T.J. Fowler began making records as a leader in 1948, beginning with small labels like Paradise and Sensation and landing his own contract with Savoy in 1952, sometimes featuring singers Freddie Johnson, Alberta Adams, and Floyd "Bubbles" McVay. Fowler's ensemble was also used to back vocalist Varetta Dillard and guitarist Calvin Frazier. Near the end of 1953 Fowler took his act to Chicago to wax what are believed to have been the only recordings he ever made outside of Detroit. Issued on the States label, these sides were presented as by "T.J. Fowler and the Band That Rocks the Blues." Back in Detroit, Fowler and his men served as the backing band for T-Bone Walker and spent the next few years gigging around the Motor City and southeastern Michigan.
By the end of the 1950s, Fowler was living in the industrial city of Ecorse (just south of River Rouge), where he ran his tiny independent Bow record label and led a jazz organ combo. Hired in 1959 by the relatively inexperienced Berry Gordy, Fowler applied his music industry know-how and managerial expertise to help Gordy create and establish the Motown record label. Fowler continued gigging with his jazz band but eventually ceased performing altogether, operating a landscaping service and settling into semi-retirement as a businessman in Detroit, where he passed away on May 22, 1982
Yes I Know
T.J. Fowler Lyrics
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Yes, yes, yes, yes
I don't know, I don't know I don't know what I'm doing
Yes yes yes
I don't know, I don't know I don't know what I'm doing
Let me tell you bout my woman
I know she keeps it ready
So Hypnotized
Can't find myself
Don't want no body else
You know
She so cold
She don't play games, don't argue much at all
So fine
Got no time for nobody else but me
And that's alright cus
She's got me saying
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I don't know, I don't know I don't know what I'm doing
Yes yes yes yes
I don't know, I don't know I don't know what I'm doing
No surprise, she down to ride
I got a soldier, I know that's she gold cute she ready
Right by my side so good to me
Can't get not near enough
You know she so true, so dangerous
But don't test your luck with me
She mine. Got no time for nobody else but me
And thats alright cuz
You got me sayin
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I don't know, I don't know I don't know what I'm doing
Yes yes yes yes
I don't know, I don't know I don't know what I'm doing
The lyrics to T.J. Fowler's song "Yes I Know" seem to be about a strong, loyal and committed relationship. The artist talks about how amazed he is by his partner's loyalty, trustworthiness and devotion to him. He describes his woman as being "so fine" and true to him, not playing games or arguing much. He feels like he is under a spell and can't resist her.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "yes, yes, yes" and "I don't know what I'm doing" multiple times, suggesting that he is willingly under her spell and doesn't need to know what he's doing because he is content with her by his side. The artist is so enamored by his partner in the song that he is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain the relationship.
Overall, "Yes I Know" is a song about the power of love and the feeling of being completely and utterly devoted to someone.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me saying
I am strongly compelled to respond with affirmation
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I enthusiastically agree and endorse the topic at hand
I don't know, I don't know I don't know what I'm doing
I lack knowledge or expertise in my current situation
Let me tell you bout my woman
Allow me to share information about my significant other
Got a down ass chick
My partner is loyal and supportive
I know she keeps it ready
She is always prepared and reliable
So Hypnotized
I am intensely captivated and infatuated
Can't find myself
I am completely consumed by my emotions
Don't want no body else
I have no interest in pursuing other romantic prospects
You know
It is a well-known fact
She so cold
My partner is emotionally detached and reserved
She don't play games, don't argue much at all
My partner is straightforward and avoids conflict
So fine
My partner is physically attractive
Got no time for nobody else but me
My partner is exclusive and committed to our relationship
And that's alright cus
I am content with this dynamic
No surprise, she down to ride
It is expected that my partner will remain loyal and supportive
I got a soldier, I know that's she gold cute she ready
My partner is dependable and always prepared for anything
Right by my side so good to me
My partner is always present and supportive through good and bad times
Can't get not near enough
I am constantly in need of my partner's affection and attention
You know she so true, so dangerous
My partner is honest and genuine, but can also be intimidating
But don't test your luck with me
Do not try to come between us or challenge our relationship
She mine. Got no time for nobody else but me
My partner is exclusively mine and committed to our relationship
And thats alright cuz
I am content with this dynamic
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Written by: Uriel Winfree III
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