Atlantic Starr was among the top urban contemporary acts of the '80s and fa… Read Full Bio ↴Atlantic Starr was among the top urban contemporary acts of the '80s and fared well in the adult contemporary market as well, but their roots were '70s soul and funk. The East Coast outfit was formed in White Plains, NY, in 1976 by three brothers: lead singer/guitarist David Lewis, lead singer/keyboardist Wayne Lewis, and trombonist/percussionist Jonathan Lewis. After the Lewis Brothers hired lead singer Sharon Bryant, trumpeter William Sudderth, saxophonist Damon Rentie (who was replaced by Koran Daniels in 1981), bassist Clifford Archer, drummer Porter Carroll, Jr., and percussionist/flutist Joseph Phillips, Atlantic Starr's original nine-person lineup was in place. Influenced by '70s funk/soul bands like Earth, Wind & Fire, the Commodores, New Birth, and L.T.D., Atlantic Starr started playing around the northeastern U.S. They had only been together for about two years when they signed with A&M and started working with Bobby Eli, a well-respected producer/songwriter from Philadelphia. Produced by Eli in 1978, Atlantic Starr's self-titled debut album wasn't a mega-platinum blockbuster but did reasonably well and contained the funk hit "Stand Up" (which made it to number 16 on Billboard's R&B singles chart). Eli went on to produce the band's second album, Straight to the Point; while that 1979 release did OK, A&M knew that Atlantic Starr could be bigger. So in 1981, the band changed producers and enlisted James Carmichael for their third album, Radiance. It was a wise move; Radiance and its hit single "When Love Calls" established Atlantic Starr as a supergroup in the R&B market. It was on Radiance that the charismatic Bryant (who was featured on "When Love Calls") really blossomed as a singer and her lead vocals played a major role in the band's success. Carmichael went on to produce 1982's "Brilliance" (which contained the number two R&B single "Circles") and 1983's Yours Forever; the latter includes "Touch a Four Leaf Clover," another major hit featuring Bryant.

Although Bryant was never Atlantic Starr's only lead singer -- Wayne and David Lewis also provided their share of lead vocals -- she was a major asset. So it came as quite a disappointment when she left Atlantic Starr in 1984 to pursue a solo career. But all was not lost. The talented Barbara Weathers was hired as a replacement and 1985's As the Band Turns -- Atlantic Starr's first post-Bryant album and sixth album overall -- found the outfit unveiling a smaller lineup that consisted of Weathers, the Lewis Brothers, and Phillips. Sudderth, Daniels, Archer, and Carroll were all gone, but despite those personnel changes, Atlantic Starr was still distinctive and recognizable. As the Band Turns, which contained the major hit "Secret Lovers," turned out to be Atlantic Starr's last album for A&M; in 1987, they moved to Warner Bros. and fared well with the album All in the Name of Love and the smash hit "Always." A syrupy adult contemporary ballad, "Always" reflected the Lewis Brothers' desire to have the type of crossover success that Whitney Houston and Lionel Ritchie had been enjoying in the '80s; they got their wish when "Always" soared to number one on both the pop and R&B charts.

After All in the Name of Love, Weathers left the band to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Porscha Martin, who was featured on 1988's We're Movin' Up. Martin was around for a few years before being replaced by Rachel Oliver (Atlantic Starr's fourth female vocalist) in the early '90s. Atlantic Starr's relationship with Warner Bros. ended after 1991's Love Crazy, and in 1994, the band recorded one album for Arista: Time. That album was a commercial disappointment and the single "I'll Remember You" only made it to the fifties on Billboard's R&B and pop singles charts. Time (which was David Lewis' last album with the band) found a fifth female singer, Aisha Tanner, replacing Oliver. And when 1999's Legacy was distributed by the small, independent Street Solid label, Atlantic Starr unveiled yet another lineup -- one that consisted of two Lewis Brothers (Wayne and Jonathan) as well as Oliver (who had returned and replaced Tanner) and a new male singer named DeWayne Woods. Although Legacy received very little attention, Atlantic Starr hung in there and was still performing for die-hard fans when the 21st century arrived.

