment of their love, living life one heartbeat at a time. The first verse of the song emphasizes the uniqueness of love, stating that two people who are in love are of the same kind. The lyrics also touch on the idea that love at first sight is real and that it is possible to find someone who is of the same wavelength without even saying a word. The chorus of the song encourages the two lovers to take it easy, let their soul unwind, and enjoy the moment. The lyrics suggest that love is all about taking things slowly and indulging in every emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Two hearts, two of a kind
Two people who have similar hearts and personalities
Love at first sight, why do they say love is blind
Instantaneous attraction that makes you wonder why love is said to be irrational and sometimes unexplainable
Slow down, we don't have to move fast
Take it slow, no need to rush
Cause the love that is real is made to last
True love takes time and is meant to endure
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Take the relationship one step at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Relax and let your heart be open to love
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
Eventual happiness in love
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
If we approach the relationship slowly
We paint a picture walkin' down the street
We visualize a beautiful scene while taking a walk
Leaves are fallin', baby, so are we
Autumn is a time for change, and we feel it in our hearts too
Hand in hand, that's the way it should be
Being together and connected is the way a relationship should work
How could somethin' so easy make me feel so complete
Love can be simple and still make us feel whole
Take it easy, ooh
Relax, take it slow
I want to feel your every emotion
I want to understand your heart completely
Shh... Don't talk
Let's just be in the moment
And we'll makin' love in slow motion
We'll take our time with each other, enjoying every moment
One heartbeat (Yeah)
One step at a time
One heartbeat (Oh, baby)
Slowly, one step at a time
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
Eventually, the love will come together
If we take it one heartbeat
If we approach it with patience and care
Lyrics © BRIGHT RAY MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN RAY, STEVE LEGASSICK
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