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.
Masterpiece
Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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And everything is right
The gentle way you look at me
When we kiss goodnight
You've given me the freedom no other love has known
And now I thank you girl , thank you girl
The countless ways you've touched my heart
The beauty that you've shown to me
Takes my breath away
A picture perfect painting, that's what our love is
And yes I need you so, and now I know
Ooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
A work of art it's true
And I treasure you my love
Ooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
A work of art it's true
And I treasure you
Sometimes I wonder what I'd be
Had I not found you
A least and lonely soul this world
Could show me nothing new
But now my life's a canvas
Painted with your love
And it will always be
And now I see
The gentle walks together
Through time will never pass
This fairy tale we shared
Is real inside our hearts
Let it be forever
Never let it end
This promise I can make
Heaven is ours to take
Ooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
A work of art it's true
And I treasure you my love
Ooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
A work of art it's true
And I treasure you
When I'm lost and insecure
You build me up and make me sure
That everything will be alright
My love
ooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
A work of art it's true
And I treasure you my love
Ooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
A work of art it's true
And I treasure you
(This fairy tale we're sharing
Is real inside our hearts
Let it be forever
Never let it end)
The lyrics of Atlantic Starr's "Masterpiece" are a romantic ode to a loved one. The singer expresses their gratitude for their partner's touch, which brings everything in the world at peace. They also praise the way their beloved looks at them during a kiss goodnight, giving them a sense of freedom that no other love ever could. The song goes on to highlight the countless ways their heart has been touched by their partner’s beauty and how it takes their breath away. The lyrics compare their love to a picture-perfect painting, and they pledge to forever treasure their lover like a masterpiece. The song is an expression of gratitude and appreciation for a special and unique relationship that has transformed their life.
The lyrics of "Masterpiece" are composed to create a sense of warmth and tenderness towards a loved one. The song's theme is to appreciate the beauty of a perfect relationship and to acknowledge that this kind of love should be cherished. The lyrics tell of a true fairy tale-like love that is worthy of heaven because the promises that they have made will last forever. The song is an ultimate declaration of love with an unyielding commitment to never let go of what they have.
Line by Line Meaning
A simple touch of your hand
Your touch has an extraordinary effect on me, making everything right.
And everything is right
Your touch is a cure to all my worries and problems.
The gentle way you look at me
Your gaze is tender and conveys your love for me.
When we kiss goodnight
Our kisses before we sleep are a beautiful ending to our day.
You've given me the freedom no other love has known
Your love has liberated me and given me a new sense of freedom.
And now I thank you girl, thank you girl
I am grateful to you for everything you have done for me, my love.
The countless ways you've touched my heart
You have touched my heart in countless ways with your love and care.
Is more than I can say
I cannot express in words how much your love means to me.
The beauty that you've shown to me
You have shown me a beautiful side of life that I never knew existed.
Takes my breath away
Your beauty and love leave me speechless and overwhelmed.
A picture perfect painting, that's what our love is
Our love is like a beautiful, flawless piece of art.
And yes I need you so, and now I know
I cannot imagine my life without you, and I now know how important you are to me.
Ooh I've found a masterpiece in you
You are a work of art, and I am lucky to have found you.
A work of art it's true
You are truly unique and special, and I cherish you.
And I treasure you my love
I value and treasure you more than anything in this world.
Sometimes I wonder what I'd be
I can't help but think about how my life would have been without you.
Had I not found you
If I hadn't found you, my life would have been incomplete.
A least and lonely soul this world
Without you, I would have been lost and alone in this world.
Could show me nothing new
Without you, there would have been no excitement or novelty in my life.
But now my life's a canvas
Thanks to your love, my life is like a blank canvas ready to be filled with colors.
Painted with your love
Your love is the paint that colors my life and fills it with joy.
And it will always be
Your love will always be the foundation of my life.
And now I see
Thanks to you, I can now see the beauty and joy in everything around me.
