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.
Come Back To Me
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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No doubt about it
When you seek you find
Since I left you
Can't seem to get you off my mind
I paid the cost
Now it appears I lost the melody
Made some mistakes
Caused some heartbreak
You must be fed up
I didn't mean it when I was screamin'
That I'd had enough
An' all the time that's passed from then to now
I Can't get it right
Baby girl I need to see you tonight
[Chorus]
'Cause I miss you
Want you
Need you back in my life
Got to get back to them days
When you were mine
Ill do whatever I gotta do
To make you see
I can't live without you girl
Come back to me
Told you so many lies
Just to feed my selfishness and greed
Through all the fanfare
What was out there wasn't what I need
Found an old photograph
Brought back all the old memories
Wasted so much time without you
My baby I beep you
Try to reach you
Head over to your place
I get over
Someone else's Rover
Is parked up in my space
What have I done
I might have lost the one
I might be too late
Every time I get the machine I say
[Chorus]
Oh I know there's still a place for me in your heart
And oh every moment I spend without you girl
Is tearing me apart
I know that this ain't the way that it was meant to be
Baby please forgive me girl
Come on back
[Chorus]
In the first verse of Brian McKnight's song "Come Back to Me," the lyrics express regret about a past relationship that was lost due to the singer's mistakes. He acknowledges the cost that he paid for his actions and realizes that he lost a great melody, which could symbolize the joy and happiness that he shared with his partner. He then goes on to say that he has a monumental amount of making up to do with his partner. The second verse goes into more detail about the mistakes that he made and the lies that he told to feed his own selfishness and greed. However, he realizes that what was out there in the world is not what he needs, and a photograph has brought back old memories of the relationship that he lost. It is evident from the lyrics that the singer is feeling remorseful and is willing to do whatever it takes to win back his partner.
The chorus of the song is a plea for his partner to come back to him. The lyrics indicate that he misses her, wants her, and needs her back in his life. He also acknowledges that he made mistakes and caused heartbreak, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to make it right. The lyrics also imply that he believes there is still a place for him in her heart, and he hopes that she can forgive him and come back to him.
Overall, the song's lyrics express a deep sense of regret and sorrow for the mistakes that were made in the past. The singer is willing to take responsibility for his actions and wants a chance to make things right with his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought about it
I've been reflecting on our relationship
No doubt about it
I'm certain that I want you back
When you seek you find
I'm searching for you and hoping to find you
Since I left you
Since I ended our relationship
Can't seem to get you off my mind
I can't stop thinking about you
I paid the cost
I suffered the consequences of my mistakes
Now it appears I lost the melody
I lost the rhythm and harmony of our relationship
Got monumental making up to do with you baby
I have a lot of apologizing and proving myself to do
Made some mistakes
I did things that hurt you
Caused some heartbreak
I caused you pain
You must be fed up
I understand that you're probably tired of my behavior
I didn't mean it when I was screamin'
I was emotional and didn't truly mean what I said when I was yelling at you
That I'd had enough
When I said that I was done with the relationship, I didn't really mean it
An' all the time that's passed from then to now
The time that's gone by since we broke up
I Can't get it right
I've been struggling to make things right between us
Baby girl I need to see you tonight
I need to talk to you and try to work things out
'Cause I miss you
I'm feeling lonely without you in my life
Want you
I want to be with you again
Need you back in my life
I need you to come back to me
Got to get back to them days
I want to go back to the happy times we had together
When you were mine
When we were in a relationship together
Ill do whatever I gotta do
I'm willing to do whatever it takes
To make you see
To help you understand my feelings and intentions
I can't live without you girl
I can't imagine my life without you in it
Come back to me
Please give me another chance and come back to me
Told you so many lies
I lied to you many times
Just to feed my selfishness and greed
I was only thinking about myself and what I wanted
Through all the fanfare
Despite all the attention and excitement
What was out there wasn't what I need
What I thought I wanted wasn't actually what I needed
Found an old photograph
I came across a photo of us from the past
Brought back all the old memories
It reminded me of the good times we had together
Wasted so much time without you
I've spent too long without you in my life
My baby I beep you
I tried to call you
Try to reach you
I've been attempting to get in touch with you
Head over to your place
I went to your house
I get over
I overcome my fear to come see you
Someone else's Rover
Another person's car was in my parking spot
Is parked up in my space
Someone else is in the spot where I usually park
What have I done
I'm realizing the mistakes I've made
I might have lost the one
I may have lost my chance with the person I truly love
I might be too late
I may have waited too long to try to fix things
Every time I get the machine I say
Every time I reach your voicemail, I leave a message
Oh I know there's still a place for me in your heart
I believe that you still have feelings for me
And oh every moment I spend without you girl
Every moment that I'm not with you feels unbearable
Is tearing me apart
It's causing me a lot of emotional pain
I know that this ain't the way that it was meant to be
I know that our breakup isn't how things were supposed to turn out
Baby please forgive me girl
I'm asking for your forgiveness
Come on back
Please come back to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT
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