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 Brianâs 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, McKnightâs 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 McKnightâs 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 trioâs first collaboration.
Though Brian has never been the kind of singer/songwriter that one would call political that didnât stop him from penning âRed, White & Blue,â 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.
Who Would Have Thought
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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On a very special day
This feeling will never go away
Now I can say
That with your love, I'll always stay
Look at me and tell me if I'm being deceived
Cause right now this feelin' is hard to believe
Oh, no
I never thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day
Who would have thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day?
I can't believe
That you are right here with me
The star on my Christmas tree
I wanna love you endlessly
And that's the way I always want it to be (want it to be)
Standing there when the lights from the tree
Meets your eyes
I can see
That I only want you
'Cause you're all that I need
Who would have thought it'd be this way?
Oh, no
I never thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day
Who would have thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day?
I'd never fall in love on Christmas day
I never thought I'd fall in love
On Christmas, Christmas day I'd fall in love
Who would have thought it'd be this way?
Oh, no
I never thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day
Who would have thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day?
I know that Christ came down
To endure my sins and shame
But now my dear we fall in love
On this very special day
This day
Do do do do do do do do do do do hey
Thought it'd be this way
Oh, no
I never thought I'd fall in love
I never thought I'd fall in love
Who would have thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day?
In this song, Brian McKnight describes how he fell in love on a very special day, which happens to be Christmas day. He expresses his disbelief in this feeling and wonders how it came to be. The lyrics are full of romantic sentiments as he talks about wanting to love his partner endlessly and how this special day will now be forever associated with his love for them. The song evokes feelings of warmth and happiness as Brian McKnight sings about falling in love on such an important day.
One of the key themes in this song is the unexpected nature of falling in love. Brian McKnight sings about never thinking he would fall in love on Christmas day, which emphasizes the unpredictability of love. Additionally, the song highlights the significance of this special day, which is traditionally associated with love and togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell in love
The singer has fallen in love with someone
On a very special day
The singer fell in love on a day that holds a special meaning for him
This feeling will never go away
The love the singer has for this person will never fade
Now I can say
The singer is confident in expressing his feelings
That with your love, I'll always stay
The singer wants to stay with the person he loves forever
Look at me and tell me if I'm being deceived
The singer wants validation that this newfound love is real
Cause right now this feelin' is hard to believe
The singer is in disbelief that he has fallen in love
Who would have thought it'd be this way? Oh, no
The singer is surprised that he fell in love on Christmas day
I never thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day
The singer did not expect to find love on this particular day
I can't believe that you are right here with me
The singer is amazed that the person he loves is with him
The star on my Christmas tree
The person he loves is like the star on his Christmas tree - the center of attention and a symbol of light and hope
I wanna love you endlessly
The singer wants to love the person forever
And that's the way I always want it to be (want it to be)
The singer wants to always feel this way and be with the person he loves
Standing there when the lights from the tree meet your eyes
The singer sees the person he loves in a moment of joy and happiness
I can see that I only want you
The singer is satisfied with only being with this person, and doesn't need anything else
'Cause you're all that I need
The person he loves is everything he needs to be happy and complete
I know that Christ came down to endure my sins and shame
The singer acknowledges the religious significance of Christmas
But now my dear we fall in love on this very special day
The singer has found love on a day that is important both religiously and personally
Do do do do do do do do do do do hey
Instrumental interlude
Thought it'd be this way
The singer is still in shock that he found love on Christmas day
Oh, no
The singer repeats his surprise that he fell in love on this day
I never thought I'd fall in love
The singer didn't expect to fall in love at all
Who would have thought I'd fall in love on Christmas day?
The singer reiterates his surprise that he found love on this particular day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WANYA MORRIS, BRIAN MCKNIGHT
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