Mmh, how long?
How long have you been away?
Oh, how long?
I can't find the words to say, yeah

I've kept your picture on my shelf
Only there to remind myself
Ohh, I have always cared for you
Do you still love me?

Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me

Oh my love
Will I ever make you see?
Ooh, that somehow
You are still a part of me, oh yeah

Maybe we can compromise
'Cause our love just can't be disguised, ohh
I have always cared for you
Do you still love me?

Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me

Mmh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me

Mmh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me

Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bobby Caldwell, Henry Marx

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on specific lyrics, highlight them

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

anuki kakuberi

2y↑28

Mmh, how long?
How long have you been away?
Oh, how long?
I can't find the words to say, yeah
I've kept your picture on my shelf
Only there to remind myself
Ohh, I have always cared for you
Do you still love me?
Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Oh my love
Will I ever make you see?
Ooh, that somehow
You are still a part of me, oh yeah
Maybe we can compromise
'Cause our love just can't be disguised, ohh
I have always cared for you
Do you still love me?
Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Mmh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Mmh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision

All comments from YouTube:

Matthew Olden

7y↑1.7K

Classic sample for a classic record. Hip Hop has helped me appreciate the timeless records that preceded them.

GB Nich

27w

Classic comment🤌🏾

titus tisdale

30w

Sky's the limit contained this sample by Notorious B.I.G.

hersheL

38w

Agreed!✌🏾

Christina Mitchell

Very well said

Reynaldo Rivera

Thank u 4 mentioning that. Music is 4 everyone. Timeless & ageless.

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Jordan Rios

8y↑2.1K

I like this young man because when he came out, he came out with the phrase, he went from ashy to classy. I like that.

Lonnie Snow

26w

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Leff phield

30w

@Score Beats Squad

Leff phield

30w

@Matthew Olden Likewise.

Derrick Jackson

30w↑1

First thing came to mind😂

XhuXhuBaby

32w

Jordan Rios 😄😂🤣💀

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CHRISTOPHER GRANOZIO

7y↑592

I saw Bobby Caldwell at BB King's club in New York City over the summer and he sang this in his encore. The people in the audience who knew it erupted in cheers. Even as a 64-year-old white guy, he has more soul than most singer-songwriters out there today. Make it a point to catch him on tour!!!

fred dubose

41w

Yes we do.

CHRISTOPHER GRANOZIO

1y↑1

@Debora Abrams-Wright amen to that DEBORA. A voice is a voice and talent is talent!

Debora Abrams-Wright

1y↑2

I'm 63, and was around when hesitant the scene. We didn't know for years that he was white, but we didn't care. His voice was everything.

Salena Tauriac

2y↑1

That is a place I need to make a trip to, I'm sure I will have a blast at BB Kings club in NY city.

Leonard

2y↑1

I once saw him in Vegas, he put on an electrifying performance...

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heyitsablackguy

8y↑484

Sad that we don't have music like this anymore. Back then you had to be talented, especially with instruments.

GABRIELA DAWSON

30w↑1

@Tucker's DJ Mixtape Podcast Oh Yeah TUXEDO they’re One of my Favorites.

Greg Mauro

3y↑2

Listen to The Foreign Exchange. They make great music with instruments and lyrics you can actually have your kids listen to.

Reginald Watson

3y↑1

@Aaron Morris this is just another indicator that you aren't looking for it. There are arguably more musically talented artists today then there were back then, it's just not directly presented to you & other styles are usually more circulated on the radio today. listen to Hiatus Kaiyote, Moonchild, Snarky Puppy, Robert Glasper, and another related artists & you'll see what i mean.

Pelle Jaspers

5y↑3

Check albums like to pimp a butterfly from kendrick, check daniel caesar check artists like robert glasper experiment, lalah hathaway jill scott, alicia keys at that oneshot thing in paris with her on rhodes and her bassist on double bass or the tiny desk sessions, anderson paak, jorja smith.
A lot of good music but you only dont know how to find it and that isnt wrong or something just look for it

Ipson Bracey

5y↑1

We do try mayer hawthorne

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Bobby F

6y↑342

This song makes me miss the moment that never happened in my life

Jul Marsia

31w↑2

I think it's called "Anemoia."

