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.
You Are Everything
Roberta Flack Lyrics
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That I would find heaven by my side
And there were you angel, heaven in the morning
Playing in my arms and in my life
And I reached this decision, I love you my religion
Love is in my soul and in my heart
No one could ever change my mind, oh, no
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
You are my love
Make me sing, la di da
You are my love (You are my love)
You are my heaven
Darling, I, oh
I won't let them take you away
(Won't let them take you away, take you baby, hey he hey, hey hey hey hey)
If angels whispered to you early in morning
It's really something wonderful and rare
I get up in the morning feeling that forever
I have all your love and all your care
If someone tries to tells you that I do not love you
Tell them they must be out of their mind
I ain't gonna let them change my mind, oh, no
'Cause I got you here right by my side
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
You are my love
Make me sing la di da
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
Darling, I, oh
I won't let them take
Darling, I, oh
I won't let them take
Darling, I, oh
I won't let them take you away
(Won't let them take you away, take you baby, hey he hey hey hey hey hey)
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
You are my love
Make me sing la di da
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
Darling, I, oh
I won't let them take you away
(Won't let them take)
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
You are my love
Make me sing la di da
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
Darling, I, oh
I won't let them take you away
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
You are my love (you are my love)
Make me sing la di da
You are my love (you are my love)
You are my heaven
Oh oh oh
The lyrics to Roberta Flack's song "You Are My Heaven" are a declaration of love and devotion, with the singer expressing that their partner is the source of their happiness and joy. The first verse describes the singer waking up to an angel whispering to them that they would have heaven by their side, and finding that their partner is the one who fulfills this prophecy. They express their deep love for their partner, referring to it as their religion and something that is present in their soul and heart. They declare that no one could ever change their mind about their love, as their partner is right by their side.
The second verse continues the theme of unbreakable love, with the singer stating that if anyone were to tell their partner they don't love them, they would be out of their mind. They emphasize that their love is something they will always prioritize and protect, and that no one will take their partner away from them. The chorus repeats the sentiments of the verses, with the singer affirming that their partner is their love and their heaven.
Overall, "You Are My Heaven" is a romantic ballad about the depth of love and the importance of prioritizing and protecting it, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
An angel whispered to me when I woke this morning
I woke up to the feeling that something wonderful and rare was about to happen, and an angel whispered that heaven was beside me.
That I would find heaven by my side
I have found heaven beside me; the love I woke up to is my heaven.
And there were you angel, heaven in the morning
You were that angel, and you brought heaven into my life this morning.
Playing in my arms and in my life
I feel your love playing and surrounding me, giving me joy and purpose.
And I reached this decision, I love you my religion
I have decided to love you with all my heart and soul, and that love is my guiding force and belief.
Love is in my soul and in my heart
My love for you is deep and profound, it is embedded in my soul and heart.
No one could ever change my mind, oh, no
No one could shake or alter the strength of my love for you, it is unwavering.
'Cause I got you here right by my side
Because I have you beside me, my love feels tangible and real, and no one can take that away.
You are my love
You are everything to me, my love, my life, my world.
Make me sing, la di da
You bring me so much joy that I can't help but sing and express my love.
Darling, I, oh
My love for you is so strong, I cherish and adore you beyond words.
I won't let them take you away
No one can take my love or my heaven away, I will fight to protect it.
If angels whispered to you early in morning
If you too feel the pure and divine love like I do, then it is a gift from heaven and the angels above.
It's really something wonderful and rare
This love we share is special and rare, and I value it beyond measure.
I get up in the morning feeling that forever
Every morning, I feel the eternal and timeless nature of our love, and it fills me with happiness.
I have all your love and all your care
I feel your love and care surrounding me, and it gives me a sense of safety and comfort.
If someone tries to tells you that I do not love you
If anyone tries to challenge the sincerity of my love for you, they are wrong and misguided.
Tell them they must be out of their mind
My love for you is so strong and real that anyone who doubts it must be irrational and mistaken.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIC ALEXANDER MERCURY, STEVIE WONDER
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