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.
So Damn Real
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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T'was more than physical but I hadn't met you yet
I was so nervous, but that was just inside
We started talkin', somehow we caught our vibe
I met you at the pier, you jumped up on my neck
Your effin' body smokin' harder than a cigarette
We spent some time, it started getting late
I said come over, you said I had to wait
And we can do it each and every single night
Where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
Baby, where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
Everytime I'm with you, I'm gonna testify
It's like I'm your chorus, reach out my hand and touch the sky
Your every move, every gesture's photograph-able
Have I been happier, Baby that's laughable
You're a perfect Twelve, and no one else is a Ten
You take me places, that I swear to you I've never been
Perfect hips, perfect tips, perfect face Baby
Perfect brain, perfect heart, everything Baby
So glad we kicked it, we did it right
And now we do it, each and every single night
Where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
Baby, where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
(Oh-Oh) Cause I've been waitin' all my life (Where you been?)
(Aye-Aye-Oh-Oh)
Cause I've been waitin' all my life (Where you been?)
(Aye-Aye-Oh-Oh)
Cause I've been waitin' all my life (Where you been?)
(Aye-Aye-Oh-Oh)
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
Where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
Baby, where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
Where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
Baby, where you been
Cause I've been waitin' all my life
And let me in
Cause Baby this is so damn real
In the song So Damn Real by Brian McKnight, the singer talks about the feeling of meeting someone for the first time and feeling an instant connection. He describes how nervous he was, but once they started talking, they caught a vibe. The lyrics describe how he met her at the pier and as soon as he saw her, he was blown away by her beauty. McKnight then explains how amazing it is to be with her and every moment is like a dream come true. He mentions how she is perfect in every way and takes him to places he has never been before. They spend every night together and he can't believe how real their relationship feels.
The song's lyrics seem to be about the experience of finding true love, and how it can feel like a dream come true. McKnight describes the intense feelings of attraction and connection that come with meeting someone who is perfect for you. He emphasizes how real their relationship feels and the excitement of spending every day with someone he loves.
Overall, the song is an ode to true love and the feeling of finding someone who makes every moment feel so damn real.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first saw you, that day I won't forget
The day I first saw you left an indelible impression on me that I'll always remember
T'was more than physical but I hadn't met you yet
I felt a connection with you that transcended physical attraction, even before we met
I was so nervous, but that was just inside
I was nervous about talking to you, but I tried to hide it
We started talkin', somehow we caught our vibe
Once we started talking, we hit it off and our chemistry was palpable
I met you at the pier, you jumped up on my neck
When I first met you, you immediately showed your affection by jumping into my arms
Your effin' body smokin' harder than a cigarette
You were so attractive that I couldn't resist you
We spent some time, it started getting late
We spent some quality time together and before we knew it, it was getting late
I said come over, you said I had to wait
I asked you to come over, but you told me I had to wait
But we can kick it, let's do it right
We can hang out and take our time to build something meaningful
And we can do it each and every single night
We can spend every night together in each other's company
Everytime I'm with you, I'm gonna testify
Being with you is so amazing that I want to tell everyone about it
It's like I'm your chorus, reach out my hand and touch the sky
Being with you makes me feel so happy and alive, I feel like I can touch the sky
Your every move, every gesture's photograph-able
I find everything you do to be so attractive, I want to capture it all in photos
Have I been happier, Baby that's laughable
Being with you is the happiest I've ever been in my life
You're a perfect Twelve, and no one else is a Ten
You are the best I've ever had, so much so that nobody else even comes close
You take me places, that I swear to you I've never been
Being with you is an adventure that constantly takes me to new and exciting places
Perfect hips, perfect tips, perfect face Baby
You are perfect in every way, from your body to your face
Perfect brain, perfect heart, everything Baby
Your intelligence, kindness, and everything else about you is perfect too
So glad we kicked it, we did it right
I'm so happy we took things slow and built something meaningful
And now we do it, each and every single night
Now we are together all the time and I couldn't be happier
Cause I've been waitin' all my life (Where you been?)
I've been searching for someone like you my whole life, where have you been?
Baby this is so damn real
Our love is so real and meaningful, it's hard to believe it's actually happening
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brian Kelly McKnight
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