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 Brianβs 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, McKnightβs 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 McKnightβs 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 trioβs first collaboration.
Though Brian has never been the kind of singer/songwriter that one would call political that didnβt stop him from penning βRed, White & Blue,β 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.
Hold Me
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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Wishin' I could love you with all my heart can take
Tell me my love this time, do you want me to stay?
You say you're in need of a little love
And baby, it's me you're thinking of
And nothing in this world could keep me away
Darlin', with each passing day, there's nothing left to say
But I'm so glad we waited, it was worth the wait so
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Let's make it last forever, for always
Can I open the shades? You ask me why
So we can have the moon and the stars as our only light
Cherish the moment, let's take our time
Passion flies across the room
The sweet aroma of true love in bloom
Softly I whisper, "Forever be mine"
Oh now I see, you're everything I dreamed of now it's reality
Oh love's so rare, now it's ours to share
It's me for only you and only you for me so
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
But make it last forever, for always
Always I've been waiting to hear you say
You'd be mine for always
What would I do, do without you?
Know that it's true, I'm all about you darlin'
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
What would I do, do without you?
Know that it's true
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
In Brian McKnightβs song "Hold Me," the singer expresses his desire to love the person he's been waiting for with all his heart. He spends every night with the hope that they might come together and sings of his willingness to hold on forever, to never let go, and to celebrate their love for eternity. The singer wants to know if the person he's waiting for wants him to stay and assures them that nothing in this world could keep him away.
The singer tells his lover to open the shades so they can have the moon and stars as their only light while they cherish the moment together. Passion blossoms while they're in each other's embrace. The singer is amazed that his dreams have become a reality since it's been a long-awaited desire to be with the person heβs singing to. McKnight tells his lover that he'd be lost without them and that heβs willing to celebrate their love together and make it last forever.
The singer's vocals are powerful, evoking the longing and genuine affection he has for his beloved. The song's melody is soulful and vibrant, complementing his smooth delivery. The lyrics of "Hold Me" are emotional and deep, a testament to Brian McKnight's exceptional songwriting skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I lie awake
Every night I spend awake, I wish I could love you with every ounce of my being.
Wishin' I could love you with all my heart can take
I wish to love you with all of my heart, to love you as much as my heart is capable of.
Tell me my love this time, do you want me to stay?
This time, can you tell me if you want me to stay?
You say you're in need of a little love
You said you need some love.
And baby, it's me you're thinking of
I'm glad it's me you're thinking of.
And nothing in this world could keep me away
There is nothing in this world that could keep me away from you.
Darlin', finally I've waited so long for you to come to me
My dear, I have waited for so long for you to come into my life.
Darlin', with each passing day, there's nothing left to say
My dear, as each day passes, there's less and less to say, and that's because our love is all that matters.
But I'm so glad we waited, it was worth the wait so
I'm thrilled that we waited because it was definitely worth it.
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Love me, hold me, and don't be afraid to take the leap.
Let's celebrate our love together
Let's celebrate our love together.
Can I open the shades? You ask me why
You ask me why I want to open the shades.
So we can have the moon and the stars as our only light
So we can have the moon and the stars as our only source of light.
Cherish the moment, let's take our time
Let's cherish this moment and take our time.
Passion flies across the room
Intense emotion flies all around the room.
The sweet aroma of true love in bloom
The sweet scent of actual love has now settled in.
Softly I whisper, "Forever be mine"
I whisper softly to you, "Be mine forever".
Oh now I see, you're everything I dreamed of now it's reality
Oh now I understand, you are everything I have ever dreamt of and now you are here.
Oh love's so rare, now it's ours to share
Oh, love is so rare and now we have it to share.
It's me for only you and only you for me so
It's just me for you and only you for me, and that's how it should be.
Always I've been waiting to hear you say
I have always been waiting to hear you say
You'd be mine for always
You'll be mine forever.
What would I do, do without you?
What would I do without you?
Know that it's true, I'm all about you darlin'
Know that it's true- I'm completely devoted to only you my dear.
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate- let's celebrate our love together.
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate- let's celebrate our love together.
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate- let's celebrate our love together.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL BRANDON BARNES, VICTOR LAGRANT BROOKS JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Me
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