Embracing an effortless eloquence and cocoa butter smooth persona, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of an American soul-man since 1991. Like his spiritual Motown godfathers, this upstate New York native has a velvety voice and silky style that captures the vibe of vintage soul without being old fashion. On his latest disc Ten, that blend can be clearly heard.
While Brian’s aspirations might have seemed like a lofty ambition, the longevity of his career is a testament to the purity of his vision. With the release of Ten, McKnight’s first disc for his new label Warner Bros Records, the Grammy-nominated singer could not be more pleased with the outcome. Without a doubt, the landscape of soul music has gotten younger, but that fact did not hinder McKnight’s creative process.
After 16 million albums sold since his self-titled debut, it would have been too easy for McKnight to simply follow the R&B template of rote romanticism. But on Ten, the artist in him felt the need to be more revealing. Though McKnight has been friends with producers Tim & Bob for over ten years, this is the trio’s first collaboration.
Though Brian has never been the kind of singer/songwriter that one would call political that didn’t stop him from penning “Red, White & Blue,” a heart wrenching ode for the men and women currently at war, teaming up with country star Rascal Flatts.
Currently working on a variety of projects including a talk show and soundtracks for two upcoming Tyler Perry projects, the veteran soul singer could not be happier with the outcome of Ten. For fans of real music, Ten is the perfect addition to the soul cannon.
Back At One
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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That we should be together
It's unbelievable
How I used to say
That I'd fall never
The bases you need to know
If you don't know
Just how I feel
That I'm for real
If all things in time
Time will reveal, yeah-yeah
One
You're like a dream come true
Two
Just wanna be with you
Three
Girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
Repeat steps one through three
Five
Make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one, yeah-yeah
It's so incredible
The way things work themselves out
And all emotional
Once you know what it's all about, hey
And undesirable for us to be apart
I never would have made it very far
'Cause you know you've got the keys to my heart
'Cause one
You're like a dream come true
Two
Just wanna be with you
Three
Girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
Repeat steps one through three
Five
Make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back
Say farewell to the dark of night
I see the coming of the sun
I feel like a little child
Whose life has just begun
You came and breathed new life
Into this lonely heart of mine
You threw out the lifeline
Just in the nick of time
One
You're like a dream come true
Two
Just wanna be with you
Three
Girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
Repeat steps one through three
Five
Make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one
The song "Back At One" by Brian McKnight is a great example of a love song filled with deep meaning and passion. The song relays the message that the singer knows that he and his partner should be together, and acknowledges just how improbable it all seemed at first. The fact that he thought he would never fall for them, yet here they are proves that love can come from anywhere at any time, even when it is least expected.
As the song moves forward, the singer begins to relay the steps that he will take to maintain a strong and committed relationship with his partner. He vows to continue loving and cherishing her, repeating the steps necessary to keep the relationship healthy and maintain their connection. The singer understands that sometimes, it can be hard to keep love going, but he is willing to put in the work needed to make it last.
Overall, the song is a beautiful account of love and the hard work it takes to make it last. The artist is telling his lover that they mean more to him than anything else, and that he is willing to work hard every day to keep their love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
It's undeniable
It's an undeniable fact that we should be together.
That we should be together
It's an undeniable fact that we should be together.
It's unbelievable
It's unbelievable how I used to say that I'd never fall for love.
How I used to say
It's unbelievable how I used to say that I'd never fall for love.
That I'd fall never
It's unbelievable how I used to say that I'd never fall for love.
The bases you need to know
Here are the basics you need to know about my feelings.
If you don't know
If you don't know how I feel, let me show you now that I'm for real.
Just how I feel
If you don't know how I feel, let me show you now that I'm for real.
Then let me show you now
If you don't know how I feel, let me show you now that I'm for real.
That I'm for real
If you don't know how I feel, let me show you now that I'm for real.
If all things in time
If we're patient and wait for things to unfold as they should,
Time will reveal, yeah-yeah
eventually, the truth of our feelings will be revealed.
One
The first thing you should know is that you're like a dream come true.
You're like a dream come true
The first thing you should know is that you're like a dream come true
Two
The second thing you should know is that I just wanna be with you.
Just wanna be with you
The second thing you should know is that I just wanna be with you.
Three
The third thing you should know is that it's plain to see that you're the only one for me.
Girl, it's plain to see
The third thing you should know is that it's plain to see that you're the only one for me.
That you're the only one for me
The third thing you should know is that it's plain to see that you're the only one for me.
And four
The fourth thing you should know is that you should repeat steps one through three
Repeat steps one through three
The fourth thing you should know is that you should repeat steps one through three
Five
The fifth thing you should know is that I will make you fall in love with me.
Make you fall in love with me
The fifth thing you should know is that I will make you fall in love with me.
If ever I believe my work is done
If I ever believe that I've achieved all there is to achieve in our relationship.
