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.
Find My Way Back Home
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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I remember what you said
You said you'd never leave me
I let go of your hand
Built my castle in the sand
But now I'm reachin' out again
And I'm not letting go
Till you
Hold me
Mold me
Sometimes I feel so all alone
See, I gotta find my way back home
So why don't you
Shape me
make me
Wash me whiter than the snow
I gotta find my way
Back home
Master upon my knees i pray
I just want to be the clay
Put your arms around me
Place my life in your hands
Lord, I know I'm just a man
I know you understand
This time I'm not letting go
Till you
Anoint me
Appoint me
Sometimes I feel so alone
See, I gotta find my way back home
So why don't you
Chastise me
Baptize me
Wash me whiter than the snow
I gotta find my way
'Cause I'm lost and alone
I've been wandering
Long enough to know
Humbly I search for you
And I'm not gonna rest
Till you
Choose me
Use me
Sometimes I feel so alone
I'm on my way back home
So why don't you
Direct me
Bless me
Wash me whiter then the snow
I'm on my way
Back home
In Brian McKnight's song "Find My Way Back Home," the lyrics describe a journey of wanting to strengthen a relationship with a loved one and finding their way back to them. The song has religious undertones, with references to prayer, scripture, and humility. At the beginning of the song, the singer reminisces on the promises made by their loved one when they first met and how they had let go, which resulted in a feeling of loneliness. With each subsequent verse, the singer seeks guidance and a closer relationship with God, asking to be molded, washed clean, and anointed. The repetition of the chorus, "why don't you shape me, make me, wash me whiter than snow?" reiterates the desire to be guided to their way back home.
The bridge of the song acknowledges the singer's past mistakes and that they have been on their journey of self-discovery for a while. However, they have realized that they cannot find their way back home alone and are humbly reaching out for guidance. The final verses express the determination not to give up and to pursue the journey home with hope and faith, asking to be chosen and used to fulfill whatever purpose they may have.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking back when we first met
Reflecting on the past when we first met
I remember what you said
Recalling what you said back then
You said you'd never leave me
Assuring me that you'll never abandon me
I let go of your hand
I made a mistake and let go of you
Built my castle in the sand
I created a foundation that was fragile and unstable
But now I'm reachin' out again
Asking for forgiveness and a second chance
And I'm not letting go
Committed to holding on this time
Till you
Until I have you back
Hold me
Embrace me
Mold me
Shape me
Sometimes I feel so all alone
Sometimes I feel isolated and lonely
See, I gotta find my way back home
I need to find my way back to you
So why don't you
Why don't you help me?
Shape me
Form me
make me
Transform me
Wash me whiter than the snow
Cleanse me completely
I gotta find my way
I need to get back
Back home
To where I belong
Master upon my knees i pray
Humbling myself before you
I just want to be the clay
I want to be molded by you
Put your arms around me
Wrap me in your loving embrace
Place my life in your hands
Surrendering my life to you
Lord, I know I'm just a man
Acknowledging my humanity and limitations
I know you understand
I have faith that you comprehend my struggles
This time I'm not letting go
I refuse to give up this time
Till you
Until I have you back
Anoint me
Bless me
Appoint me
Designate me
Sometimes I feel so alone
Sometimes I feel isolated and lonely
See, I gotta find my way back home
I need to find my way back to you
So why don't you
Why don't you help me?
Chastise me
Correct me
Baptize me
Purify me
Wash me whiter than the snow
Cleanse me completely
I gotta find my way
I need to get back
'Cause I'm lost and alone
Because I'm lost and lonely
I've been wandering
I've been aimlessly moving about
Long enough to know
I've been doing it long enough to realize
Humbly I search for you
With humility, I seek you
And I'm not gonna rest
And I won't give up until
Till you
Until I have you back
Choose me
Select me
Use me
Employ me
Sometimes I feel so alone
Sometimes I feel isolated and lonely
I'm on my way back home
I'm heading back to where I belong
So why don't you
Why don't you help me?
Direct me
Guide me
Bless me
Favor me
Wash me whiter then the snow
Cleanse me completely
I'm on my way
I'm making progress
Back home
Towards where I belong
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
schoi28
i like how this song starts out sounding like another love song, but it becomes clear it is his love song to the Lord :)
Qhawe Mandla
🙏🏿
Integra
exactly bro, bruh 9 years ago tho lol just realised
Thembu Royalty
Praise the Lord
Renmark Copioso
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Jesse Mayo
Brian McKnight was always a huge player on my playlist. One night I was struggling hard on life. Drugs over took my life. Consumed me like no other. I knew the Lord. But still I chose to live in the world. It was then when unruly listened to this song and the words and the meaning of it. I almost lost my life to drugs and the horrible health it left me in. And this song saved my life. Right along with tuff love from my kids. Thank you Brian McKnight. God bless you all
Chelle Smith
Jesse Mayo I love you sooo much
Juan Garcia
Such a beautiful song. I love you Jesus!
Thembu Royalty
I love you Jesus