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.
Dear God
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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I am so far from where I could have been
Dear God, I would be incomplete
But you came and touched my life in time of need
So I'm thanking you for all you've done
And for sacrificing your only son
Chorus:
To let you know that I love you
Thank you for all that I am and for being a friend
Lord, my love for you will never end
Dear God, it's Shawn this time
I'm so grateful for the way you've changed my life
I'd give all I have, I'd just throw it all away
For a chance to walk with you through Heaven's gates
That's why I'm thanking you for your love and your grace
I don't deserve these blessings that you give me
Chorus
(interlude)
Dear God, as a humble man I come to you like a child
Needing your knowledge, your love, and your guidance, Lord
Thank you for trusting me with my own life's decisions
But I'm just a man, and I don't deserve
This incredible life that you've given me
I love you Lord, I love you
Dear God, it's me Wanya
I'm so sorry, so sorry for living for me
But I promise from this day on I'm livin' for you
'Cause without you my life means nothing
Chorus
The song "Dear God" by Boyz II Men is a fervent expression of love, gratitude, and repentance to God. The song is divided into four parts, each sung by a member of the group, and each expressing their journey of faith and their deep-seated relationship with God. The first part is a thanksgiving to God for touching their lives and sacrificing his son. The second part is Shawn's admission that he would give up everything for a chance to walk with God through the gates of heaven. The third part is a humble acknowledgment that even though they make their own life decisions, their lives are in God's hands. Lastly, Wanya expresses his remorse for living only for himself and pledges to live for God from that point onward.
The song's Chorus emphasizes the theme of gratitude and love to God, reiterated through each member's part, expressing the depth of their personal relationship with God. The group uses their soulful harmonies to convey their heart-felt emotions and evoke a sense of spiritual unity amongst its listeners. Overall, the song reminds its audience that faith in God is personal and that each individual will sing their own variation of a song of love and gratitude to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear God, it's me again
I am communicating with you once more, God
I am so far from where I could have been
I feel that I have strayed far from where I should be in life
Dear God, I would be incomplete
I feel like I would be missing something important without you
But you came and touched my life in time of need
You have helped me in times of trouble and made a positive impact on my life
So I'm thanking you for all you've done
I am expressing my gratitude for everything you have done for me
And for sacrificing your only son
I am acknowledging and thanking you for the ultimate sacrifice you made in sending your son for our salvation
That's why I'm writing you this letter
This letter is a way for me to communicate my feelings and gratitude towards you
To let you know that I love you
I want to express my love to you
Thank you for all that I am and for being a friend
I am acknowledging that everything I am is because of your guidance and friendship
Lord, my love for you will never end
My love and devotion to you, God, will never cease
Dear God, it's Shawn this time
Shawn is speaking to you this time, God
I'm so grateful for the way you've changed my life
I am expressing gratitude for the positive influence you've had on my life
I'd give all I have, I'd just throw it all away
I would give up everything I have for a chance to be with you, God
For a chance to walk with you through Heaven's gates
I desire to be with you, God, in Heaven
That's why I'm thanking you for your love and your grace
I am expressing my gratitude for your love and grace towards me
I don't deserve these blessings that you give me
I recognize that I am undeserving of the blessings you have given me
Dear God, as a humble man I come to you like a child
I approach you as a humble and dependent child, seeking your wisdom and guidance
Needing your knowledge, your love, and your guidance, Lord
I acknowledge my need for your knowledge, love, and guidance, God
Thank you for trusting me with my own life's decisions
I am grateful for your trust in allowing me to make my own decisions in life
But I'm just a man, and I don't deserve
I recognize that, as a mere mortal, I am unworthy of your love and grace
This incredible life that you've given me
I am grateful for the life you have given me, even though I don't deserve it
I love you Lord, I love you
I want to express my deep love for you, God
Dear God, it's me Wanya
Wanya is addressing you now, God
I'm so sorry, so sorry for living for me
I am apologizing for living a selfish life and not putting you first
But I promise from this day on I'm livin' for you
I am making a promise to live my life for you, God
'Cause without you my life means nothing
I acknowledge that my life would be meaningless without you, God
Chorus
Repeating the main message of the song - love and gratitude towards God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TODD CHRISTIAN HUSTON, DURELL LAMAR BOTTOMS, JAMAR JONES, HART MORRIS NATHAN, WANYA MORRIS, MIKE MCCARY, SHAWN STOCKMAN, LEE SMALLWOOD RICHARD
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