Unforgiven
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John Robert "Joe" co*cker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English si… Read Full Bio ↴John Robert "Joe" co*cker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles were recordings of songs written by other song writers, though he composed a number of songs for most of his albums as well, often in conjunction with songwriting partner Chris Stainton. His first album featured a recording of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends", which brought him to near-instant stardom. The song reached number one in the UK in 1968, became a staple of his many live shows (Woodstock and the Isle of Wight in 1969, the Party at the Palace in 2002) and was also known as the theme song for the late 1980s American TV series The Wonder Years. He continued his success with his second album, which included a second Beatles song: "She Came In Through the Bathroom Window". A hastily thrown together 1970 US tour led to the live double-album Mad Dogs & Englishmen, which featured an all-star band organized by Leon Russell. His 1974 recording of "You Are So Beautiful" reached number five in the US, and became his signature song. co*cker's best selling song was the US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes that earned a 1983 Grammy Award. He released a total of 22 studio albums over a 43-year recording career. In 1993, co*cker was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male. He was awarded a bronze Sheffield Legends plaque in his hometown in 2007, and received an OBE the following year for services to music. co*cker was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_co*cker Studio albums
With a Little Help from My Friends (1969)
Joe co*cker! (1969)
Joe co*cker (1972/EU: 1973)
I Can Stand a Little Rain (1974)
Jamaica Say You Will (1975)
Stingray (1976)
Luxury You Can Afford (1978)
Sheffield Steel (1982)
Civilized Man (1984)
co*cker (1986)
Unchain My Heart (1987)
One Night of Sin (1989)
Night Calls (1991/US: 1992)
Have a Little Faith (1994)
Organic (1996)
Across from Midnight (1997)
No Ordinary World (1999/US: 2000)
Respect Yourself (2002)
Heart & Soul (2004/US: 2005)
Hymn for My Soul (2007/US: 2008)
Hard Knocks (2010/US: 2012)
Fire It Up (2012)
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As long as I
Am unforgiven
As far as I am pushed away
As much as life seems less for living
I still try
Let me say
For you
I'd do it all in a heartbeat
I know I can anytime
The time we'd find in a heartbeat
Is endless
As long as you're mine
If everyone would tell the truth
If I could only tell you why
If knowing me is any use to you
I'd still try
Let me say
For you
I'd do it all in a heartbeat
I know I can every time
The time we'd find in a heartbeat
Is endless
As long as you're mine
For you
I'd do it all in a heartbeat
I know I can every time
The time we'd find in a heartbeat
Is endless
As long as you're mine
The song "Unforgiven" by Joe co*cker speaks about being unforgiven and pushed away. The artist is expressing his feelings of rejection and isolation, but is still trying to hold on to hope. He addresses a special person in his life and tells them that he would do anything for them, even in a heartbeat. He acknowledges that as long as he has them, everything else will fall into place. He also mentions that he wishes he knew the truth and that he hopes that being himself can be of some use to them.
The lyrics of the song capture the pain of feeling rejected and the desire to be loved and accepted. The artist acknowledges that life may seem less worth living, but he is still trying to hold on to hope. The song can be interpreted as a call for forgiveness and understanding, a plea for acceptance and love, or simply as an expression of one's deepest feelings.
Overall, "Unforgiven" is a beautiful song that explores the complexities of human emotion and relationships. With its heartfelt lyrics and Joe co*cker's soulful voice, the song is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt rejected or uncertain about their place in the world.
As long as I
Despite my current state,
Am unforgiven
Where I have not been absolved,
As far as I am pushed away
Since I am distanced,
As much as life seems less for living
Although existence feels diminished,
I still try
I persevere,
Let me say
Allow me to state
For you
To benefit you
I'd do it all in a heartbeat
I would complete any task eagerly,
I know I can anytime
I have the ability on any occasion,
The time we'd find in a heartbeat
The period we would discover unhesitatingly,
Is endless
Is infinite,
As long as you're mine
As long as you belong to me
If everyone would tell the truth
If the whole world spoke genuine words,
If I could only tell you why
If only I could explain my intentions,
If knowing me is any use to you
If comprehending me would aid you,
I'd still try
I would still make an effort
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Written by: KARA DIOGUARDI, DAVID HODGES, NICK LACHEY, LESLIE ROY, MITCHELL ALLAN SCHERR
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