Then I'll start back at one, yeah-yeah
Then I'll start back at the beginning and continue working at our relationship.
It's so incredible
It's amazing how things work themselves out sometimes.
The way things work themselves out
It's amazing how things work themselves out sometimes.
And all emotional
And it's all so emotional when you finally realize what it's all about.
Once you know what it's all about, hey
And it's all so emotional when you finally realize what it's all about.
And undesirable for us to be apart
It's undesirable for us to be apart.
I never would have made it very far
I wouldn't have made it very far alone without you.
'Cause you know you've got the keys to my heart
Because you have the key to my heart and you know me better than anyone else.
Say farewell to the dark of night
We should say goodbye to the dark and difficult times we've had.
I see the coming of the sun
I see a bright future ahead of us.
I feel like a little child
I feel like a child filled with joy and love.
Whose life has just begun
Whose life has just begun with you in it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Kelly Mcknight
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Hanum Samira
-Lyric
It's undeniable
That we should be together
It's unbelievable
How I used to say, that I'd fall never
The basis is need to know
If you don't know just how I feel
Then let me show you now that I'm, for real
If all things in time, time will reveal
(Yeah, yeah)
One, you're like a dream come true
Two, just wanna be with you
Three, girl, It's plain to see
That you're the only one for me, and
Four, repeat steps one through three
Five, make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one
(Yeah, yeah)
It's so incredible
The way things work themselves out
And all emotional
Once you know what it's all about (hey)
And undesirable
For us to be apart
Never would've made it very far
'Cause you know, you've got the keys to my heart, 'cause
One, you're like a dream come true
Two, just wanna be with you
Three, girl, It's plain to see
That you're the only one for me, and
Four, repeat steps one through three
Five, make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one
Say farewell to the dark of night
I see the comin' of the sun
I feel like a little child, whose life has just begun
You came and breathed new life
Into this lonely heart of mine
You threw out the lifeline
Just in the nick of time
One, you're like a dream come true
Two, just wanna be with you
Three, girl, It's plain to see
That you're the only one for me, and
Four, repeat steps one through three
Five, make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one
Myro Xavier
De Volta Ao Número Um
É inegável que deveríamos ficar juntos
É inacreditável
Como eu costumava dizer que nunca me apaixonaria
É preciso conhecer o ponto de partida
Se você você não sabe exatamente como me sinto
Então, deixe-me mostrá-la agora que estou falando sério
Se todas as coisas são a seu tempo, o tempo revelará
É
Um: Você é como um sonho que se tornou realidade
Dois: Só quero estar com você
Três: Garota, é fácil ver
Que você é a única para mim
E quatro: Repita os passos de um a três
Cinco: Faço você se apaixonar por mim
Se algum dia eu acreditar que meu trabalho está terminado
Então começarei de novo no número um
É, é
É tão incrível
Como as coisas acontecem sozinhas
E tão emocionante
Quando você souber do que tudo se trata, meu bem
E é indesejável que nós fiquemos separados
Eu jamais teria ido muito longe
Porque você sabe que tem as chaves do meu coração
Porque
Um: Você é como um sonho que se tornou realidade
Dois: Só quero estar com você
Três: Garota, é fácil ver
Que você é a única para mim
E quatro: Repita os passos de um a três
Cinco: Faço você se apaixonar por mim
Se algum dia eu acreditar que meu trabalho está terminado
Então começarei de novo no número um
Diga adeus à escuridão da noite
Eu vejo o sol se aproximando
Sinto-me como uma criança
Cuja vida acabou de começar
Você chegou e trouxe uma vida nova
Para dentro deste meu coração solitário
Você me salvou
Bem na hora exata
Um: Você é como um sonho que se tornou realidade
Dois: Só quero estar com você
Três: Garota, é fácil ver
Que você é a única para mim
E quatro: Repita os passos de um a três
Cinco: Faço você se apaixonar por mim
Se algum dia eu acreditar que meu trabalho está terminado
Então começarei de novo no número um
Composição: Brian McKnight
Crédito da tradução: Letras
hahabass
Only a handful of singers are able to stand in front of an audience dressed like an accountant, and still smash it! What a guy, what an artist.
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@Lorenzo Bell Yep. That too. He's moonlighting 😀
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@Riaan Pretorius True dat!!!
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@Joseph Suarez Nice!!! :-))))
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@mariazippy :-))))
A M G
Lol I love him
El Duderino
Brian McKnight is easily the most underappreciated singer alive right now. This man's an icon. I got this album when I was 8 and listen to it til this day, 21 years later
Smooth Riffz🎺🎼
🙏men!
Isaiah Bryant
I feel you
Sammy De Oliveira
Escutando esse incrível cantor em Julho de 2022.
Apaixonada pela linda voz dele.
Que música maravilhosa!
Brian é um artista excepcional.
Parabéns!!!
💃💃💃👏👏👏