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.
My Kind of Girl
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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When I was younger, I never went too far
Held my feelings, I never even wanted to start
Til when I met you, I didn't know
What you were gonna do with my heart
When you talk. I hang on every word you say
When you smile, the sky turns from gray to blue
That's what you do
And you're the kind of girl I think of
And you're the kind of girl I dream about
My heart is telling me I need you in my world
In my world
Cause you're my kind of lady
You're my kind of girl
When I'm not with you, wherever you are
Baby,I'm counting the moments til I'm back in your arms
All I want is to have you here with me every night, every day
When you talk, I hang on every word you say
When you move, you're like the breeze on a summer day
When you smile, the sky turns from gray to blue
That's what you do
And you're the kind of girl I think of
And you're the kind of girl I dream about
My heart is telling me I need you in my world
My world
Cause you're my kind of lady
You're my kind of girl
Baby girl, I need you here by my side
And If you're there everything will be alright
Cause this is the time for us (This is the time)
Baby, be mine! (Baby be mine)
And you're the kind of girl I think of (I think about)
And you're the kind of girl I dream about (The kind of girl I dream about
My heart is telling me I need you in my world
Cause you're my kind of lady
You're my kind of girl
My kind of girl
My kind of girl
My kind of girl (repeat)
The lyrics to "My Kind of Girl" is a song by Brian McKnight and Justin Timberlake that is all about someone who has found their perfect match. The song is about the transformation that occurs when someone meets their true love, who changes everything about them. The first verse of the song reveals that the singer has held back his feelings for a long time, possibly due to past heartbreaks or fear of vulnerability. However, when he meets this woman, he falls completely head over heels for her, even though he doesn't know what she's going to do with his heart. It's evident that the woman has had an impact on him that can cause him to become vulnerable and open to love.
The chorus of the song declares that she is his kind of girl and that he thinks and dreams of her always. He says that she is the one his heart is beating for, and he longs to keep her in his world. He also talks about wanting her with him every night and every day, suggesting that he longs for her constant companionship. The song's bridge indicates that the singer's life is incomplete without the woman he loves and that he needs her to be by his side continually. All he wants is for her to be his and to take advantage of the time and experience it with her fully.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was younger, I never went too far
In my youth, I was hesitant to explore new experiences
Held my feelings, I never even wanted to start
I suppressed my emotions and was not open to developing romantic relationships
Til when I met you, I didn't know
But when I met you, I was unsure
What you were gonna do with my heart
Of what impact you would have on my emotional vulnerability
When you talk. I hang on every word you say
I listen intently to every word that you speak
When you move, you're like the breeze on a summer day
Your movements are effortless and graceful, like the pleasant wind in summertime
When you smile, the sky turns from gray to blue
Your smile brings me immense joy and brightens my day
And you're the kind of girl I think of
You are the girl that comes to my mind
And you're the kind of girl I dream about
You are the girl that I dream of
My heart is telling me I need you in my world
My heart desires you to be a part of my life
Cause you're my kind of lady
Because you possess the qualities that I admire in a woman
When I'm not with you, wherever you are
In your absence, I think of you wherever you may be
Baby,I'm counting the moments til I'm back in your arms
I am eagerly waiting to be in your embrace again
All I want is to have you here with me every night, every day
All I desire is to have you with me always
Baby girl, I need you here by my side
I need you to be by my side
And If you're there everything will be alright
You bring a sense of comfort and security to my life
Cause this is the time for us (This is the time)
This is our moment to be together
Baby, be mine! (Baby be mine)
I want you to be mine, my love
My kind of girl
You are the type of girl that resonates with my heart
My kind of girl
You are the type of girl that I desire
My kind of girl
You are the one that stands out to me
(repeat)
This is worth repeating, you are my kind of girl
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT
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