DISCOGRAPHY: Shaun Escoffery (Oyster 2002)***, Soulonica (Oyster 2003)***.
(2) Championed by the likes of Elton John, Shaun Escoffery was hailed as one of Britain's brightest talents when he arrived on the R&B scene in 2002. Born in East London, Escoffery grew up in a musical family with his singer mother and DJ father. Aware of the pitfalls of a career in the music industry, his parents encouraged him to follow a more academic profession. But after being asked to provide backing vocals for his aunt, also a singer, Escoffery got hooked on the music bug. While at college he started to write and record tracks, and soon landed a part in the Chaka Khan-fronted musical Mum I Wanna Sing. In 2001, Oyster Music showed interest in his independent release "Space Rider" and promptly signed him, re-releasing the track a year later to widespread interest from the likes of influential DJs Trevor Nelson and the Dreem Team. Featuring collaborations with 4hero, MJ Cole, and Ed Case, his self-titled eclectic debut, which was later re-released as the remix album Soulonica, soon followed, but -- despite huge critical acclaim -- it failed to enter the U.K. charts. However, his talent soon became recognized in the U.S., with a personal invitation from Lennox Lewis to sing the National Anthem at his title bout with Mike Tyson in Memphis and the likes of Erykah Badu and Angie Stone requesting his services. In 2007, Escoffery teamed up with longtime writing partner Geoffrey Williams on Move into Soul, a collection of classic soul covers including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "A Change Is Gonna Come." In the same year, he tread the boards at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, earning a Laurence Olivier nomination for playing several roles in Parade, and in 2008 he was cast as Mufasa in the West End production of The Lion King. ~ Jon O'Brien
Healing Me
Shaun Escoffery Lyrics
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And I'm puttin on the line
You know it's rough outthere
And love's hard to find
I ain't got the time to play
Cause games don't interest me
So throw away your troubles
And come fly with me
Hold on tight,
You're bringin me back to live
You better hold on tight, yeah yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
I know you can feelin me, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Cause baby, you're healing me, yeah
I don't need to see no one
With the man to cloth your breeth
Cause I found a cure right here
And she's standing next to me
She's got the magic eyes
And look into your soul
Me even say a word
And I tell ya I will show
Hold on tight,
You're bringin me back to live
You better hold on tight, yeah yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
I know you can feelin me, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Cause baby, you're healing me, yeah
Temperatures away by the hundred degrees
Can't keep up, comin down on my knees
I was so blind, but now I can see,
Yeah right now
Nobody ever had the power of me
The power of love, no one ever believed
Bringin out the best,
You're the best I can be, yeah right now
Yeah yeah
Ooh -I don't need no other oooh ah!
Baby no one, hey hey
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Hold on tight,
You're bringin me back to live
You better hold on tight, yeah yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
I know you can feelin me, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Cause baby, you're healing me, yeah
Hold on tight,
You're bringin me back to live
You better hold on tight, yeah yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
I know you can feelin me, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You better believe it, yeah
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Cause baby, you're healing me, yeah
Temperatures away by the hundred degrees (degrees) Oh
Temperatures away by the hundred
Degrees (degrees) Yeah
Healin, healin
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Temperatures away by the hundred degrees
Ah oh oh oh oh oh oh
Temperatures away by the hundred degrees
Aw wooh woh wo wo wooo
Hey heyheyhey
Aw wooh wo wo wo wooh
The lyrics of Shaun Escoffery's song "Healing Me" express the transformative power of love. The singer of the song talks about his search for love, how it can be difficult to find someone who shares the same genuineness as he does. It's evident that he's someone who values authenticity and honesty, and he's not into playing games. He encourages his love interest to throw away their troubles, implying that he can be relied upon to provide emotional support. The chorus reflects how his love interest makes the singer feel whole: she's healing him. The bridge invokes the power of love, showing that it has the strength to bring out the best in him, and that his love interest is indeed the best he can be.
