On first listen to Shawn Kane๏ฟฝs highly anticipated solo disc Southern Comfort, it๏ฟฝs obvious that although Shawn Kane is a young man, his soul roots run deep. Truly, the proof and truth of Shawn๏ฟฝs convictions could be heard on the brother๏ฟฝs breakout single "Like Whitney Love Bobby."
Fusing a fierce combination of today grooves, old-school charm and eternal soul, the Harold Lilly & Jubu cut is a funky hybrid that proves itself brilliant. "When I first heard ๏ฟฝLike Whitney Loves Bobby๏ฟฝ I knew that track was a winner," Shawn Kane exclaims. "To me, that song represents what true love is all about.
Raised by his God-fearing grandmother, Shawn Kane got his first singing experience in the church choir. "Before I decided to become a singer, I had thought about becoming a minister." says Shawn. "But, when I was 16 or 17 I began taking music much more seriously. It was then I knew that I wanted to pursue music as a career."
Citing legendary soul boys Al Green, Bobby Womack and Johnny Taylor as influences, Shawn is most impressed by sweat-drenched songs of Sam Cooke. "I can remember hearing Sam Cooke for the first time in my godmother๏ฟฝs house," Shawn remembers. "The first time I heard him, it was electric was surging through my body. You could hear the true power of soul in his voice."
As a homage to the fifties soul stirrer, Shawn Kane has revisited Cooke๏ฟฝs bittersweet song "A Change is Gonna Come." This is such a powerful piece of music," he says. "Sam originally wrote this a a protest song, and forty years later it๏ฟฝs still relevant.
With Shawn Kane๏ฟฝs powerful voice, he doesn๏ฟฝt attempt to simply copy Cooke๏ฟฝs unique voice, but adds his own flavorful riffs over producer Dewey Browder๏ฟฝs churchy organ and seductive strings. Indeed, Shawn Kane has even portrayed his musical mentor in the hit flick Havana Nights. "That was the first film I๏ฟฝve ever been in, but it was cool," Kane says.
First introduced to the world via the Ali soundtrack (2001), Shawn Kane๏ฟฝs "Mistreated" is a beautiful song about a painful subject. Dealing with the abuse, Shawn says, "When I was recording ๏ฟฝMistreated,๏ฟฝ I was thinking about all the women I know who have been in painful relationships," Kawn admits. "I thought of my mother and sister, and tried to put the feeling of their tribulaions into my voice." The outcome is a bold, yet sensitive song that singers will be covering twenty years down the line.
A year before recording "Mistreated," young Shawn was still dreaming of signing a professional contract. "I can remember seeing Clive Davis on television and thinking, ๏ฟฝIf I could meet that man, I know I could get a contract.๏ฟฝ A year and a lot of work later, I was auditioning in his office."
Showing his diversity, Shawn switchs gears on the enchanting ballad "Tell Your Mama." Identifying as a "charming thug that opens doors for women." True to the game, Shawn Kane proves that not all gentlemen wear designer suits and hard soled shoes. "I get be a gentleman even when I have my pants sagging and baseball cocked to the side," Shawn says. Another steller song, "Girl I Wonder" has synth-driven beat that is irresistable.
Drawing on many levels of Black rhythms that includes gospel, blues and soul, Shawn Kane๏ฟฝs timeless debut Southern Comfort is unaffted by currert fads and prefab sounds.
You Send Me
Shawn Kane Lyrics
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Darling, you send me, darling, you send me, yeah
Darling, you send me, honest, you do
Honest you do, honest you do, see
At first I thought it was infatuation
But woah, it done lasted so longAnd now I find myself wanting
To marry you and take you home
I know, I know, I know that you, you, you, you
You thrill me, yo, darling, you thrill me, yeah
Darling you, yes you, you thrill me
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do girl
Woah, whenever I'm with you
Said, I know, I know, I know whenever I'm near you
Ooh, ooh honest you do, honest you do, woah
Said, "Woah, whenever you hold me
I know, I know whenever you kiss me, yeah
Ooh, oh, honest you do, honest you do, honest you do"
At first I thought it was infatuation
But woah, it done lasted so long
And now I find myself wanting
To marry you and take you home
Darling you send me
Darling you, girl, you send me, yeah
I tell you, you just you, you send me
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, woah
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, baby
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, woah
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, baby, you send me
The lyrics of Shawn Kane's "You Send Me" are a declaration of love, where the singer is expressing how much he loves and is moved by his partner. The repeated phrase "Darling you send me" is a way of saying that the partner is the source of his happiness and that he is deeply in love. The singer admits that at first he thought it was just infatuation, but he realizes that his feelings have lasted for a long time and that he wants to marry her and take her home.
The verses describe how being with the partner makes the singer feel, how he is thrilled by her and how her touch and kisses make him feel alive. The chorus repeats the phrase "Honest you do" emphasizing the authenticity of the love and how it is not just a fleeting feeling. The bridge serves as a repetition of the first verse and emphasizes how much the singer loves and is moved by his partner.
Overall, the song "You Send Me" is a beautiful declaration of love, where the singer is expressing his deep and true emotions towards his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, you send me, darling, you send me, yeah
You make my heart soar and fill me with joy, my love.
Darling, you send me, honest, you do
You truly touch my soul and make it sing, my dearest.
Honest you do, honest you do, see
I swear by all that's true that you move me deeply, my sweet.
At first I thought it was infatuation
I initially believed my emotions were merely shallow passion, my love.
But woah, it done lasted so long
But my feelings have lasted for so long and grown so strong, my dearest.
And now I find myself wanting
Now, all I desire is to be with you forever, my love.
To marry you and take you home
To join in holy matrimony and bring you to my loving embrace for the rest of our days, my sweet.
You thrill me, yo, darling, you thrill me, yeah
You excite and enchant me like no other, my dearest.
Darling you, yes you, you thrill me
You, my love, are the source of my joy and delight.
Woah, whenever I'm with you
Whenever I'm in your company, my love.
Said, I know, I know, I know whenever I'm near you
I am certain that whenever I'm in your vicinity, my heart races and my soul sings, my dearest.
Said, "Woah, whenever you hold me
When you embrace me, my love.
I know, I know whenever you kiss me, yeah
I am fully aware that whenever we kiss, my heart flutters and my love for you grows deeper, my sweet.
Darling you send me
You fill me with such love and joy, my dearest.
I tell you, you just you, you send me
I can only attribute my joy and love to you alone, my sweet.
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, woah
I swear to you, my love, that everything I feel for you is genuine and true.
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, baby
I speak from the depths of my heart, my love.
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, woah
My love for you is pure and unwavering, my dearest.
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do, baby, you send me
You fill my life with an abundance of love, my sweet.
Lyrics ยฉ Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Cooke
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