Growing up, he listened to the Jackson 5, Prince and the production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Stevie Wonder. He was also influenced by jazz and gospel music. Martin started playing piano, bass guitar, drums and singing when he was 10. He started writing music when he was nineteen.
During the late 1980s he was growing up with close friends Johnny Gill and Stacy Lattisaw and bassist Oteil Burbridge and Kenny Lattimore. He was a member of the group, Masquerade, which included twins, Art and Scott Powell, Sharif Walters and D'Extra Wiley, who later became a member of the 1990s new jack R&B group II D Extreme.
In 1991, the vocal group and Keith joined MC Hammer’s tour. Seeing how Martin was with his songwriting, Boyz Mike McCary finally brought him to Sony, where he eventually put out his first album, “It’s Long Overdue” in 1995. It contained, as its last track, the quiet little song that is “Because of You.” It is the opening track, “I’ll Never Find Someone Like You,” however that created enough stir to be included in the soundtrack of Bad Boys.
After Parting Ways with Sony, Martin moved to California, where he met Producer and Label owner Greg G of GMG Music. He recorded and released "Validated" with GMG, the album contains hits like "Whateva U Need" and "Coming Home" in addition to a remix of "Because of You".
In 2009, Martin returned from the Philippines and worked with POSH, an all-girl group signed to Viva Records. Martin produced "Missing You", one of the singles off their album My Heart.
In 2010, Martin released "This Road", including the song "You Are My Life" released as a single in 2012 that became a popular wedding theme.
In 2013, Martin released "The Vision".
In 2018, Martin released the single, "Return to Me".
Because Of You
Keith Martin Lyrics
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Oh okay yeah, that song because of you, cool
This is a song called because of you...written because of you...here we go
Oh yeah, oh yeah
If ever you wondered if you touched my soul yes you do
Since I met you I'm not the same
You bring life to everything I do
Just the way you say hello
With one touch I can't let go
Never thought I'd fall in love with you
Because of you, my life has changed, thank you for the love and joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you
Sometimes I get lonely and all I gotta do is think of you
You captured something inside of me
You make all of my dreams come true
It's not enough that you love me for me
You reached inside and touched me eternally
I love you best explains how I feel for you...
Because of you, my life has changed, thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you
The magic in your eyes
True love I can't deny
When you hold me I just lose control
I want you to know that I'm never letting go
You mean so much to me I want the world to see,
It's because of you
Because of you, my life has changed, thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you
My life has changed thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you...
Because of you
The song "Because of You" by Keith Martin is a love ballad that expresses the deep gratitude and love the singer feels for his significant other. The lyrics revolve around how the singer's life has changed for the better ever since he met this person who has touched his soul in a beautiful way. The opening of the song, where one person asks the other to play the song "Because of You," sets the tone for a personal and intimate message being conveyed through the lyrics. The singer acknowledges that ever since this person has come into his life, he feels more alive, and everything he does now has an added sparkle and energy.
The song goes on to highlight how the singer has fallen deeply in love with this person, something he never thought would happen. He thanks them for bringing love and joy into his life, making his dreams a reality, and touching him profoundly. The lyrics are powerful and universal, showcasing how when two people come together, they can create magic and meaning in each other's lives. The singer acknowledges the transformative power of love, revealing that it can make someone feel invincible and worthy of being loved.
Overall, "Because of You" by Keith Martin is a beautiful ballad that captures the essence of love and how it can change a person's life forever. The lyrics are sincere, heartfelt, and relatable, making this song a staple for anyone who has ever fallen in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, why don't you play that song you played for me yesterday?
Requesting someone to play a song that was played previously.
If ever you wondered if you touched my soul yes you do
You have affected me deeply in ways that I can't explain.
Since I met you I'm not the same
You have changed me in ways that I didn't think were possible.
You bring life to everything I do
You have brought joy and happiness to my life.
Just the way you say hello
Even the smallest things you do make me feel happy.
With one touch I can't let go
Your touch is so powerful that I never want to let go.
Never thought I'd fall in love with you
I never expected to love you, but I do.
Because of you, my life has changed, thank you for the love and joy you bring
You have brought love and happiness to my life and I am grateful for it.
Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you
You have given me so much that I am proud to tell everyone I know that it's because of you.
Sometimes I get lonely and all I gotta do is think of you
Thinking of you brings me comfort when I feel alone.
You captured something inside of me
You have touched my heart and soul in a way that no one else has.
You make all of my dreams come true
Being with you has made my dreams a reality.
It's not enough that you love me for me
Your love for me is so pure and unconditional that it's overwhelming.
You reached inside and touched me eternally
Your love has touched my very soul and will stay with me forever.
I love you best explains how I feel for you...
I love you, and that's the best way to describe how I feel about you.
The magic in your eyes
There is something special and enchanting about the way you look at me.
True love I can't deny
My love for you is real and undeniable.
When you hold me I just lose control
Being in your arms makes me feel so safe and comfortable that I lose control.
I want you to know that I'm never letting go
I never want to let go of you and our love.
You mean so much to me I want the world to see
You are so important to me that I want everyone to know how much you mean to me.
My life has changed thank you for the love and the joy you bring Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you...
Your love has brought so much happiness and joy to my life, and I am proud to tell the world that it's all because of you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEBORAH DYER, DEBORAH ANN DYER, MARK RICHARDSON, MARTIN IVOR KENT, RICHARD KEITH LEWIS
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