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.
Visions Of A Sunset
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Lived all my days trying to embrace
Life with my heart by all the beauty
I feel and create it spins and moves
Flows at my pace telling its story
From the tear running down my face
[Chorus:]
I close my eyes
Takes my closer to heaven when the
Flute starts to fly
And the violin cries
Confusion leaves while peace
Orchestrates runs through my
Veins and in other seekers it
Penetrates my reason why
The big city air smells so
Sweet takes me through journeys
In time from my youth to as
Far as I can see
[Chorus ]
It's all I need in my life
It's all I need and no one
Can take your place by my side
You're all inside of me
[Chorus ]
We'll free from all sorrow
Like the wind blows from the sky
Takes me closer to
Heaven when the
Flute starts to fly
The lyrics to Boyz II Men's song Visions Of A Sunset depict the value of finding beauty and solace in life, regardless of the adversities one may face. The opening line of the song suggests that the singer has tried to live his life embracing all its beauty by creating stories based upon his own experiences. The beauty around him is symbolized by nature, specifically, the sunset. The sunset is a recurring theme throughout the song, representing a moment of tranquility and peace that the singer experiences through music. The lyrics suggest that the music brings him closer to heaven, as it soothes his soul and takes him away from the trials of life. The chorus builds upon this theme, emphasizing the power of music to transcend and transport people to places of beauty and peace- "Visions of a sunset just appear when I close my eyes. Takes me closer to heaven when the flute starts to fly, and the violin cries."
The following verse reinforces the idea that music has the power to transform our emotions and that it can evoke different feelings in different people. The singing voice describes how listening to music fills him with a sense of peace which touches his "veins". However, he also recognizes that these feelings of contentment brought on by the music may not necessarily be experienced by others due to the differing reasons behind each individual person's search for happiness. The final part of the song reinforces the importance of the sunset as a symbol of peace and acceptance in life. The lyrics suggest that we can find freedom from all our sorrows if we can look at life like the way a wind blows from the sky. The closing line of the song reinforces again how the music will take us closer to heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Lived all my days trying to embrace
I have spent my life attempting to welcome
Life with my heart by all the beauty
I attempt to approach life appreciating all of its beauty with my heart
I feel and create it spins and moves
This beauty I feel inspires me to make and do things that are in motion
Flows at my pace telling its story
It moves at my rate, telling its own unique story
From the tear running down my face
Emphasizing the emotional connection and impact of the beauty I experience
[Chorus:] Visions of a sunset just appear when I close my eyes
When I close my eyes, I can envision a beautiful sunset
Takes me closer to heaven when the flute starts to fly and the violin cries
The music of the flute and violin brings me to a heavenly feeling and state of mind
Confusion leaves while peace orchestrates runs through my veins and in other seekers it penetrates my reason why
With the peace that comes from this heavenly feeling, confusion dissipates and it deeply affects and inspires others as well
The big city air smells so sweet takes me through journeys in time from my youth to as far as I can see
Even in the midst of the city, the sweet air takes me on a journey through time and memories
[Chorus] It's all I need in my life
This feeling of peace and beauty is all that I require in my life
It's all I need and no one can take your place by my side
Nothing can replace the feeling that this beauty brings me
You're all inside of me
This feeling is a part of my being
[Chorus] We'll free from all sorrow like the wind blows from the sky takes me closer to heaven when the flute starts to fly
This heavenly feeling frees me from all sorrow, and the music of the flute brings me even closer to a heaven-like state
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STOCKMAN
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