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.
Everything I Do
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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You know I'd rather be home with you
And honey, doin' all the things wit cha
All the things that you like to do
Like washin' your hair an' paintin' your nails
All the things that your ex-man wouldn't do
Baby no I can't wait to get home to you
[Chorus]
That's why baby
Everything I do
You know I do it for you
Everything I say is true
We been together so long
All the crazy things that we been through
Baby you know everything I do
I do them for you
You don't hear me through
I said everything I do
I do them for you
Now baby
You know it gets so difficult
To get out of bed with you
To go to my nine to five
It's the only place I feel alive wit cha
And to know that you're somewhere waitin' for me
I know that you're more than enough for me
I can't wait baby 'cause I know what you got for me
[Chorus]
What kind of fool would I be
If I didn't give my all to you
And tell me
Where would I be if I couldn't lay next to you
But if I know that you're down for me
Then I know that everything is alright
And by the time I get home to you
I'm gonna lay a blockbuster on you tonight
[Chorus]
The song "Everything I Do" by Brian McKnight is a confessive love letter about the singer's devotion and dedication to his partner. The lyrics convey the idea that the singer's entire life is centered around the love he shares with his partner. The singer seems to be away from his partner, and as a result, he is feeling homesick. He is doing everything to return home to his partner, as the hook of the song says, "Everything I do, I do it for you." The singer describes the things he enjoys doing with his partner, like washing her hair or painting her nails, which her ex-boyfriend never did. The chorus repeats the same message of doing everything for the partner, and it emphasizes the strength of their relationship.
The second verse explains how hard it is to leave his partner and go to work every day. His job is dull, but it is his only source of livelihood. At work, he is thinking of his partner, and he wishes to be home with her. The singer emphasizes the importance of his partner and her impact on his life. He says that he feels alive when he is with her. The verse ends with the singer expressing his eagerness to return home to his partner.
The last verse states that the singer would be a fool if he didn't give his all to his partner. He says that as long as his partner is there for him, he knows everything will be okay. And when he finally gets home, he promises to make up for the time he missed with her. The song ends by repeating the chorus, emphasizing that everything he does, he does for his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, no matter what I'm doin'
I always wish to be home with you
You know I'd rather be home with you
I choose to spend my time with you
And honey, doin' all the things wit cha
I like doing things that you enjoy with you
All the things that you like to do
I want to do the things that make you happy
Like washin' your hair an' paintin' your nails
I want to pamper you by taking care of you
All the things that your ex-man wouldn't do
I am willing to do things for you that your ex wouldn't do
Baby no I can't wait to get home to you
I am eagerly waiting to be with you
That's why baby
This is the reason why
Everything I do
All that I do
You know I do it for you
I do it for you because I care and love you
Everything I say is true
I mean everything that I say to you
We been together so long
We have been in a long-standing relationship
All the crazy things that we been through
We've been through a lot together
You don't hear me through
I feel like you are not understanding me
I said everything I do
Every single thing I do
I do them for you
I am doing them for you because I love you
Now baby
My love
You know it gets so difficult
It's getting tough for me
To get out of bed with you
I don't want to wake up without you
To go to my nine to five
To go to work every day
It's the only place I feel alive wit cha
I feel vibrant and alive only when I am with you, especially at work
And to know that you're somewhere waitin' for me
Knowing that you're waiting for me somewhere
I know that you're more than enough for me
I realize that you're my perfect partner
I can't wait baby 'cause I know what you got for me
I can't wait because I know that you have something good waiting for me
What kind of fool would I be
I would be a fool
If I didn't give my all to you
If I don't give you all of my love
And tell me
Please answer my question
Where would I be if I couldn't lay next to you
If I can't lay next to you, where would I be?
But if I know that you're down for me
If I know that you're on my side
Then I know that everything is alright
Then I believe everything is okay
And by the time I get home to you
By the time I reach home
I'm gonna lay a blockbuster on you tonight
I have a big surprise for you tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT
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