Carl Thomas (born June 15, 1972 in Aurora, Chicago, Illinois, United States… Read Full Bio ↴Carl Thomas (born June 15, 1972 in Aurora, Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an African-American R&B singer. He attended Aurora East High School. Although Thomas was originally part of "The Formula" (Epic Records) who released a song, "Pass it Over." He is best known as an artist on Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment record label. Among his most popular hits are "I Wish" and "Emotional", both from his 1999 debut LP, Emotional. His latest effort Let's Talk About It (2004) includes songs "She Is" featuring rap vocals by LL Cool J, "Make It Alright" produced by Mike City, and "Rebound" which was produced and written by singer songwriter Eric Roberson. He is featured on Amerie's album "Touch" (2005). He was originally going to be featured on fellow Chicago-native rapper Rhymefest debut album Blue Collar on the song LSD (Lake Shore Drive), but the song was not included in the album. He has left Bad Boy and now signed to Interscope. On the 2006 Tupac album Pac's Life, he was featured beside Tupac, Hussein Fatal and Papoose on the track Dumpin'.

His first song recorded since being signed to Interscope is named, "Somethin' Bout Cha" which features the veteran R&B singer, Brandy singing backgrounds and some melody. No word on an upcoming album.

Four new tracks are leaked: the new single, "I Thought You Should Know", "Two Pieces", "One Love" and "Oh No".

On December 7, 2006, Thomas earned a Grammy Award nomination along with Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, and the late Gerald Levert for "Everyday (Family Reunion)", a song from the soundtrack of Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion. The song received a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocals.

If I Could
Carl Thomas Lyrics

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Oh, if I should die tonight
Oh baby, though would be far before my time
I won't die blue, sugar, yeah
'Cause I've known you

Oh, oh, how many eyes
Have seen their dream?
Oh, how many arms

Have felt their dream?
How many hearts, baby
Have felt their world stand still?

Oh, millions never, they never, never
And millions never will, baby
They never will

If I should die tonight love
Darlin', it would be far before my time
I won't die blue
'Cause I've known you

I'm so grateful baby, grateful that you're lovin' me
My desire
Is to love you 'til
I'm no longer here and never tire
You always been so good to me, me now
I'm so thankful

Oh, oh, how many eyes
Have seen their dream?
How many arms
Have felt their dream?
How many hearts, oh darlin'
Have felt their world stand still? Oh Lord

Oh, millions never, no, never, never
And millions never will, sugar
They never will

If I should die tonight, ah baby
I just want you to keep this one thought in mind

That I would never die blue
'Cause I've known you, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carl Thomas's song If I Could speak to the profound impact that an individual, a lover, can have on one's life. The opening lines, "Oh, if I should die tonight, Oh baby, though would be far before my time, I won't die blue, sugar, yeah, 'Cause I've known you," express a sense of contentment and satisfaction with life, even in the face of possible death, because the singer has experience love with their partner. They have come to realize the value that their lover has brought to their life, and have found intense meaning, depth and fulfillment through this relationship.

The chorus, "Oh, how many eyes have seen their dream? Oh, how many arms have felt their dream? How many hearts, baby have felt their world stand still? Oh, millions never, they never, never, and millions never will, baby they never will," further emphasizes the rarity and significance of finding such profound love that can seem to stop the world from moving forward. The singer is grateful for the love they've found, and the rest of the lyrics continue to express this gratitude and love that the singer feels for their partner.

Overall, If I Could is a powerful ballad that speaks to the depth of emotion that can be gained from a romantic connection, and its lyrics encourage listeners to cherish and appreciate that love, even amidst the challenges of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, if I should die tonight
The singer contemplates death.

Oh baby, though would be far before my time
The singer believes that they would be dying prematurely.

I won't die blue, sugar, yeah
The singer won't die unhappy, due to knowing the person they are singing to.

'Cause I've known you
The artist is content and fulfilled because of their relationship with the person they are singing to.

Oh, oh, how many eyes Have seen their dream?
The artist questions how many people truly achieve their dreams in life.

Oh, how many arms Have felt their dream?
The singer wonders how many people have actually held onto their dreams.

How many hearts, baby Have felt their world stand still?
The singer reflects on how many people have experienced a profound moment in their life that changed their world.

Oh, millions never, they never, never And millions never will, baby They never will
The artist comes to the realization that many people never experience a truly meaningful moment in their life.

Darlin', it would be far before my time
The artist emphasizes their belief that they would be dying before their time.

I'm so grateful baby, grateful that you're lovin' me
The artist expresses their deep gratitude for the love given to them by the person they are singing to.

My desire Is to love you 'til I'm no longer here and never tire
The singer's ultimate desire is to love the person they are singing to until their very last breath.

You always been so good to me, me now I'm so thankful
The artist is grateful for the kindness and goodness that has been shown to them by the person they are singing to.

Oh Lord
The singer exclaims in reverence to a higher power.

If I should die tonight, ah baby I just want you to keep this one thought in mind That I would never die blue
The singer reassures the person they are singing to that they wouldn't die unhappily.

'Cause I've known you, oh
The singer attributes their contentment and fulfillment to knowing the person they are expressing their love towards.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend

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