Drowning in the Sea of Love
Joe Simon
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I've been down one time And I've been down two times But now I'm drowning, drowning in the sea of love Let me tell ya all about it I've been out here so very long, I've lost all my direction Baby when you came my way I thought I'd found my protection But a strong wind came into my life, surely took me by surprise And I can't seem to control these tears that's falling from my eyes I've been down one time And I've been down two times But right now I'm drowning, drowning in the sea of love Listen to me Baby I depended on you, for our love and obligation But now you gone and deserted me, can't you see that I'm in desperation I'm in the middle of a bad love storm, ew yeah I just can't let it boy I Looked around and all I could see, was water coming over me I've been down one time And I've been down two times But right now I'm drowning, drowning in the sea of love All I do is cry, all I do is walk around and cry But right now I'm drowning, oh I'm drowning in the sea of love I've been down one time I've been down two times But I can't control myself, I'm drowning, drowning in the sea of love But that's alright, I don't mind drowning for your love That's alright baby, hear me when I say it's alright You got the kind of love that make me feel alright You got the kind of love baby that make me cry all night long You got the kind of love baby make me do things I don't wanna do
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Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Drowning in the Sea of Love" is a soul song composed by the American artist Joe Simon. Renowned primarily for his contributions to the genre of soul and R&B, Simon has been active in the music industry since the 1950s.
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Release DateThe song was released in November 1971. It was distributed under the label of 'Spring Records,' a company specializing in soul and funk music.
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Chart Performance"Drowning in the Sea of Love" was a commercial success. It reached No. 3 on America's Billboard R&B singles chart and No. 11 on the United States' Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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Song ProducersThe production aspect of the song was managed by the duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Gamble and Huff are famous for creating the Philadelphia soul sound of the 1970s.
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Album Connection"Drowning in the Sea of Love" is also the title track of its corresponding album. That album, equally successful, peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Billboard R&B album chart.
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Genre & CompositionThe song is categorized under the genre of ‘Philadelphia Soul’ – characterized by lush instrumental arrangements and smooth vocal lines.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of "Drowning in the Sea of Love" have been recorded. Artists including The Band, Eva Cassidy, Snuff Garrett and Boz Scaggs have covered this classic song.
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Award RecognitionAlthough the song did not win any notable awards, Joe Simon was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013, speaking to his influence and popularity in the genre.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Drowning in the Sea of Love" depict a longing and deep emotional desire. It showcases Simon’s desperate plea for his love to rescue him from his overwhelming emotions.
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LegacyDespite being released in the early 70s, "Drowning in the Sea of Love" continues to enjoy popularity and airplay. This timeless creation is still celebrated for its soulful melody, emotive lyrics, and Simon's vocal prowess.
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