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.
I Believe
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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But once they get in-between it
They find out that it?s not the way
They hoped and they prayed it would be
The stories are so dramatic
The endings are sad and tragic
Find yourself so far away
It?s easy to find a someone
A mister or miss for right now
I promise you?ll never leave
Someone you can?t live without
Baby I believe it?s you
I don?t care what other people say or do
It only matters what we have is true
And I believe it?s you
Oh baby I believe
Some people say they have it
Only to find what they have is heaven
Like it came from a dream
And every cliché is true
Is it better to love somebody and lose
Than never to love somebody who
Doesn?t feel like you do
Fairytales don?t always come true
Mm
It?s easy to find a someone
A mister or miss for right now
I promise you?ll never leave
Someone you can?t live without
Baby I believe it?s you
I don?t care what other people say or do
It only matters what we have is true
And I believe it?s you.
Oh baby I believe
How do you think I?d find love
I wasn?t sure till right now
I wasn?t ready enough till you, till you
Baby I believe it?s you
I don?t care what other people say or do
It only matters what we have is true
And I believe it?s you.
Oh baby I believe it?s you
Baby I believe, it?s you
In "I Believe," Brian McKnight sings about the complexities of love and relationships. The opening lines, "Some people think they've seen it, but once they get in-between it, they find out that it's not the way they hoped and they prayed it would be," suggest that some people idealize love, but often they are disappointed when they actually experience it. The song goes on to explore the idea that finding true love is challenging and that the outcome may not always be what one hoped for.
The song also explores the idea that love can be fleeting and that relationships can end in heartbreak. McKnight sings, "Some people say they have it, only to find what they have is heaven, like it came from a dream, and every cliché is true," acknowledging that even when love does seem perfect, it can still end in disappointment. He also poses the question, "Is it better to love somebody and lose than never to love somebody who doesn't feel like you do?" suggesting that the pain of a failed relationship may be worth the joy of experiencing love.
Overall, "I Believe" is a song that encourages listeners to hold onto the belief that true love is possible, even if it's not easy to find or maintain.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people think they've seen it
Some individuals believe they have experienced real love
But once they get in-between it
However, once they start experiencing it in reality, they come to know the actual facts about it
They find out that it's not the way
They realize that love isn't as expected or as described by others
They hoped and they prayed it would be
From their perception of love, they expected it to be perfect and everything would go the way they want
The stories are so dramatic
The stories related to love are incredibly emotional and exaggerated
The endings are sad and tragic
The conclusion of these stories mostly portrays sadness and unfortunate events
Find yourself so far away
In such situations, people find themselves emotionally distant
A distance that love could not reach
The pain is so far-reaching that love can't fix it
It's easy to find a someone
It's easy to find temporary partners or dates
A mister or miss for right now
People keep searching for temporary love interests that fit their current needs
I promise you'll never leave
The promise of keeping their temporary love interests attached
Someone you can't live without
Despite not being in true love, people start to depend on their temporary partners
Baby, I believe it's you
The singer truly believes in his partner's love and loyalty
I don't care what other people say or do
The singer is not concerned with other's opinions or actions, as he only trusts his partner
It only matters what we have is true
The only thing that matters is their true love and commitment to each other
And I believe it's you
The artist fully trusts his partner and their love for each other
Some people say they have it
Many people claim to have found true love
Only to find what they have is heaven
However, they realize later that it is just an illusion of paradise
Like it came from a dream
Their perception of having found true love was not real but just a dream
And every cliche is true
All the typical romantic cliches and stereotypes are a reality when true love is found
Is it better to love somebody and lose
The question is if it's better to love someone and eventually break up with them
Than never to love somebody who
Than not experiencing love at all due to the fear of heartbreak
Doesn't feel like you do
Not loving someone who doesn't reciprocate their love or feelings equally
Fairytales don't always come true
Not all love stories have a happy fairy tale ending
How do you think I'd find love
The singer ponders upon how he could find true love
I wasn't sure till right now
The singer didn't believe he could find love until he met his partner
I wasn't ready enough till you, till you
The singer wasn't prepared to love until he met his partner
Baby, I believe it's you
The artist trusts his partner more than anyone or anything else when it comes to love
Baby, I believe, it's you
The artist has faith and trust in his partner, and no matter what, he believes in their love for each other.
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@alarrieafinley4803
This song always made me cry at the end of the movie❤
@vovoschannel4456
This song really touches my heart 😭❤️
@prettybrowneyes5429
How could there be 3 dislikes ? This songs AMAZING
@jordanbogans8115
Rrrrttfggggggb🎉😊
@bosslady7843
I Love Brian Mcknight and this song is just amazing. He spoke directly from his heart❤💜💚💙💛
@popymims4608
I'm in foster care and I picture this song playing when I go back to my mom:(
@aregenliathomas1834
popy Mims aww I'm sorry
@ashleylewis9375
Praying for you 🙏🙏🙏
@gloriadarty6150
Sorry 😢
@makaylabear8713
LOVE this song, and the movie. This was one of my favorite songs from the movie.