Kevin Walton

32w↑1

Legendary quote

mimi

41w↑2

@Jonathan Hargraves2 lmao good one

Shaqurah Zachery

1y↑2

And that’s it…

Jonathan Hargraves2

1y↑2

I miss the moment, not the girl though

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Rudra B

2y↑35

In my feelings about life and this is hitting so right....

MR C

44w

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Bee

3y↑128

That final "my flame" at 4:00 though. Best part of the song. I've been playing this song on repeat since Saturday.

iceavelli

51w↑1

❣

Randy Thomas

1y↑3

He does put a little "sumptin" on dat 🔥 flame right there....I feel u and I'm in a coma!!!!

Mobeen Zaffar

2y↑3

@James Smith actually doing the same thing.

James Smith

2y↑5

Tonight tears are dampening my pillow, thinking of past loves. I see their pictures!

elshelsi i

3y↑1

ikr

Lauren Lofton

3y↑95

One of the prettiest songs🥺 I will forever cherish this song

Hugo

1y↑2

WORD SIS

CodyCole80

3y↑28

Never knew how many hip-hop songs this man inspired. 👍🏾 to Bobby Caldwell.

David Mander

3y↑51

Sky's the limit is absolutely amazing!! 😁👌

Jarvase dundy

29w↑2

@William Lowe Jones
If he "stole" it. He would have gotten sued for it and for not clearing it first lol.

William Lowe Jones

38w↑1

he really stole this sample lol

Anthony Montero

9y↑218

Timeless classic. I got to meet Bobby last month back stage before his show in Charlotte NC. So cool and chill, took time out to speak with me just about life and what not. A great musician, a great man. Respect.

James Robert Fellabaum

3y↑5

After my girlfriend died 4 years ago I finally met a gal that brought all this back. So much so I learned the sign language of the title to tell her across the room how I felt... Real flames don't come along all that often in life. There then gone. Sad...and if you have never ultimately lost someone you just do not know how important the present is.
Been a fan of Bobby a long time. He must of had a lot of heartache in his life to write such great stuff.

Vidkun E

6y↑145

This song is just too damn good

TehJew22

24w

How this happened to fall out of the radar on the Billboard charts, I will never know.

My only guess was how great music was at the time. An embarrassment of riches.

jacqueline kelley

Exactly I loved it then I appreciate it now!

I Choose Righteousness! God is Real! Amen!

3y↑2

TOO GOOD! I can’t stop playing and singing it! ❤️

Brandon Sanchez

5y↑8

Soul Music has no color. This is a beautiful example of a talented individual blessed with the ability to warm you up inside..this song puts me in such a peaceful place. Thank you Bobby.

Andrea Lancianese

2y↑22

Bobby Caldwell is one of my fav singer, im 18 and I live in Italy.His vibes,his groove and his style ❤️

anuki kakuberi

2y↑28

Mmh, how long?
How long have you been away?
Oh, how long?
I can't find the words to say, yeah
I've kept your picture on my shelf
Only there to remind myself
Ohh, I have always cared for you
Do you still love me?
Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Oh my love
Will I ever make you see?
Ooh, that somehow
You are still a part of me, oh yeah
Maybe we can compromise
'Cause our love just can't be disguised, ohh
I have always cared for you
Do you still love me?
Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Mmh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Mmh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision in my mind
Say you still love me
Oh, my flame
Some things will never change
I still hold your vision

BRI

5y↑15

I can listen to him all day, everyday. He is amazing.

Gonçalo Moreira

4y↑8

I'm in this journey of discovering the original samples of all these oldschool hip hop songs and I'm loving it :)

Freebase Reese

7y↑247

Omg, he created so much great music that helped rise other great artist such as Tupac, Biggie, Common etc.. Much respect to that !

Tyler

5y↑7

J Dilla sampled so many of his songs so did these major Hip Hop artists!

ASSman

6y↑5

respect, same with isley and many more

Jackie Kelly

7y↑2

+Jarriece Divers 4real man

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Vonetta Upshaw

3y↑16

The history of music is awesome. I was researching Ella Mai's song "One Day" because the sample sounded so familiar to me. It said sampled from My Flame-Bobby Caldwell. WELL I'LL BE DAMNED!!! This was also sampled in Notorious BIG "Sky's The Limit"

Troubled Waters

2y↑11

Bobby Caldwell has some great songs!

