Livin' For You
Al Green
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I guess there's no good reason, for livin', But I'll keep on livin' for you, baby, There's nothing else to do, babe, But spend my life holding you and lovin' you Oh, If I ask you more than one million times to forgive me, You think of a reason why, That you should make me cry (don't make me cry) Walk out and say goodbye away from me Oh, I'm tired of the bright ideas about leavin' me, When you know you're not goin' nowhere, But here with me, Here with me, Let me tell you a thing, Stop and think of just how good I've been to you baby, please I'm causin' no trouble for you baby, This story just can't be true, baby, (Just can't be true) How can I convince you, baby, But just tell you the truth I'm livin' for you, givin' for you, waitin' for you, (Lemme tell you what I'm doin') I'm layin' for you, prayin' for you, workin' for you, (Livin' my life, I tell you that) I'm livin' for you, givin' for you, givin' for you, Layin' for you, prayin' for you, workin' for you, (Everything I do I still) Do with you (something to) do with you Do with you That's why I keep on saying, livin' for you
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Written by: AL GREEN, WILLIE MITCHELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
"Livin' for You" Album"Livin' for You" is the title track of Al Green's 1973 album. The album was the sixth release of his career and became one of his most popular albums.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Livin' for You" was a commercial success. It peaked at number nineteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
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Duration"Livin' For You" is a relatively short song with a total duration of approximately 3 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Key PersonnelThe song was produced by legendary Memphis producer Willie Mitchell and co-written by Al Green and Willie Mitchell.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Livin' For You" reflect Green's conflict between his secular music career and his religious beliefs, a theme common in his work during this period.
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Record Label"Livin' for You" was released under the Hi Records label, a soul music and rockabilly label that was active during the 1950s and 1970s.
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Subsequent Covers"Livin' for You" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity. For example, American singer Seal covered the song on his 2008 album "Soul."
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Signature SoundThe song features Green's signature falsetto vocals and a smooth, soulful sound that typified his work during the 1970s.
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Music Style"Livin' for You" is classified as a soul song, a genre that combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz.
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Critical ReceptionThroughout the years, "Livin' for You" has received praise from music critics. It's highlighted for its timeless quality and Green's emotive vocal performance.
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