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.
In My Life
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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All my life though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
In my life I love you more
Boyz II Men’s song “In My Life” is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the people and places that the singer has loved throughout their life. The opening lines of the song set the nostalgic tone, with the singer reflecting on the various places that they remember from their lifetime. Some of these places have changed, while others have remained the same. Some have gone, they are no longer there, and some continue to exist. There is a sense of loss and change that is present throughout the lyrics, as the singer remembers the moments that they have shared with the people and places that they love.
The next lines reveal the powerful attachment that the singer has to these people and places. They reminisce about the good times that they have shared with lovers and friends who are both alive and deceased. While some memories may have lost their significance, they are still deeply meaningful to the singer. They know that they will never forget the experiences and people that have touched their life, even as they continue on their own journey.
Despite the love that the singer has for all of these people and places, there is one person who stands out above them all. They sing about how this special individual has no comparison to anyone else that they have ever loved. All of the previous memories and love that they have had in their life is not diminished because of this new love, but rather, it is enhanced. The singer realizes that while they may not be with all of the people and places from their past, they will always carry them with them in their heart. And yet, they love this special person even more than all of the others that have come before.
Overall, Boyz II Men’s “In My Life” is a touching and emotional ode to the people and places that have shaped the singer’s life. It is a reminder of the importance of cherishing the memories and love that we have experienced, while also embracing the new people and moments that come our way.
Line by Line Meaning
There are places I remember
I remember special places that have been part of my life.
All my life though some have changed
Even though some have changed, they are still a part of the memories of my life.
Some forever not for better
Some things that have stayed the same have not been for the better.
Some have gone and some remain
Some things from my past have disappeared, but others remain.
All these places had their moments
All of these places have had meaningful experiences and memories associated with them.
With lovers and friends I still can recall
I remember the experiences and memories I shared with my friends and lovers.
Some are dead and some are living
Some of the people I shared experiences with are still alive and some are no longer with us.
In my life I've loved them all
I have loved all of the people who have been a part of my life.
But of all these friends and lovers
Out of all the people I have loved, there is no one like you.
There is no one compares with you
You are unique and special to me, and cannot be compared to anyone else.
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of you and the love we share, these memories take on a new, more important meaning.
When I think of love as something new
The love I have for you feels new and fresh, like I have never experienced it before.
Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though time has passed, I will always have affection for those who have been a part of my life.
For people and things that went before
I will always have love and memory for the people and things that have been a part of my past.
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Even though you are the most special person in my life, I know I will still think about my past experiences and memories.
In my life I love you more
Out of all of the people and memories in my life, I love you the most.
Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though time has passed, I will always have affection for those who have been a part of my life.
In my life I love you more
Out of all of the people and memories in my life, I love you the most.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Unison Rights S.L., Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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