Soulive has greatly expanded their sound since their inception in 1999. They have played with highly respected musicans such as John Scofield, Warren Haynes, Sam Kininger, Dave Matthews, Chaka Kahn, Robert Randolph, and Ivan Neville. Their 6 studio releases (Get Down!, Turn It Out, Doin' Something, Next, and Breakout) have been produced by respected labels Blue Note Records, Velour Recordings, and most recently the rising Concord Records. They have a self-titled live album that was released in 2003, and they permit audience taping and distribution of their shows (which can be found at bt.etree.org and archive.org).
Soulive has recently teamed up with singer "Toussaint" for their latest release "No Place Like Soul."
Romantic
Soulive Lyrics
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oooooh, ooh, oh
oooooh, ooh, oh
kiss my wounds
love me tender
buy me flowers i've never seen
wake me up from my dreams
in the morning light
fly across country to spend
the night
you said you'd steer a boat across the atlantic
'cause you're so fucking romantic
i can't stand
it
when i look in your eyes
unconditionalness sweetness uncompromised
you set the standard for many things
i wasn't sure what it would (?) bring
you're so fucking romantic
other men wouldn't call
just to say i love you
take your time
but i miss you
is it okay
if i see you
i'll kiss you everywhere anywhere
damn sure, me
please let this moment be
you're always tempting me
'cause you're so fucking romantic
we say the same words
at the same time
i start a sentence
you finish mine
laugh at my jokes when i want to cry
and when i feel lost
i look in your eyes
even in front of your boys
you wouldn't lie
you say
i gotta see my baby tonight
'cause you're so fucking romantic
kiss me 'til i'm frantic
In the song "Romantic" by Soulive, the singer talks about the romantic gestures of her lover which have set the standard for many things in her life. The lyrics describe how her lover goes to great lengths to make her feel loved and cared for. He kisses her wounds, shows her tenderness, buys her flowers that she has never seen before and wakes her up from her dreams to bring her French toast and tea. He is willing to fly across the country just to spend one night with her and steers a boat across the Atlantic.
The chorus of the song highlights the fact that the singer finds it hard to stand the sheer romanticism of her partner. She describes his love as unconditional sweetness that is uncompromised. She goes on to say that he is the epitome of romance and the standard that all men should aspire to. In the third verse, the singer expresses how her partner understands her in a way that no one else does. They say the same words at the same time, and she doesn't have to explain herself as he already knows her thoughts. He makes her laugh at her worst and sees her through her darkest moments. The song ends with the singer being kissed until she is frantic.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are a testament to the power of love and how it can transform lives. It highlights the importance of small romantic gestures that make a partner feel loved and adored. The song is a tribute to the perfect balance of love and romance that everyone seeks in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
kiss my wounds
Show me love and affection despite my past pain and hurt
love me tender
Show me love and care with a gentle touch
buy me flowers i've never seen
Surprise me with unique and thoughtful gestures
wake me up from my dreams
to bring me french toast and tea
in the morning light
Start my day off with love and comfort, by making me breakfast and bringing it to me in bed
fly across country to spend
the night
you said you'd steer a boat across the atlantic
Demonstrate your commitment and love by going to great lengths to be with me
'cause you're so fucking romantic
i can't stand
it
when i look in your eyes
unconditionalness sweetness uncompromised
you set the standard for many things
i wasn't sure what it would (?) bring
you're so fucking romantic
Expressing how overwhelmed and in awe they are of their partner's love and care, and how it has set a new standard for them in relationships
other men wouldn't call
just to say i love you
take your time
but i miss you
is it okay
if i see you
Highlighting how their partner goes above and beyond what others typically do in demonstrating love and care through thoughtful and frequent communication
i'll kiss you everywhere anywhere
damn sure, me
please let this moment be
you're always tempting me
Expressing their strong desire and attraction for their partner, while also asking for their partner's consent and being respectful of their boundaries
we say the same words
at the same time
i start a sentence
you finish mine
laugh at my jokes when i want to cry
and when i feel lost
i look in your eyes
even in front of your boys
you wouldn't lie
you say
i gotta see my baby tonight
Illustrating how deeply connected they are to their partner and how their partner understands them in a way that nobody else can
kiss me 'til i'm frantic
Expressing their strong passion and desire for their partner
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, LU RUI LIU, KARYN L. WHITE
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