Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
Better Half
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Crossing our hearts wishing and hoping
That we see the light without being blinded
So we can discover the missing pieces
And when it's all said and done we will know who to love
But for now I'm waiting for you now
Waiting for something better
While running from the best looking for the better half
Now and ever
Thinking about now or never
So I take another leap just to meet my better half
I've been waiting, waiting
To run into you
To run to you
Lay down your arm and don't try to fight it
We can't let this love keep us divided
'Cause it's too many reasons why we all need it
So when it knocks on our door, just know it's invited
And when it's all said and done we will know who to love
But for now I'm waiting for you now
So I stand forever
Waiting for something better
While running from the best looking for the better half
Now and ever
Thinking about now or never
So I take another leap just to meet my better half
I've been waiting, waiting
To run into you
To run to you
The song "Better Half" by Boyz II Men speaks to the universal desire of finding true love, and the lengths to which we may go to achieve it. The opening lines of the song describe the search for love as a difficult journey, where many people are on a quest to find their soulmate. The lyrics mention the importance of finding love without being blinded by it, suggesting that it is important to be aware of the nuances of a relationship and not let emotions control one's actions.
The chorus then focuses on the waiting game that often comes with searching for love. The singer is waiting for someone who will complete them, the "better half." The lyrics suggest that in the meantime, the singer is open to taking risks (taking leaps) to find this other half. The bridge of the song goes on to encourage listeners not to fight the love that comes their way, but to embrace it as something that is necessary for a fulfilling life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Better Half" speak to the universal desire for love and the trials and tribulations that come with searching for it. However, the song also offers hope and encourages listeners to keep searching and taking risks in order to find their true love.
Line by Line Meaning
So many people want to find it (find it)
Many people desire to find true love.
Crossing our hearts wishing and hoping
We make sincere wishes in the hope of finding love.
That we see the light without being blinded
We hope to find true love without being blinded by external factors.
So we can discover the missing pieces
True love helps us find the missing pieces of ourselves.
And when it's all said and done we will know who to love
After all is said and done, we will know who we truly love.
But for now I'm waiting for you now
But for now, I am waiting for my true love.
So I stand forever
I will wait patiently.
Waiting for something better
I am waiting for something better than what I currently have.
While running from the best looking for the better half
Although I may meet good partners, I am searching for my true soulmate.
Now and ever
Forevermore.
Thinking about now or never
I am considering that this may be my only chance at true love.
So I take another leap just to meet my better half
I am willing to take risks to find true love.
I've been waiting, waiting
I have been waiting patiently.
To run into you
To meet my true love unexpectedly.
To run to you
To embrace my true love wholeheartedly.
Lay down your arm and don't try to fight it
Do not resist love when it comes your way.
We can't let this love keep us divided
We cannot let external factors divide us when we find true love.
'Cause it's too many reasons why we all need it
There are countless reasons why we all need true love.
So when it knocks on our door, just know it's invited
When true love comes, know that it is welcome and desired.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAMUEL JEAN, ALVIN ISAACS, BRYAN NELSON, TERENCE COLES, HERMAN WILIAM SCHLEIFER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MGM TheGrand
STILL THE GREATEST R&B GROUP OF ALL TIME!!!
truth hurts
@Waiting for Yahawashi 144 Boyz II Men made Billboard history and have multiple Grammys...
Waiting for Yahawashi 144
Shut up the jackson 5 was the best
Mark A. Kathurima
Amen to this!
Dj Fes
Them, dru hill, 112, jodeci??
Edward Anguiano
Mongz Motlhabi 💯👌🏼
Wendy Holmes
These Boyz are so talented. I don't feel like they've been rewarded properly.
M Harper
My husband and I are in this video. Right at the 1:00 mark! Feeling blessed to have our 16th year anniversary coming up tomorrow.
Bijou Evangeline
Wait you wrote this 5 years ago? Should be coming up on 21 years. How is it going? I hope still strong
Bijou Evangeline
That is beautiful
thanks for sharing and congratulations. 16 years continue to love and see the best. ❤️😘