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.
One Last Cry***
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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Are mending on the shelf
I saw you holding hands standing close to someone else
Now I sit all alone, wishing all my feeling was gone
I'd give my best to you
Nothing for me to do
But have one last cry
Before I leave it all behind
I've gotta put you out of my mind, this time
Stop living a lie
I guess I'm down to one last cry
Cry
I was here, you were there
Guess we never could agree
While the sun shines on you,
I need some love to rain on me
Still, I sit all alone,
Wishing all my feeling was gone
Gotta get over you
Nothing for me to do
But have one last cry
One last cry
Before I leave it all behind
I've gotta put you out of my mind, this time
Stop living a lie
I know I gotta be strong,
'Cause 'round me life goes on and on and on
And on
I'm gonna dry my eyes
Right after I have my one last cry
One last cry
Before I leave it all behind
I'm gonna put you out of my mind, for the very last time
Been living a lie
I guess I'm down
I guess I'm down
I guess I'm down to one last cry
The lyrics to Brian McKnight's "One Last Cry" depict a man who is struggling to move on from a relationship that has ended. He speaks of his broken heart and shattered dreams, which are slowly mending on the shelf. The pain of seeing his former partner holding hands with someone else is too much for him to bear, causing him to sit alone and wish his feelings would go away. The singer knows he must give his best to the relationship but recognizes that it is too late. He must have one last cry, one final emotional release.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's need to put the relationship behind him. He wants to leave everything related to his former partner behind and move on with his life. The line "Stop living a lie" shows his realization that he can no longer pretend that everything is okay. He has to face the reality that the relationship is over and that he needs to let go. However, the singer knows it will not be easy; he acknowledges that he is down to one last cry, and that it will be a challenge to put the relationship in the past and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
My shattered dreams and broken
Heart are mending on the shelf.
I am beginning to recover from the disappointment and hurt of my lost dreams and heartbreak.
I saw you holding hands standing so close to someone else.
Witnessing you being intimate with another person has caused me great pain.
Now I sit all alone, wishing all my feeling was gone.
I am alone and overwhelmed with a desire to no longer feel the pain and emotion associated with my heartbreak.
I'd give my best to you
Nothing for me to do
But have one last cry.
I have exhausted myself trying to win you over, but now I must simply release my emotions through tears.
One last cry
Before I leave it all behind
I've gotta put you out of my mind, this time
Stop living a lie.
I need to fully experience and express my emotions one last time before I am able to move on and let go of the falseness of my feelings for you.
I guess I'm down to one last cry.
At this point, I have no choice but to allow myself one more shedding of tears.
I was here, you were there.
Guess we never could agree.
Despite our close proximity, we could never see eye-to-eye or come to terms with the difficulties in our relationship.
While the sun shines on you,
I need some love to rain on me.
You seem to be doing well and thriving even as I struggle, wishing for some comfort and support of my own.
Gotta get over you.
Nothing for me to do
But have one last cry.
I must move on and leave you behind, but before doing so, I need to express one final burst of sadness through crying.
I know I gotta be strong,
But 'round me
Life goes on and on and on, and on.
I am aware that I need to remain resilient, but everywhere I look, I am reminded that the world continues moving forward regardless of my personal troubles.
I'm gonna dry my eyes
Right after I have my one last cry.
I will soon regain my composure, but first I need to allow myself this last, emotional release.
Stop living a lie.
I guess I'm down to one last cry.
I need to stop lying to myself about my feelings and accept that this one final cry is necessary to heal and move on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, MELANIE BARNES, MICHAEL BRANDON BARNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I certainly am listening! ❤
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Brian McKnight is the man who got me completely hooked on R&B. It truly is the BEST music genre there is. Timeless, beautiful, sad... Thank you Brian McKnight for your beautiful music.
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Who is still listening to Brian McKnight in 2023
This song will forever be a classic song in my heart
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