Working with player/producers Jimmy Bralower and Johnny Gale, Ryan dug deep into the “soul mine” for overlooked gems by obscure artists like the Combo Kings and the Sharpees along with more familiar songs made famous by Wilson Pickett, Jackie Wilson, and Bobby Womack. Ryan’s original tunes—“Nobody” (the first single), “We Got Love,” and “Over and Done” —are most definitely of the moment but built on the old-school values of strong melodies and meaningful lyrics.
Ryan delivers every song with the kind of emotional commitment and vocal panache that have nearly van¬ished from the mainstream musical landscape. Compositional craft and studio technology blend in an album of irresistible appeal from the opening dance blast of “Do the 45” to the heart-wrenching ballad “I Am Your Man” and “Over and Done,” the upbeat Ryan Shaw original that closes the set on a joyful, triumphant note.
On stage, Ryan brings it all together with a combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality. Using just a small rhythm section and two male backing vocalists, he’s able to effectively reproduce the sound of his album while stretching some tunes into full-on vocal rave-ups. Ryan’s thrilling voice and charismatic presence are all that he needs to get over with an audi¬ence. There’s no posturing or mindless booty-shaking, no need for contrived antics: Ryan Shaw is the real deal.
I Found A Love
Ryan Shaw Lyrics
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I found a love
I found a love
I found a love
That I need
Woah, yeah
Mmm, mmm
And I just wanna tell you that its something that I can't resist
I found a love
That I need
Woah yeah
So I call her
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Listen here
The way that woman walks
Sets my soul on fire
Ay
And the way that she talks
You know she's my one hearts desire
And if she should ever leave me
I would surely die
So in the midnight hour
I say
Yeah yeah yeah
Ay ay ay
Don't leave me baby
Yeah yeah
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you baby
Yeah
One more time
Yeah
Ah woah ay
I need you I love you baby baby baby
Yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah
Woah
The lyrics to Ryan Shaw's "I Found A Love" speak to the power of romantic love and finding the person that completes you. The repetition of "I found a love that I need" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this love to the singer, and how it has transformed their life. The line "And if she should ever leave me, I would surely die" speaks to the depth of the singer's feelings and how much this love means to them. The song also mentions a physical attraction to the partner, with the lines "The way that woman walks sets my soul on fire" and "I found a kiss, and I just wanna tell you that it's something I can't resist." Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer has found their soulmate and is deeply in love with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a love
I have discovered a truly meaningful and loving relationship
That I need
It provides an essential and fulfilling quality that I desire and require in my life
I found a kiss
I experienced a physical exchange of affection that has left a powerful impression on me
And I just wanna tell you that its something that I can't resist
The attraction I feel is irresistible and natural - I am drawn to this person effortlessly
So I call her
I actively pursue contact and communication with this individual to foster and strengthen our bond
The way that woman walks
Her physical movements and presence are alluring and captivating to me
Sets my soul on fire
Her mannerisms ignite a deep emotional passion within me
And the way that she talks
Her speech and voice are engaging, charming, and endearing to me
You know she's my one hearts desire
She is the person I truly and sincerely want and long for above all others
And if she should ever leave me
The thought of losing her is a source of intense fear, pain, and grief for me
I would surely die
The impact of losing her would be so devastating that it may feel like physical harm or death to me
So in the midnight hour
During times of unrest, anxiety, or solitude, I reflect on my relationship with her and its importance in my life
Don't leave me baby
I express my fear and vulnerability while simultaneously pleading and expressing my love and devotion to her
I love you
My feelings for her are profoundly and authentically loving
One more time
I repeat my message and express my desire for further affirmation and validation in return
Ah woah ay
I express my emotions through sounds and musical expressions in addition to my words
I need you I love you baby baby baby
My love is intense, authentic, and life-changing, and I express it passionately
Woah
An exclamation of intense emotion - perhaps joy, excitement, or passion
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
An expression of satisfaction, agreement, and passion
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Written by: Robert West, Willie Schofield, Wilson Pickett
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