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.
Bring It Back Home Again
Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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And I dedicate my life to you always
The 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
Ooh, your life is sun chasing all the rain away
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, hey
Ooh, your life is sun chasing all the rain away
When you come around you bring brighter day
You're the perfect one for me and you forever we'll be
And I will love you so for always
Hey, 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 we'll be
And I will love you so for always
Ooh, I will love you so for always, ooh
The lyrics of Atlantic Starr's song "Bring It Back Home Again" depict a sincere declaration of love from the perspective of a partner who firmly believes in the longevity and strength of their relationship. The singer affirms that his soulmate embodies all the qualities he desires in a woman and he has dedicated his life to her. He asserts that the kind of love he experiences with his partner is exalted and feels heaven-sent. He also maintains that he has no doubt that their love for each other will continue to flourish and that they will remain inseparable forever.
Additionally, the singer paints his partner as the source of light in his life. He describes her as "sun chasing all the rain away" and bringing "brighter day" whenever she is around. He further asserts that she is the perfect match for him, and they will be together always. The song ends with a reaffirmation of the singer's love for his partner, and his assertion that he will love her forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you are to me, all that a woman should be
You embody everything that I believe a woman should be
And I dedicate my life to you always
I vow to always dedicate my life to loving you and being with you
The love like yours is grand
Our love is amazing and exceptional
It must have been sent from up above
I believe that our love was a gift from a higher power
And I know you'll stay this way, for always
I am confident that you will always be the same incredible person that I fell in love with
And we both know, that our love will grow
We are both aware and positive that our love will continue to grow
And forever it will be you and me, hey
Our love will last forever and it will always be just you and me
Ooh, your life is sun chasing all the rain away
Your presence brings joy and happiness to my life, bringing light to any darkness
When you come around you bring brighter day
Your presence illuminates my life and brings positivity and hope
You're the perfect one for me and you forever we'll be
You are my soulmate and we will be together forever
And I will love you so for always
I will always love you with all my heart
Come with me my sweet let's go make a family
Let's build a family together and bring each other joy through our children
And they will bring us joy, for always
Our children will always bring us happiness and love
Oh boy, I love your soul
I love the essence of who you are as a person
I can't find enough ways to let you know
There aren't enough words or actions to express the depth of my love for you
But you can be sure of course, for always
But rest assured, my love for you is unwavering and forever
Hey, ooh you're like the sun chasing all of the rain away
Hey, your love brightens my life and brings hope and positivity, overcoming any negativity
And you come around you bring brighter days
Your presence in my life brings light and happiness
Ooh, I will love you so for always
I will always love you with my whole heart
Writer(s): Jeffrey D. Prusan, Jonathan Lewis
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Las Tres hermanas Titus
Shout out to all South Africans who know how I feel listening to this track.. My Goodness!
Still one of the greatest after all this years. Soul might be African-American bred, but nobody feels it like South Africans
moloto Theese Mphahlele
I am also a South African
Las Tres hermanas Titus
@Sabz I Feel You...Really Do
Sabz
Heard it play at Shisa Nyama yesterday 😭😭
Las Tres hermanas Titus
@Richard Ohaletse Believe me ,it strikes a chord every time!
Richard Ohaletse
True, it hit me hard this past Sunday 😪
Trevor Moatlhodi
This song brings back great memories of my late sister. A great song ❤️
surprise mkhondo
This song has been a hit since 2008 in my life, a week does'nt go without listening to it
Tebogo Mulaudzi
One of the greatest song back in 1989 when i was doing standard 3. My uncle introduced this song to me. Woow i loved this song 👌
Benton Msimango
@Siyabonga Majozi Have heard of that school yazi. I grew up in Mpumalanga not far from Mnambithi