Flack was the first solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won at the 1973 Grammys as did "Killing Me Softly with His Song" at the 1974 Grammys.
Flack performs in the areas of jazz, soul, and folk, and is best known for singles such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song", which won the 1974 Grammy for Record of the Year, and "Where Is the Love", which was one of her many duets with Donny Hathaway.
Flack began her professional career recording for Atlantic Records without much success, until one of her earliest recordings, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (1969), was included on the soundtrack to Clint Eastwood's directorial debut Play Misty for Me; it became a number-one hit in 1972.
Happiness
Roberta Flack Lyrics
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Look at how you've set me free
Free from how it used to be
Loneliness was the order of the day
Only game I dared to play
All I could afford to pay
And so much more
Life I guess and what it's for
Such happiness, much more happiness
You brought love
You brought magic to every part of me
Magic to the heart of me
Yes, ecstasy when you're next to me
I've got love
You, you were my falling star
I wished on you from a far
My wish came true and here you are
Here you are, brighter than the world outside
Dearer than the tears I've cried
Seeing you, the tears have dried
You walked in with happiness
And so much more
Life I guess and what it's for
Such happiness, much more happiness
You brought love
You brought magic to every part of me
Magic to the heart of me
Yes, ecstasy when you're next to me
I've got love
You brought happiness
Oh, life I guess
Happiness
You brought love
You brought magic, oh
Ecstasy when you near to me
I've got love
You brought magic, oh, yeah
In these lyrics, Roberta Flack describes a transformative experience in which someone has introduced happiness and love into a previously lonely and dark existence. The opening lines address this person directly, suggesting that they have changed Flack's life in a profound way. The repetition of the phrase "look at" emphasizes the singer's desire for this person to see the impact they've had on her. The second verse offers a glimpse of what Flack's life was like before this person arrived, characterized by loneliness and limitation. The contrast with the happiness and love that follows is striking.
As the song progresses, Flack becomes increasingly effusive in her description of her new life. The phrase "magic to every part of me" captures the transformative power of love, which has apparently touched all aspects of her being. By the final chorus, Flack seems almost overwhelmed by the joy she feels. The repetition of "you brought" reinforces the idea that this person is responsible for the goodness in her life. The final lines suggest that this happiness--and the love that brought it--is enduring.
Overall, these lyrics are a testament to the power of love to change lives. They portray a journey from darkness to light, from loneliness to connection, and from despair to hope. Through her words, Roberta Flack offers us a glimpse into the transformative potential of human relationships--and the happiness that can come when someone enters our lives and brings us love.
Line by Line Meaning
You look at what you've done to me
You've transformed my life and I want to acknowledge that.
Look at how you've set me free
You've liberated me from the shackles of loneliness and I feel alive again.
Free from how it used to be
I'm no longer weighed down by the past and can look forward to the future with hope.
Loneliness was the order of the day
I was used to being lonely all the time, and thought that was how it would always be.
Only game I dared to play
I didn't think I was capable of finding happiness in a relationship, so being alone was my default mode.
All I could afford to pay
I was willing to pay the price of loneliness just to avoid the risk of getting hurt in a relationship.
You walked in with happiness
You brought joy and light into my life and everything changed for the better.
And so much more
You brought not just happiness, but also meaning and purpose to my life.
Life I guess and what it's for
You helped me understand the true meaning and value of life.
Such happiness, much more happiness
You've made me so happy, and I feel like I have so much more to look forward to.
You brought love
You've shown me what true love is, and I'm grateful for that.
You brought magic to every part of me
You've enchanted me with your presence, and I feel like a different person now.
Magic to the heart of me
You made me see the beauty and wonder of life, and that's made all the difference.
Yes, ecstasy when you're next to me
Being with you is pure bliss, and I never want to let it go.
I've got love
Through you, I've found a deep and abiding love that I never thought was possible.
You, you were my falling star
You were the one thing I wished for, even from a distance, and now you're here with me.
I wished on you from afar
I longed for you from a distance, hoping that my dreams would somehow become reality.
My wish came true and here you are
My prayers have been answered, and I can't believe that you're really here with me.
Here you are, brighter than the world outside
You're like a ray of sunshine in my life, illuminating everything around us and making everything seem brighter.
Dearer than the tears I've cried
You're more precious to me than anything else, even the tears I've shed in the past.
Seeing you, the tears have dried
You've healed my heart and wiped away my tears, and I feel whole again.
You brought happiness
You've brought me so much happiness and joy that I never thought was possible.
Oh, life I guess
You've helped me understand the true value of life, and I'm grateful for that.
Happiness
You've brought me pure, unadulterated happiness, and I can't imagine life without you.
You brought magic, oh
Your very presence is magical, and you've enchanted me like no one else before.
Ecstasy when you near to me
The mere thought of being near you fills me with unbridled joy and ecstasy.
I've got love
Through you, I've found a love that I never knew existed, and I'm grateful for that.
You brought magic, oh, yeah
The magic of your presence is something that I never want to lose, and I'm grateful that you're in my life.
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