1) A 1970s funk band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under the same name:
1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody"
Rufus gained a fan in Stevie Wonder thanks to their cover of his "Maybe Your Baby." Wonder gave them a new composition, the slowly grinding "Tell Me Something Good," that he'd written specifically with Khan's vocal style in mind. Pulled as a single from their second album, 1974's Rags to Rufus, "Tell Me Something Good" was a Top Five smash that turned Rufus and Khan into stars....
2) RUFUS (루퍼스) is a independent South-Korean rapper.
3) Rufus was a 1980's spanish electropop band.
Any Love
Rufus Lyrics
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But you don't really know what to do
You see someone that you'd like to mingle
And imagine that she is waiting for you
[Chorus:]
Any love that you feel
Is real
You lose love
There is no certain crowd that you run with
But your passions they never run thin
You say 'hi', they say 'hi' and it's done with
Still you don't really love from deep within
[Chorus]
Batted eyes and bitter tears
Price you pay for all the years
Of holding back what's deep inside
And living with a hell of a lot of lies
[Chorus]
The song "Any Love" by Rufus & Chaka talks about a person who goes out every night searching for love but doesn't know what to do. They see someone they like and imagine that they are waiting for them. The lyrics suggest that this person is lost and confused, unsure about their own feelings and unable to find love. The chorus of the song emphasizes that love should not be used lightly, as it always results in losing it.
The song implies that the person is not really committed to anyone and does not belong to any specific group. They are simply looking for love but are unable to find it as they do not truly love from within. The verse "Still you don't really love from deep within" is particularly poignant as it highlights the absence of self-love within the singer, which makes it difficult for them to find love in others.
The bridge of the song "Batted eyes and bitter tears Price you pay for all the years Of holding back what's deep inside And living with a hell of a lot of lies" suggests that the person has been holding back their emotions for years which have caused them to feel bitter and sad. They have been living a lie and have not been able to express their true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You go out every night as a single
You go out every night without any company.
But you don't really know what to do
You don't have a clear plan or ideas on what to do when you are out.
You see someone that you'd like to mingle
You come across someone who you feel an attraction for.
And imagine that she is waiting for you
And you start to imagine that she is interested in you and waiting for you to approach her.
Any love that you feel
The feeling of love that you experience, no matter how small it is.
Is real
Is genuine and authentic.
Any time that you use love
Whenever you try to express or share your love with someone else.
You lose love
You end up losing the love that you have for yourself and for others around you.
There is no certain crowd that you run with
You don't have a group of people that you regularly hang out with.
But your passions they never run thin
But you are still passionate about many things and remain enthusiastic about pursuing those passions.
You say 'hi', they say 'hi' and it's done with
You have shallow conversations with new people, and never really form deep connections with them.
Still you don't really love from deep within
Despite meeting new people every time, you are unable to fall deeply in love with anyone.
Batted eyes and bitter tears
Rejection and failed relationships that ended up with tears and heartbreaks.
Price you pay for all the years
All the emotional pain that you went through to find love.
Of holding back what's deep inside
Of not being able to express your true feelings and thoughts.
And living with a hell of a lot of lies
And struggling with the lies that you tell yourself and others, pretending that everything is okay while you are actually hurting inside.
Any love that you feel
The feeling of love that you experience, no matter how small it is.
Is real
Is genuine and authentic.
Any time that you use love
Whenever you try to express or share your love with someone else.
You lose love
You end up losing the love that you have for yourself and for others around you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID WOLINSKI, DAVID J WOLINSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ami-tan
You go out every night as a single
But you don't really know what to do
You see someone that you'd like to mingle
And imagine that she is waiting for you
[Chorus:]
Any love that you feel
Is real
Any time that you use love
You lose love
There is no certain crowd that you run with
But your passions they never run thin
You say 'hi', they say 'hi' and it's done with
Still you don't really love from deep within
[Chorus]
Batted eyes and bitter tears
Price you pay for all the years
Of holding back what's deep inside
And living with a hell of a lot of lies
@paino21
This is one of my favourite Rufus tracks .
And this album is pure class.
Quincy does his magic.
It has his Genius all over it .
@anareyes172
Always
@TheEasyOne15
This bass riff is so intoxicating.... And Chaka's vocals are simply insane... This woman can sing to me all day and night...
@geralddyng
No other singer will ever produce the joy this women displays. Genius.......
@patriciasantiago3399
You right about that
@crystaljonesnyc
This immediately transports me back to the Skate Key roller rink in the Bronx. Then years later I was reintroduced to it in the Paradise Garage. And now in 2021, I STILL can’t get enough of this song!
@Swoop2565
OMG...I must you Skate Key kid and Paradise Garage you adult 😘😘
@anjanettecombs5703
Oh my goodness! I remember Skate Key! I could only go if I got good grades so I STAYED on the honor roll 😂😂😂
@patriciasantiago3399
One of her best dance songs. 1979 was my year. Joining the floor Master DANCER. Hustle was unstoppable
@jamesgeorge5276
I agree whole heartily 1979 was the Year!!❤