The gentle walks together
Our slow, leisurely walks together are a source of comfort and joy.
Through time will never pass
Our memories and moments together will stay forever and cherish it.
This fairy tale we shared
Our love story is like a fairy tale, with all its ups and downs.
Is real inside our hearts
Our love is genuine and strong, and it will remain that way.
Let it be forever
I want our love to be eternal and never-ending.
Never let it end
I never want our love to end, and I will always fight to keep it alive.
This promise I can make
I can promise you that my love for you will never end.
Heaven is ours to take
We can have our own paradise on earth with our love.
When I'm lost and insecure
When I feel lost and vulnerable, you are always there for me.
You build me up and make me sure
You support and encourage me, helping me regain my confidence.
That everything will be alright
Thanks to you, I know that no matter how difficult things get, everything will eventually be alright.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: KENNY NOLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
noora ssyikin
A simple touch of your hand,
And everything is right.
The gentle way you look at me,
When we kiss goodnight.
You've given me the freedom no other love has known
And now I thank you girl , thank you girl
The countless ways you've touched my heart
Is more than I can say
The beauty that you've shown to me
takes my breath away
A picture perfect painting, that's what our love is
And yes I need you so, and now I know
[Chorus:]
ooooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you my love
ooooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you
Sometimes I wonder what I'd be
Had I not found you
A lost and lonely soul this world
could show me nothing new
But now my life's a canvas
painted with your love
And it will always be
And now I see
The two of us together
Through time will never part
This fairy tale we sharing
is real inside our hearts
let it be forever
never let it end
this promise I do make
Heaven is ours to take
[Repeat chorus]
When I'm lost and insecure
you build me up and make me sure
that everything will turn out right
My love
[Repeat chorus]
(This fairy tale we're sharing
is real inside our hearts
Let it be forever
never let it end)
Kartika Puspa
A simple touch of your hand
And everything is right
The gentle way you look at me,
When we kiss goodnight
You've given me the freedom no other love has known
And now I thank you girl , thank you girl
The countless ways you've touched my heart is more than I can say
The beauty that you've shown to me
takes my breath away
A picture perfect painting, that's what our love is
And yes I need you so, and now I know
ooooh
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you my love
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you
Sometimes I wonder what I'd be
Had I not found you
A lost and lonely soul this world
could show me nothing new
But now my life's a canvas
painted with your love
And it will always be
And now I see
The two of us together
Through time will never part
This fairy tale we sharing is real inside our hearts
let it be forever
never let it end
this promise I do make
Heaven is ours to take
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you
When I'm lost and insecure
you build me up and make me sure
that everything will turn out right
My love
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you my love
I've found a masterpiece in you
a work of art it's true
And I treasure you
Juju Irie
I found my "Masterpiece" 6 days ago...
It seem surreal
Communication is 100%
genuine and is exactly what my Spirit been searching for
Listen and understand..
90's Hits and Beyond
this deserves a 100 million views. this just pop up my mind and search for it. nostalgic💯
Buzz Davis
Killer slow jam, still gettin' after it in 2022. Don't make 'em like this anymore. Old Skool Rules.
Pi App
These classics deserve more views cause nothing in the current music scene compares to them.
renegade runner
Some do. But very few .
Luis Padilla
What a terrific song by Atlantic Star, these are the melodies we need today. And not the crappy music of today. Just a beautiful song! Luis
Sinthoras
As an 80s kid..I miss the old days and I'm so happy that we can always go back when these songs are played...
SV Asian Philippines Go!
I was 8 when this song came out. So glad I was there to hear it.
Thulani Makhaye
I can relate. This music always make me to miss my childhood days, makes one to reminisce
Trinh Nguyen
Sinthoras Me too and I love 80s and 90s as it was not only great music but symbolizes the good and bad memories that came with it. I miss the good old days so much and music helps me go back in time like a time machine.