Forbert signed a recording contract with Nemperor in 1978, and they released his debut album, Alive on Arrival, that same year. His song "Romeo's Tune", although "dedicated to the memory of Florence Ballard" on the sleeve of Forbert's second album Jackrabbit Slim (released in 1979), is not about Supremes singer Ballard who died in 1976. "Forbert admits that Ballard became a timely connection for "Romeo's Tune", written about a girl from Meridian. "That seemed like such bad news to me and such sad news. She wasn't really taken care of by the music business, which is not a new story". At around this time critics hailed Forbert as "The new Bob Dylan" because of a similar vocal timbre and thoughtful songwriting. The front cover of Jackrabbit Slim encourages such comparisons with its simplicity: a black and white photo of Steve Forbert playing a well-worn Martin acoustic guitar with a capo on it, his shirt tinted green. The record was recorded in Nashville and produced by John Simon who had worked with The Band.
After many successful years, Forbert sought out new inspiration and found it when he relocated to Nashville in 1985. Forbert's tribute to Jimmie Rodgers, Any Old Time, was nominated for a 2004 Grammy in the best traditional folk category. In 2006, he was inducted into the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame.
Recent albums include Strange Names & New Sensations (2007), The Place And The Time (2009), and Over With You (2012).
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I'm in Love with You
Steve Forbert Lyrics
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And hang me on the line
I'm a fool for you
I looked up, saw you smile
And then I saw your eyes
I'm in love with you
I'm a worn-out sail
On the sidewalk sea
There's a light
There's a fire shining day and night
It came burning through
Shine on me, shine on down
You keep me high and dry
I'm in love with you
You're too much for me
I'm a worn-out sail
On the sidewalk sea
Too many faces
Breaking aces half in two
Some guys in scarlet
Singing further down in the blues
Eyes on the sidewalk
They're ancient angry flashing true
Baby, it's too many mornings
Waking lonely cause of you
Time goes by
You break on down
You can't keep holding on
You don't know what to do
I looked up, saw you smile
I know I'm not so strong
No, and I'm in love with you
You're too much for me
I'm a worn-out sail
On the sidewalk sea
The song "I'm in Love with You" by Steve Forbert is about a man who is deeply in love with someone who he feels is too good for him. He feels like a fool for this person and is willing to be picked up and shaken out, just to be with them. When he sees them smile, he knows that he is in love and that they are too much for him. He compares himself to a worn-out sail on a sidewalk sea, which represents his feeling of being lost and overwhelmed.
The lyrics use poetic imagery to describe the intensity of his emotions. The light and fire represent the passion he feels for this person, and the line "shine on me, shine on down" suggests that he wants to be bathed in their love. However, the line "too many faces breaking aces half in two" suggests that he knows that there is competition for this person's affection. The men in scarlet singing the blues represent his rivals, and the angry flashing eyes on the sidewalk represent the jealous and envious emotions of those around him.
Ultimately, the song is about the struggle to hold on to love and overcome the challenges that come with it. The singer knows that he is not strong enough, but he is still willing to love with all of his heart. The song is a powerful expression of the complex emotions and struggles that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick me up, shake me out
Help me get over my doubts and fears.
And hang me on the line
Expose my vulnerabilities and insecurities for all to see.
I'm a fool for you
I am deeply in love with you, even at the risk of appearing foolish.
I looked up, saw you smile
The sight of your smile fills me with joy and hope.
And then I saw your eyes
The depth and intensity of your gaze captivates me.
I'm in love with you
I am completely and irrevocably in love with you.
You're too much for me
You are overwhelming and intense, and I am struggling to keep up.
I'm a worn-out sail
I am exhausted and depleted, like a ragged sail battered by the wind.
On the sidewalk sea
Lost and adrift in the tumultuous sea of life.
There's a light
There is hope and possibility shining in the darkness.
There's a fire shining day and night
There is a passionate and enduring love burning inside me.
It came burning through
My love for you is intense and unstoppable.
Shine on me, shine on down
Please continue to fill my life with your light and love.
You keep me high and dry
You protect me from the storms of life and lift me up when I am down.
Too many faces
I am overwhelmed by the multitude of people and experiences in my life.
Breaking aces half in two
I am struggling to make sense of the challenges and setbacks I face.
Some guys in scarlet
There are people in my life who are either antagonistic or supportive.
Singing further down in the blues
Some people are mired in sorrow and despair, dragging me down with them.
Eyes on the sidewalk
People are watching and judging my every move.
They're ancient angry flashing true
Their anger and resentment are deeply rooted and genuine.
Baby, it's too many mornings
I am weighed down by the monotony and repetition of daily life.
Waking lonely cause of you
When I am away from you, I feel empty and alone.
Time goes by
Life is fleeting and quickly passing.
You break on down
When I am away from you, I feel weak and vulnerable.
You can't keep holding on
I can't bear to be apart from you for long.
You don't know what to do
I am lost and directionless without you.
I know I'm not so strong
I am not as tough and resilient as I would like to be.
Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: S. FORBERT
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