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.
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Brian McKnight Lyrics
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That we should be together
It's unbelievable
How I used to say
That I'd fall never
The basis is need to know
If you don't know
Just how I feel
That I'm for real
If all things in time
Time will reveal, yeah-yeah
One
You're like a dream come true
Two
Just want to be with you
Three
Girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
Repeat steps one through three
Five
Make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one, yeah-yeah
It's so incredible
The way things work themselves out
And all emotional
Once you know what it's all about, hey
And undesirable for us to be apart
I never would have made it very far
'Cause you know you've got the keys to my heart
'Cause one
You're like a dream come true
Two
Just want to be with you
Three
Girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
Repeat steps one through three
Five
Make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one
Say farewell to the dark of night
I see the coming of the sun
I feel like a little child
Whose life has just begun
You came and breathed new life
Into this lonely heart of mine
You threw out the lifeline
Just in the nick of time
One
You're like a dream come true
Two
Just want to be with you
Three
Girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
Repeat steps one through three
Five
Make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one
The lyrics to Brian McKnight's hit song "Back at One" are about a man who is deeply in love with a woman and believes they are meant to be together forever. The opening lyrics state that their connection is undeniable and that he used to believe that he would never fall in love. However, he has now come to realize that his feelings for this woman are real and he wants to show her that he is committed to their relationship. The rest of the lyrics list the steps he will take to make her fall in love with him, including being attentive, demonstrating his love, and repeating his efforts to stay connected. The song is primarily about the joys of being in love and the lengths one is willing to go to keep the relationship going strong.
The lyrics of "Back at One" are very straightforward and optimistic, with a focus on the positive aspects of romantic love. The repeated chorus, which lists the steps to a successful relationship, emphasizes the idea that with effort and commitment, any relationship can thrive. The song also highlights the idea that love is a journey, not a destination, and that putting in the work to keep a relationship strong is worth the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
It's undeniable
There is no doubt or question about the fact that we should be together
That we should be together
We belong together as a couple
It's unbelievable
It's hard to believe that I once said I would never fall in love
How I used to say
In the past, I had a different mindset about love and relationships
That I'd fall never
I believed I would never fall in love
The basis is need to know
The foundation of our relationship is that you need to know how much I love you
If you don't know
If you are unaware of my feelings towards you
Just how I feel
The intensity of my emotions and passion towards you
Then let me show you now
Allow me to demonstrate to you right now
That I'm for real
I am sincere and genuine in my love for you
If all things in time
With patience and the passage of time
Time will reveal, yeah-yeah
The truth about our relationship will become apparent
You're like a dream come true
You are the embodiment of my ideal partner
Just want to be with you
All I want is to spend time with you
Girl, it's plain to see
It is clear that you are the one for me
That you're the only one for me
Nobody else comes close to how much I am in love with you
Repeat steps one through three
I will continue to show you my love as I did in the beginning
Make you fall in love with me
I will keep working hard to make you fall even more in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
If I feel like I have done enough to show my love
Then I'll start back at one, yeah-yeah
I will begin again from the start to make sure our love remains strong
The way things work themselves out
It's amazing how things always fall into place
And all emotional
It's a deeply emotional experience being in love with you
Once you know what it's all about, hey
Once you understand the true meaning of love and our relationship
Undesirable for us to be apart
It would be terrible for us to be separated
I never would have made it very far
I wouldn't have been able to go on in life without you
'Cause you know you've got the keys to my heart
You hold the key to my heart and are the only one who can open it
Say farewell to the dark of night
Goodbye to the difficult times in our relationship
I see the coming of the sun
I see a bright future for us
I feel like a little child
I feel young and alive with you
Whose life has just begun
My life truly begins with you in it
You came and breathed new life
Your love revitalized me and gave me a new purpose
Into this lonely heart of mine
You filled the void in my life and made me whole again
You threw out the lifeline
You saved me from a life without love and happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Kelly Mcknight
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@6.7Rollin
Who is here in 2024?!?. Iconic, our generation should still be here vs the shit!
@vinniecotton20
Me
@shika1129
Meee I’m right here with u❤️❤️❤️💯🥰🥰🥰
@seandon6278
👋
@dars.2165
Me too!
@taesocool7355
PREACH ‼️❤❤❤
@akeemwalters4123
Who is here in 2023??
@malcolmisrael2759
I proposed to my wife to this song 12 years ago when I was 17. After 3 kids and 2 deployments I've never loved her as much as I do now. Didn't know that was possible lol
@davemc5075
N after all that she left you..
@cieragrant872
Awhhhh that's so sweet wish you both many more years together ❤