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.
If Your Heart Isn't In It
Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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It could fall apart at any time
And none would be the wiser
Except you and I
It seems that we stopped talkin'
Like we're afraid to disagree
And after all we've been through
If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
If my heart wasn't in it
I'd have gone long ago
If your heart isn't in it
Why keep me hangin' on?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
From your life
You treat me like a stranger
As if I wasn't there
Oh baby, I waited for a miracle
To make you show that you care
If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
If my heart wasn't in it
I'd have gone long ago
If your heart isn't in it
Why keep me hangin' on?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
From your life
If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
I can't go through the motions
I have to know
If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
I can't go to the limit
I have to know
If your heart
Ooh, can't you tell me so?
I have to know
If your heart isn't it
Why keep me hangin' on?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
Don't keep me hangin' on
For dear life
The song "If Your Heart Isn't In It" by Atlantic Starr touches on the vulnerability and fragility of relationships. The lyrics suggest a communication breakdown between the two partners, where they have stopped talking and are afraid to disagree. They are holding onto the relationship even though it seems to be falling apart. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of being honest about one's feelings. The singer questions why their partner can't tell them if their heart isn't in the relationship, as they would have left long ago if their own heart wasn't in it.
The lyrics also bring up the feeling of being ignored and treated like a stranger by one's partner. The singer has been waiting for a long time for their partner to show that they care, but they seem to be very distant. The singer is tired of going through the motions and wants to know if their partner's heart is truly in the relationship. The repeated line of "If your heart isn't in it, why keep me hanging on?" shows the singer's frustration and longing for honesty, so that they can finally move on.
Overall, the song is about the difficulty of maintaining a relationship when there is a lack of communication and honesty. It emphasizes the importance of being truthful about one's feelings and not holding on to something that isn't working. The melancholy melody, coupled with the introspective lyrics, make "If Your Heart Isn't In It" a poignant song about love and relationship struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a fragile situation
Our relationship is in a delicate state and can break down easily.
It could fall apart at any time
At any moment, our relationship could come to an end.
And none would be the wiser
Nobody else would know or realize what is going on except for us.
Except you and I
We are the only ones who understand the state of our relationship.
It seems that we stopped talkin'
It appears that we have stopped communicating.
Like we're afraid to disagree
It seems like we are avoiding disagreement and confrontation.
And after all we've been through
Considering everything we've faced together,
Can we still be that naive?
Are we still ignorant enough to believe that we can maintain this relationship without effort?
If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,
Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?
If my heart wasn't in it
If I didn't have feelings for you anymore,
I'd have gone long ago
I would have left this relationship a long time ago.
Why keep me hangin' on?
Why are you keeping me in this relationship despite not being fully invested?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
If you express to me that you're not emotionally invested, I will exit this relationship.
You treat me like a stranger
You behave towards me as if we are not in a relationship at all.
As if I wasn't there
You ignore my presence and fail to acknowledge my existence.
Oh baby, I waited for a miracle
I've been hoping and waiting for something profound to happen in our relationship.
To make you show that you care
Something extraordinary to help you recognize how much I mean to you.
If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,
Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?
If my heart wasn't in it
If I didn't have feelings for you anymore,
I'd have gone long ago
I would have left this relationship a long time ago.
Why keep me hangin' on?
Why are you keeping me in this relationship despite not being fully invested?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
If you express to me that you're not emotionally invested, I will exit this relationship.
If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,
Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?
I can't go through the motions
I can't pretend to be invested in this relationship when it's one-sided.
I have to know
I need to be sure about your feelings for us, one way or the other.
If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,
Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?
I can't go to the limit
I can't continue to tolerate this inaction and uncertainty in our relationship.
If your heart
If your feelings,
Ooh, can't you tell me so?
Cannot you express it to me honestly?
I have to know
I need to be sure about your feelings for us, one way or the other.
If your heart isn't it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,
Why keep me hangin' on?
Why are you keeping me in this relationship despite not being fully invested?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
If you express to me that you're not emotionally invested, I will exit this relationship.
Don't keep me hangin' on
Please don't leave me in this one-sided relationship anymore.
For dear life
I need to move on and preserve my well-being.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HAMISH STUART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gummislayer1969
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Just hearing "I can get my OWN damn steak!!!" tells me how far we've fallen as a people (needing each other!!!).
We are better TOGETHER!!!
Men Lead...
Women And Children Follow...
One Love...
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@maureenholder7510
The female singer has a very unique voice. Great song !
@bonganimasina5569
How I love her, her name is Barbara Weathers β€β€β€
@NoNewfriends4087
Alright whereβs all my 70βs & 80βs babies at?
@MichaelScott-uv1bt
70s baby right here
@malikastone
the fact that this song has at least TEN key changes/modulations all in the last 90 seconds!! SICKENING...I love this damn song so much. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Nobody and I mean NOBODY is making this kind of music anymore. It's just so...precise. My God!
@user-mn6rb6ms4i
I love this song so much it is so timing n in tune it's a wow
@tonshaad1230
It's really only three modulations; specifically only two because it goes back from the original key of Bb major to G major, then back to Bb major.
@dawnsmith1639
Absolutely SICK... Shit what an emotional piece... Live itππ
@nathanielanderson2654
My favorite part, "Just tell me and I'll be gone!" That's it baby! Just tell me and I'm OUT!!!
@tinateeteehill7398
Got this song on repeat when Iβm sipping and in my feelings π€£π€¦πΎββοΈπ€·π½ββοΈβ€