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ReasonsMinnie Riperton

Released: August 9, 1974

Songwriter: Richard “Dick” Rudolph Minnie Riperton

Producer: Richard “Dick” Rudolph

[Verse 1]
The reasons for my life are in a million faces
Like aching promises I feel them in my bones
Slipping through my fingers to dance upon the road
The reasons for my life are more than I can hold

[Chorus]
But oh, the sweet delight to sing with all my might
To spark the inner light of wonder burning bright
You're not alone
You're not alone

[Verse 2]
The reasons for my life are buried in deep places
Words once could awaken them
These seeds that I have sown
Ringing through the madness to crash against the cold
The reasons for my life cannot be bought or sold

[Chorus]
But oh, the sweet delight to sing with all my might
To spark the inner light of wonder burning bright
You're not alone
You're not alone

[Verse 3]
The reasons for my life are filling all my spaces
Like rushing waters flow, they carry me along
Twisting through my memory to pull free from the load
The reasons for my life are more than I was told

[Chorus]
But oh, the sweet delight to sing with all my might
To spark the inner light of wonder burning bright
You're not alone
You're not alone

[Outro]
Alone
Alone
Alone

Minnie Riperton

One of the most well-known vocalists to come out of the 1970s, singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton stands as a great influential figure for the Soul genre and many artists within this style of music.

Riperton began involving herself with the music industry in 1961 when, as a member of the Chicago-based girl-group The Gems, she worked as a backing vocalist for big artists of the time, such as Etta James. After releasing a few singles under Chess Records, The Gems disbanded, leaving 21-year-old Riperton to continue on as a solo artist, releasing “Lonely Girl” and “You Gave Me Soul” in 1966.

While recording under the alias “Andrea Davis,” she joined the group Rotary Connection as the lead vocalist in 1967, who released fifth full-lengths albums, before disbanding in 1974, giving Riperton the chance to fully invest herself in her solo career. In 1970, she released her first official album, Come to My Garden, which has since been called a masterpiece and the stepping stone for Riperton’s success. Following this release, she chose to devote her time to her children Marc and Maya Rudolph, and husband Richard Rudolph, in Florida.

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