With ba… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist, composer and singer.
With bassist Richard Cousins, keyboardist Peter Boe and drummer Tom Murphy, they launched The Robert Cray Band in 1980 with "Who's Been Talkin". The album was recorded during constant touring in the U.S. in 1978. The record was initially shelved for two years, being eventually issued by the short-lived Tomato label (whose licence was picked up by "Atlantic Records" (U.S.) and "Charly" in the UK.
After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury in 1982. It was the connection with the producing and songwriting team of Bruce Bromberg and Dennis Walker at Hightone that helped to create the mold-breaking music of "Bad Influence" (1983) and "False Accusations" (1985).
In 1984, The Robert Cray Band completed their first European tour to critical acclaim. Cray's participation with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland on "Showdown!" (1985, Alligator) and the 1986 album release, "Strong Persuader", again produced by Walker, both received Grammy Awards, while the crossover single "Smoking Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition. During 1986 Cray played 170 concerts, including his seventh European tour since 1984, building on his increasing reputation in the UK.
The Robert Cray Band's next album "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" (1988) was recorded in Los Angeles, California, and featured David Sanborn on guest saxophone. The title song from the album won Cray his third Grammy, and he guested on Eric Clapton's "Journeyman", whilst also being on the bill at Clapton's eighteen show marathon at the Royal Albert Hall in London. In 1991 Cray was selected to present Howlin' Wolf's induction trophy to Wolf's widow, Lilly Burnett, at the sixth annual "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" Awards. Later that year Cray took part in the "Newport Jazz Festival" with B. B. King and John Lee Hooker.
Cray issued his following records under his own name, Robert Cray
Love 2009
The Robert Cray Band Lyrics
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Everyday is the same, go out and play the game
All my life I've been searching for someone new
Not sure what to do, then I found you
Love comes and goes
Don't you agree?
This time it stays with you and me
(Incomprehensible) before, can always walk out
Always ends the same, all my love's in vain
So I keep my head up and look the other way, yes
Never really knowing, no, no, if it can happen someday
You know that love comes and goes
Don't you agree?
This time it stays with you and me
Well, that's how it's gonna be
If you let me love you, baby
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Love comes and goes
Don't you agree?
But this time it stays with you and me
Oh, that's how it's gonna be, love
Don't you know that love comes and goes?
Don't you agree?
This time it stays with you and me
Oh, that's how it's gonna be, baby
If you let me love you, baby
Oh, oh, yes, yeah
Oh, that's how it's gonna be, love
Oh, that's how it's gonna be, be, yeah
I keep my head up, look the other way
Till I find, yes, till I find myself somebody to love
To love, to love, yeah, yeah, yeah
Till I find, I just gotta keep looking, man
Till I find, oh yeah
Till I find love, love, love 2009
The song Love 2009 by The Robert Cray Band talks about the struggles of finding love and sustaining it over time. The opening lines of the song imply a sense of monotony and boredom in the singer's life, and how every day just feels like going through the motions. The search for a special someone has been ongoing, but the singer has not found anybody until they met someone new. The lyric "then I found you" highlights how the love the singer found is different from the ones in the past that came and went.
The chorus of the song talks about the transient nature of love, with the lyrics "love comes and goes." However, the singer believes that the love they found with their partner will stay with them forever. They state that "this time it stays with you and me" and "that's how it's gonna be, love." Despite the hopelessness and failed attempts at finding love in the past, the singer has finally found their "love 2009" that will stay with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasting away my life, going through emotions
I am living a life without any goals, just going through the motions without purpose.
Everyday is the same, go out and play the game
Each day feels identical, and I go through the same routine without challenge or excitement.
All my life I've been searching for someone new
Throughout my life, I have been longing for a new and fulfilling relationship.
Not sure what to do, then I found you
Before I met you, I was lost and uncertain about my future, but after finding you, I feel more confident and at peace.
Love comes and goes
The emotion of love can be fleeting, and it does not always endure.
Don't you agree?
Do you not concur with this observation?
This time it stays with you and me
However, this time, the love shared between you and me is enduring and will continue to thrive.
Well, that's how it's gonna be, love
This is the way the relationship shall continue and blossom, with love as its foundation.
(Incomprehensible) before, can always walk out
Previous relationships have been tumultuous and easily ended.
Always ends the same, all my love's in vain
These relationships all end in the same way, leaving me with a sense of futility and regret.
So I keep my head up and look the other way, yes
In order to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, I keep my head up and try to move past them.
Never really knowing, no, no, if it can happen someday
Though I remain hopeful that I will find true love someday, I cannot be certain that it will occur.
If you let me love you, baby
If you allow me to care for you and love you as you deserve, our relationship will flourish.
But this time it stays with you and me
This time, our love is different, and our bond will endure for the long haul.
Don't you know that love comes and goes?
Are you yourself not aware that love is a changing and unpredictable emotion?
Oh, that's how it's gonna be, baby
That's how it's going to be, the nature of our relationship is set and determined.
I keep my head up, look the other way
I try to remain optimistic and avoid dwelling on negative past experiences.
Till I find, yes, till I find myself somebody to love
Until I find someone to love, I will retain my hope and continue my search.
Till I find, I just gotta keep looking, man
My quest to find a fulfilling relationship will continue until I succeed, and I must remain diligent in my efforts.
Till I find love, love, love 2009
Until I find a love that fulfills me and lasts, a love that will endure into the future, a love that is current and relevant to the current year.
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jachavez76
This live version is the best. The groove is perefect. And the solo is fabulous! You can feel him get into it. I love it!
@BarbButler
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@icitnow
Totally agree! And I think most of his live stuff is great!
@mikewilkins2030
Cousins singin like he wrote this one lol! Much love to these very talented men!
@MichaelMendezBand
"Love comes and goes, don't you agree? This time it stays with you and me. Well, that's how it's gotta be." Such a killer chorus.Β
@maddogpopp
Robert Cray is a class act
@Bassurudo
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@FORTYSIXANPRETTY
I LOVE THIS~~~BAD, BAD, BAD ROBERT CRAY~~
@rhondaglenn232
Robert cray really is so great .A blues man 4sure.
@pedrohgromero1
Man, throughout the years listening to those guys sudio and live songs i found live songs always sound better to me, and seems like they do it on propose, you know? It's crazy