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.
Christmas You and Me
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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Eating the miles down this highway
Say that you'll wait for me
To light up the Christmas tree
Tell you the first thing that I'mma do
Holding and squeezing and kissing you under the mistletoe
Girl I've been missing you so
This is the first holiday we'll spend every night I pray that it never ends
Cant wait to have you to myself
'Cause I need you and no one else
There's no place in this world I'd rather be
You're the only present that I need
The perfect combination is Christmas you and me
The perfect combination is Christmas you
It's 11 o'clock and I'm almost home
I'm just calling to let you know
Leave on the light for me
Soon we'll make us some brie
I saw Santa is on his way
I saw Rudolph pulling the sleigh
Donner and Blitzen too
He's got some presents for you
This is the first holiday we'll spend every night I pray that it never ends
Feels like meant to be when I have you next to me
Can't wait to have you to myself
'Cause I need you and no one else
There's no place in this world I'd rather be
'Causeou're the only present that I need
The perfect combination is Christmas you and me
The perfect combination is Christmas you
I hear sleigh bells ringing and carolers singing and smothered turkeys that grandma's bringing
I see children playing in the snow
It's Christmas time and I know well that when I see you I just might melt
If you don't know by now you need to know
That I can't wait to have you to myself
'Cause I need you and no one else
There's no place in this world I'd rather be, be
You're the only present that I need
The perfect combination is Christmas you and me
Ooh, the perfect combination is Christmas you and me
The perfect combination is Christmas you
And me, mmh
It's Christmas you and me
"Me & You" by Brian McKnight is a romantic Christmas song performed by the R&B singer himself. The song reflects the joy and love of being with someone special during the holiday season. The song is essentially about McKnight rushing to be with his loved one to celebrate the holidays together. He describes how he is on his way to be with his partner, and he can't wait to hold, squeeze and kiss them under the mistletoe. McKnight appreciates the feeling of being with someone he loves during the holiday season and feels it is meant to be. He expresses the desire to spend every holiday with his beloved partner forever. In addition, he mentions how he hears the sound of sleigh bells ringing and carolers singing in the background.
The song also mentions how he has been missing his partner and how he can't wait to have them to himself because he needs no one else. The Christmas season accentuates the feeling of love, joy, and bonding, and McKnight wants to share it with his partner. He expresses his love and affection by saying that his partner is the only present that he needs during the holiday season. The chorus of the song is repeated several times, emphasizing how perfect a combination it is to have Christmas with her partner.
Overall, "Me & You" by Brian McKnight is a beautiful and expressive song about cherishing the love and the joy of the holiday season with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
It's seven o' clock and I'm on my way
I'm driving and it's seven in the evening
Eating the miles down this highway
I'm driving as fast as I can
Say that you'll wait for me
Promise that you'll wait for me
To light up the Christmas tree
To decorate the Christmas tree together
Tell you the first thing that I'mma do
I'll tell you the first thing I plan to do
Holding and squeezing and kissing you under the mistletoe
I want to hold, hug, kiss you under the mistletoe
Girl I've been missing you so
I've really missed you
This is the first holiday we'll spend every night I pray that it never ends
I hope this holiday is perfect and lasts forever
Feels like meant to be when I have you next to me
Being with you makes me feel like it's destiny
Can't wait to have you to myself
I'm looking forward to spending time alone together
'Cause I need you and no one else
I need you more than anyone else
There's no place in this world I'd rather be
I can't think of any place I'd rather be
You're the only present that I need
You're the most important gift to me
It's 11 o'clock and I'm almost home
It's almost 11 and I'm almost home
I'm just calling to let you know
I'm just calling to tell you
Leave on the light for me
Keep the light on for me
Soon we'll make us some brie
We'll soon eat some brie cheese together
I saw Santa is on his way
I saw that Santa Claus is coming
I saw Rudolph pulling the sleigh
I saw Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer pulling the sleigh
Donner and Blitzen too
Other reindeer, Donner and Blitzen, are also helping
He's got some presents for you
Santa Claus has some gifts for you
I hear sleigh bells ringing and carolers singing and smothered turkeys that grandma's bringing
I can hear Christmas decorations, carolers singing, and grandma's turkey
I see children playing in the snow
I see kids having fun in the snow
It's Christmas time and I know well that when I see you I just might melt
It's Christmas time and seeing you makes me very happy
If you don't know by now you need to know
If you don't already know, you should know
And me, mmh
And me too
The perfect combination is Christmas you and me
The best part of Christmas is you and me being together
Ooh, the perfect combination is Christmas you and me
We're the perfect duo for Christmas
The perfect combination is Christmas you
You are the perfect part of my Christmas
And me, mmh
And me as well
It's Christmas you and me
It's us together for Christmas
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Kelly McKnight
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