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
You Move Me
The Robert Cray Band Lyrics
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I really need to see you, baby
So long
When I called you up
And talked to you yesterday, baby
You really rocked me
Oh, you rocked me
I made my promise to you, darling
And I'm gonna do what needs be done
You've made me understand, baby
That hearts ain't made from stone
The things you do to me, yeah
Three o'clock in the morning
I wake up
Can't go back to sleep
I get a real, real, real good feeling
Way down inside
Knowing you're in love with me
It's so hard
To be away from you, baby
Only makes me want you more
You're so good to me, baby
It makes it hard to walk out that door
But, oh, the things you do to me, yeah
I made my promise now, darling
And I'm gonna do what needs be done, yes I am
You've made me understand, baby
That hearts ain't made from stone
And, oh, the things you do to me, yeah
Oh, the things you do to me
It's so hard to be away from you, baby
Oh, those things you do to me, yeah
The things you do to me
Aww, you really rock me, you rock me, you rock me, baby
The Robert Cray Band's song "You Move Me" is a love song about missing someone and the power that the person has over the singer's emotions. The song's lyrics suggest that the singer has been separated from the person they love for a while and is feeling the effects of that distance. The song is filled with longing, as the singer talks about how much they need to see their partner and how hard it is to be away from them.
The singer describes a conversation they recently had with their love interest, where they "rocked" them. It becomes clear that this person has a profound effect on the singer and makes them feel emotions that they can't control. The singer also acknowledges that their love interest has helped them understand the nature of the heart and how it's not made of stone. This implies that the person has transformed the singer's perspective on love and relationships.
The refrain "Oh, the things you do to me, yeah" ties the song together, emphasizing the power that the person has over the singer. The song ends with the singer promising to do what needs to be done, suggesting that they are willing to make sacrifices to be with their love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been so long
It's been a considerable amount of time since we last saw each other
I really need to see you, baby
I have an intense desire to be with you and in your presence
So long
The amount of time that has passed since we last saw each other has been too long
When I called you up
When I reached out to you via phone
And talked to you yesterday, baby
And had a conversation with you just yesterday
You really rocked me
You had a significant impact on me emotionally
Oh, you rocked me
Your words and actions had a profound effect on me
I made my promise to you, darling
I committed myself to you and made a promise
And I'm gonna do what needs be done
I will take any necessary action to fulfill my promise to you
You've made me understand, baby
You helped me to see and comprehend something in a new light
That hearts ain't made from stone
Human hearts are not impervious to emotion
The things you do to me, yeah
The way you impact my emotions and my life
Three o'clock in the morning
The time is very early in the morning
I wake up
I become conscious from sleeping
Can't go back to sleep
I am unable to continue sleeping
I get a real, real, real good feeling
I experience a positive, elated emotion
Way down inside
The positive emotion comes from deep within me
Knowing you're in love with me
The source of the positive emotion is the knowledge that you have affection for me
It's so hard
It is difficult
To be away from you, baby
To not be in physical proximity to you is challenging
Only makes me want you more
The distance between us heightens my desire and attraction to you
You're so good to me, baby
You treat me kindly and positively
It makes it hard to walk out that door
The act of leaving your presence is challenging and may cause emotional distress
But, oh, the things you do to me, yeah
But despite any challenges, the impact you have on me is significant
Oh, the things you do to me
The way you affect my emotions and my life
I made my promise now, darling
I reiterate my commitment and promise to you
And I'm gonna do what needs be done, yes I am
I will continue to take action to fulfill my promise to you
And, oh, the things you do to me, yeah
And no matter what happens, my emotions will still be impacted by you
Oh, those things you do to me, yeah
The effects you have on me will always be significant
The things you do to me
The way you affect my emotions and my life
Aww, you really rock me, you rock me, you rock me, baby
You have a significant impact on me and my emotions
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Written by: ROBERT CRAY
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