Brandy Rodgers

11y↑6

I love this song. Blue eyed soul at its finest, the beat is all dat!

Bobby Johnson

6y↑5

What a voice, what soul, what rhythm. Love this.

Christian Rosales

6y↑801

Bobby Caldwell had soul

a chill dill pickle

44w

Love your pfp

Kevin O'donkor

@Velibor Golubovic that's fine. We confuse things.

Velibor Golubovic

1y↑1

@Kevin O'donkor I made a mistake, sorry guys.

Kevin O'donkor

@Velibor Golubovic that was Maurice White. Bobby's still here.

Bobby610

I see the DOOM pic and I instantly know how great taste in music you have, peace brother

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Slashley gibbins

6y↑19

I find it amazing how many tunes of bob Caldwell have been sampled.

jo23bulls

8y↑23

This dude had so much soul!

Andrew

3y↑18

Tranquil, velvety, smooth, soothing, lovely, serene, unvarying, heartfelt and oh, so sincere.

nehir

1y↑3

0:18 this part always hits different. It feels like end of the everything.

Waymond Young

37w↑6

That intro with a kalimba and electric guitar, I can't get enough of that.

VINZ BROWN

23w

mannnnnnn ...smh. CRZYY GOOD

xfairy 🥀

2y↑16

This is like a twin flame song if you know what I'm talking this is literally how it is ! 💓🧿

Nikki K. Nuvo

27w

Yeah, that was the basis of the song lol. "Twin flames" isn't a new concept. When you dig through older R&B, they were way ahead on all the terminology used in modern relationships.

Mel ✨✨

1y↑2

YASSSS 🥺❤️‍🔥

Cock Lobster

1y↑3

Came here for this. I feel her every second of the day, deep in my heart and soul, as though our souls know one another and communicate non stop. My heart is forever open to her. Is that how you feel towards yours? It's a beautiful feeling but achingly painful at times. Because physically we aren't together.

Zafo

50w↑5

i got me "flame" tattoo because of this song, it stands for the fire in me that will never burn out and of course for some things that will never change.. what a inspiration he is and what a overwhelming lyrics.. thank you bobby for this, its like therapy for me!! may you live forever man♡♡ god bless your soul

Reuben Sahae

4y↑13

The Soul!! The Intimacy!! One of the best songs ever!!

Nikki K. Nuvo

27w↑1

Sky's the Limit is one of my favorite hip hop songs, but this right here.... this is a level above the need to compete for money, power, respect. Nothing tops the original. Bobby always understood the assignment.

majic2211

5y↑13

When you're this good, colour disappears - what a legend

Cheryl David-Bailey

9y↑45

I heard Bobby Caldwell's What You Won't Do From Love years ago and thought no more of him . But after listening to alot of his music tonight he has a big fan.

hollidayevery

6y↑5

My Favorite Bobby Caldwell song. So beautiful in so many ways.

UNDFTDGordon

8y↑2

Sang this with a young lady the other day. Such a marvelous song and I've felt this way about someone before. Mr. Caldwell did his thing with this one.

Erika Greene

6y↑9

I can listen to this all day long! Remember hearing this song some 30 yrs ago!

yeezus

4y↑10

Accidently clicked on a song by Bobby Caldwell. Never heard of him. Imma freshman , although i dont know how thats relavent. But I freaking enjoy this. Im glad i accidently stumbled upon a legend

Mista Jones D

12y↑5

"I have always, cared for you" "Do you still love me?" Thats some deep shit mane Bobby must have been goin through some thangs when he wrote dis.

Rach_ zzz

3y↑9

Still love this song in 2020.💜💜💜💜

Lorenzo Hernandez

3y↑8

I been on this for 9 years, and every time I still think about that flame

Mariah Jean Rueda

8y↑6

Been loving his music since I was a kid. This one's one of my favorites!

TL

9y↑13

I was performing with Peabo Bryson at the time this album was released (1979). Even tho Peabo was getting big in the music business, he very much gave Booby his props! We all did, and I still love the man's voice, arranging and writing.

