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.
Always
Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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And I dedicate my life to you always
A love like yours is grand
It must have been sent from up above
And I know you'll stay this way, for always
And we both know, that our love will grow
And forever it will be you and me, hey
Chasing all of the rain away
When you come around you bring brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me and you, forever we'll be
And I will love you so for always
Come with me my sweet
Let's go make a family
And they will bring us joy, for always
Oh boy I love your soul
I can't find enough ways to let you know
But you can be sure of course, for always
And we both know, that our love will grow
And forever it will be you and me
Ooh, your life is sun
Chasing all of the rain away
When you come around you bring a brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me, and you forever will be
And I will love you so for always
Oh, you're like the sun chasing all of the rain away
When you come around you bring brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me, and you forever will be
And I will love you so for always
Ooh, ooh
I will love you so, for always
The lyrics of Atlantic Starr's hit song "Always" are an emotional expression of dedication to a loved one. The singer addresses his partner, describing her as everything that he could ever want and need in a woman. He pledges his lifelong commitment to her, acknowledging that their love is truly special, a rare and unending bond that has been divinely sent from above. The singer expresses his certainty that their love will continue to grow and thrive over the years to come, characterized by a sense of joy, fulfillment, and the warmth of a bright, sunny day. He speaks of the role she plays in his life, of how her presence always brings a sense of light and hope, allowing them to face even the darkest of days. Together, they will build a family that will bring them endless joy throughout their lives.
The song was originally written as a ballad and recorded in a slow tempo, but was later remixed as an upbeat track, which became the version that most people know and love today. The song was released in September 1987 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and even earning a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The song has been covered by a number of artists over the years, including Mariah Carey and Keyshia Cole, and has been used in various movies and TV shows, including "The Bodyguard" and "The Simpsons."
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you are to me, all that a woman should be
And I dedicate my life to you always
My partner, you are everything a woman should be and I am committed to spending my life with you
A love like yours is grand
It must have been sent from up above
And I know you'll stay this way, for always
Our love is amazing, divine and everlasting
And we both know, that our love will grow
And forever it will be you and me, hey
We're confident that our shared love will continue to get stronger and it will always be just you and me
Ooh your life is sun
Chasing all of the rain away
When you come around you bring brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me and you, forever we'll be
And I will love you so for always
Your presence brings happiness into my life, you're always there for me, and I will love you forever
Come with me my sweet
Let's go make a family
And they will bring us joy, for always
Let's build a family together and they will always bring us joy
Oh boy I love your soul
I can't find enough ways to let you know
But you can be sure of course, for always
I love your very being and there aren't enough words to express it, but you can always be sure of my love
Oh, you're like the sun chasing all of the rain away
When you come around you bring brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me, and you forever will be
And I will love you so for always
Ooh, ooh
I will love you so, for always
Your presence in my life dispels all negativity, you're perfect for me and I will always love you wholeheartedly
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Lewis, Wayne Lewis, Jonathan Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@idg2589
This song never get old <3
[Verse 1]
Girl, you are to me
All that a woman should be
And I dedicate my life
To you, always
The love like yours is rare
It must have been
Sent from up above
And I know you'll stay this way
For always
[Pre-Chorus]
And we both know
That our love will grow
And forever
It will be
You and me, hey
[Chorus]
Ooh, you're like the sun
Chasing all of the rain away
When you come around
You bring brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me and you
Forever will be
And I will love you so
For always
[Verse 2]
Come with me, my sweet
Let's go make a family
And they will bring us joy
For always
Oh, boy
I love you so
I can't find enough ways
To let you know
But you can be sure I'm yours
For always
[Pre-Chorus]
And we both know
That our love will grow
And forever
It will be
You and me, hey
[Chorus]
Ooh, you're like the sun
Chasing all of the rain away
When you come around
You bring brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me and you
Forever will be
And I will love you so
For always
[Interlude]
[Chorus]
Ooh, you're like the sun
Chasing all of the rain away
When you come around
You bring brighter days
You're the perfect one
For me and you
Forever will be
And I will love you so
For always
[Outro]
Ooh, ooh
I will love you so
For always
Ooh, ooh
I will love you so
For always
Ooh, ooh
I will love you so
For always
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YouTube knows I was born in 71 and can guess the rest of me so they recommended this with all my 80s favorites. To be promoted by YT equals thousands and thousands of views. Just back up your work if you plan to resurrect it. This is Maryann's song, btw. In 1987, she was Ms. Incredible. But her father saw things differently. Hope you survive the changes. We need to preserve all of our SD (Standard Definition) memories. Those were the days.
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