All In The Name Of Love
Atlantic Starr Lyrics

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All in the name of love
All in the name of something beautiful
All in the name of love
All in the name of something beautiful

We don't even act like strangers
Seems we've been knowing each other for a long time
And every time that we've seen each other

We've come up with some reason to stay apart

But baby, love is in your eyes
Baby, let's make the compromise

I'll be your cover, in the wintertime
Any reason, any season
I'll be satisfied
Long as I'm here with you

You'll be my cool in the summertime
Any reason, any season
You're always on my side
Whatever I'm into

Can't you feel the magnetism
Growing stronger and stronger
So why don't we do it all

CHORUS

There ain't no doubt about this feeling
Yeah, it's obvious my search will end with you
And I can tell by your facial expression
That you have the same attraction for me too

But baby, common lets take the ride
We're destined, straight for paradise

All in the name of love
All in the name of something beautiful (oh)
All in the name of love (all in the name of love between me and you)
All in the name of something beautiful (all about, all about something beautiful)

All in the name of love
All in the name of something beautiful

You and me, we're overdue, for getting together baby
It always seemed our love was meant to be

(Hey) All in the name of love
(You and me, we've always had that strong attraction
You can't keep a lock on love, 'cause I've got the keys)
All in the name of something beautiful

(Hey) All in the name of love
All in the name of something beautiful

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "All in the name of love" by Atlantic Starr speaks of two people who have known each other seemingly for a long time, yet for a reason or another, they haven't been able to act on their feelings towards each other. However, the song suggests that love is in their eyes, and they can feel the magnetism growing stronger and stronger between them. They realize that their search for love ends with each other, and they are destined for paradise. The song encourages the two lovers to take the ride together and make the compromise to be together, no matter the reason or season.

The lyrics of "All in the name of love" are soulful and compelling, and they express a message of love that is honest and genuine. The song highlights the beauty of making compromises for the person we love and staying together even through the challenging times. The lyrics also speak of the importance of following through with the attraction and love we have for others, no matter how long it has taken. It urges us to open our hearts to each other and let love lead us, making it all worth it in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

All in the name of love
Everything that we are doing is for the sake of love

All in the name of something beautiful
Our actions are geared towards creating something beautiful

We don't even act like strangers
Despite not knowing each other that long, we connect on a deep level

Seems we've been knowing each other for a long time
We feel like we have a history together, even if we don't

And every time that we've seen each other
Each encounter we have has been meaningful

We've come up with some reason to stay apart
Despite our connection, there have been obstacles keeping us from being together

But baby, love is in your eyes
I can see the love you have for me simply by looking into your eyes

Baby, let's make the compromise
Let's come to a mutual agreement and work towards being together

I'll be your cover, in the wintertime
I'll shelter you and provide for you during difficult times

Any reason, any season
No matter what, I'll always be there for you

I'll be satisfied
All that matters is being with you

Long as I'm here with you
As long as we are together, I'll be happy

You'll be my cool in the summertime
You'll be my comfort during warm and pleasant times

You're always on my side
I can always count on your loyalty and support

Whatever I'm into
No matter what I do or pursue, you're on board

Can't you feel the magnetism
Can you sense the powerful force that draws us to each other?

Growing stronger and stronger
Our connection is getting more intense over time

So why don't we do it all
We should take the plunge and be together, no holds barred

There ain't no doubt about this feeling
I am certain that what we have is real and strong

Yeah, it's obvious my search will end with you
I no longer need to search for love elsewhere, because I have found it in you

And I can tell by your facial expression
Your nonverbal cues show me that you feel the same way

That you have the same attraction for me too
You are also drawn to me and want to be with me

But baby, common lets take the ride
Let's embark on this journey together

We're destined, straight for paradise
Our happiness and joy await us, if we choose to be together

You and me, we're overdue, for getting together baby
It's time for us to start our romantic relationship

It always seemed our love was meant to be
We have always had a connection and it feels like it was meant to lead to love

You can't keep a lock on love, 'cause I've got the keys
Love cannot be contained or controlled, but I am capable of unlocking its potential

All in the name of something beautiful (oh)
Everything that we do is for the purpose of creating something wonderful

All in the name of love (all in the name of love between me and you)
Our actions are defined by our love for each other

All in the name of something beautiful (all about, all about something beautiful)
Our singular focus is on creating something that is lovely and positive

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAM DEES

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