Track 1: "Out on a Limb" - Teena Marie

This is my mom's song.

Literally in the sense that this was one of her favorite songs, and figuratively in the sense that it is a somewhat perfect synopsis of her life as I know it. I firmly believe the music we are drawn to helps us process emotion, and in some cases it is a soundtrack to our lives. Everyone in this story has a song, and I'll share some of them as I go through my history.

Lyrics

Tender was the kiss when you held me captive in your sweet embrace

My lips begin to burn and my heart beats faster than the normal pace

I try to resist that familiar smile, it melts me just like wax

But what's the use, I'm yours and that means forever, there's no turning back

Baby, baby, baby, it's a mystery, ooh you got me spinning around

What have you done to me?

Suspended animation, I'm lost inside of you

I feel so insecure and yet I've never been so sure, what am I gonna do?

I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again

Baby, baby, I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again

Sweeter than the taste of a midnight rendezvous, so sensual

The look upon your face when you love me tender and my cup was full

Softer than the sigh when it all was over and I slumbered deep

Lost inside your love like there's no tomorrow as I fall back to sleep

Baby, baby, it's a mystery, ooh you got me spinning around

What have you done to me?

Suspended animation, I'm lost inside of you

I feel so insecure and yet I've never felt so sure

What am I gonna do?

Hold me, keep me warm inside you and love me

Love me right away

This one thing is true, I would die for you

Baby, I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again

Baby, baby I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again

Writers

Mary Brockert, Mary C Brockert

Publishers

Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Source - Lyricfind