1) The Passio… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three groups known as the Passions:
1) The Passions was a Birmingham-based post-punk band, best known for their one hit "I'm in Love with a German Film Star", The Passions, based around singer-songwriter Barbara Gogan, looked for a while in the early 80s as though they might become major new wave stars, yet it all faded fast.
2) An indie rock group from Minnesota, currently active.
3) A doo wop group from Brooklyn, New York that emerged in the late 50s and early 60s. Best known for their 1959 song "Just To Be With You".
4)Vocal Soul/R&B trio (Pat Lawless, Connie Bailey and Carol Paul). from Baton Rouge, LA. They recorded a handful of singles for the Elvitrue (North Carolina) and Cylyn (Louisiana) labels. "If You See My Baby" (1967) is a Northern Soul collectible and "You Better Make A Move" has been compiled on rare soul collections.
Just To Be With You
The Passions Lyrics
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Just to be with you
There is nothing I wouldn`t do
Just to be with you.
I`d climb a mountain or sail the seas
I`d go a thousand miles upon my knees
I`d find a rainbow and take it from the sky
Chorus:
I`ll build a castle,like those of old,
And I would fill it with wealth untold,
I`d find the lion,compose a symphony,
I`ll count the stars in the galaxy.
The Passions' song "Just to Be with You" is a love song that expresses the singer's undying love for their significant other. The chorus of the song emphasizes the lengths the singer is willing to go to be with their love, from climbing mountains and sailing seas to being a slave. The bold declarations in the chorus communicate that no obstacle is too great for the singer to overcome, as long as it means being near their loved one.
The verses of the song build upon the sentiment of the chorus, with lines like "I'd find a rainbow and take it from the sky" conveying the idea that the singer is willing to do the impossible just to be with their love. The image of building a castle and filling it with wealth untold suggests the singer's desire to create a grand, picturesque world for their love. The desire to find a lion and compose a symphony shows the extent to which the singer is willing to exercise their creativity and talent, all in honor of the person they love.
Overall, the song is a sweeping, passionate ode to love and the lengths one is willing to go to be with their beloved. The singer is willing to put everything on the line, even going so far as to devote themselves entirely to their love, with lines like "I'd be a slave till the day I die". The song shows that love can bring out a sense of determination and creativity that might otherwise be lacking. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of love to drive us to do extraordinary things.
Line by Line Meaning
Just to be with you
I absolutely need and long to be in your presence, even above all else.
Just to be with you
Again, I cannot stress enough how much being near you means to me.
There is nothing I wouldn`t do
No task is too difficult or daunting for me to complete, in order to be in your company.
Just to be with you.
I want to reiterate that being with you is the utmost importance to me.
I`d climb a mountain or sail the seas
I am willing to go to any heights, even if it means scaling a mountain, or navigating the vast seas.
I`d go a thousand miles upon my knees
I would humble myself and endure any physical pain or exhaustion in order to be with you.
I`d find a rainbow and take it from the sky
I will search and strive for the impossible, even snatching a rainbow from the heavens, just to see you.
I`ll be a slave till the day I die.
I am committed to serve you forever, sacrificing my own desires, even until my last breath.
I`ll build a castle,like those of old,
I will construct a magnificent structure, one that was common in past eras when love was grand and celebrated.
And I would fill it with wealth untold,
My castle will be adorned with riches beyond measure, an abundance only worthy of you.
I`d find the lion,compose a symphony,
I will engage in unlikely and seemingly impossible feats, such as taming a lion and composing a beautiful melody, solely to impress you.
I`ll count the stars in the galaxy.
I will undertake the impossible task of counting the infinite stars that shine in the vast cosmos, to prove to you that my love for you is boundless.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rex K. Rideout, Will Downing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crystalforte4502
Just to be with you
Just to be with you
There is nothing I wouldn't do
Just to be with you
I'd climb a mountain or sail the seas
I'd go a thousand miles upon my knees
I'd find a rainbow and take it from the sky
I'll be a slave till the day I die
Just to be with you
Just to be with you
There is nothing I wouldn't do
Just to be with you
I'd build a castle, like those of old
And I would fill it with wealth untold
I'd find the lion, compose a symphony
I'll count the stars in the galaxy
Just to be with you
Just to be with you
There is nothing I wouldn't do
Just to be with you
@calindesmoines1
1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963. The music of The Silent Generation. We were the ones who gave birth to Rock & Roll and Doo-Wop. The greatest music of the last 200 years. The Baby Boomers missed out on the creation of America's heart and soul.
@Dolo.1
I think it’s better to type 1955-1963 lol
@Danielisyourfather
I think it’s so what true all the good shit all the younger generation like my self.But I believe some of us will keep this music alive.
@tomrucco6490
Baby boomers1946 to 1964
@shirleynelson6207
Amen to that; my generation too!
@christianr2897
At 35 yrs old I hear this
@richardyork4300
This was my parents song, their both gone now, so it's hard to hear it, but the song is so beautiful, so when I hear it, I just close my eyes and see them dancing together to it.
@ravenrose3730
😢😊 How beautiful.
@patricia9713
at nearly 77 we had the best music , you tube is fantastic !
@josephdesimone8036
Could you imagine if we didn't have you to a lot of people who would miss out on all these great songs I have this on a 45 also I only want you and this is my love great group great Harmony and great Passions