The Whispers is an R&B/dance vocal group formed in 1964 in Los Angeles, Cal… Read Full Bio ↴The Whispers is an R&B/dance vocal group formed in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. The original members included the twin brothers Scotty and Wallace Scott, along with Gordy Harmon, Marcus Hutson and Nicholas Caldwell. In 1973, Harmon was replaced by former Friends of Distinction member Leaveil Degree. The group scored many hits on the R&B and Billboard Hot 100 charts throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and they hit #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1980 with "And the Beat Goes On/Can You Do the Boogie/Out the Box".

The group's sound was marked by Scotty Scott's fluid, melodic voice which featured on virtually all of their hits. Scotty's sound was so distinctive and likeable that, in his heyday, he was as recognizable as such noted R&B lead singers as Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers.[citation needed]

In 1987, they enjoyed a career resurgence when "Rock Steady" hit #1 on the R&B charts, and it became their first Top 10 success on the Hot 100, reaching #7. The Whispers also founded the Black Tie record label.

In the 1990s, The Whispers joined the Capitol Records family releasing more favorites. Expanding their creative horizons, brothers Walter and Scotty cut “My Brothers Keeper”, a critically-acclaimed duet album in 1993, scoring another R&B hit with a cover of the Intruders' "I Wanna Know Your Name." The 1995 release “Toast to the Ladies” featured a collection of love songs dedicated to women all over the world. In 1997, the group moved to Interscope Records where they featured the works of Baby face once again with their album, "Songbook, Vol. 1: The Songs of Babyface”. Both albums charted on Billboard's top 100 albums.

Marcus stopped performing with the group in 1989 due to ill health and the Whispers vowed never to replace him when he died in 2000. In the new millennium, the group still performs around the world to thousands of loyal fans. The group has not made any personnel changes and still consists of Walter Scott, Wallace Scott, Nicholas Caldwell, and Leaveil Degree. They have taken the world by storm, selling out in various casinos and hotels, music venues, and they have a tremendous following throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. However, they still find time for charity work with youth education, cancer organizations, 100 Black Men, and Domestic violence charities.

On September 23, 2003, The Whispers’ four decades of accomplishments were acknowledged when they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. On June 12, 2005, The San Francisco Chapter of the Grammy Awards presented the Whispers with the prestigious Governors Award, the highest honor bestowed by an Academy Chapter. They were also inducted into the Bay Area Blues Society Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2007, The Black Music Academy of America selected the Whispers to receive their “Living Legends” award.

They are one of only a few “old school” groups that can boast of having over 40 years in the industry with a worldwide fan base. The Whispers waited almost a decade to produce a new CD in 2005. This independent product, the first venture of their newly formed corporation Satin Tie Entertainment is a masterpiece entitled, “For Your Ears Only”. According to Walter, “This title was a way of saying to our fans that while we want everyone’s support, we very much want the support of our fans, who have been with us for many, many years.” It made its way up the Billboard chart immediately. In 2007, they release a DVD of their live concert entitled “The Whispers Live From Las Vegas”, the first of its kind. A CD soundtrack of the same concert was also released.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Seven Gold Albums, Two Platinum Albums, 12 Top Twenty Singles, 40 Charted Hits Since 1970, Four Decades of Pop & R & B FavoritesAmerican Music Award Nominees, Soul Train Award Nominees, Grammy Award Nominees
2003 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees, 2005 S.F. Regional Grammy Governors Award

I Want You
The Whispers Lyrics

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I've seen suckers loose themselves in the games they learn to play,
Children love to sing but then their voices slowly fade away.
People always take a step away from what is true,
That's why I like you around,
I want you.
Yeah you do... you make me want you.
An open invitation to the dance,
Happenstance set the vibe that we are in,