Johan PONIN

5y↑1

I loved Peabo on Tom Browne album. Means a lot that he felt the beauty in Bobby Caldwell music.

eric davis

3y↑4

Legendary artist and song!!

Tristan Nijs

18w

Bobby Caldwell is so underrated, I'm so glad I discovered him at this age (15), he will fill the rest of my life with his music.

Tammi Day

9y↑24

This white boy can groove with the best of them! Great song writing and musical arrangement. I remember his best hit on the radio, back in the day, What you wont do for Love. I've enjoyed most all his music

ashley seay

5y↑3

Tammi Day right at 3:50 best guitar solo

UNDFTDGordon

8y↑1

Right, right.

Lynden Augustus

2y↑4

Even when I was wrong I got my point across they depicted me a boss,Rip Biggie 24 years since Life After Death Today <3

Johnny Urena

3y↑9

I don't need hip hop to appreciate good music....good music isn't forgotten by those who sincerely just like quality sound.

Jo Yo

1y↑4

You also don't need an excuse to appreciate good music, quit bashing the things that weren't even meant for you. With that last name it sounds like this genre ain't for your people either but yet you're here. Enjoy and live on

Christine McGill

8y↑3

This song still brings goose bumps!

Anjelica Marrujo

10y↑1

I love this song, I kept playing this on my tape player in the 80s I saw him in concert in San Diego at a KIFM 98.1 jazz concert outdoors, and he sounds fantastic! The same voice, no change, and that was like eight years ago, damn anyway thanks for posting this awesome, cool song! My Flame!!!!

Big Kee

6y↑2

I LOVE THE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE MESSAGE, I NEEDED THIS

Jim Fish

48w↑1

Jesus Christ, I wasn't even born when this came out, and I get the chills on how great this song is...

Kenny Crawford

6y↑6

I cant count how many time i listened to it tonight. Great song

DrinkMoWater

6y↑24

Baby just know the sky is the limit ... Bobby got so much soul in him

AWGE CHUY

6y↑2

PuhPuhTime I see you almost everywhere

DrinkMoWater

6y↑2

Much respect for old soul ..we will eventually repeat music

Kimberly Murray

2y↑4

His songs bring back some great memories 😎!!!!!!

Arthur Silva

42w

Cara isso é perfeito.

j smooth

9y↑8

this song makes me cry is so freakin beautiful!!!!

Blinky Ren

This was playong on my playlist when I walked out the theater after watching Spider-Man: No Way Home and it got me crying all over again, this song is a damn masterpiece.

Anjelica Marrujo

9y↑6

I freaking love, love, love this tune from Bobby! I saw him perform at a jazz festival in the late 90's here in San Diego in the Gaslamp District, and oh man, he is better in person than on record, just soooooo smooth, one of the best artists, love this man, thanks so much for posting for all of us to enjoy, Bobby 4 Ever!! Thank you!!!!

James Robert Fellabaum

Would be interesting to start a dating app based on a certain song..
may help you find someone real compatible real fast!

liquidswordz27

6y↑115

that's what I love bout hip hop it takes pure samples and creates a whole new wave n sound to a whole new audience. Music will always recycle itself. well actually I doubt any1 will recycle desiigner or lil uzi vert or is that me being old skool lol.

Ryan Kasel

33w

Lil uzi has some food for you.... but there is a 8 year old that will be influenced by many rappers from this day and age it might be a better rapper like lil B we will have to wait and see lol 1😂😂😂😂

Darion Jackson

@Chris指指指 he talking certain artists

basquait1

@kiara brinkley Correction: This track came out in '78.

Shane Bell

Back when you can sing to your wife or girlfriend about something

kiara brinkley

4y↑1

That's why 90s music was so timeless . They knew the essence of old school music and sampled it.😍

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MDW

1y↑1

THANK YOU BOBBY! One of the greatest songs ever written of all time!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Korri Wilkins

3y↑1

My Sister ❤️ (RIP) listened to him back in the day. I've developed a new appreciation for B.C's music.

Black Khan

12y↑1

damn what a voice. so perfect for this type of music

Alonzo Lamb

7y↑33

Let's see today's artists make music like this

NO ROLÊ VIDEOLOG

4y↑7

If you were a rap producer in the 90s you would have to be crazy not to sample this. Incredible tune.

