Signed to the Swan record label by producer Jerry Ross, the trio's first single releases were on that imprint. Their first single release was entitled 'Where Is Johnny Now?' b/w 'Your True Love'.
Their follow up song was entitled 'Who Do You Love?', a song that made the pop charts, peaking at number 25 in 1964. Further singles, 'I Found Out Too Late' and 'Gotta Be More Than Friends' were less successful. Moving to ABC later in the Sixties, they failed to return to the charts. At ABC however they released the popular song 'Let's Break Up For A While'.
During their early career, the group were associated with Kenny Gamble, who arranged their vocals on the groups debut album release, 'Who Do You Love'.
Their songs proved to be highly popular, at a later date, on the Northern Soul scene, including 'Gotta Have Your Love' (number 33 on the R & B charts in 1965 and featuring background vocals by Valerie Simpson, Nick Ashford, and Melba Moore), 'Evil One', 'Gonna Be a Big Thing', and 'Slow Fizz' (1966). The latter song ended their contract with ABC and the group went their seperate ways.
Thank You For Loving Me
The Sapphires Lyrics
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Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
I was as lonely as I could be
Then you came and gave your love to me
I've been so happy ever since then
Last time I cried I can't remember when
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
You're the kind of boy a girl dreams of
I can't believe you picked me to love
Now if I should act a little conceited
It's just because you make me feel so needed
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
There's so many little things you do
I think I'll write a book all about you
I'm gonna knock knock on wood
Think I found a guy who treats me so good
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
The Sapphires' song "Thank You for Loving Me" is a heartfelt expression of gratitude to a significant other who has brought joy and love into the singer's life. The repetition of the phrase "Thank you for loving me" throughout the song reinforces the sentiment of gratitude, and gives the song a powerful message of appreciation. The lyrics describe how the singer was once lonely and unhappy, but thanks to the love of their partner, they are now happy and content. The singer goes on to express their disbelief and joy that someone as wonderful as their partner could have chosen to love them.
The song's chorus is the emotional center of the song, with the words "Thank you for loving me" repeated multiple times to emphasize the depth of gratitude that the singer feels. The chorus is followed by verses that explore the singer's feelings of happiness and contentment, as well as their admiration for their partner. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the singer may sometimes act conceited due to their partner making them feel needed and appreciated.
Overall, "Thank You for Loving Me" is a tender and touching love song that expresses gratitude and appreciation for a partner who has brought light and joy into the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for loving me thank you for loving me
Expressing gratitude for the love received.
I was as lonely as I could be
I felt extremely lonely.
Then you came and gave your love to me
You showed me love and affection.
I've been so happy ever since then
You've brought me so much joy and contentment.
Last time I cried I can't remember when
You've made me so happy that I can't remember the last time I cried.
You're the kind of boy a girl dreams of
You're the kind of person that someone hopes to find one day.
I can't believe you picked me to love
I feel lucky that you chose me to love.
Now if I should act a little conceited
If I seem overly confident, it's because of your love and attention.
It's just because you make me feel so needed
You've given me a sense of worth and purpose.
There's so many little things you do
I appreciate all the small things you do for me.
I think I'll write a book all about you
I have so much to say about how much you mean to me.
I'm gonna knock knock on wood
I want to make sure that our relationship stays strong and lasting.
Think I found a guy who treats me so good
I have found someone who treats me with kindness and respect.
Writer(s): bobby hart, tommy boyce, wes farrell
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.