A demo by the group found its way into the hands of Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds through his mother-in-law, Jacqueline McQuam, who held later various showcases to highlight their work. Impressed by their sound, Edmonds asked them to perform at a concert with After 7 and El Debarge and subsequently added Boyz II Men founding member Marc Nelson.
Az Yet released their self-titled debut in 1996 on LaFace Records. The album featured a who's who of musical heavyweights including David Foster, BabyFace, Sheila E.,and Brian McKnight. The first single, "Last Night" reached #1 on the R&B charts and #9 on the Hot 100, achieving platinum status. The group's second single, "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" (a cover of the Chicago hit), was nominated for a Grammy award (Best Performance by a Duo or Group) reached #8 on the Hot 100 and achieved platinum status. Driven by these two singles, the album reached RIAA platinum status in 2002.
Marc Nelson was removed from the group due to "personal differences" and pursued a solo career. Nelson was replaced by Tony Grant as lead singer who was subsequently replaced by Ledon Bishop.
During Tony Grant's brief tenure with Az Yet, the most significant recording he made with the group was an appearance on the popular remake of "You're The Inspiration" with Chicago's Peter Cetera in 1997. The group continued to tour for several more years, experiencing exceptional success in Europe, Australia and Japan.
Az Yet left LaFace for Dreamworks Records and later appeared on movie soundtracks for "Hav Plenty" (1998 Sony Music) and "Kingdom Come" (2001 GospoCentric Records) as well as the soundtrack for the short-lived television drama "Fame L.A." (1998 Polygram Records).
After the group's breakup in 2002 and parting from Dreamworks Records, Darryl Anthony composed a new group with LeDon Bishop, Kris Gilder and Dante Harper and released "That B U" in 2004. The EP experienced moderate success. This formation of Az Yet disbanded in late 2007.
In November 2007, the four remaining original members - Marc Nelson, Kenny Terry, Shawn Rivera and Dion Allen - reunited and began recording their sophomore album, set for release in September 2008. The group released their first single, "Share Life", on April 25, 2008.
Time to End the Story
Az Yet Lyrics
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You stole my heart away from me
Made me believe true love could be
We were so close you changed my life
How could a love so strong not go right
Where do we go from here?
When it's said our love would stay around
Why do I even care
My heart is broken down
I'm turning pages once again
It's time to make this story end
Time to close the book to this story
I don't want to read it no more
Time to close the book to this story
Another writer will come along, I'm sure
Final chapter
I say goodbye, I made you cry
I did what I could, you know I tried
There's no more to say, so I'll go my way
You know that it hurts me
But that's the price we pay
Where do we go from here?
When it's said our love would stay around
Why do I even care
When I looked it can't be found
My heart is broken down
I'm turning pages once again
It's time to make this story end
Time to close the book to this story
I don't want to read it no more
Time to close the book to this story
Another writer will come along, I'm sure
The song "Time to End the Story" by Az Yet is a heartbreaking ballad about a love that has gone sour. The first chapter of the story tells us that the singer's heart was stolen away by their lover who made them believe in true love. They were close and believed that their love was strong, but something went wrong. The lyrics question where they go from here and why they even care since the love they once shared can no longer be found. The heartbreak that the singer is feeling is palpable in the words "my heart is broken down" and the desire to turn the page and end the story is expressed, "it's time to make this story end, time to close the book to this story, I don't want to read it no more."
In the final chapter, the singer says goodbye to their lover, admitting that they tried their best but still made their partner cry. They accept that there is nothing more to say and that they need to go their own way. Despite the pain they feel, they acknowledge that "that's the price we pay" and once again question where they go from here, knowing that their love was supposed to stay around. The desire to close the book on this painful chapter of their life is reiterated, with the hope that another writer will come along and pen a happier love story.
Line by Line Meaning
First chapter
The beginning of a love story
You stole my heart away from me
You took my love and affection and made me vulnerable.
Made me believe true love could be
It was the perfect relationship, but it was too good to be true.
We were so close you changed my life
You gave me happiness and made me a better person.
How could a love so strong not go right
Despite how much we loved, it wasn't enough to keep us together.
Where do we go from here?
What should we do now that everything has fallen apart?
When it's said our love would stay around
Despite promises, our love couldn't last.
Why do I even care
Why do I still think about you when you're not here?
The way you looked it can't be found
You were so beautiful, but now I can't see that beauty anymore.
My heart is broken down
I am devastated and struggling to cope with the end of the relationship.
I'm turning pages once again
I keep revisiting our story, trying to make sense of it all.
It's time to make this story end
It's time to move on and put the past behind me.
Time to close the book to this story
I need to stop thinking about us and focus on myself.
I don't want to read it no more
I am done with our story, and I want to start a new chapter.
Another writer will come along, I'm sure
I will find a new love and someone else will take over our story.
Final chapter
The end of our love story.
I say goodbye, I made you cry
I am sorry for causing you pain, but it's time for us to say goodbye.
I did what I could, you know I tried
I did everything I could to make our relationship work, but it wasn't enough.
There's no more to say, so I'll go my way
Our story is over, and it's time for us to move on.
You know that it hurts me
Leaving you hurts me too, but it's for the best.
But that's the price we pay
The end of our love story is a painful but necessary sacrifice.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRELL SPENCER, MARC NELSON, JON-JOHN ROBINSON
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