The group is comprised of Tony Borowiak, Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, and Alfred Nevarez. All of them were from the Mojave, California City, and Hesperia areas of California. As stated before, they are best known for "I Swear", which was also nominated for Song Of The Year at the Grammys (as was the single "I Can Love You Like That", another remake of a Montgomery country song, the following year). All-4-One almost became transatlantic chart toppers, blocked only by Wet Wet Wet's cover "Love Is All Around" (originally by The Troggs) for the soundtrack to the 1994 film 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (that cover spent 15 weeks at number one in the U.K. Singles Chart).
Many people often mistake All-4-One songs for those done by Boyz II Men, another popular 90s R&B group. This is due to their very similar music style as well as the fact that both artists had the height of their popularity in around 1994 or so. At any rate, All-4-One achieved considerable airplay for years afterwards.
However, declining sales led to the group leaving the Atlantic Records label after the release of the album 'On and On' in 1999. Still, even the shift in labels did not help shore up the group's flagging popularity, as the follow-up album, 'A41', and its lead single "Not Ready 4 Goodbye" both failed to chart in the U.S. (although their next single, "Beautiful As You", was a minor Adult Contemporary hit). Their 2004 album, titled 'Split Personality', was given an Asia-only release.
All-4-One later signed a new record deal with the label Peak Concord. Their seventh album (and, to date, their latest), titled 'No Regrets', came out in September 2009. That release is perhaps best known for featuring the song "Key to Your Heart". As well, the group's iconic singles "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" have continued to receive airplay and praise over the years.
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Here for you
All-4-One Lyrics
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And let the most important thing slip slowly by my eyes
Won't make the same mistake twice
I counted every minute since we've been apart
I want so bad to tell you girl what's in my heart
I want to touch you baby and hold you again
Another chance to kiss and hold you
And let you know how much I care
And if you need someone to love you
Girl, you know who you can run too
And you know I'll always be there
Baby I'm here for you if you change your mind
And I promise you it will be better this time
Baby I'm here 4 you won't you let me try
And I swear that I, I'll be here for you
When I wake up in the morning
Want you here with me
Want to wrap my arms around wanna feel
You breathe with me
Just we like we used to be
You never miss your water
'Till your well runs dry
And I'm so thirsty
I don't think that I
Can make it
Give me one more chance
Give me one more chance to show you
Another chance to kiss and hold you
And let you know how much I care
And if you need someone to love you
Girl, you know where you can run to
So you know I'll always be there
Baby I'm here for you if you change your mind
And I promise you it will be better this time
Baby I'm here for you won't you let me try
And I swear that I, I'll be here for you
If you change your mind
And I promise you it will be better this time
Baby I'm here for you won't you let me try
And I swear that I, I'll be here for you
Too many times I treated you unkind
Now I have to wonder what
The hell was going through my mind
I had a good thing, I let it go
I guess I was afraid to let my true feelings show
Now things have changed because I'm not the same
I've been a different man ever since you went away
And baby if you come back I swear I'll always be true
And I just want you to know I'm here for you
Give me one more chance to show you
Another chance to kiss and hold you
Show you how much I care
And if you need someone to love you
Girl, you know where you can run to
So you know I'll always be there
Give me one more chance to show you
Another chance to kiss and hold you
I want a sweet love like you
And if you need someone to love you
Girl, you know where you can run to
Oh baby
The song "Here for You" by All-4-One is a heartfelt ballad about a man's regret for letting go of a great relationship in the past. He acknowledges that he was a fool to have let his partner walk away from him and is now waiting for her to return. The chorus beautifully expresses the singer's emotions as he begs for a second chance, promising a better outcome this time. He regrets being unkind to his partner in the past and admits to being afraid to express his true feelings. However, he has now changed and knows that he would be a different, more loving man if given another chance.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of remorse and longing for the lost love, and they show the determination of the singer to make things work this time. The song's poetic language and the soulful melody create a somber yet hopeful atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for anyone feeling the yearning for a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I was a fool to let you leave my side
I regret letting you go and acknowledge that it was a foolish decision.
And let the most important thing slip slowly by my eyes
I failed to recognize and appreciate the value of our relationship, causing it to slip away.
Won't make the same mistake twice
I have learned my lesson and will not repeat my past mistake.
I counted every minute since we've been apart
I have been painfully aware of the time that has passed since we've been separated.
I want so bad to tell you girl what's in my heart
I have a strong desire to express my true feelings to you.
I want to touch you baby and hold you again
I long to physically and emotionally reconnect with you.
Give me one more chance to show you
I am asking for a second chance to prove my love and commitment to you.
Another chance to kiss and hold you
I want to engage in physical affection with you once more.
And let you know how much I care
I want to verbally and emotionally express the depth of my care for you.
And if you need someone to love you
I am willing to be the person to love and care for you.
Girl, you know who you can run to
You are aware that I am available to you, and will support and cherish you.
And you know I'll always be there
I am committed to being a constant source of support and love in your life.
Baby I'm here for you if you change your mind
I want you to know that I am always available to you, and that my love is unconditional.
And I promise you it will be better this time
I have learned from my past mistakes, and am committed to making things better and more fulfilling in our relationship.
When I wake up in the morning
I realize how much I miss and need you in my life.
Want you here with me
I desire your physical presence and emotional connection with me.
Want to wrap my arms around wanna feel
I long to physically embrace and hold onto you, and to feel your presence with me.
You breathe with me
I desire the intimacy and connection of sharing each breath with you.
Just we like we used to be
I want to recapture the love and intimacy we once shared.
You never miss your water
People often fail to recognize and appreciate the value of what they have until it is gone.
'Till your well runs dry
You only truly realize the value of something when you no longer have it.
And I'm so thirsty
I have a strong desire and need for your love and affection.
I don't think that I
I am uncertain if I can continue without you in my life.
Can make it
I feel that I cannot endure without your love and support.
Too many times I treated you unkind
I recognize and regret the times when I did not treat you with love and respect.
Now I have to wonder what the hell was going through my mind
I am confused and remorseful about the poor decisions I made that led to our separation.
I had a good thing, I let it go
I recognize that our relationship was valuable and worthwhile, and that I allowed it to slip away.
I guess I was afraid to let my true feelings show
I acknowledge that my insecurities prevented me from fully expressing my love and emotions to you.
Now things have changed because I'm not the same
I have learned and grown from my mistakes, and I am committed to being a better partner.
I've been a different man ever since you went away
Your absence has caused me to reflect on my mistakes and work on improving myself.
And baby if you come back I swear I'll always be true
I am committed to being faithful and loyal to you if you choose to give me another chance.
And I just want you to know I'm here for you
I want you to know that I am always available to support and love you, no matter what.
I want a sweet love like you
I desire a loving and fulfilling relationship like the one we once shared.
Lyrics © SONGCASE MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DELIOUS KENNEDY, GARY ST. CLAIR
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