NO ROLÊ VIDEOLOG

30w↑1

@GABRIELA DAWSON SKYS THE LIMIT

GABRIELA DAWSON

30w↑2

Yeah Well That’s Why P Diddy Sampled it For Biggie lol.

Kevs Stream

8y↑37

90's Hip Hop loved some Bobby Caldwell. Pac, Common and Big. Oldies are a big ingredient to a great Hip Hop track

Trendygirl 34

6y↑1

Bobby is one "Cool Uncle". I just admire his talent.

Tamika Sumner

3y↑1

I remember when this song first came out I would sit by my boom box waiting for 105.3 WDAS FM philly to play this song so I could record it..I'm still enjoying this song 2020!

Amir Hasan (Big C)

31w

This is a great song. Reminds me of the 80’s. The good old days…

UNDFTDGordon

10y

This record along with the title track are timeless. Caldwell is a wizard with these jams.

spinach

6y↑1

I think they can feel my chills on the moon. They hardly do them like this anymore

Amerle Clark

5y↑2

I love this man WOW. I grew up listening to all of his music. White, black, blue, yellow he is the best hands down

CLASSIC GROOVES

Gorgeous track ❤️

Aaron D Manuel

6y↑177

Just another reason to respect those that came before us.

GLADE C

Loooove this song, though sad

Pat Dwyer

5y↑1

He's only 66 and still kicking it. Gigs in NY, etc. "Robert Hunter Caldwell is an American singer and songwriter who recorded the hit single "What You Won't Do for Love" in 1978. After several R&B and smooth jazz albums, Caldwell turned to singing standards from the Great American Songbook and the repertoire of Frank Sinatra. He maintains a large, loyal following in Japan." Everybody surprised about his skin color...lol Has a whole catalogue of great music.

rachel faith

5y↑1

Aaron D Manuel so true

PSBGeorge

12y

One of my favorite song. I know he's got soul!

ADLFAM1

Cantando con el alma compadre!

Musica Desideria

49w

this song gives me incredible vibes!

Flynn Taylor

Bobby Caldwell what an amazing musician and vocalist- this album still sounds like silk to me even over 20 years later!!! its timeless!!!

Ana Barrera

4y↑3

"MY FLAME" SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE .... LOVE YOU BOBBY CALDWELL

Professor Goods

2018 and know I know why sky's the limit and the light hit me so hard!!! I grew up on this man!!!

MARIPOSA MUSIC GROUP, LLC

10y

An original Classic! Still have the vinyl! Booby Caldwell a true song stylist!

kissythecutie

8y↑10

He got it going on..for real..my goodness

HORDAK SKELETOR

4y↑22

Why am I just now hearing this AWESOMENESS????🙀

diane9247

Well, you're probably young, that's why!

conrad ford

3y↑1

Get the CD.

Yvette Miller

Heart of Mine is another great hit by Bobby Caldwell! I'am so impressed with his music!

KLRX

9y↑4

Love this so much!!

Felicia Bryant

5y↑1

Man I love his music but this is my favorite!

Maria Ana Vouga

2y↑1

Perfection 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 thank you, Bob for this musical orgasm 🎵💜

TheYOLANDA71

Love this song !!!!!

Daniel Rodriguez

12y

menuda voz es grande este hombre

Joe DiSantis

This music could sink into your soul in layers.Man oozed coolness.😀

SONALTESSE SERENISSIME

6y↑1

This song reminds me of my High school girlfriend. 20 years have past, she's married to another man, had kids from him and I'm still the same, full of love for her.

solephonic

11y

a great singer with a great voice. pretty rare to find someone with both those elements these days. and this album is a classic.

whodat

The beginning reminds me of the OST of Animal Crossing. Absolutely love this, very inspiring.

No Body

Amazing. The more songs of his I listen to the more I realize everybody sampled all his songs

Dolores Quesada

It’s so beautiful. My husband loved it.

Moto E

Hermosa cancion hasta el fondo de mi corazon me llega

Jennifer Moten

5y↑1

I had this album! Love it!

Calnan Kelly

10y

LOVE IT!!!

amoru

3y↑3

When I get with my crush I'm going to sing her this song

MARIPOSA MUSIC GROUP, LLC

10y↑1

great singer and song!

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