Sweet Thing [Live]
Beverly Knight · Voice: The Best Of
Even if you cannot stay
I think you are the one for me
Here is where you ought to be
I just want to satisfy ya
Though you're not mine
I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking baby?
Love me now or I'll go crazy
Chorus:
Oh sweet thing
Don't you know you're my everything?
Oh sweet thing
Don't you know you're my everything?
Yes, you are
I wish you were my lover
But ya act so undercover
To love you child my who life long
Be it right, or be it wrong
I'm only what you make me, baby
Don't walk away, don't be so shady
Don't want your mind, don't want your money
These words I say, they may sound funny, but...
Chorus
You are my heat
You are my fire
You make me weak with strong desire
To love you child my whole life long
Be it right, or be it wrong
I just want to satisfy ya
Though you're not mine
I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking baby?
Love me now or I'll go crazy
You're my heat, you are my fire
You're not mine, I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
Sweet Thing [Live]
Beverly Knight's 'Sweet Thing' stands as a defining track from her 1980s soul catalog, originally released on the compilation 'Voice: The Best Of.' As a staple of her discography, the song exemplifies her signature blend of R&B and gospel-infused pop that characterized her work during the early 1980s. The live rendition captures the raw energy and vocal power that made Knight a prominent figure in the Motown era, showcasing her ability to deliver emotive performances that resonated with audiences across the United States. Alongside other hits like 'Gold' and 'Flavour Of The Old School,' this recording highlights her role as a key artist in the evolution of contemporary soul music, offering a timeless sound that remains relevant in discussions of classic female vocalists.