His second album, 'Soul Man', made #19 in the UK in November 2006. He scored a #18 hit single in December 2006 with Michael Underwood and the song, 'December Brings Me Back To You'.
On 1 March 2008, he competed with the uptempo song 'Even If' in the BBC's new selection programme, 'Eurovision - Your Decision'. He was eventually selected to represent the UK in 2008's Eurovision Song Contest. On 24 March, his Eurovision entry came last place with a total of 14 points.
Lately
Andy Abraham Lyrics
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With no vivid reason here to find
Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging 'round my mind
Far more frequently you're wearing perfume
With you say no special place to go
But when I ask will you be coming back soon
You don't know, never know
Well, I'm a man of many wishes
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
'Cause they always start to cry
'Cause this time could mean goodbye
Lately I've been staring in the mirror
Very slowly picking me apart
Trying to tell myself I have no reason with your heart
Just the other night while you were sleeping
I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name
But when I ask you of the thoughts your keeping
You just say nothing's changed
Well, I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
'Cause they always start to cry
'Cause this time could mean goodbye, goodbye
Oh, I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
'Cause they always start to cry
'Cause this time could mean goodbye
Andy Abraham's song "Lately" paints a picture of a man who can't shake the feeling that he may lose the love of his life. The singer seems to be sensing that something is amiss but can't pinpoint the cause of his anxieties. Despite his partner's frequent use of perfume and their seeming lack of plans, the singer grows increasingly worried about the possibility of his partner leaving him. He describes himself as a "man of many wishes," someone who hopes that his premonition is wrong, but his eyes betray his true feelings, often filling with tears.
The singer's insecurities reach their peak when he hears his partner whisper someone else's name while sleeping. He tries to push down his concerns and convince himself that he has no cause for alarm, but the fear of losing his partner makes it impossible for him to feel truly secure. The lyrics are hauntingly poignant, reflecting the universal human experience of struggling with doubt, insecurity, and the fear of loss.
The song's repeated chorus, "this time could mean goodbye," serves as a somber reminder of the fragile nature of love and relationships. Even with the best intentions and heartfelt wishes, there are no guarantees that things will work out in the end. Ultimately, the song reminds listeners that love is a delicate balance of hope and fear, and that even the strongest bonds can be threatened by uncertainty and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I have had the strangest feeling
Recently, I have been experiencing an unusual emotion
With no vivid reason here to find
Without any clear cause or explanation
Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging 'round my mind
However, the idea of losing you has been persistently on my mind
Far more frequently you're wearing perfume
I have noticed that you have been wearing perfume more often than usual
With you say no special place to go
Despite claiming that you have nowhere special to be
But when I ask will you be coming back soon
When I inquire about your return
You don't know, never know
You are uncertain and indecisive
Well, I'm a man of many wishes
I am a person with many desires or aspirations
Hope my premonition misses
I hope my foreboding is proven wrong
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
However, my true emotions are betrayed by my tears
'Cause they always start to cry
Since my tears are consistently present
'Cause this time could mean goodbye
Because this could signify the end of our relationship
Lately I've been staring in the mirror
Recently, I have been looking at myself in the mirror
Very slowly picking me apart
Examining myself in great detail
Trying to tell myself I have no reason with your heart
Attempting to convince myself that I do not have any influence over your emotions
Just the other night while you were sleeping
Very recently, when you were asleep
I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name
I barely caught you murmuring another person's name
But when I ask you of the thoughts your keeping
But when I inquire about what you are thinking
You just say nothing's changed
You simply state that nothing is different
Oh, I'm a man of many wishes
I have many hopes or ambitions
I hope my premonition misses
I hope my intuition is inaccurate
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
But despite my wishes, my eyes reveal my true emotions
'Cause they always start to cry
As my tears are inevitably shed
'Cause this time could mean goodbye
Because this could signify the end of our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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