During high school, Sheba joined a singing group named the 21st Century Band under the direction of Mr. Russell Baxter. They traveled all over the Mid-south doing opening acts for various artist. She moved further and started performing with her father, Mr. Robert "Dr. Feelgood" Potts who has been recording since 1970. With him, she opened and shared the stage with artist such as Willie Clayton, Pat Brown, Vickie Baker, Jessie Grahman, Shirley Brown, and Marvin Sease.
There after, she started performing with Quinn Golden of Memphis, TN. Sheba can proudly say that she met with Wolf Stevenson in 1987 and was able to do some voice backgrounds with Harrison Calloway at Malaco Studio for the late great Johnnie Taylor. She signed in her contract with Ecko Records and has released three Southern Soul/dance cds thus far with hits like "Slow Roll It", "I Can Bagg It Up" and "I Can Hear Your Macaroni".
Because of You
Sheba Potts-Wright Lyrics
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My love, and envies me because you're mine
Because you're mine because you're mine
The breeze that hurries by becomes a melody
And why, because you're mine, because you're mine
I only know for as long as I may live
I'll only live for the kiss that you alone may give me
And when we kiss that isn't thunder dear
Because you're mine! because you're mine!
Because you're mine the brightest star I see looks down
My love, and envies me because you're mine
Because you're mine because you're mine
The breeze that hurries by becomes a melody
And why, because you're mine, because you're mine
I only know for as long as I may live
I'll only live for the kiss that you alone may give me
And when we kiss that isn't thunder dear
It's only my poor heart you hear, and it's applause
The lyrics of Sheba Potts-Wright's song "Because of You" express a deep love and devotion to a significant other. The opening line, "because you're mine the brightest star I see looks down," sets the tone for the rest of the song by establishing that the singer's love is the center of their world. The singer goes on to explain how even the breeze becomes a melody because of this love. The line "and when we kiss that isn't thunder dear, it's only my poor heart you hear, and it's applause," may imply that the love the singer shares with their significant other is so intense that it feels like a thunderstorm in the singer's heart. However, the "applause" suggests that this love is worth all the tumultuous emotions it brings.
The repetition of the line "because you're mine" throughout the song emphasizes the depth of the love the singer feels. The singer seems to be saying that they are only living for the love and affection that their significant other gives them, indicating that this love is perhaps essential for the singer's happiness.
Overall, "Because of You" is a powerful love song that declares devotion and affection for a significant other. The repetition of the line "because you're mine" and the imagery of the breeze becoming a melody highlights the way that this love has transformed the singer's world. The thunderstorm metaphor implies that the love shared between the singer and their significant other may be intense and tumultuous, but the applause suggests that it is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Because you're mine the brightest star I see looks down
My love, and envies me because you're mine
I feel fortunate to be with you, and even the brightest objects in the sky are envious of our love
Because you're mine because you're mine
I am grateful for your love, and it is the most important thing in my life
The breeze that hurries by becomes a melody
And why, because you're mine, because you're mine
The simplest things in life become beautiful because of my love for you
I only know for as long as I may live
I'll only live for the kiss that you alone may give me
My life is for you, and I would only live for the moments we share together
And when we kiss that isn't thunder dear
It's only my poor heart you hear, and it's applause
Our love is so intense, it feels like an explosion, but in reality, it is the sound of my heart beating with joy
Because you're mine! because you're mine!
I am grateful for your love and cherish every moment we spend together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: NICHOLAS BRODSZKY, SAMMY CAHN
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