No apology because my urge is genuine,
And the mystery of your rhythm is so feminine.
Here I am and I want to take a hit,
Of your scent and it bit,
So deep into my soul,
I want you.
You do you do, you make me want you.
Send me all your vampires,
And I can't get enough,
And I can't get enough,
The village church yard is filled with bones weeping in the grave,
The silver lining of clouds shines on people Jesus couldn't save,
You want to know how deeply my soul goes, Deeper than bones,
I want you,
And I can't get enough.
After we did it by the window sill,
Smoke rings drift into the midnight sky,
presently in the quilt that your mother made,
And a candle burns to fight off the gloom,
I said to live in this way is not for the meek,
but you talk real soft and kiss me on the cheek.
And like a jazz DJ you talk me into sleep,
There will be no regrets when the worms come,
And they will surely come.
You do you do, I want you,

Send me all your vampires,
I want you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Want You" by The Whispers speak of a desire for human connection and authenticity. The first verse highlights how people often lose themselves in games or become subdued by society as they grow older, making them less likely to express themselves or be true to who they really are. The chorus repeats "I want you" as a declaration of finding someone who defies these societal norms and is a refreshing presence. The second verse delves deeper into the mystery and attraction of this person, specifically highlighting their feminine energy and the hypnotic, almost vampiric hold they have on the singer. The final verse hints at a passionate, physical relationship between the two, with descriptions of intimacy and the acceptance of their mortality.

Overall, the song seems to explore themes of individuality, passion, and mortality. It celebrates the idea of finding someone who stands out from the crowd and awakens something primal within you. The lyrics also touch on the inevitability of death and how it adds an urgency to living life to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

I've seen suckers loose themselves in the games they learn to play,
I have observed people lose control in the activities they engage in,

Children love to sing but then their voices slowly fade away.
Kids enjoy singing at first, but their enthusiasm dwindles over time.

People always take a step away from what is true,
Individuals often distance themselves from reality.

That's why I like you around,
This is why I appreciate your company,

I want you.
I desire you

Yeah you do... you make me want you.
Indeed, you do... your presence stimulates my desire for you.

An open invitation to the dance,
This is a welcoming gesture to participate in the dance.

Happenstance set the vibe that we are in,
Chance gave us the mood we're experiencing now.

No apology because my urge is genuine,
I won't apologize for my sincere desire.

And the mystery of your rhythm is so feminine.
The enigma of your beat is charmingly feminine.

Here I am and I want to take a hit,
I'm ready to take the chance.

Of your scent and it bit,
It's the allure of your aroma that captured my attention.

So deep into my soul,
It has penetrated into the depths of my being.

I want you.
I want you.

You do you do, you make me want you.
Your actions have incited my attraction for you.

Send me all your vampires,
Send me all the people who drain me of my life force.

And I can't get enough,
And I continuously crave that energy.

The village church yard is filled with bones weeping in the grave,
The graveyard is brimming with bones mourning their dead.

The silver lining of clouds shines on people Jesus couldn't save,
The silver lining of clouds illuminates people Jesus was incapable of saving.

You want to know how deeply my soul goes,Deeper than bones,
If you wish to comprehend the extent of my soul, it's deeper than my bones.

I want you,
I desire you,

And I can't get enough.
And I continue to yearn for more.

After we did it by the window sill,
After making love by the windowsill,

Smoke rings drift into the midnight sky,
Smoke rings float up and vanish in the starry sky.

presently in the quilt that your mother made,
Now cocooned in the quilt your mother crafted,

And a candle burns to fight off the gloom,
And a candle flickers to battle the darkness.

I said to live in this way is not for the meek,
I mentioned that this lifestyle is not for the faint-hearted.

but you talk real soft and kiss me on the cheek.
But you soothe me with your gentle words and a peck on the cheek.

And like a jazz DJ you talk me into sleep,
And like a jazz DJ, your words lull me to sleep.

There will be no regrets when the worms come,
I'll have no regrets when the earthworms emerge to consume my remains.

And they will surely come.
And they will undoubtedly show up.

You do you do, I want you,
You do what you do and that's why I desire you,

Send me all your vampires,
Send me all the people who suck the life out of me,

I want you
I want you.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: STEPHAN JENKINS

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