He was born in Woodlake, California and raised in Ukiah. He taught himself guitar when he was 13 and considered his first influence to be Mike Bloomfield. At 18 he moved to San Francisco to form the Charles Ford Blues Band (named after his father, who was also a guitarist) featuring his brothers Mark (mouth harp) and Patrick (drums).
Robben was soon hired to play with Charles Musselwhite for nine months. Robben Ford played with Jimmy Witherspoon (1972-1973), the L.A. Express with Tom Scott (1974), George Harrison and Joni Mitchell. In 1977 he was a founding member of the Yellowjackets, which he stayed with until 1983, simultaneously having a solo career and working as a session guitarist.
In 1986, Ford toured with Miles Davis and he had two separate periods (1985 and 1987) with Sadao Watanabe, but he seemed to really find himself in 1992 when he returned to his roots: the blues. Ford formed a new group, the Blue Line, and subsequently recorded a couple of blues-rock dates for Stretch that are among the finest of his career. In 1999, he released Sunrise on Rhino and Supernatural on Blue Thumb. Ford signed to the Concord Jazz label in 2002 and released Blue Moon that same year, followed by Keep on Running in 2003 and Truth in 2007. Robben Ford whilst continuing to record solo albums has been touring in 2007 with guitar legend Larry Carlton.
Tell Me I'm Your Man
Robben Ford Lyrics
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feeling in trouble
don't turn away, baby I'm your man
hold me, hold me until I smile I need to feel the touch of your hand, if only for a little while once upon a time
we made a promise
all that love, when love was new we held our hearts in each other's hands I gotta love that flows with the
seasons baby I'm your man
kiss me, kiss me a long, long time I need to feel your lips pressing up close to mine once upon a time we made a
promise
don't turn away, cuz baby I'm your man
all that love, when love was new we held our hearts in each other's hands I gotta love that flows with the
seasons
baby I'm your man
tell me, tell me I'm your man
there's a need inside of me for love and understanding standing at your door and feeling in trouble
don't turn away, baby I'm your man
ooh baby, I'm your man
The song "Tell Me I'm Your Man" by Robben Ford & The Blue Line is a pleading love song expressing the desire for love and understanding. The chorus of the song repeats the line "tell me, tell me I'm your man," which encapsulates the main theme of the song. The singer is standing at the door of his lover, feeling troubled and in need of love to ease his pains. He urges his lover to hold him until he smiles and to kiss him for a long time, rekindling the love they once had when they made a promise to each other.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing for the comfort and security of love. The singer is vulnerable and needs the assurance that he is loved and wanted. The promise of love, once made, is still alive, and he wants to reignite that passion. The verses convey the nostalgia of the love they once shared, the tender moments of holding each other's hearts and the need for a love that flows with the seasons.
Overall, the song is a romantic plea for love, a request for reassurance and comfort in the form of a kiss, a hug, and the affirmation of being loved. It expresses the timeless human desire for love and the sense of completeness that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
tell me, tell me I'm your man there's a need inside of me for love and understanding standing at your door and feeling in trouble
Asking for assurance and confirmation of being loved and valued. Longing for love and support while feeling vulnerable and troubled at the moment.
don't turn away, baby I'm your man
Asking for acceptance and commitment. Declaring loyalty, protection, and readiness to offer love and support in return.
hold me, hold me until I smile I need to feel the touch of your hand, if only for a little while once upon a time we made a promise
Asking for emotional and physical comfort. Desiring the warmth and tenderness of physical touch and reminiscing about a shared commitment to each other.
all that love, when love was new we held our hearts in each other's hands I gotta love that flows with the seasons baby I'm your man
Reflecting on a past experience of intense love and affection. Desiring a love that adapts and endures through time and changes.
kiss me, kiss me a long, long time I need to feel your lips pressing up close to mine once upon a time we made a promise
Requesting for intimacy and connection. Longing for the physical sensation of kissing and remembering a shared promise of love.
don't turn away, cuz baby I'm your man
Stressing the importance of commitment and loyalty. Reiterating the offer of protection, support, and devotion.
all that love, when love was new we held our hearts in each other's hands I gotta love that flows with the seasons baby I'm your man
Reaffirming the desire for a love that endures and adapts to circumstances. Offering the willingness to provide that kind of love.
tell me, tell me I'm your man
Asking for reassurance and affirmation of being loved and wanted.
there's a need inside of me for love and understanding standing at your door and feeling in trouble
Expressing the longing for emotional support and care. Feeling vulnerable and seeking comfort.
don't turn away, baby I'm your man
Urging for commitment and loyalty. Asserting willingness to offer love, protection, and support.
ooh baby, I'm your man
Affirming the offer of love and devotion. Expressing the desire to be seen and valued as a loved partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBBEN FORD
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