Vonda Shepard was born in New York but her family relocated to California when she was fairly young. She played piano from an early age. Her father is Richmond Shepard, a mime and improv actor. Vonda has three sisters: Rosetta, Luana, and Brianna. Her mother left the family when Vonda was ten, and her father raised the four girls by himself.
After performing as a backing singer for many years she was eventually given her own recording contract. Shepard's first chart appearance was in 1987 when she recorded a duet with Dan Hill entitled 'Can't We Try'. She released her first self-titled album in 1989 with little fanfare. The album did yield one chart single, Don't Cry Ilene, a mid-tempo, piano-driven jazz-RnB flavored song dealing with the break-up of a relationship between a black woman and a white man, arising from adult peer pressure. The track is sung from the perspective of the woman's white female friend, who harbors a desire to have the man for herself, but keeps her distance out of respect for her friend. The song peaked at 17 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart and stayed on the charts for 12 weeks.
After her third album, Shepard was signed up to appear on Ally McBeal after being spotted by the show's creator David E Kelley. While on the show she recorded two full soundtrack albums and was featured on two other Ally McBeal compilations. The songs Shepard recorded for Ally McBeal soundtrack albums were mainly covers of old songs with lyrics that paralleled what was happening in the title character's life onscreen. Since appearing in the show, Shepard has released two more studio albums and a live album.
Shepard is married to music producer Mitchell Froom and they had their first child, Jack Froom, on 15 April 2006.
Hooked On A Feeling
Vonda Shepard Lyrics
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Deep inside of me
Girl, you just don't realize
What you do to me
Your lips are sweet as candy
The taste stays on my mind
You just keep me thirsty
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's all right
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I've got it bad for you, darling
But I don't need a cure
I'll just stay addicted
And hope I can endure
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up boy
Yeah, you turn me on
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's all right
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
The lyrics of Vonda Shepard's song Hooked On A Feeling speak about the powerful love and infatuation that the singer experiences towards her lover. The first verse shows how deeply she is consumed by her feelings towards her lover; she can't stop the intense feeling she has for them that is deep inside of her. She then goes on to express how her lover's lips taste like candy, and that she cannot get enough of them. She also adds that she is constantly thirsty for another cup of wine, which represents the intense desire that she has for her lover. The chorus is all about her being hooked on a feeling and high on believing that her lover loves her as well. The deep and intense emotions that both lovers feel towards each other are powerfully showcased in this song.
The second verse talks about how the singer is so in love with her lover that she doesn't need to find a cure for it. She believes that her addiction to this feeling is enough to endure the ups and downs of their relationship. Whenever they're alone, the love they share is intense and passionate, and it turns the singer on immensely. The last repetition of the chorus brings the song to a close, showing the depth of the singer's love and longing for her lover.
Overall, the song Hooked On A Feeling is a powerful love song that beautifully captures the all-consuming feeling of being deeply in love with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop this feeling
I am unable to control this strong emotion within me
Deep inside of me
This feeling is buried within my innermost being
Girl, you just don't realize
You don't understand the depth of your impact on me
What you do to me
Your actions have a strong effect on me
Your lips are sweet as candy
Your kiss is as pleasant as a tasty treat
The taste stays on my mind
The memory of your sweet kiss lingers in my thoughts
You just keep me thirsty
You leave me craving more
For another cup of wine
For another opportunity to experience the same pleasure
When you hold me
When you embrace me
In your arms so tight
Holding me close and secure
You let me know
You communicate to me
Everything's all right
Everything is okay and under control
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I am strongly attached to this emotion
I'm high on believing
I am euphoric from my belief
That you're in love with me
That you have strong feelings of love towards me
I've got it bad for you, darling
I have a strong infatuation for you, my love
But I don't need a cure
I do not desire to be healed of my feelings
I'll just stay addicted
I'll remain strongly attached to this emotion
And hope I can endure
And hope that I can continue to bear the intensity of this emotion
All the good love
All the positive feelings associated with love
When we're all alone
When we are in private
Keep it up boy
Maintain this behavior towards me, my love
Yeah, you turn me on
You excite and arouse me
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
I reiterate that I am strongly attached to this emotion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark James
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@seane2388
Vonda Shepard really takes me back to an era where life was good and music was great! Love it!
@sabina5194
Listen to the original by B.J. Thomas🙂
@seane2388
@Sabina I know the original yes. I prefer Vonda's version 🙂
@sabina5194
@Sean E Probably women prefer the original 😊
@seane2388
@Sabina Possibly. However I've seen her live where I live in London and this is one of her most requested here.
@user-di1pu1bn5w
I love this version of this song I play it all the time ❤ cool singer Vonda Shepard!! 👍🏼
@varinderkapur
one of the best song ever sung, the style and the voice is very attractive.thanks for making us listen to such a music.
@raynellekaulili4101
I LOVE this song! she sings it& the feeling is amazing!
@TheNomdeploom
Thanks for giving us the chance to hear this wonderful voice again. Who needs a video?
@johnbell9241
Love this version Vonda makes this song her own.