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.
Open arms
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Feeling your heart beat with mind
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
How could our live be so blind
We sailed on together
We drifted apart
And here you are by my side
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms
Living without you, living alone
This empty house seems so cold
Wanting to hold you, wanting you near
How much I wanted you home
But now that you've come back
Turned night into day
I need you to stay.
So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms
The lyrics of "Open Arms" by Boyz II Men speak of a lover's return after being apart for a time. The lead vocalist is lying beside his partner in the dark, feeling their heart beating with his. He hears their sincere whispers and laments how blind they had been before, sailing and drifting apart. He expresses that there is nothing to hide and that he believes what he says as he reaches out with open arms, hoping his partner will see what their love means to him. He admits to feeling lonely when living without his lover, and how empty his home feels when they are not near. His longing for his other half becomes more intense as he realizes how much he wants them to come back to him. However, since they have returned, he wants them to stay and turn night into day.
This song is a classic power ballad that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever wanted to reconcile with a lost love. It highlights the importance of communication, forgiveness, and the bravery to hope for something better. The lyrics serve as a reminder that love can be rekindled if we are open with our emotions and offer forgiveness. The tender melody and passionate delivery by Boyz II Men tug at the heartstrings, making the song a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying beside you, here in the dark
Being close to you in the darkness
Feeling your heart beat with mind
Feeling your heartbeat and connecting with your emotions
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
Your words are gentle and heartfelt
How could our live be so blind
Wondering how we missed seeing our love for each other before
We sailed on together
We experienced life journey side by side
We drifted apart
We got separated and went on different paths
And here you are by my side
You are back with me and I'm glad
So now I come to you, with open arms
I embrace you with open heart
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
No secrets, everything I say is true
So here I am with open arms
I am open and willing to love you
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Expecting you to understand how much I value your love
Open arms
Welcoming you back with open heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Jonathan Cain, Stephen Perry
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