His eighties hits were promoted by particularly striking award winning videos, featuring an all-female, black-clad backing band. The memorable videos, directed by Terence Donovan, featured heavily on MTV and played a large part in his transatlantic success.
His eighties success was kickstarted by his participation in supergroup The Power Station, along with Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran and Tony Thompson of Chic.
Robert Palmer died on September 26, 2003 in Paris, France, while staying at the Warwick de berri Hotel. The cause of death was of a heart attack. He was in Paris promoting his Drive CD which had been released in May of 2003. He was joined there by his longtime friend, Jack Bruce. He was survived by his parents, Anna and Leslie Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, and his children, James, Jane, Anna, Anthony and Martin. He is interred in London, England.
Solo Albums:
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974)
Pressure Drop (1975)
Some People Can Do What They Like (1976)
Double Fun (1978)
Secrets (1979)
Clues (1980)
Maybe It's Live (1982) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)
Addictions Volume I (1989) (compilation)
Don't Explain (1990)
Addictions Volume II (1992) (compilation)
Ridin' High (1992)
Honey (1994)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1995) (compilation)
Woke Up Laughing (1998) (compilation)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1997) (re-release of the 1995 compilation feat: "Addicted To Love '97)
Rhythm & Blues (1999)
Best Of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001) (2002) (compilation)
Drive (2003)
At the BBC (2010)
Albums by the group Power Station (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Power Station (1985)
Living in Fear (1997)
The Best of The Power Station (2002)
Albums by the group Vinegar Joe (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Vinegar Joe (1971)
Rock n Roll Gypsies (1972)
Six Star Generals (1973)
Six Star Gypsies (1994) (Compilation)
Speed Queen of Ventura: An Introduction to Vinegar Joe (2003) (Compilation)
Albums by The Alan Bown Set (Feat: Robert Palmer on vocals)
The Alan Bown (1969) (Only the UK release featured Palmer on vocals)
Listen (1970) (although was re-recorded with Gordon Neville on vocals when Palmer left)
You Are In My System
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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I feel you in my mind
It happens all the time
You know my daydreams stop
My heart beats on
I can't take it anymore,
It's you I live for
You are in my system
I just want you to know that
You are in my system
You are in my system, system
Don't you, don't you know that baby?
I will keep on pushing, pushing, pushing
Until I get through
But my main objective baby is to get to you
To turn your mind around,
I know will take time
But you know I can't wait now
You're on my mind
Oh babe,
You are in my system
You are in my system
I just want you to know that
You are in my system
Got me burning I'm on fire
You are in my system
You're everything I need oh
Don't you know, don't you know that baby?
It's a romantic vision of me and you
It happens all the time,
My dreams all filled with you
There's no doubt on my mind
That I'll be true baby
You know I'll take you out and I'll keep love new, oh baby
You are in my system
Got me right down to the wire
You are in my system
Help my equilibrium
You are in my system
The lyrics of Robert Palmer's song "You Are In My System" are a vivid portrayal of the power of love and infatuation. The singer tells his beloved that he feels her constantly in his mind, day and night, and that he cannot stop dreaming about her. He declares that she is "in his system", meaning that she has become a part of him that he cannot ignore or shake off. He confesses that his heart beats only for her and that she is the sole focus of his life.
He also expresses his determination to win her over and turn her mind around, no matter how long it takes. His love for her is all-consuming, and he is willing to push himself to the limit to get to her. The singer's words are full of passion and urgency, reflecting the intense emotions that can arise when one is deeply in love.
Palmer's song is a testament to the power of love, and how it can take over one's heart and mind. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, yet they capture the essence of what it means to be truly in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day and night by night
Every moment of my life, without interruption
I feel you in my mind
I am constantly thinking of you
It happens all the time
It's a regular occurrence
You know my daydreams stop
You are my source of imagination and daydreams
My heart beats on
You keep my heart alive and pumping
I can't take it anymore,
You're driving me crazy
It's you I live for
You are my reason for being alive
You are in my system
You are an integral part of me
I just want you to know that
I need you to understand
Don't you, don't you know that baby?
Can't you see that for yourself
I will keep on pushing, pushing, pushing
I will never give up on you
Until I get through
Until you finally reciprocate my love
But my main objective baby is to get to you
My ultimate goal is to be with you
To turn your mind around,
To change the way you think about me
I know will take time
I am aware it won't be easy
But you know I can't wait now
But I can't contain my feelings any longer
You're on my mind
You constantly occupy my thoughts
Oh babe,
Expressing affection
Got me burning I'm on fire
You make me feel alive
You're everything I need oh
You complete me
It's a romantic vision of me and you
I have a dreamy fantasy of us together
My dreams all filled with you
You're the main protagonist of my dreams
There's no doubt on my mind
My feelings for you are crystal clear
That I'll be true baby
I will always be loyal
You know I'll take you out and I'll keep love new, oh baby
I will surprise you with new ways to love you
Got me right down to the wire
You push me to my limits
Help my equilibrium
You bring balance to my life
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARTIN FRANK, MICHAEL AUSTIN MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
William Smith
R.I.P. Robert Palmer. You did some kick-ass covers!
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2020 Robert Palmer is the shit!!
She SiNGS
@miskel products 2022 and he's STILL the shit! 💯
Domenic Caprani
Brilliant artist. I saw him live twice and he was fantastic. He was as smooth as an Italian marble floor..He had it all and he was a great guy too. Twenty long years since you left us and you are missed!
Toni D
i love both versions! RIP Mr. Palmer 💚
MS Kewi-NYC
Toni Ducksworth I'm with you on that I can rock both of them songs RIP ROBERT PALMER MISS YOU!
Greg Q
I don’t this version is horrible.
KevinWhittingtonAka Marvilloso
Me too
OBE Direct
I do too!
Toni D
@Greg Q it had to grow on me, but it didn’t take too long to.