The song's lyrics reflect on the human need for emotional support and how love can provide that support. Shaun Escoffery's soulful voice and passionate delivery evoke feelings of warmth and security, making the listener appreciate the healing power of love. The simple yet powerful lyrics are both moving and inspirational, as they encourage us to embrace our most authentic selves and pursue genuine love connections. Overall, the song is a moving reflection on the beauty of love and the ways it can heal and transform us.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a man of words,
I am someone who places value in language and communication.
And I'm puttin on the line
I am putting myself out there, taking risks and being vulnerable.
You know it's rough out there
The world can be difficult and harsh.
And love's hard to find
Finding genuine love can be challenging.
I ain't got the time to play
I'm not interested in playing games or wasting time.
Cause games don't interest me
Playing mind games or being fake doesn't grab my attention.
So throw away your troubles
Don't dwell on your problems or worries.
And come fly with me
Let's be carefree and enjoy the moment together.
Hold on tight,
Be prepared for an exhilarating ride.
You're bringin me back to live
You're making me feel alive again.
You better hold on tight, yeah yeah
You're in for a wild ride that you won't forget.
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Refrain of the chorus.
You better believe it, yeah
Trust me, this is real.
I know you can feelin me, yeah
I believe you can sense the authenticity of my feelings.
Cause baby, you're healing me, yeah
You have a positive effect on me, helping me heal and move forward.
I don't need to see no one
I don't need to look for someone else.
With the man to cloth your breeth
I don't need a priest or religious figure to heal me.
Cause I found a cure right here
The solution to my troubles is right beside me.
And she's standing next to me
I am referring to the person who is with me, likely a romantic partner.
She's got the magic eyes
Her eyes are special or captivating in some way.
And look into your soul
She can understand your feelings and emotions deeply.
Me even say a word
She can perceive your innermost thoughts without you having to speak them aloud.
And I tell ya I will show
I can demonstrate to you this person's great influence on me.
Temperatures away by the hundred degrees
I feel overwhelmed or intense emotions to a high degree.
Can't keep up, comin down on my knees
I am unable to handle or control these emotions, causing me to feel helpless or vulnerable.
I was so blind, but now I can see,
I was unable to see things clearly before, but now I have clarity.
Yeah right now
At this moment in time.
Nobody ever had the power of me
No one has ever had such an effect on me before.
The power of love, no one ever believed
The influence of love is underestimated or doubted by some.
Bringin out the best,
Bringing the best parts or qualities out of me.
You're the best I can be, yeah right now
You bring out the best version of me at this moment.
Ooh -I don't need no other oooh ah!
I don't need anyone else.
Baby no one, hey hey
In other words, only you.
Healin, healin
Possible repetition of the chorus or the theme of healing someone.
Temperatures away by the hundred degrees (degrees) Oh
Reiteration of the overwhelming nature of emotions.
Aw wooh woh wo wo wooo
Ad lib or vocalizations.
Hey heyheyhey
Another form of expressive vocalization.
Aw wooh wo wo wo wooh
More ad lib or vocalizations.
Contributed by Kennedy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@15hl
One of the most underrated songs ever! How can this not put anyone in a good mood?!
@Snapsta123
Beautiful voice and beautiful lyrics thank you for sharing your light with us
@solskjaer1195
So glad I have stumbled across this guy. What a huge talent. Loving Shaun & also Jodie Abacus right now. Real musicians, real music and real souuuul.
@NUH23
Increíble discografia ❤🎧🎧😇🧉feliz domingo desde Argentina 🇦🇷
@lindimashinini7237
Why the f*** am I only discovering this guy now?!?! Better late than never I suppose 🤷♀️ your music makes me feel happy! May God bless you and your beautiful voice
@m42tyn
British soul - just love it. He is such a talent. Brilliant.
@angela135899
Another superb song from Shaun, he always delivers!!! Loving it ...... Angie xxxx
@radiobits444
love it!
@Deftonedd4
Wicked sound you just have to groove to!
@angela135899
Amazing! Still loving this, can listen to this all day!! luv luv luv xx