Sentimental
Alexander O\'Neal Lyrics

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I used to mess around
But I never let it get into me
'Cause I didn't take you serious baby
Now to be without your love
Only makes me realize
What I could've had in you honey

Now that you're gone (oooooooh ooooh ooooh)

I want you more
I said it slapped me in my face
And then my friends don't understand
Because I had the chance
I don't know why

I'm going crazy alone in a daze
And my heart ain't the same
And I don't even think unless I think about you
That's the only time I get sentimental
That's the reason why baby
I can't let go of you
Yeah, that's the only time I get sentimental

I miss you day and night, seems like you're still here
I'd rather be together honey
Now that I'm lost for words
I can't believe I'm on my own
I should've been looking at love

Now that you're gone
I want you (oooh ooh oooh)
I said it slapped me on my face
And now my friends don't understand
Because I had the chance
I don't know why

I'm going crazy alone in a daze
And my heart ain't the same
And I don't even think unless I think about you
That's the only time I get sentimental
That's the reason why baby
I can't let go of you
Yeah, that's the only time I get sentimental

I'm going crazy alone in a daze
And my heart ain't the same
And I don't even think unless I think about you
That's the only time I get sentimental
That's the reason why baby
I can't let go of you
Yeah, that's the only time I get sentimental

Now that you're gone I want you more
I said it slapped me on my face
And then my friends don't understand
Because I had the chance
I don't know why

I'm going crazy alone in a daze
And my heart ain't the same
And I don't even think unless I think about you
That's the only time I get sentimental
That's the reason why baby
I can't let go of you
Yeah, that's the only time I get sentimental

I'm going crazy alone in a daze
And my heart ain't the same
And I don't even think unless I think about you
That's the only time I get sentimental
That's the reason why baby

I can't let go of you
Yeah, that's the only time I get sentimental

Overall Meaning

In "Sentimental," Alexander O'Neal sings about the regret and longing he feels after losing a lover he didn't take seriously enough. He admits to "messing around" but never fully realizing the depth of his feelings for this person, until it was too late. Now that they are gone, he can't stop thinking about them and his heart is forever changed. O'Neal's soulful voice expresses the pain of realizing what he could have had with this person and the loneliness he feels without them. The chorus repeats the phrase "That's the only time I get sentimental," emphasizing the idea that his emotions are only stirred up when he thinks about what he lost.

The song is a perfect example of O'Neal's signature style, a fusion of silky-smooth soul and funky R&B. The production features a slow groove with a prominent bass line and O'Neal's vocals take center stage, conveying both vulnerability and strength. While the lyrics are straightforward, O'Neal's delivery adds layers of emotion and depth. Overall, "Sentimental" is a heart-wrenching ballad that showcases O'Neal's talent as a singer and songwriter.

Line by Line Meaning

I used to mess around
I used to date casually and not take anyone seriously

But I never let it get into me
Even though I dated around, I never became emotionally invested in anyone

'Cause I didn't take you serious baby
I didn't think of you as a potential long-term partner

Now to be without your love
Now that you're not in my life anymore

Only makes me realize
It has made me understand something

What I could've had in you honey
I missed out on what a great partner you could have been

Now that you're gone (oooooooh ooooh ooooh)
Now that you're not in my life anymore

I want you more
I now realize how much I want you

I said it slapped me in my face
It hurt me deeply and suddenly

And then my friends don't understand
My friends don't comprehend why I am feeling this way

Because I had the chance
I had the opportunity to be with you before

I don't know why
I don't know why I didn't take that chance

I'm going crazy alone in a daze
I am feeling insane and lost without you

And my heart ain't the same
I feel empty and incomplete without you

And I don't even think unless I think about you
My thoughts are consumed by you and I can't focus on anything else

That's the only time I get sentimental
Thinking about you is the only time I become emotional

That's the reason why baby
That is why, my dear

I can't let go of you
I can't move on from you

Yeah, that's the only time I get sentimental
Thinking of you is the only thing that makes me emotional

I miss you day and night, seems like you're still here
I think of you constantly and it feels like you are still with me

I'd rather be together honey
I would prefer to be in a relationship with you

Now that I'm lost for words
I am at a loss for what to say or do

I can't believe I'm on my own
I can't believe I am alone without you

I should've been looking at love
I should have recognized the potential for love with you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, DALLAS L AUSTIN, DEBORAH COX, COLIN FITZROY WOLFE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Hakim UG

