Robert Cray (born August 1, 1953, Columbus, Georgia) is an American blues g… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Cray (born August 1, 1953, Columbus, Georgia) is an American blues guitarist and singer. A five-time Grammy Award winner, he has led his own band (the Robert Cray Band), as well as an acclaimed solo career. In 2011, Cray was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.

While Cray was among artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Thorogood who got wider radio airplay and regular MTV video exposure during the late 1980s, he started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band "Steakface", described as "the best band from Lakewood you never heard of". Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface's set list of songs by Jimi Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and The Faces.

By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single "Smokin' Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition.

By then Cray was an opening act for such major stars as Eric Clapton (who remains a friend to this day), and sold out larger venues as a solo artist. Cray has generally played Fender guitars (Telecasters and Stratocasters) and there are two signature Robert Cray Stratocasters models available from Fender.

Cray continues to record and tour.

Lotta Lovin'
Robert Cray Lyrics

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Won't you sit down
Talk to me
And tell me
What's on your mind
I'll lend a listening ear
Some sympathy
And a word or two
Of kindness

Won't you sit down
Talk to me
You'll find a whole lotta lovin' right here

You need to know
That everything
That everything
Will be just fine
Come share your dreams with me
And I'll tell you all of mine

Won't you spend some time with me
And I'll pore you a glass of wine
You can feel secure
Here in my company
You'll find a whole lotta lovin' right here

(Moaning, some more get it on moaning)

Won't you spend
Some time with me
And I'll pore you a glass of wine
You can feel secure
Here in my company
You'll find a whole lotta lovin' right here

So won't you sit down?
Sit down
Oh, won't you sit down!
And talk to me?

Sit down and talk to me
Won't you tell me what's on your mind, baby?

You'll find a whole lotta lovin' right here
Won't you sit down, baby, baby?

Won't you sit down?
Talk to me!

Heyy!!!!

Sit down, baby

Talk to me!

You'll find a whole lotta lovin' right here
Sittin' next to ya'
Oh, baby

Sit down!
Oh, sit down!

Overall Meaning

The song Lotta Lovin' by Robert Cray is a love song that is just meant to let the listener know that they have a shoulder to lean on. The lyrics invite someone to sit down and open up, as the singer is willing to listen and provide a word or two of kindness. The singer reassures the listener that everything will be just fine and tells them that they can share their dreams. He goes on to offer the listener a glass of wine and promises them security in his company. The lyrics are a perfect representation of what a true friend can be; a person who is willing to listen, care, and be there for you no matter what you're going through.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing that is represented by the moaning sounds in the background, and the repeated phrase "you'll find a whole lotta lovin' right here." The singer emphasizes this point in the chorus and invites the listener to sit down and talk to him.

Overall, the song is a reminder that no matter what you're going through, you have a friend in the world who is willing to listen and offer a kind word or two. The singer's words are comforting, and the melody is soothing, making the listener feel safe and secure.

Line by Line Meaning

Won't you sit down
Please take a seat and relax

Talk to me
Please communicate with me

And tell me
Share with me

What's on your mind
Your thoughts and feelings

I'll lend a listening ear
I will listen to you

Some sympathy
I will offer compassion

And a word or two
I will say a few comforting words

Of kindness
I will be kind to you

You need to know
It's important for you to understand

That everything
All situations

Will be just fine
Will work out positively