FYI: Originally Alexander O'Neal was supposed to be the lead singer for The Time. For whatever reason Morris Day was used instead.
The 1985 self-titled release was filled with streamlined grooves, including the funk jam "Innocent". The song was a funky Jam/Lewis groove, featuring "The Secret"- (Monte Moir, Cherrelle, Jellybean Johnson, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis). The song lasts for nearly 10 minutes, which consists of some exceptional guitar and keyboard solos, which also features the funk intermission of "Alex 9000". Alex's 1987 release, titled "Hearsay", includes the smash hit "Fake". "Fake" is arguably one of the best songs ever made to feature the "Minneapolis Funk" sound, the song was also nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Single of the Year (Male). In late 1990, he had a minor hit with "All True Man."
His 1988 album "My Gift to You" was a successful holiday release, with the track "Our First Christmas" still popular during the holidays.
He has recently appeared in the celebrity duet show Just the Two of Us with BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce.
Alexander O'Neal's popularity and support in the UK has been immeasurable throughout his Career and still remains so today. Based in Minneapolis, he frequently commutes to Britain, which he sees as his 'Second Home'. All of his six albums have charted both in the UK and the US and he has enjoyed numerous sell-out tours. In 2005, he recorded his first live album "Alexander O'neal Live at Hammersmith Apollo". It's a collection of his Favorites and Biggest Hits from his career. With his personal love of performing on stage and constant tour support from his fans it was a clear progression for him to deliver the live experience in the form of an album. He has handpicked tracks that traverse the success of his career singing alongside a 12 piece band.
Alexander O'Neal releases his first Live DVD, taken from a performance at London's Hammersmith Apollo in March 2006 in January 2007.. It includes a duet with Uk Singer JC Bentley on Saturday Love.
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Never Knew Love Like This
Alexander O'Neal Lyrics
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You are my favorite lady
And you are my favorite man, yes, you are
I know that's right
But it feels good to know that you feel the same
And forever and a day
Nothing on this earth could
Ever take you away from me
'Cause I've been kissed but I
(Never knew love like this)
And I've been missed but I
(Never knew love like this)
(Loved someone before but I never knew love like this)
(I've had lots of loving but I never knew love like this)
You're something special
And you know you're something special too
I love you (I love you too)
And that's all I need to hear to make my day
'Cause you're always on my mind
No matter what I do
Nothing on this earth could
Ever keep me away from you
I've been kissed but I
(Never knew love like this)
Oh, and I've been missed but I
(Never knew love like this) Never
(Loved someone before but I never knew love like this)
(I've had lots of loving but I never knew love like this)
Oh, I've been kissed
(Never knew love like this)
And I've been missed but I
(Never knew love like this)
Loved someone before but I
(Never knew love like this)
No, I never, never, never, never
(Never knew love like this)
When I'm asleep at night
When I'm asleep at night
I dream I hold you tight
Ooh, I hold you tight
I never had a better love
(Never love like this)
Oh, oh
No, I never knew love (Never knew love like this)
I've been kissed, baby, yeah
(Never knew love like this)
And I've been missed, girl
(Never knew love like this)
Never knew love, loved someone before
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew love
I never knew love
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew love like this, baby
I've been kissed, baby
(Never knew love like this)
And I've surely been missed
Let's sing it together
(Never knew love like this)
(I've been kissed)
(I've been missed)
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew love like this
I never knew love like this, girl
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew love like this
I never knew love like this
I never knew love like this
Cherrelle, let me tell you how I feel
I never knew, baby (never)
Tell me how you feel, baby
I never knew love like this, girl (never)
I've been around the world (never)
But I never knew love
(Never knew love like this)
Never knew love like this, girl
Nobody kissed me like you do
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew your love could be so good
(Never knew love like this)
Ooh wee, baby, yeah, yeah
I never knew your love, I never knew
(Never knew love like this)
I gotta, gotta have your love, girl
(Never knew love like this)
Make it good to you, baby, oh
(Never knew love like this)
Take you home late at night, woman, yeah
Ooh, yes, Alex
(Never knew love like this)
Oh, sugar, yeah, oh, baby
Got to have your love
(Never knew love like this)
In the morning time
(Never knew love like this)
(Never knew love like this)
The lyrics of Alexander O'Neal's song "Never Knew Love Like This" describe the special connection the singer has with his lover. He opens the song by acknowledging that they both are each other's favorite person; there's a mutual understanding of the love they share for each other. The singer emphasizes his commitment to his lover, saying they will be together always, and nothing on this earth could ever keep them apart. He expresses his gratitude for meeting someone special like her and how just hearing her say, "I love you" is enough to brighten up his day.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how the singer never knew what love was before her, even though he has been kissed before and loved before. The singer stresses how he is grateful for having someone like her in his life, and he dreams of holding her tight. The song ends on a high note with both the singer and the female vocalist singing how they never knew love like this before each other.
