The band reunited in the 1990s and released "Because We Love You" in 2000. Lead singer Jasper "Jabbo" Phillips died on February 21, 2001.
Dedicated To The One I Love
The Temprees Lyrics
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I know it's hard for you (ooh Baby)
Because it's hard for me
And the darkest hour, is just before dawn
Each night before you go to bed (ooh Baby)
whisper a little prayer for me. (ooh Baby)
And let's tell all the stars above
Life can never be exactly like you want it to be
But I can be satisfied Girl, just knowing that you love me
There's one thing I want you to do, especially for me
Hey that's something everybody needs
While I'm away (ooh Baby)
Whisper a little prayer for me. (ooh Baby)
And let's tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love
In the song, "Dedicated To The One I Love," The Temprees depict a situation where one partner has to be apart from the other. The singer acknowledges how hard it must be for his lover to be apart from him, but he reassures her that he also finds it challenging. He adds that "the darkest hour is just before dawn" to encourage her to remain hopeful and optimistic. The singer urges his lover to say a prayer for him each night before bed and dedicates this song to her.
The song's chorus emphasizes the dedication, "This is dedicated to the one I love." The singer recognizes that life does not always go how one wants, but he is more than content, just knowing that his lover loves him. He asks her to participate in "something everybody needs" and say a prayer each night while he's away.
Overall, The Temprees' "Dedicated To The One I Love" is a love song of reassurance and dedication. The singer acknowledges the difficulties of being apart from his lover but assures her that he is also struggling. He asks her to say a prayer each night and dedicates the song to her.
Line by Line Meaning
While I'm away from you (ooh Baby)
Although we are apart, I still yearn for you.
I know it's hard for you (ooh Baby)
I understand that being away is not easy for you.
Because it's hard for me
I also feel the same way and find it difficult to be away from you.
And the darkest hour, is just before dawn
We may be going through a tough time, but things will get better soon.
Each night before you go to bed (ooh Baby)
I hope you'll take a moment to think of me before you sleep.
Whisper a little prayer for me. (ooh Baby)
I want you to pray for our wellbeing and safety while we're apart.
And let's tell all the stars above
Let's make a promise to the universe and declare our love for each other.
this is dedicated to the one I love
Let our love be forever acknowledged, cherished, and celebrated.
Life can never be exactly like you want it to be
Life is unpredictable, but it's okay because we have each other.
But I can be satisfied Girl, just knowing that you love me
I don't need much, as long as I have your love, I am content.
There's one thing I want you to do, especially for me
I have a request, and it's important to me.
Hey that's something everybody needs
It's an essential thing that every relationship needs to thrive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lowman Pauling, Ralph Bass
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