4y↑32

[Verse 1]
Take a walk down memory lane
And see where the path might lead you
Familiar things do change
But in our minds they stay the same
I can hear the voice of my mama
Calling out her children's names
She says, "Come on in, it's dinner time"
Let me help my babies fix their plates

[Chorus]
We all have memories, we should not forget
Times that become part of our lives
A person so heartfelt
When I think of you, history, I get sentimental thoughts
When I think of you, woman, ooh, ooh
I get sentimental

[Verse 2]
You were holding hands
Walking through the park
It seems like yesterday
It felt so good to be in love
But our age got in the way
I still feel the warmth of your arms
A big kiss on my face
When I reminisce, I think of this
'Cause what I miss is you

[Chorus]
We all have memories, we should not forget (we should not forget)
Times that become part of our lives
A person so heartfelt
When I think of you, history, I get sentimental thoughts
Ooh baby, I get sentimental

[Bridge]
Wonderful, that's what you are, yes
Unforgettable, you know my heart won't let me, so
Lovable, so lovable, baby
I get emotional when I think of your love

So sentimental, baby
You're so unforgettable, woman
When you touch my life
Ooh, you're wonderful
Oh, and so lovable, so lovable, baby
So lovable, baby
No no no no

Sentimental parts of moments
Captured in our mind as we grow up
Things in life do change for us
But memories stay the same (the same, the same)
Love ones in our lives are a part of
Never take for granted someone
Spend some time while they're around
Spend some time, share sentimental

[Chorus]
We all have memories, we should not forget
Times that become part of our lives
A person so heartfelt (ooh baby, ooh baby)
When I think of you, history, I get sentimental thoughts
That's what you do to me, that's what you do to me, yeah
I get sentimental

[Outro ad-libs]
Hey...oh yes...oh yes...oh girl...ooh baby...oh baby
Oh yes...oh girl...oh yes...oh baby...oh yes...oh girl
Oh yes...oh baby...oh baby...ooh baby...ooh yeah
Come on, come here, come on, come here, baby
Come here, come here, baby
COme here, come here, baby
COme here, come here, baby
Let me take you for a ride
Come and go with me, yeah...
Sentimental...sentimental...ooh, so sentimental

Produced By
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Written By
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Release Date
January 25, 1991

What Is This Thing Called Love?

All True Man (1991)
1.
Time Is Running Out
2.
The Yoke (G.U.O.T.R.)
3.
Every Time I Get Up
4.
Somebody (Changed Your Mind)
5.
Midnight Run
6.
Used
7.
All True Man
8.
Sentimental
9.
What Is This Thing Called Love?
10.
The Morning After
11.
Hang On
12.
Shame On Me

All comments from YouTube:

Sifiso Mjoli

5y↑147

Sometimes it's not a song that makes you emotional, it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it...where words fail, music speaks...

Dineo Mokgosi

2y↑4

Amen

Eddie Fernandez

2y↑4

Dat's right!

UnCivileyez TV

2y↑2

Amen

Sbuzet

2y↑2

True ⚖️

shaleta wright

1y↑2

So beautifully spoken...so true

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Zandile Menzi

5y↑108

Oh lord this track has me in tears everytime. Can music be this beautiful again please. One of my cherished memories is, a Sunday afternoon with MetroFM cooking up a storm with my mom whilst we try sing along to each and every track. This being one of them. Something I am going to carry down to my children.

Raybudise

4y↑4

This song does things to me 😍😍💯💯🔥🔥🔥

SlitherNinja

4y↑1

Pontsho Tlaeli

3y↑4

@Zandile Menzi, you touched on something that I use to do with my mom as well (talk about going down memory lane 😭😭😭). Now we all grown... Life ne

Nhlanhla Yende

3y↑2

me too

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Luz Marina Santana Espino

1y↑3

Es un profesional de los pies a la cabeza. ALEX cántame al oido 🥰

Hakim UG

4y↑32

DJ

2y↑3

@Hakim UG.. Thank you for writing down the words.👏🏾

Ivan Sanchez

6y↑50

This song does its job of bringing back great memories we forget due to the stress and monotony of life. People we took for granted as life swept us up. We must all reflect on all the love ones God put in our lives and cherish them before it’s to late. Thanks 🙏

Manyaku Phatudi

❤, u said a handful

Kya Cooper

15y↑140

I used to play this song to death, right along with Sunshine, If You Were Here Tonight, and Crying Overtime.

rece big baby

6y↑7

Kya Cooper crying over time is a jam

penny molefe

4y↑3

Kya Cooper Love u choice of songs❤️

DMG Soul'togetherness

3y↑1

Crying overtime!!! Oh jeeeeez..that song ❤

Kisha Rivers

2y↑1

Crying overtime is another great song from him. Song writing is a lost art. 2022, you won't find a decent somber song like this unless written by an old school soul like Babyface or Diane Warren. They know they can write some incredible love songs. Or Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, a dope dynamic duo!! Grab a song from them and you're set for life, classic, timeless music.

