These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
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They are lonely
Lonely and feeling blue
These arms of mine
They are yearning
Yearning from wanting you
And if you
Would let them
Hold you Oh how grateful I will be
These arms of mine
They are burning
Burning from wanting you
These arms of mine
They are wanting
Wanting to hold you
And if you
Would let them hold you
Ohh how grateful I will be
Come on, come on baby
Just be my little woman [yeah]
Just be my lover I need somdbody,
[Somebody] To treat me right
[Ohh] I need your warm loving arms to hold me tight
And I need you tender lips too
Hold me, hold me
These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
Otis Redding's 'These Arms Of Mine' stands as a defining moment in soul music, capturing the raw emotional depth that characterized his brief but impactful career. Recorded in 1963, the track showcases Redding's powerful, gritty vocals over a restrained, gospel-infused arrangement that allows his performance to take center stage. The song became a signature piece in his discography, illustrating his ability to convey profound longing and vulnerability without relying on excessive instrumentation. As a cornerstone of the Stax Records sound, this recording helped establish Redding as a major force in American R&B. Its enduring popularity, particularly within film soundtracks, testifies to the timeless quality of the composition and the universal resonance of Redding's vocal delivery.