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.
You're Not Alone
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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He was the very first love you had
But he hurt your heart real bad
He just led your feelings a stray
And on a holiday
Go ahead and cry
Let me clear each tear from your eye
And maybe sing you a lullaby
To a cure inside
I know that it's oh so hard to let go
Give yourself time to heal take it slow
Let's talk as the rainbow colored lights make the tree glow
I'm your friend
I will be here for you till the end
Cause I don't want want to see you hurt again
I can be the key for your heart to mend
[Chorus]
Cause baby you're not alone
The pain in your heart is strong
Baby let me hold you in my arms
Let me be your protector from harm
Cause no one should be alone
On Christmas
How could he do
Such a thing to one as good as you?
Gave him your all
And I know that it's true
Had a gem and didn't know what to do
But baby I'm here to tell you that
I'm yours if you want me
These feelings I've held in too long
You've been on my mind
Girl you know I'll never lie
Love is so kind
I opened a prayer
That by the Lord's grace you would come my way
And receive love that won't go away
Celebrate this occasion
With gifts of joy on his birthday
On this night
I'll fill all your empty spaces inside
As the snow falls I'll make it alright
Cause this day is for sharing
And no one should be without some one caring
[Chorus]
Girl this Christmas you won't be alone
You don't have to cry
You don't have to worry about a thing
All the gifts that you wanted this year
Are your's
You don't have to worry about him no more
Cause he's gone
Don't live in the past baby
I'm your future
All the feelings that I have
Are here for you
Anything that I can do
To take away any problem
That you may have or have had
I'm here
Just say Michael
And this Christmas is your's
[Chorus:Repeat x3]
The lyrics describe a woman who has been hurt by a past lover who led her feelings astray. Boyz II Men's singer offers her his support, telling her that she is not alone and encourages her to let him be her protector from harm. He acknowledges the pain she must be feeling and advises her to give herself time to heal and let go of the hurt.
The singer also points out the flaws of the woman's ex-lover, telling her that she had a gem but her ex-partner didn't know what to do with her. He offers to be there for her and to be a constant source of love in her life, and fill her empty spaces with snow and gifts of joy on Christmas.
Overall, the song emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas, which is sharing and caring for others.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you're so sad
You're feeling really down
He was the very first love you had
He was your first boyfriend
But he hurt your heart real bad
He broke your heart badly
He just led your feelings a stray
He didn't take care of your emotions
And on a holiday
It's during a festive time
Go ahead and cry
It's okay to shed some tears
Let me clear each tear from your eye
I'll help wipe your tears away
And maybe sing you a lullaby
I'll sing you a soft, soothing song
Let my heart beat be your guide
My love will show you the way
To a cure inside
To find healing within yourself
I know that it's oh so hard to let go
It's difficult to move on
Give yourself time to heal take it slow
Take all the time you need to recover
Let's talk as the rainbow colored lights make the tree glow
We can talk while enjoying the holiday lights
I'm your friend
I'm here to support you
I will be here for you till the end
I'll stand by you through thick and thin
Cause I don't want want to see you hurt again
I don't want you to be hurt anymore
I can be the key for your heart to mend
I can help you heal your heart
Cause baby you're not alone
You're not by yourself
The pain in your heart is strong
You're in a lot of emotional pain
Baby let me hold you in my arms
Let me comfort you with a hug
Let me be your protector from harm
I'll look out for you
Cause no one should be alone
It's not good to be alone during the holidays
On Christmas
During the holiday season
How could he do
Why did he do
Such a thing to one as good as you?
Hurt someone as kind as you
Gave him your all
You gave him your everything
And I know that it's true
I'm aware that it happened
Had a gem and didn't know what to do
He didn't appreciate what he had
But baby I'm here to tell you that
I want to let you know
I'm yours if you want me
I'm here for you
These feelings I've held in too long
I've had these emotions for a while
You've been on my mind
I've been thinking about you
Girl you know I'll never lie
You can trust me completely
Love is so kind
Love is gentle and caring
I opened a prayer
I offered a prayer
That by the Lord's grace you would come my way
I asked for you to come into my life
And receive love that won't go away
And experience love that will stay with you forever
Celebrate this occasion
Enjoy this moment
With gifts of joy on his birthday
Celebrate with happy presents on this special day
On this night
During this evening
I'll fill all your empty spaces inside
I'll make you feel whole again
As the snow falls I'll make it alright
During this winter season I'll make things okay
Cause this day is for sharing
This holiday is about giving to others
And no one should be without some one caring
Everyone deserves to feel loved and cared for
Girl this Christmas you won't be alone
This year you won't be by yourself
You don't have to cry
You don't have to be sad anymore
All the gifts that you wanted this year
You'll receive all the presents you hoped for
Are yours
They belong to you
You don't have to worry about him no more
You don't have to be concerned about him anymore
Cause he's gone
He's no longer in your life
Don't live in the past baby
Don't dwell on what's already happened
I'm your future
I'm here for your future
All the feelings that I have
I have strong emotions
Are here for you
I want to share them with you
Anything that I can do
I'd do anything to help you
To take away any problem
I want to solve any issue you have
That you may have or have had
Any worries or problems you have right now, or in the past
I'm here
I'm right here for you
Just say Michael
Let me know if you need me, don't hesitate to ask
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAWN STOCKMAN
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