You & I
Black Ivory is the name of an R'n'B group from Harlem, which had a number o… Read Full Bio ↴Black Ivory is the name of an R'n'B group from Harlem, which had a number of hits in the 1970s, including "Don't Turn Around," "You And I", "I'll Find A Way (The Loneliest Man In Town)", "Spinning Around", "What Goes Around (Comes Around)" and "Will We Ever Come Together" and "Mainline". The group featured songwriter and prolific disco producer Leroy Burgess, Stuart Bascombe and Russell Patterson. They were managed by Patrick Adams, an executive at the Today/Perception record company. Burgess was the lead voice of the majority of their hits in the early '70's With Today/Perception being a small label, the promotion of Black Ivory's singles scarcely got beyond the East Coast. This lack of exposure, coupled with the rise of disco and the fact that Patrick Adams was beginning to branch out into other projects, caused Black Ivory to lose steam. Oddly enough, the group recorded several uptempo songs in the disco vein ( such as "Big apple Rock," "Walking Downtown (On A Saturday Night)", "What Goes Around (Comes Around)" and, later, "Mainline" but, not being known for the style, they were unable to compete when disco became the dominant music style. While he was with Black Ivory, Burgess frequently collaborated with Adams in writing songs. He also wrote the groups' final hit, "Mainline," which was recorded after he left the group.

You & I
Black Ivory Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

You and I have an understanding
You and I have an understanding that's so true
No spoken words express my love for you
A tender kiss does more than any word can do
I'm talking about me and you
And I'm so glad that you and I
Wanna give, oh darling
You and I wanna give a challenge that they know
Each and everyday in a thousand different ways
We find our love like shining light beneath the sun
Cause you're the one
Oooh
You and I
You and I
You and I have an understanding
Our love goes on and on
No other one can love like me and you
This love with have will always over shine the rest
You and I have an understanding
You and I baby we have an understanding
You and me baby have an understanding
You and I have




We love each other
That's all that matters We understand that you and I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Ivory's song "You & I" speak to the depth of connection and understanding between two lovers. The repetition of the phrase "You and I have an understanding" is a central theme throughout the song, emphasizing the unspoken, intuitive bond between the two. The lines "No spoken words express my love for you / A tender kiss does more than any word can do" suggest that the love between the two cannot be fully expressed in language but rather is conveyed through actions like physical affection.


The lyrics also speak to a mutual commitment to the relationship and a desire to challenge and grow together. The lines "Wanna give, oh darling / You and I wanna give a challenge that they know / Each and everyday in a thousand different ways / We find our love like shining light beneath the sun" suggest a willingness to put in the effort to keep the love alive and thriving, and even to set an example for others.


Overall, the lyrics to "You & I" by Black Ivory convey a sense of deep love, mutual respect, and a commitment to growth and challenge within the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You and I have an understanding
We share a deep understanding and connection with each other.


You and I have an understanding that's so true
Our understanding and connection is genuine and authentic.


No spoken words express my love for you
Words cannot fully express the depth of my love for you.


A tender kiss does more than any word can do
Physical affection and intimacy can convey more love than any words ever could.


I'm talking about me and you
I am referring to the special bond between ourselves.


And I'm so glad that you and I
I am grateful for the connection and relationship we share.


Wanna give, oh darling
We want to give our love and effort to each other.


You and I wanna give a challenge that they know
We want to show others the strength and beauty of our relationship.


Each and everyday in a thousand different ways
We express our love in numerous unique and meaningful ways every day.


We find our love like shining light beneath the sun
Our love is radiant and shines brightly in our life together.


Cause you're the one
You are the one I love and cherish above all else.


You and I
Our special relationship and bond.


You and I have an understanding
We share a deep understanding and connection with each other.


Our love goes on and on
Our love is everlasting and will last through any obstacle or challenge.


No other one can love like me and you
Our love is unique and special, and cannot be duplicated by anyone else.


This love with have will always over shine the rest
Our love will always stand out and exceed any other love around us.


You and I have an understanding
We share a deep understanding and connection with each other.


You and I baby we have an understanding
Our relationship, specifically, shares a deep understanding and bond with each other.


You and me baby have an understanding
We share a deep understanding and connection with each other.


You and I have
Our connection and understanding.


We love each other
We care and cherish each other deeply.


That's all that matters We understand that you and I
Our relationship and deep understanding of each other is the most important thing to us.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STUART D BASCOMBE, LEROY BURGESS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found

Daryn Williams

i would like to see the lyrics for will we ever come together

Comments from YouTube:

@byronprice225

My highschool days in the 70's . I am still playing and singing this timeless classic.

@dawnpaige3648

I remember this song back in the seventies. 1972 I was twelve years old when this song was out by Black Ivory You and I my older sister had their album Don't Turn Around Black Ivory I dedicate this song to my older sister Beverlee Brown RIP before she passed away this was one of her favorite song.

@shirleybutler2623

OMG So Sorry for ur loss she is definitely up in heaven with the ANGELS 😇. Dawn I grew up on this magical sound so grateful to have lived through this era of beautiful music this kind of music will never go out of style ❤. This beautiful classic just moves one's soul in the right direction ❤ The lyrics that yank ur heartstrings for decades ❤ 💜💖.What a MASTERPIECE AMEN 🙏💖 Dawn I will always have ode skool music in my blood 4EVER!!! ❤ Dawn I was 16 at the time carefree 💯Still listening how about December 02 2021

@donaldwestley3735

Ya ..

@donnabush7551

I don't think we'll ever have music and lyrics like this ever again in our lifetime. Real love music ♥!

@maccagrabme

For starters male singers today dont sing falsetto, or at least I haven't heard any and the meaning of love has all but disappeared and acoustic soul isnt such a thing, its mostly electronic now. So no I dont believe this stye is ever returning, not that we really need it because nothing is going to beat the real deal. Not to say there arent some great soul artists out there today, its just not this style.

@kerryeberrie6587

Nope...tho all things are possible..

@apollosolo1582

Blacklight parties, grinding, drinking wine and singing on street corners, running games on the ladies, with nothing but our future in front of us. Memories are priceless. Thanks for posting!

@MzcexciBadgurl

This song right here... People in my generation don't appreciate the quality of this type of music. The orchestration reflects the tone of the lyrics. They do not put music out like this anymore. That's true love right there. There are no words to express the love felt in this song. So much is being said in this song of few actual words. Some hear mere words or lyrics. I envision the story clearly being told, as I have with so many of Black Ivory's songs. No this isn't just a song. This is our history. This is our heritage... Truly a work of art... What's understood doesn't need to be explained.

More Comments

More Versions