Wilson Harris

I still do

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supergoddamn

14y↑50

This song was playing in the car on my way to my grandfather's funeral. What a wonderful song. I sure do miss him.

Ted Reynolds

51w↑1

If you close your eyes and listen to this, you can LITERALLY visualize what Alexander is singing. Bravo to Jimmy and Terry! BEAUTIFUL song!

Tammy Baldwin

6y↑54

Alexander will always be the best of the best of R&B.....WE LOVE YOU ALEXANDER ONEAL !!!!!!!!!

Charmaine Rose

5y↑1

G.O.A.T 💋💋💋 MAD LOVE ONEAL🤩😘😘

Pressure314

3y↑6

Sometimes CRYING feels good. I miss you Grandma. Until we meet again, I will always play this song in honor of you from time to time. Thanks for sharing this song with your grandson. Now, I can pass this song to my kids. Love you always.

Lmsggirl Swann

4y↑9

I DEDICATE THIS SONG TO MY FATHER AND GRANDMOTHER IN HEAVEN🕊🕊🕊🕊

Shawn Gregory

5y↑41

2019 and still there’s nothing like timeless, classic music.

Siyabonga Fakude

5y↑2

I agree with you on that one

Denise Kerr-Brown

5y↑1

so tru.. I listen to this song like morning noon nd night

catovideo1

5y↑96

Ima grown ass Man crying rite now..This dude music was all i knew growing up..Such an amazing underated performer..Terry Jam and Lewis was great with the music they produce for this talent..

Mark Lockett Sr.

5y↑2

catovideo1 Me too Bro

Tracy Wishom

5y↑6

It's okay brother let your tears flow it means you have a heart

Alan Smithson

4y↑3

Wouldn't say he was underated. He was massive in Europe and Def in the UK. Saw him when I served in Germany and the arena was packed out. He dominated the charts in the 80's. Respect.

Mr. Jackson

4y↑2

WORD, Fam... the beautiful piano chords and Alex's heartfelt vocal tone, get my face flooded with tears almost every time... what a soulful and underrated song...Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis produced some beautiful ballads.."All True Man" is a wildly overlooked album...

Devante Montgomery

It's all good man! I get the same way about his music! This dude is definitely underrated! His songs hold so much value!

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Keyan Singleton

6y↑14

I feel like the world has forgotten about true love it's a blessing to know that you can still feel love through certain music like this..

Ayanda Pollance Molepo

7y↑201

This song will always be my number one most favorite song of all time . The memories that come with this song , OMG. Just wanna shed a tear

bongani Tshikawu

7y↑3

Ayanda Pollance Molepo you can say that again...

Ayanda Pollance Molepo

7y↑4

bongani Tshikawu it's indeed a beautiful song

Charles Pickard

7y↑2

Ayanda Pollance Molepo youre gorgeous

brianvi Vickers

Ayanda Pollance Molepo I feel you on that. I'm touched by it also.

Mark Bourne

7y↑1

mine 2 great record from a true legend love you Alex

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marvin jones

4y↑46

VERY UNDERRATED SONG, ONE OF HIS BEST

Angie Richardson

2y↑2

Tough year!!! I have always loved Alexander O'Neal and his work. After losing my mother I appreciate it so much more. I can't stop the tears. This song has always made me cry. Simple, real, true lyrics.

Trevor Mantshoane

2y↑1

Agreed... Been looking for it much long

J Lucas

Yes. I think it was one of those overlooked and underrated gems. If it was never nominated for one of the music awards, it should have been.

simphiwe sj Kunene

2y↑1

Nah.I totally disagree.okay,not where I come from..which is South Africa,Soweto

Edmund Sishange

2y↑2

@Simphiwe yes it was a huge hit in South Africa but didn't do well in many countries

Beautiful Ross

5y↑31

I left the hospital right after my mama died, when I got in the car this song was playing on the radio, every time I hear this song I think of that day, it’s been over 20 some odd years, I miss her.

Eddie Blanks

5y↑1

👊🏾

ophezulu

3y↑2

May her soul rest in peace.

