After college, Mahal moved to Los Angeles and formed the group Rising Sons with Ry Cooder in 1964. The group signed with Columbia Records and released one single and recorded another album which was not released by Columbia until 1992. Taj, frustrated with the mixed reaction to his music quit the group and went solo. Still with Columbia, he released a well received, self titled album in 1968, and based on its success released a second album, Natch'l Blues that same year. Two very different records - Giant Step, with his electric band, and solo De Ole Folks at Home - were released in 1969 together as a double album. This firmly established Taj as an American blues original. The double album The Real Thing, captured him live at this time, with a horn section.
He has received two Grammy awards in the category "Best Contemporary Blues Album", the first in 1997 for Señor Blues, and again in 2000 for Shoutin' in Key. He has performed on various film soundtracks including Sounder and Blues Brothers 2000, in which he also appeared.
Irresistible You
Taj Mahal Lyrics
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Your kissable lips
Makes my heart realize
I'm in love ... I'm in love
And I know it's true
For ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
WelI ... I don't know what you got
Like a fish in the sea
You make angles call from above
You could make the Devil fall in love
An-a ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
Ohhh, come on ...
Lets dance awhile ... I wanna talk ...
I wanna talk to you child ...
Been blessed ...
So much ... too much ...
There is a wonder of love in your touch.
Ah, don't you fret ...
Don't you worry about me ‘cause I never forget ...
How much you mean to me
I love you ... I love you
My whole life through
Tell me ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
Lets twist awhile ...
Don't you ever fret ...
Don't you worry about me I never forget ...
How much you mean to me
I love you ... I love you
My whole life through
But tell me ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
In the song "Irresistible You" by Taj Mahal, the singer expresses how mesmerized and captivated he is by his lover's mesmerizing features. He describes her "magic hands," "lovin' eyes," and "kissable lips," which make him realize that he is truly in love with her. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't exactly know what it is about his lover, but he's hooked and wouldn't want it any other way.
The chorus emphasizes how irresistible his lover is, and anyone would fall for her. Taj Mahal admires how his lover brings out the best in him and how much she blesses his life. He assures her not to worry and that he will never forget just how much she means to him. Taj Mahal ends the song by acknowledging how in love he is with her and how anyone would fall for her too.
Line by Line Meaning
Your magic hands ... your lovin' eyes
Your touch and gaze have a mesmerizing effect on me
Your kissable lips
Your lips are so tempting that I can't resist the urge to kiss them
Makes my heart realize
I've come to the understanding that I'm in love with you
I'm in love ... I'm in love
I'm head over heels in love with you
And I know it's true
My feelings for you are genuine and sincere
For ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
You're so irresistible that it's impossible not to fall for you
WelI ... I don't know what you got
I have no idea what makes you so captivating
But it's got me and baby I'm hooked
Whatever it is, I'm hooked on it
Like a fish in the sea
I'm completely caught up in your allure
You make angles call from above
Your charm is so great that even angels are amazed
You could make the Devil fall in love
You have the power to make even the Devil fall for you
An-a ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
You're so irresistible that anyone would fall for you
Ohhh, come on ... Lets dance awhile ... I wanna talk...
Let's dance and have a chat
I wanna talk to you child
I want to have a conversation with you
Been blessed ... So much ... too much ...
I'm so grateful for all the blessings in my life, including you
There is a wonder of love in your touch.
Your touch is full of love and wonder
Ah, don't you fret ... Don't you worry about me ‘cause I never forget ...
Don't worry about me, I always remember how much you mean to me
How much you mean to me
You mean the world to me
I love you ... I love you
I love you more than anything
My whole life through
I will love you forever
Tell me ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
It's impossible not to fall for you
Lets twist awhile ...
Let's dance together for a while
Don't you ever fret ... Don't you worry about me I never forget ...
Don't worry about me, I will always remember how much you mean to me
But tell me ... who-o-o wouldn't fall for irresistible you.
Anyone would fall for someone as irresistible as you
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.