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.
Website: http://www.all-4-one.com/
Key to Your Heart
All-4-One Lyrics
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Signs showing nobody's home,
Peer through your window, Nothing but an empty soul,
Where'd you move, Where'd you go
Am I too late, to stop this,
I'm in disbelief, I keep knocking,
But the carving in that old oak tree, said forever you and me,
The one thing I believed in has failed me
When everyone was looking on the outside in
I got to know you behind closed curtains,
And be the one that made sure that you're safe and warm
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your,
Heart's pounding, yelling loudly, throwing rocks at your windows,
Trying to kick it, put my, shoulder into it and once more tried the handle,
And the telephone's disconnected, no electricity, I'm assuming,
With our prints in the cement, remember when we were six,
Wish we could be there again
When everyone was looking on the outside in
I got to know you behind closed curtains,
And be the one that made sure that you're safe and warm
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your heart
You said you'd never leave, this home feels so empty,
Tell me where did you go, go,
Never saw a moving sign, just locked out wondering why,
Your heart don't live here no more, How could you
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your heart
The lyrics to All-4-One's "Key to Your Heart" display a sense of confusion and heartbreak as the singer realizes that the person they believed they would spend forever with has left them without a word. The opening lines, "Cold wind's blowing, confusions growing, signs showing nobody's home," set the tone for the entire song. The singer is left feeling alone and abandoned, with nothing to hold onto but memories of what once was. They peer through the window of the person's home, only to find an empty soul, and are left wondering where they went and if it's too late to stop them.
The chorus is a plea from the singer, asking how this person could leave them without a key to their heart. They feel lost and unable to move on, with pent-up emotions that they don't know how to handle. The second verse references the times when they were kids, and how they wish they could go back to those carefree days. The final lines of the song express their confusion and sadness, asking why this person left without a goodbye or any indication that they were going.
Overall, "Key to Your Heart" is a powerful ballad about heartbreak and loss, showcasing All-4-One's impressive vocal talents and emotional range.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold wind's blowing, confusions growing,
The outside world is harsh and uncertain, and I'm struggling to make sense of it all.
Signs showing nobody's home,
You're not physically present, and there are no indications of where you are or what you're feeling.
Peer through your window, Nothing but an empty soul,
I'm trying to understand you, but all I see is a hollow shell that used to hold your vibrant spirit.
Where'd you move, Where'd you go
I'm lost without you and I have no idea where to start looking.
Am I too late, to stop this,
I fear that I may have missed my chance to fix things between us.
I'm in disbelief, I keep knocking,
I refuse to accept that you're really gone, so I keep hoping that you'll answer the door and come back to me.
But the carving in that old oak tree, said forever you and me,
I believed that our love was eternal, but the reality is that nothing lasts forever.
The one thing I believed in has failed me
The foundation of my life - our love - has crumbled, leaving me lost and alone.
Heart's pounding, yelling loudly, throwing rocks at your windows,
I'm desperate and I'll do anything to get your attention, to make you hear me and understand how much I need you.
Trying to kick it, put my, shoulder into it and once more tried the handle,
I'm physically and emotionally exhausted, but I refuse to give up on our relationship and I'm willing to break down barriers to reach you.
And the telephone's disconnected, no electricity, I'm assuming,
I'm trying to reach out through any means possible, but even the phone and other basic utilities fail me because you're not where I expect you to be.
With our prints in the cement, remember when we were six,
I'm reminiscing on our childhood memories, when everything was simple and we were inseparable.
Wish we could be there again
I wish we could go back to a time when our love was pure and uncomplicated.
You said you'd never leave, this home feels so empty,
You promised me forever, but now that you're gone, everything feels hollow and meaningless.
Tell me where did you go, go,
I need to understand why you left me and where you went, so that I can try to fix things.
Never saw a moving sign, just locked out wondering why,
There were no indications that you were leaving, so now I'm left feeling confused and betrayed.
Your heart don't live here no more, How could you
Your love is no longer present in this space, and I can't comprehend how you could hurt me like this.
