Just To Keep You Satisfied
Lisa Stansfield · Other Songs - Lisa Stansfield
For you to understand what this means
I shall explain
I stood all the jealousy, all the bitching too
Yes, I forget it all once in bed with you
Ooh darling, how could we end up like this?
Ooh baby, let me reminisce
And when we ooh, we stopped the hands of time
You set my soul on fire, my one desire was to love you
And think of you with pride and to keep you satisfied
Ooh baby, ooh baby, we could not bear the mental strain
Leave you, I never meant to
Now you see how much you hurt me
But if you ever need me, I'll be by your side
Though the many happy times we had
Can never really outweigh the bad
I never loved nobody like I loved you, baby
Now it's time for us to say farewell
Farewell, my darling
Maybe we'll meet down the line
It's too late for you and me
It's too late for you and I
Much too late for you to cry
It's too late for you and me
Much too late for you and I
It's too late for you and me
Much too late
We tried
God knows we tried
Didn't we, didn't we, didn't we try?
God knows we tried
It's too late for you and me
Much too late for you to cry
We stopped the hands of time
Ooh ooh, its' too late for you and I
Just To Keep You Satisfied
Released in 1989, Lisa Stansfield's 'Just To Keep You Satisfied' stands as a defining track of the New Romantic era, blending soulful vocals with a polished pop production. The song captures the emotional vulnerability of a lover seeking reassurance, delivered through Stansfield's distinctive, breathy vocal style that became her signature. As a lead single from her debut album, it showcased her ability to merge R&B influences with mainstream pop sensibilities, establishing her as a major force in late 80s music. The recording remains a staple of her discography, celebrated for its atmospheric build and the raw intimacy of its performance, which resonated deeply with audiences of the time and continues to be recognized for its enduring quality.