Botwe Kraziya

8y↑22

Incredible performance Mr. O'Neal.

Sindi Radebe

51w↑1

It's been a month since I buried my gorgeous one year old son. I get sentimental thoughts every minute of the day. Never have I felt so much pain. Such good music soothes the heart.

Mark Bourne

5y↑12

I always do shed a tear thinking about my mum, this song gets to my heart

Lennox Aldred

7y↑66

This song is for my mom who recently passed, RIP Miss Chick. Blessed Love

Robin Byas

6y↑1

Lennox Aldred Sorry for your loss😣😓

Cretia Collins

6y↑1

Sorry for your lose, I to am walking this walk of losing my mom. Tears......

Goddess Kara

6y↑1

Lennox Aldred 💛

des ODARO

God rest her soul

june bugg192

God bless you and the family

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Revelation 22:13

14y↑3

this is probably my all time song. Brings me back to my Mississippi roots, my family, my foundation and the man I need to be for the rest of my life. Thanks Alexander. I'm 32 and this song had never left me. It's still no.1 in my heart and keeps me grounded. Good Bless brother for laying this track down for all us brothers who still believe in being sentimental.

Marcus Hall

5y↑25

Man, I love the ending of this song the most. I could just keep rewinding it just to keep listening to it.
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me
That's what you dooo to me
From 4:48 all the way until it ends.

Devante Montgomery

Yeah, me too.....

Charles Wilson

Same here ddam, hella'va ending🤙🏾

clay cox

Especially when the piano join in near the end 🥲

Lorraine Anderson

34w

the strings. I would rewind again and again.

Peggie Blue

8y↑28

This song is a sure tear jerker, taking those walks down memory lane will do it to you every time, no matter how bad things might have been then, through them all we are left with our most heart felt memories.

Thomasj Brown15208

Bae,say it again for the folk in the back!

Dan Vaughn

49w↑1

Such An PURE Classic AMEN🏆🏆🏆🏆

Kevin Powell

4y↑3

This is one song I could never stop playing especially the beginning when he sings the part about his mother calling her children to dinner, it reminds me when I was a child.

ike khoase

5y↑1

The sweet memories of a sunday voice on radio all over South Africa will reverberate through eternity with this song. RIP Eddie Makhosonke Zondi... Miss you man

Thomasj Brown15208

8y↑21

He killed this track, best work to me!!

Blessed Eternally

7y↑33

This is music that feeds the soul.

Meke Monroe

7y↑259

I think about my grandma who is now deceased ..she was the glue that held our family together...now everyone is divided..I miss her.

Sonia Shields

6y↑10

Meke Monroe my family is too! its funny how our grand parents hold the family together. i believe thats why GRAND is in front of grandma... my grandma was a true woman of God and family. miss her and my great mother, which is her mother... I was blessed to have them both for a long while. amen

Portia Mmaletsatsi

6y↑3

ohhhhhhhhh O'Neal u kill me yes Sentimental

Annette Smith

6y↑8

its the same with our family, I miss my mom so much

Marvin Lewis

6y↑4

Meke Monroe same here we lost the rock wene she passed

Tina Zondi

6y↑5

That is so sad. So sorry. Hope that things work out for the better soon.

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James Williams

15y↑3

At 5:00 the blissful harmony of nothing short of perfection to the ears, is an infallible piece of true O'neal. God Bless Him for this wonderful song!!!

Gladwell Kamau

5y↑44

Who is still listening in 2019? Such a wonderful sentimental song. Brings poignant memories.

TFL49

3y↑1

First heard it back in 1991. Will always love this song. My late Mom's tribute song. Mama, Love you forever and Cherish you always. Maama RIP😢

Kgomotso

3y↑1

Listening in 2021 and still in love with the song. Favourite song

serge ake

4y↑2

Great timeless song....a tribute to humanity. Thank you Alexander Oneal

D.A. Channel

29w

This song is Beautiful!💯🕊️

Ziyanda Shozi

5y↑4

😭😭😭😭😭😭 this song reminds me of Sunday afternoons at home 🏡 with my big sister ❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️... It’s 2019 and am still listening 🎶

Ntuthu zelo

Ntombi Metro FM

Francis Ibok

38w↑1

Alexander O'Neal, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis......take a bow. You guys are all-true men. Brilliant jam. Alexander O'Neal is serenading my soul in July,2023.

