She made a deal with Motown Records executive Kedar Massenburg, who signed her, that if she received a Grammy nomination she could. Read the lyrics with this in mind, and tell me what you think. Arie’s favorite song from the album was Ready For Love. She is offering the entire package soul, mind, eyes, but first mentioned is voice, which was a big tip off that song this was deeper than simply about love from one person. She is really looking for a chance and needs a mentor. "Take me in your hands" and teach me the way in the industry. "Please lend me your ear." "I need you to acknowledge I am here." "Give me half a chance." "A man who loves music, a man who loves art." could be the industry as a whole or a particular recording executive. I bet this song was written before she had any kind of recording contract, and the industry was ignoring her. She has poured her heart asking what she has to do to get attention in the business. And you did, just what you said, for that Ill love you forever. When I realized you were there for me, I called on your name and you came. I had a home but no privacy, I didnt know a thing about my legacy. I know its because of you, that I receive so many blessings. My InterpretationI am a guy, so might be hearing this from a less-romantic angle, but lyrics are all about personal interpretation, right? To me, this song is about a musician seeking an audience, seeking a record contract, and seeking "love" in the industry, even though she knows that fame will bring negatives as well. When I think about the turn my life has taken.
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