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.
I Only Want To Be With You
Vonda Shepard Lyrics
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I only know I never want to let you go
'Cause you started something, can't you see?
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only want to be with you
It doesn't matter where you go or what you do
I want to spend each moment of the day with you
I never knew that I could be in love like this
It's crazy but it's true
I only want to be with you
You stopped and smiled at me, asked me if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms and I didn't stand a chance
Now listen honey, I just want to be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you started something, can't you see
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
The lyrics of Vonda Shepard’s “I Only Want To Be With You” express the desire to be with someone constantly and the intensity of being fully in the grip of love. The first two lines set the tone for the song by admitting that the singer cannot explain why they love their partner, they just know that they don’t want to let them go. The chorus establishes that this is a strong and consuming love that a single kiss has been able to awaken. The lyrics capture the sentiment of not caring about where the other person is or what they’re doing, as long as the singer is with them, they are content.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what is that makes me love you so
I cannot explain why I love you so much
I only know I never want to let you go
I am certain that I do not want to lose you
'Cause you started something, can't you see?
I want you to realize that you are the reason my feelings for you began
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
You have had a grip on my emotions since the first time we met
It happens to be true
The fact of the matter is
I only want to be with you
All I want is to be with you
It doesn't matter where you go or what you do
Your whereabouts or actions do not affect my desire to be with you
I want to spend each moment of the day with you
I wish to share every moment of every day with you
Look what has happened with just one kiss
One kiss from you has caused remarkable changes in my life
I never knew that I could be in love like this
I was unaware that I was capable of feeling love like this
It's crazy but it's true
Although it sounds insane, it is factual
You stopped and smiled at me, asked me if I'd care to dance
You paused and grinned, and suggested we dance together
I fell into your open arms and I didn't stand a chance
I could not resist falling into your welcoming embrace
Now listen honey, I just want to be beside you everywhere
My love, I want to be with you every place you go
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
As long as we remain together, my darling, nothing else matters
No matter what you do
Regardless of your actions
I only want to be with you
All I desire is to be with you
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ivor Raymonde, Michael Hawker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TomG80
I don’t know what it is that makes me love for you so
I only know I never wanna let you go
`Cause you started something
Well can’t you see
That ever since we’ve met you’ve had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only wanna be with you
I doesn’t matter where you go or what you do
I wanna spend each moment of the day with you
Well, look what has happened with just one kiss
I never knew that I could be in love like this
It’s crazy but it’s true
I only wanna be with you
You stopped and smiled at me asked if I’d care to dance
I fell into your open arms and I didn’t stand a chance
Now listen honey
I just wanna be beside you everywhere
As long as we’re together, honey I don’t care
`Cause you started something
Well can’t you see
That ever since we’ve met you’ve had a hold on me
No matter what you do
I only wanna be with you
No matter what you do
I only wanna be with you
@silje.on.youtube
Me and my mom listened to this song every morning on our way to my kindergarden. She passed two months ago and I don’t know what to do. I am 25 and she got sick two years ago. I don’t know how to carry this pain ❤️ I miss my mom and love her so much. Take care of your loved ones everyone
@megatuanis
I just read this comment and absolutely broke my heart. I hope you're doing ok. Sending you a big hug during this difficult time.
@silje.on.youtube
@@megatuanis Thank you ❤️ I had to shed a few tears now. Thank you for your kindness. I have less bad days, but is something I’ll always have to carry. Some weeks are fine, others harder. And I am about to get my dream job. I wish I could tell my mom. I have no idea who you are or your situation, but remember to talk and hug your loved ones. Ask them questions you wonder about their past. Spend time with them.
@hcm444
Your post is very sad. Life can be so cruel. I wish I could help you.
@silje.on.youtube
@@hcm444 Thank you❤️ I can say there are good and bad days. I focus on the present and that is a way to deal with the pain ❤️ I have much in my life I’m happy for.
@silje.on.youtube
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@berndirouschek7036
Best version of all times. Thanks, Vonda!
@lovyazid
Bernd Irouschek I agree !
@pablolucasbobes5118
Me too!
@nokturnna83
Bernd Irouschek agree... :)