About the song
When it comes to voices that can melt butter and stir souls, Barry White reigns supreme. His rich baritone was the soundtrack to countless romantic moments, and few songs embody his seductive prowess quite like “My First, My Last, My Everything.” Released in 1974, this track transcended mere love song status, becoming an anthem of devotion and a testament to the enduring power of soul music.
The song opens with a lush orchestral arrangement, strings swelling like a rising tide of emotion. Then, that voice – deep, resonant, and impossibly smooth – enters, painting a picture of love that is both all-encompassing and deeply personal. White sings of a love that defines his existence, a love that is the alpha and omega of his experience. The lyrics are simple yet profound, capturing the essence of a love that is both timeless and eternally new.
What truly sets “My First, My Last, My Everything” apart is its masterful blend of musical elements. The song seamlessly fuses elements of soul, disco, and classical music, creating a sound that is both sophisticated and undeniably funky. The driving bassline, the soaring strings, and the intricate horn arrangements all work together to create a sonic tapestry that is both lush and exhilarating.
But beyond the technical brilliance, the song’s true power lies in its emotional resonance. White’s delivery is imbued with such sincerity and passion that it’s impossible not to be moved by his words. He sings of a love that is both all-consuming and life-affirming, a love that gives meaning and purpose to his existence.
“My First, My Last, My Everything” is more than just a song; it’s a celebration of love in its purest form. It’s a reminder that love can endure through time and change, and that it has the power to transform our lives in profound ways. So settle in, pour yourself a glass of something smooth, and let Barry White serenade you with this timeless classic.
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Lyrics
We got it together, didn’t we
We’ve definitely got our thing together don’t we baby
Isn’t that nice
I mean really, when really sit and think about it
Isn’t it really, really nice
I can easily feel myself slipping
In more and more ways
That super world of my own
Nobody but you and me
We’ve got it together baby
My first, my last, my everything
And the answer to all my dreams
You’re my sun, my moon, my guiding star
My kind of wonderful, that’s what you are
I know there’s only, only one like you
There’s no way they could have made two
You’re, you’re all I’m living for, your love I’ll keep forevermore
You’re the first, you’re the last, my everything
In you I’ve found so many things
A love so new, only you could bring
Can’t you see it’s you? You make me feel this way
You’re like a fresh morning dew on a brand new day
I see so many ways that I
Can love you ’til the day I die
You’re my reality, yet I’m lost in a dream
You’re the first, the last, my everything
I know there’s only, only one like you
There’s no way they could have made two
Girl, you’re my reality, but I’m lost in a dream
You’re the first, you’re the last, my everything
You and me baby
It’s you, and me
And you are the first, the last, my everything