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.
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Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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Closer than most
I just see so much in you
And I want a better view
I want to look deeper into you, yeah
Let's get closer, well, well
Closer than close
Closer than most, well, yeah
Totally involved, well
You make my whole world revolve, yeah
Well, it feels so right and I know I'm hooked for life
Infinite endlessly, yeah
If you wanna know how long (If you wanna know how long) our love will last
This universe will pass, baby, yes it will
Oh, that's how long (That's how long), that's how strong (That's how strong)
I'll be lovin' you, baby
Let's closer, hey, hey, yeah
All wrapped up in love, baby, baby (Well, well)
And I know I can't recall
When I wanted to give my all, all of my love, yeah
Let's get closer, mmm, yeah
Closer than close (Closer than close)
Let's get closer (Closer)
Closer than most, yeah, yeah, ooh, ooh,
Mmm, yeah, if you wanna know how long (If you wanna know how long) our love will last
This universe will pass, baby, yes it will
Oh, that's how long (That's how long), that's just how strong (That's how strong)
I'll be lovin' you, baby
Let's closer, closer, well
Closer than close (Closer than close), mmm, hmm
Let's closer, so much closer, baby
Closer than close (Closer than close), mmm, hmm
Let's closer, oh, mmm
Closer than close (Closer than close, closer than close), so close
Let's closer, I just see so much in you
Closer than close (Closer than close), and I want a better view
Let's closer (Closer), oh, yeah
Closer than most, closer, closer, closer
Let's closer, hey, hey
Closer than close (Closer than close), closer, yeah
Let's closer (Closer), oh
Closer than close (Closer than close)
"Let's Get Closer" by Atlantic Starr is a love song that speaks to the depth of emotion and connection between two people. The singer recognizes the greatness within their partner and desires to explore and understand them better. They express their commitment to the relationship, saying they're "hooked for life" and that their love will last beyond the passing of the universe. The chorus repeats the phrase "closer than close" to emphasize the intense intimacy they share and how they want to get even closer.
The lyrics are fairly straightforward and don't use a lot of metaphor or poetic language, but their simplicity helps to convey the message of the song. It's a declaration of love and a promise to deepen the bond between two people. The repetition of "let's get closer" and "closer than close" creates a sense of urgency and desire that's hard to resist.
Overall, "Let's Get Closer" is a straightforward, romantic love song that celebrates the power of connection between two people. It's a reminder to appreciate and cherish the unique qualities in our partners and to never stop striving for deeper and richer relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Closer than close, well
I feel incredibly close to you, probably closer than most people do
Closer than most
I'm closer to you than most people are to others
I just see so much in you
You are special to me and I recognise a lot of great qualities in you
And I want a better view
I want to get to know you even more intimately
Let's get closer, well, well
I want us to grow even closer
Totally involved, well
I'm completely invested in this relationship
You make my whole world revolve, yeah
You're the center of my universe and everything revolves around you
Well, it feels so right and I know I'm hooked for life
Being with you feels so natural and right, and I know I want to be with you for the rest of my life
If you wanna know how long (If you wanna know how long) our love will last
If you're wondering how long our love will endure
This universe will pass, baby, yes it will
Our love will last beyond the lifespan of this universe
Oh, that's how long (That's how long), that's how strong (That's how strong)
Our love will endure for a very long time and be very strong
All wrapped up in love, baby, baby (Well, well)
We're completely enveloped in love for each other
When I wanted to give my all, all of my love, yeah
The moment I felt like giving all of my love to someone was when I met you
Mmm, yeah, if you wanna know how long (If you wanna know how long) our love will last
Again, if you're curious about how long our love will endure
Let's closer, closer, well
Let's get even closer
Closer than close (Closer than close), mmm, hmm
So close that our relationship transcends most people's understanding of closeness
Let's closer, so much closer, baby
Let's deepen our relationship a lot
I just see so much in you
Again, I recognise a lot of wonderful qualities in you
Closer than most, yeah, yeah, ooh, ooh,
I want us to be closer than most couples achieve in their relationships
Let's closer (Closer), oh, yeah
Again, let's get closer
Closer than close (Closer than close)
So close that our relationship is unique and special
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT AUGUSTA JOHNSON, SAM RAY MOSLEY
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eric2181965
Comes to mind is this: Sharon Bryant & Angela Winbush, two awesome singers whom sort of were sort of "singing in the pocket" while members of a group, but once opportunities came for solo projects, those voices broke out. Sharon's only solo project in the late 1980's showed what a truly dynamic singer she is.
iluvmyboba
@Kevin Ford Well, Brother Ford. I'm glad to have found you. I would like to ask you about the group Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Beavers. There is so little information about them. What happened to them. I thought there was a lot of talent there.
Kevin Ford
You know it's a shame that her one solo project didn't get the advertisement that it deserved. It is still one of my favorite albums/cd's of all time and I'm a soul/r&b/pop music connoisseur from the mid sixties til today. Trust me when I say that I'm a walking encyclopedia of that music that just also happens to be an ex-nightclub dj!!!!!!!
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Desmond Anderson
OH YES-HER COVER OF "FOOLISH HEART"(ORIGINALLY BY STEVE PERRY OF JOURNEY) TOLD MY STORY BECAUSE I HAVE ONE; HER VOICE IS SO ANGELIC
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responare
This band and her voice always make me feel good ...anyplace anytime...