Overall, the song's message is that love can be transformative and make one's life better, and it's all thanks to the special connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh yeah
The singer is expressing an enthusiastic and affirmative sentiment
You are my favorite lady
The singer is telling his female partner that she is his favorite woman
And you are my favorite man, yes, you are
The singer is telling his male partner that he is his favorite man
I know that's right
The singer expresses confidence that his statement is accurate
But it feels good to know that you feel the same
The singer is happy that his partner also shares his feelings and opinions
And forever and a day
The singer is expressing a desire to be with his partner for a long time
Together we will be
The singer is expressing a commitment to staying together with his partner
Nothing on this earth could
The singer is emphasizing that there is nothing that could cause them to separate
Ever take you away from me
The singer doesn't want anyone or anything to separate them because he loves his partner so much
'Cause I've been kissed but I
The singer has experienced being kissed before but has never felt love like this
(Never knew love like this)
The singer is emphasizing that he has never felt a love like his current one
And I've been missed but I
The singer has experienced being missed before but has never felt love like this
(Loved someone before but I never knew love like this)
The singer has been in love before but not like his current relationship
(I've had lots of loving but I never knew love like this)
The singer has had plenty of romantic experiences but has never felt love like this
You're something special
The singer thinks his partner is unique and valuable
And you know you're something special too
The singer is telling his partner that he recognizes her value as well
I love you (I love you too)
The singer expresses love for his partner and she reciprocates
And that's all I need to hear to make my day
The singer feels good when his partner expresses love for him
'Cause you're always on my mind
The singer thinks about his partner a lot
No matter what I do
The singer can't stop thinking about his partner
Oh, and I've been missed but I
The singer has experienced being missed before but has never felt love like his current relationship
(Never knew love like this)
The singer emphasizes that he has never felt a love like his current one
Never
The singer emphasizes that he has never felt love like his current one
No, I never, never, never, never
The singer repeats that he has never felt love like his current one
When I'm asleep at night
The singer thinks about his partner even when he's asleep
I dream I hold you tight
The singer dreams of embracing his partner closely
Ooh wee, baby, yeah, yeah
The singer expresses an excited and joyful sentiment
In the morning time
The singer also thinks about his partner in the morning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Harris, Terry Steven Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1988 {April 29th} "Never Knew Love Like This" by Alexander O'Neal, and featuring Cherrelle, peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, the first week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "You Will Know" by Stevie Wonder, and for its second week at #2, "Fishnet" by Morris Day was in the top spot...
Two years earlier on March 9th, 1986 he had another record peak at #2 on the Hot Black Singles chart, "Saturday Love", it remained at #2 for three weeks, and it also featured Cherrelle...
Between 1985 and 1998 the Natchez, Mississippi native had eighteen records on the Hot Black Singles chart, six made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Fake", for two weeks in July of 1987...
Besides the above three records, his other three Top 10 records were "What's Missing" {#8 in 1986}, "Criticize" {#4 in 1987}, and "All True Man" {#5 in 1991}...
Alexander O'Neal celebrated his 67th birthday five months ago on November 15th, 2020...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Black Singles' Top 10 on April 29th, 1988:
At #3. "Fishnet" by Morris Day
#4. "Run To Me" by Angela Winbush
#5. "Some Kind of Lover" by Jody Watley
#6. "No 1/2 Steppin'" by Shanice Wilson
#7. "Man In The Mirror" by Michael Jackson
#8. "Look What You Started" by the Temptations
#9. "Thinking of You" by Earth Wind and Fire
#10. "Wishing Well" by Terence Trent D'Arby
@jennyrogers5806
I'm 71 years old I have seen him in concerts 14 times my favourite r&b style I love him
@bigredfella13
I'm jealous x14 lol
@zangiadang1519
Wow such a blessing he is an awesome singer
@elenaarman-tang7811
That is amazing! I hope I get to see him in concert 😊
@misterbreezeoftharedpillma1710
DITTO
@14lishazz
I live in NY and I'd love to see him live.
After Donna Summer passed,I made sure if an artist I love comes through my area...I go see them.
I wish I had seen Prince,Whitney,Donna...
This is good music right here.I am 46.
TY for your post.
@ghostrider2012
One of R&B greatest duos who complimented each other on every range!!
@roshelltannen9698
Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle were apart of my childhood. His voice is so silky. Sooo glad I was born in 1980. If I were younger, I would've missed this.
@MissTJ516
I’m younger and my parents played this always 🤎🤎🤎
@willywill74
I was born in 80 as well I love this.