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 More Time
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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There's no turning back
An I can't believe it
That this is where we're at
'Fore you turn and walk away, baby
Leave it all behind
Let me love you, sugar
And, oh baby, you say it's over
There's nothing else to say
Maybe you found another lover
And maybe one day you'll have his name
'Fore you walk out that door, baby
Leave me with my pride
(Just let me love you, love you)
Let me love you, woman, one more time
(One more time)
And though when we first met, baby
We couldn't stand to be apart
Now you're leaving me
Breaking my heart
So let me love you, baby
(Just let me love you)
Even though what we had is dead
(Just let me love you)
Let me love you
For all the I love you's that we said
And I won't keep you, no
You don't have to fear
I thank God for all the smiles
And I'm sorry for all the tears
Before you turn and walk away, baby
And leave it all behind
(Just let me love you)
Let me love you, sugar
(Just let me love you)
Let me love you, baby
(Why don't you just let me love you?)
Let me love you, woman
Let, let me love you, babe, with all I got
(Just let me love you)
(Why don't you just let me love you?)
Let me love you, baby
Let, let me love you, woman
(Just let me love you)
One mo time
The lyrics to Brian McKnight's song "One More Time" speak to the desperation that a person can feel when they realize that their relationship is ending. The song opens with the words "You say you're leaving, there's no turning back," which immediately sets a tone of finality. The singer is struggling to accept that the relationship has come to an end, which is why he pleads for one more chance to love his partner.
The chorus underscores the song's central message, "Let me love you, sugar, one more time." The singer is asking for a last chance to show his love, to rekindle the flame that has died out in their relationship. He acknowledges that the situation may seem hopeless and that the other person may have already moved on, but he begs for one more chance to love her.
The final lines of the song return to a note of gratitude, with the singer thanking God for the good times they shared and apologizing for the hurt and pain they caused. Ultimately, "One More Time" is a song about love, loss, and the power of one more chance to mend a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're leaving
You have expressed your desire to leave and end our relationship.
There's no turning back
You have made a decision that you cannot go back on.
An I can't believe it
I am in disbelief and struggling to come to terms with your decision.
That this is where we're at
I am saddened and disappointed that our relationship has come to this point.
'Fore you turn and walk away, baby
Before you leave me and our relationship behind,
Leave it all behind
Leaving behind all the moments we shared and the love we had.
Let me love you, sugar
Please let me show you how much I love you one last time before you go.
And, oh baby, you say it's over
You have confirmed to me that our relationship has truly come to an end.
There's nothing else to say
There are no more words left to express the emotions and feelings we have.
Maybe you found another lover
Perhaps you have found someone else to love and be with.
And maybe one day you'll have his name
Maybe someday you will marry this new person and take their name.
'Fore you walk out that door, baby
Before you leave me and this relationship by walking through the door,
Leave me with my pride
Let me keep my self-respect and dignity intact even as you leave.
Let me love you, woman, one more time
Please give me the opportunity to prove to you how much I still love you and care for you.
And though when we first met, baby
Even though when we first met, we couldn't bear to be away from each other,
We couldn't stand to be apart
Our love was so strong that we always wanted to be together.
Now you're leaving me
Sadly, now you are leaving me behind.
Breaking my heart
Your decision to leave is causing me a great deal of sadness and heartbreak.
So let me love you, baby
Please let me show you how much I still love you and cherish you, even if it's just for a moment.
Even though what we had is dead
Even though our relationship has come to an end and our love has died,
Let me love you
Please allow me to express my love and affection for you undeterred.
For all the I love you's that we said
For all the times we said 'I love you' to each other and the love we shared.
And I won't keep you, no
I won't try to compel you to stay or make you feel obligated to stay with me.
You don't have to fear
You don't have to worry or be afraid of any consequences for leaving.
I thank God for all the smiles
I am grateful to God for all the happy memories and moments we shared together.
And I'm sorry for all the tears
I regret any pain and sorrow that I may have caused you throughout our relationship.
Before you turn and walk away, baby
Before you finally decide to leave me and step away from this relationship,
And leave it all behind
Leaving behind all the love, memories, and connection that we share.
Let me love you, sugar
Please allow me the chance to say goodbye by expressing my love for you one last time.
Let me love you, baby
Please let me love you with all that I have in this final moment we have together.
Let, let me love you, woman
Please let me cherish you and express my love for you one final time before you leave.
(Why don't you just let me love you?)
Can't you see how much I still love and care for you?
Let, let me love you, babe, with all I got
Please let me love you as much as I can, with all my heart and soul.
(Why don't you just let me love you?)
Can't you give me one last chance to show how much I love you and how special you are to me?
Let me love you, baby
Please give me the opportunity to express my love and affection for you one last time.
Let, let me love you, woman
Please let me express my love and devotion to you one final time before you leave my life.
(Just let me love you)
Please give me the opportunity to express my love and feelings for you one last time.
One mo time
One more time, please let me express my love for you before you go.
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YDKSAB
I love the fusion of blues in this song. Great song and so perfect for this time of my life.
Fábio Andrade
just amazing...love the whole album...simply the king of R&B and soul
Storm Rider
Initial reaction to combination of melody and singer..... Threw my hands up in the air shakin my head. This man is fighting hard to bring REAL music back.
Tonya Boyd
Yesss👏🏽🙌🏽❤
Marquise Moses
I love the piano at the end...he just needs to play that over and over for a few minutes....I gotta get this album!
missmhie27
two words .. REAL MUSIC!!
Havok214
I'm a big Brian Mcknight fan but I have to admit that his last album (Evolution of a Man) left a sour taste in my mouth. I wasn't really looking forward to "Just Me" but after listening, I can gladly say that it's a great album. One of the best of 2011.
LaVonya love Dlamini
I lost my boyfriend 2018. The previous day He dedicated this song to me, the following day He passed on... RIP MANTINI 💙💙
Darlene Cupid
love it:)))
Grantcham49
Real good music