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 Myself In You
Brian McKnight Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'm so glad that this ain't that
Girl, you're the reason I can make it through the long, long day
And that's a fact
Baby, I can't wait to get next to you
Oh, I can't wait to wrap my arms around your body
Baby, I can't help but to tell the truth
Oh, it's so hard to wait till no one else is around
Gonna try to keep myself together till I find myself in you
Baby, naw, naw
Before they take you back to heaven gonna find myself in you
Naw, naw
I hate to keep you waiting, but there are some things that need my attention
Before I can get back to you
Anticipating my hands all over your body, baby
You know I know just what to do
And, baby, I can't wait to get next to you
Oh, I can't wait to wrap my arms around your body
Baby, I can't help but to tell the truth
Oh, it's so hard to wait till no one else is around
I'm gonna try to keep myself together till I find myself in you, baby
Naw, naw
Before they take you back to heaven gonna find myself in you
No, no, no, no, baby
The only place I want to be is right here with you
Loving you down and you, you can take what you want from me
Long as you let me hang around
I'm gonna keep myself together till I find myself in you
Oh, baby, before they take you back to heaven, gonna find myself in you
Oh, baby, gonna keep myself together till I find myself in you
Oh, baby, baby, before they take you back to heaven gonna find myself in you
Listen, listen, ah, baby, baby
The song "Find Myself In You" by Brian McKnight is a testament to the power of love and the lengths one would go to be with the person they care about. The first stanza talks about how lonely the singer was despite having so many people around him until he met this special girl. He thanks her for making the long days more bearable and can't wait to be close to her. The second stanza talks about how he hates to keep her waiting, but he has some things that need attention before he can get back to her. He fantasizes about being intimate with her, but it's challenging to wait until they're alone. The chorus reiterates his determination to keep it together until he can be with her, and he promises to keep himself together until he finds himself in her.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has found something special in this woman that he hasn't found elsewhere. She appears to be the key to his happiness, and he's willing to wait until he can be with her. The use of "keep myself together" suggests that he's struggling with something in his life and needs her to make things right. The line "before they take you back to heaven" could either mean that she's only in his life for a short time or that she's so special she must be an angel.
Overall, the song encapsulates a sense of longing and determination. The singer knows what he wants and is willing to wait for it. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody complements them well. The song's beauty lies in its simplicity, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I was so lonely, though there was so many symbols waiting
Although there were many potential partners around me, I still felt alone
I'm so glad that this ain't that
I'm happy that our relationship is not like my past failed ones
Girl, you're the reason I can make it through the long, long day
Your love helps me get through difficult and tiring days
And that's a fact
It's true without a doubt
Baby, I can't wait to get next to you
I'm excited to be physically close to you
Oh, I can't wait to wrap my arms around your body
I can't wait to hold you in my arms
Baby, I can't help but to tell the truth
I have to be honest with my feelings for you
Oh, it's so hard to wait till no one else is around
I'm eager to be alone with you
Gonna try to keep myself together till I find myself in you
I will strive to maintain my composure until I am with you
Before they take you back to heaven gonna find myself in you
Before something bad happens and takes you away from me, I want to be with you
I hate to keep you waiting, but there are some things that need my attention
I don't want to keep you waiting, but I have other responsibilities to handle first
Anticipating my hands all over your body, baby
I'm looking forward to touching you intimately
You know I know just what to do
I'm confident in my ability to please you physically
The only place I want to be is right here with you
Being with you is the only place I desire to be
Loving you down and you, you can take what you want from me
I want to show you my love and give you whatever you need
Long as you let me hang around
As long as you let me be with you
Listen, listen, ah, baby, baby
Pay attention to what I'm saying, my love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind