2) The Whispers form… Read Full Bio ↴1) Whispers are a metalcore band from Thailand
2) The Whispers formed in 1964 in Watts, California. The original members included the twin brothers, Scotty (Wallace) and Walter Scott, along with Gordy Harmon, Marcus Hutson and Nicholas Caldwell. In 1973, Harmon was replaced by former Friends of Distinction member Leaveil Degree. Scotty Scott's fluid, melodic voice is featured on virtually all of their hits.
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 " (not to be confused with Sonny and Cher's "The Beat Goes On") / "Can You Do the Boogie" / "Out the Box". In 1987, they enjoyed a brief tenure in the Top 40 when "Rock Steady" became their first Top 10 success on the Hot 100 (it reached #7) while also capturing the #1 spot on the R&B chart.
Although they recorded mainly in Philadelphia in the early to mid 70s, most of their studio work has been in Los Angeles. Their most successful period was in the 1980s with Solar Records (Sound Of Los Angeles Records), run by their manager at the time, Dick Griffey. The Whispers later founded their own Black Tie record label.
Marcus Hutson left the group in 1992 due to illness. According to the Whispers' website, when Hutson died in 2000 they vowed to never replace him, and now perform as a quartet.
Ain't No Woman
Whispers Lyrics
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Hold on tight, this could be the ride of your life
Look deep into the artists eyes, tell him everything will be alright
Cause I just don't believe it
Wound up and I'm ready to blow
Theres no turning back tonight, I'm out for blood
It's hard to win when you're blind in a fist fight
All I know is I'll be drinking far too much tonight
I'm just a spider trapped in his own web
Off with his head, off with his head!
Out of body and out of my mind
Tonight, tonight, I'm just dying for a fist fight
I am Jacks muscles and I am with you tonight
Have you ever seen blood in the street light?
I warned you not to get in my way
You little shit, you're gonna have to pay
Get up, get up! Get up you motherfucker!
I'm nowhere near done with you!
Tonight the streets will run red
And it's all for you
I'm breaking every mirror so I don't see my face
Hide my eyes and look away, I have nothing left to say
I'm seein' red like a man possessed
I'm goin' down and I'll take you all with me
I'm seein' red like a man possessed
I'm goin' down and I'll take you all with me
I'm running on amputated legs
The first verse of the song speaks to the idea of someone who is struggling internally, with no one understanding or empathizing with their struggles. They feel wound up and ready to explode, with no turning back from their current state of mind. The second verse delves deeper into the aggression and frustration of the artist, with violent imagery of a spider trapped in its own web and the desire for a physical fight. The third verse takes a turn for the darker, with the artist breaking mirrors to avoid looking at themselves and becoming a man possessed, ready to take down anyone in their path.
Overall, the lyrics seem to portray a deep and intense emotional struggle within the artist, leading to a violent and destructive outburst.
Line by Line Meaning
No one knows all the trouble I see
No one understands the struggles I go through on a daily basis
Hold on tight, this could be the ride of your life
Be ready for anything, because life is full of surprises
Look deep into the artists eyes, tell him everything will be alright
Have faith in the artist and their vision and everything will turn out okay
Cause I just don't believe it
I am skeptical of what I am being told
Wound up and I'm ready to blow
I am highly agitated and about to snap
Theres no turning back tonight, I'm out for blood
I am determined to get what I want, no matter the cost
It's hard to win when you're blind in a fist fight
It's difficult to come out on top when you are not fully aware of the situation
All I know is I'll be drinking far too much tonight
I plan on drowning my sorrows in alcohol tonight
I'm just a spider trapped in his own web
I am stuck in my own problems
Off with his head, off with his head!
I want to get rid of my problems completely
Out of body and out of my mind
I am not myself right now
Tonight, tonight, I'm just dying for a fist fight
I am craving a physical altercation to let out my aggression
I am Jacks muscles and I am with you tonight
I am physically strong and able to stand up for myself tonight
Have you ever seen blood in the street light?
Have you ever witnessed the aftermath of a violent altercation?
I warned you not to get in my way
I advised you to stay out of my path
You little shit, you're gonna have to pay
You have offended me and now you will face the consequences
Get up, get up! Get up you motherfucker!
I want you to stand up and face me
I'm nowhere near done with you!
I am not finished with you yet
Tonight the streets will run red
There will be bloodshed on the streets tonight
And it's all for you
This is all because of what you did to me
I'm breaking every mirror so I don't see my face
I am so disgusted with myself that I can't stand to look at my own reflection
Hide my eyes and look away, I have nothing left to say
I don't want to confront the situation anymore, I just want to avoid it
I'm seein' red like a man possessed
I am so angry and consumed with rage that I am not thinking rationally
I'm goin' down and I'll take you all with me
I am willing to take down anyone who gets in my way, even if it means dragging them down with me
I'm running on amputated legs
I am barely able to keep going, despite feeling completely exhausted
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@rhiannonw.3880
Smoother than melted chocolate. Music at its very finest. The classics will never fade!
@paulpayton1348
One of the most beautiful songs ever burned onto vinyl. Smooth as glass.
@hgaston66
The incomparable Levi Stubbs!!!
@mangojulie123
This beautiful song is almost 50 years old! Who's chilling to the Four Tops with their partner in 2020?
@imanim4844
My Dad played this all the time when I was a kid. Now I go to sleep to it
@williammclean5040
An absolute classic.
@DJ-kq4pz
This Song Right Here Still Sounds Awesome As It Did 50 Years Ago When It Was Released Back In 1973
@joshuatall2160
This is my favorite song by the four tops, Levi stubs may have been the best singer Motown ever had!!, He was so underated, hopefully ,God willing I'll be able to quote this song title literally when I find my soulmate!!
@leofregoso
23 yrs with my lady " ain't no woman, like the one I've got " beautiful song, so meaningful
@brigitgiles8879
I wanted the long version of this song