Cretia Collins

6y↑14

This makes me miss my mom so much, rest in heaven baby girl. 😢💕😢💕

Tyreke Shelby

5y↑11

Wow this song makes you think of all the loved ones who has passed and all you have is those sentimental memories!!!

Rey Mandla Mgidi

10y↑11

I love this song so much..

Sbo Nico Jonas

7y↑24

This track reminds of the best days of my life

Michelle Talley

Alexander O’Neil this is simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing your music and talent! Makes me remember my Morher❤️

L E

2y↑5

This song came out back when a lot of people in my family passed, so it has that extra sad association for me. Just lost my aunt today, my last one… she found out less than a month ago that she had cancer. The few times we visited her since then don’t seem enough, life can happen so fast. Spend some time while they’re around……. And spend a little more.

Ntombizodwa Nzima

5y↑2

wow wow wow, still get chills when I hear this song

Courtney Shanice

8y↑17

This song brings harmony to my heart it brings me to a happy place

willisgw

13y

Its good to see so many people that enjoy this song the way I do. It is a beautiful masterpiece in every aspect.

R O

I went to his concert in Tokyo like 30 years ago. This intro is enough to make me totally nostalgic. Thank you, Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam !.

Ntuthu zelo

2y↑2

The end kills me...oh my what a beautiful song, cherish and keep all the good memories.

marley chloe

8y↑10

i wish music was still like this...
damn, this album brings back so many memories...
i used to listen to this album on repeat...

Mosa Motsitsi

2y↑2

I love this song so much,It speaks to my soul,touches and takes me to a place I have never been before💕💕💕💕💕

Michael Gill

2y↑1

Amazing song!!

Matshidiso Banda

2y↑1

clearly I will never get over this song.it always feels like the first time I heard it . such an amazing song!

Nokulunga Mahlati

Oh my Goodness, old school RnB will make you fall in love over and over again. ❤

Pach'e

6y↑39

I lost my older sister in June due to complications of lupus,,, every time I here this song I tear up, cant even finish the whole song

Isaac Mtileni

RIP your sister she is resting peacefully with the Angel watching over you n smiling. ..

Koko Noney

So sorry for you and your family's loss!!

Maishe Bopape

Pache 81.....you mentioned the condition "Lupus..", and my emotions were stirred. I lost a beautiful and loving daughter in 2015 as a result of that condition. Heard of it for the first time when she was attacked by that condition. Have not accepted it to this day!

Craig A Cook

4y↑1

Praying for you and family

christal cephas

🙏

Mark Bourne

7y↑37

how can anyone dislike this unless you have no heart or feelings love you Alex

Kasirye William

5y↑1

Surely they r out of the music world

Tom Barzey

2y↑4

Alexander O'Neal was the man musically back in the 80's and 90's thanks to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis!

Anthony Banks

6y↑1

Great song by one of my favorite all-time vocalist

charles mumba

Words Are Powerless To Describe The Feelings I Get When Ever I Listen To This Awesome Song Time Really Flies But Memories Are Forever

Koko Noney

5y↑7

I love this song it has so many great meanings to it, this is when music was music no cursing no booty talk no sex, just great singing!! I so miss it!!

bob mbuyi

One of several underrated artists! Great artist

Michael Otoa

3y↑1

He sang so well! Also "What is this thing called Love?" Fantastic composition!

Amazement

5y↑9

I had this song played at my mother's funeral.

Donna chesson-burt

13y

Nobody makes music like this anymore. So simple. No Dirt, Just beautiful, Soulful music. Damn I love this one!!!!

Gladwell Kamau

5y↑1

My all time favourite. Brings rich poignant memories.

Charlene Neal

6y↑2

I love all of this mans music. It pulls my heart strings

Donna chesson-burt

13y↑3

Nobody makes music like this anymore.. So simple. No Dirt .. just beautiful, Soulful Music.... Damn i love this one!!!

simphiwe sj Kunene

Lost for words.what a masterpiece!!

Hlengiwe Adelaide

5y↑20

This song bring tears to my eye i get so overwhelmed i think of the late Eddie Zondi he loved this song

Danni Yelle73

7y↑1

I really love this song its beautiful with some sadness in it, it surely takes you back to so many different memories I guess that's the whole concept of the song. Alexander O'Neal's voice is phenomenal and I think he truly out did himself with this beautiful song.

Thami Ndebele

3y↑4

what a beautiful song it reminds me back then when I was in school doing matric, almost everyday I would listen to it before I left for school,up until today this song still touches my heart

Kgomotso

3y↑2

It still has the same effect on me just like in the 90s.

kishia beeler

What a beautiful gem,Alex you are the man!!