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
You abandoned me without warning, leaving me vulnerable and exposed to the harshness of the world.
Without a key to your heart,
I no longer have access to the love that we once shared, and it's tearing me apart.
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
You disappeared without a trace or a word of explanation, and it feels like you never cared about me at all.
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
I'm left to pick up the pieces of my broken heart, but I'm not sure that I can ever love again after this betrayal.
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
I have so much pain and anger inside of me, and I don't know how to channel it or express it in a way that will make things better.
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
You're no longer part of my life, and I'm struggling to come to terms with that fact.
All alone in the cold at the door,
I'm isolated and exposed to the world, with no idea how to move forward without you.
Without a key to your heart
I can't access the love and connection that we once shared, and it feels like a part of me is missing forever.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GHARAH LENVARDO V. DEGEDDINGSEZE, JAMIE JONES, SOLOMON JR. RIDGE
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@yuliakarisma1438
Cold wind's blowing, confusions growing,
Signs showing nobody's home,
Peer through your window, Nothing but an empty soul,
Where'd you move, Where'd you go
Am I too late, to stop this,
I'm in disbelief, I keep knocking,
But the carving in that old oak tree, said forever you and me,
The one thing I believed in has failed me
When everyone was looking on the outside in
I got to know you behind closed curtains,
And be the one that made sure that you're safe and warm
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your,
Heart's pounding, yelling loudly, throwing rocks at your windows,
Trying to kick it, put my, shoulder into it and once more tried the handle,
And the telephone's disconnected, no electricity, I'm assuming,
With our prints in the cement, remember when we were six,
Wish we could be there again
When everyone was looking on the outside in
I got to know you behind closed curtains,
And be the one that made sure that you're safe and warm
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your heart
You said you'd never leave, this home feels so empty,
Tell me where did you go, go,
Never saw a moving sign, just locked out wondering why,
Your heart don't live here no more, How could you
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your heart
@VibesAndLiveleeShow
Found this song a few days ago, really love it! The piano melody is just amazing. Down to the last drop is also a favourite of mine
@odreymutyiri1830
I still love this song❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@omaradanielthelolmodel4490
It's still hard to listen to this song. The pain in 2011 was real.
@rebeccachichongue8084
I just love All4one their songs are Everything I tell you!!!
@KEVINdaMAN684
i love dis song....i know this song from my junior year an now i just remeber emgain...hella love the singers an especially the song.....<3...
@Vennangelgirl
this song rocks
@yuliakarisma1438
Cold wind's blowing, confusions growing,
Signs showing nobody's home,
Peer through your window, Nothing but an empty soul,
Where'd you move, Where'd you go
Am I too late, to stop this,
I'm in disbelief, I keep knocking,
But the carving in that old oak tree, said forever you and me,
The one thing I believed in has failed me
When everyone was looking on the outside in
I got to know you behind closed curtains,
And be the one that made sure that you're safe and warm
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your,
Heart's pounding, yelling loudly, throwing rocks at your windows,
Trying to kick it, put my, shoulder into it and once more tried the handle,
And the telephone's disconnected, no electricity, I'm assuming,
With our prints in the cement, remember when we were six,
Wish we could be there again
When everyone was looking on the outside in
I got to know you behind closed curtains,
And be the one that made sure that you're safe and warm
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your heart
You said you'd never leave, this home feels so empty,
Tell me where did you go, go,
Never saw a moving sign, just locked out wondering why,
Your heart don't live here no more, How could you
How could you leave me, all alone, in the cold, at the door,
Without a key to your heart,
How could you leave me, no goodbye, boy I'm gone,
movin' on and now my love won't survive,
Where can I mail off and send this, pent up emotion,
'Cause you don't live here anymore,
How could you leave me, all alone in the cold at the door,
Without a key to your heart
@veronicawashington.
Beautiful
@jessicafeitosa9627
Essa música é muito linda 😍
@alexisandme4eva
glad you like the song, not much people upload the ful version