The band released their first album issued self-titled debut in autumn 1989, which included the hits, "Sayanora", "Heat of the Moment", "Can't Stop" and the quiet storm staple, "Ready or Not". After promoting the album and seeing it go to platinum, they scored a hit with the Motown-influenced "Nights Like This" on the 1991 soundtrack to The Five Heartbeats. The trio returned with 1992's Takin' My Time, which included the hit cover of The Originals' "Baby I'm For Real". The trio released their last album, with Reflections, in 1995, which included the hit, "'Til You Do Me Right". After Mitchell split from After 7 in 1997, the Edmonds brothers continued performing, releasing the cover of Hall & Oates' "Sara Smile" before silently disbanding that year.
The brothers continue to perform in venues for reunions. Both Kevon and Melvin Edmonds appear with Babyface in the film Soul Food, as members of the R&B group Milestone and performing the song "I Care About You". In 1999, Kevon Edmonds released a solo LP, which included the single "24/7." In 2006 they appeared on the New Jack Reunion Tour.
Can He Love U Like This
After 7 Lyrics
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You know you don't get that love in return
How could I get you to know
And though you seen it comin'
Girl you just couldn't get that man to ever learn
So this time I hope you move on
Cause you know, I'm what your missin
And you know that I'm good and its good that you need
Can he love you like this
Can he give the good lovin you need
Top it off with a kiss
Can he make you go all night long (hook)
I know it might seem dirty
But I'll do what I gotta do just to make you mine
And it was always a matter of time
You see I know that you want me
Cause I can tell by the way that you squeeze
You can't get that kinda lovin at home
I'll be strokin you, rockin you, turnin you on
And girl you know, that I'm what your missin'
And you know that I'm good and its good that you need
So please tell me baby, baby, baby
Repeat Hook 2x
Oh cause you know, that I'm what your missin
And you know that I'm good
So please tell me baby noooo
[Repeat Hook 2X]
Can he love you, baby can he love ya
Can he love you , baby can he love ya
Can he give you everything that you been missin
Give you the love that you know that you need
The song Can He Love You Like This by After 7 is about a man who is in love with a woman who is already in a relationship with someone else who doesn’t reciprocate her love, and the man is trying to persuade her to leave the other guy and be with him because he will give her the love and affection she needs. The lyrics convey the message that he understands what she is going through and what she needs, and he promises to fulfill all her desires. He compares himself with the other guy and highlights the difference, implying that he is a better match for her. He asks her whether the other guy can love her like he can, give her the good loving she needs, and make her go all night long. He is confident that he can satisfy her needs and provide her with the love she deserves.
The lyrics suggest that the woman is not happy in her current relationship and that the man has been there for her throughout, watching her suffer but unable to do anything about it. He feels that he can give her the love and affection that she deserves and has been deprived of. He is persistent and determined to make her his, even if it means doing whatever he has to do to get her.
Line by Line Meaning
You give him all your love, well
Despite how much love you give him
You know you don't get that love in return
You realize that he doesn't reciprocate your love
How could I get you to know
I wish I could make you understand
And though you seen it comin'
Even though you knew this would happen
Girl you just couldn't get that man to ever learn
You couldn't teach him to love you properly
So this time I hope you move on
I hope you can find the strength to let go
Cause you know, I'm what your missin
Because you know that I am what you need
And you know that I'm good and its good that you need
You know that I am the kind of love you require
So please tell me baby
Please let me know
Can he love you like this
Is he capable of loving you this way?
Can he give the good lovin you need
Can he give you the passionate love you desire?
Top it off with a kiss
Can he add that special touch to make it perfect?
Can he make you go all night long (hook)
Is he able to please you all night long?
I know it might seem dirty
I know it might sound improper
But I'll do what I gotta do just to make you mine
But I will do whatever it takes to win your love
And it was always a matter of time
It was just a matter of time before you realized our love
You see I know that you want me
I can tell that you desire me
Cause I can tell by the way that you squeeze
The way you hold me shows your true feelings
You can't get that kinda lovin at home
You can't find passionate love with him
I'll be strokin you, rockin you, turnin you on
I will do everything to please you
And girl you know, that I'm what your missin'
I am the missing piece in your life
Repeat Hook 2x
Repeats the chorus twice
Oh cause you know, that I'm what your missin
You already know that I am everything you need
And you know that I'm good
You know that I am capable of loving you correctly
So please tell me baby noooo
So please don't hesitate to choose me
Can he love you, baby can he love ya
Can he love you the way I can?
Can he give you everything that you been missin
Can he fulfill everything you desire?
Give you the love that you know that you need
Give you the passionate love that you crave.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTONIO REID, DARYL SIMMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melinda292
Melvin Edmonds voice can not be replaced rest in peace Legend ❤I love me some After 7
@markrobinson4478
Every song After 7 sings is truly Something SPECIAL! But for this old lady, this is my all time FAVORITE!
@eloisewarren9908
One of my favorite songs still listening 2022!!!!!!!
@vincespell
Mark, you are a guy!....Lmao
@francisibok474
Melvin's voice just had this serenading effect. This was his song. RIP, Melvin. I have never missed a single After 7 album till date. One of my all-time favourite R&B groups. @September,2022.
@deborahhollowell-duckery3556
Melvin sang this song yall he's got that soulful voice and I'm really missing MELVIN EDMONDS REST IN POWER MY LOVE!!
@marliseisrael3017
Babyface, Kevon and Melvin ...All of them can sang 💗💗💗
@nanataylor7227
Melvin voice gave me chills on this song. Rest in Peace Melvin!
@michaelmcpoet1
Melvin was one of a kind. An absolutely sensational performance with effortless style. I am always back to watch and listen to this straight classic!
@Antfrom330
Who’s still listening in 2023?? ❤️🌊