Clothildah Musarira

31w

I love the jazzy start to this song thank you Mr O Neil😊😊

KevyKev101

14y

Its ashame the people in the music business don't get back to REAL MUSIC like this. Alexander O'Neal is SOOOOO UNDERATED and such an incredible talented singer. I always had hoped that maybe I could record with him or just meet him. He is what REAL MUSIC is missing today.

Rebaone Lecage

5y↑2

Wow. Takes me back to when I was young and innocent. Life was so beautiful. And this kind of music just used to make me appreciate even more

Coca Cola

26w

What a beautiful song❤❤

Carlene Perkins

7y↑23

I love this guy one of my favorite

Tonya Golden

5y↑1

The musicians in his bands...always phenomenal....love this song soooo much....

Antertainment531

4y↑1

Damn. I'm tearing right now as I listen to this. O'neal knew exactly how to touch a mood. He put a lot of effort in this one. This was real music

Larry Dash

I listened to this song for a whole day . I even let someone listen to it. They never knew he can make something so beautiful. Alex is a bad boy

Tracey Green

I haven't heard this song in years, and keeping it on repeat. Reminds me of the "Love of my life still to this day"

Yolanda Beard

One of my favorites!😙😙😙
Love this song since I was in my 20's. And it's still going strong.

Akhtar Yero

2y↑4

This gos out to the victims and their families in Buffalo ny....God rest the souls and protect them

GEORGE MACHARIA

This song just gets me in the heart.Rest in peace mama....

Unlocked with Luqmaan ZA

6y↑6

One of my all time favorite songs that reminds me to never forget where I've come from. To never forget the people that have come and gone. Life's beautiful people "YOLO"

Karabo swanz

Masterpiece... We made it...beloved listeners..💕💕🙌

DebsLuvsMusic

14y

The tears well up in my eyes when I hear this song. I do get SOOO SENTIMENTAL. WOT A TUNE!! I had all of Mr O'Neal's cassettes and this tune has to be my favourite one. Don't take the people around u for granted. SOOOO MELLOW!

Byron Price

7y↑7

One the greatest singers of all time singing one of the greatest songs. We all have memory we should not forget.

southtexashustler

3y↑2

Man, this song takes me back to all the midnight driving I did on Hwy 90 in Pass Christian, Miss… Listening to music like this makes me very thankful to go chill with my elders on a Sunday morning… Because, when they’re gone, they are gone and you won’t get to tell them how much you appreciate and love them for the guidance that they give you… As I got older, I finally realized how important it was for me to see them, while they was still living on earth… God rest his soul, my grandpa was my biggest hero because, everything I know to survive in life was because of him… I owe everything to him, everything…🙏🏾😢😔

Mark Bourne

7y↑24

listening to Luther , Michael, Barry and Alex and so many other greats from the 70's and 80's to think God has took so many great legends , thank god we still have Alex , music will never be the same again

Jimmy Mncedisi

I love this song it reminds me when I was young, I used to sing it without knowing the exact lyrics

andrew Phillips

2y↑1

Masterpiece

Max Leslie

Tune can’t believe all the thumbs down for this old time classic ... love this

Toni Byrd

8y↑12

Love this it brings me back home where i first heard it

Mz Nurú

13y

I just watched his recent unsung special on TV1 and it was refreshing to see him and Cherrell. What a talented man and woman to boot. Love you both for keeping good music alive!!!

Michael Hayes

2y↑2

When I was going thru it I cried like a baby but now I just listen to this song to remind me never give up and some people aren't worth your tears 💔

Whitaker50

49w

I purchased this CD the day of release, this song quickly became my favorite, reminds me of my childhood, I sent a copy to my brother that was in Iraq during Desert Storm…….we lost our parents 18 months after, very deep song….

Lerone Lee

14y

This song is the perfect time machine. Listening to remind me of all the highs and lows in my life. It goes right up there with Mini's" Back Down Memory Lane". And yes when performers had class.

Edward Hill

That All True Man cd was the bomb back in the day and Sentimental sounds just as good in 2022 as it did in 1991

Portia Nemabaka

3y↑1

I love the song 😃❤

Fostina Thrower

Everytime I hear this song, my heart breaks a little, in the best way.

Rebecca Oliver

This is one of my favorite by Mr. O'neal a song that takes You back a Song that'll never grow old Thanks Mr. O'neal for you're dedication and work in the music industry God Bless You from one of you're biggest fan's

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