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 You Ever
Carl Thomas Lyrics

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It comes out of nowhere when you least expect it
It'll hit you (it's true)
And you ain't trying to go there
Because your heart is so protected from your past
And you're trying to fight it but you're oh so excited
Because you are feeling overjoyed
You're in love
And there's nothing you can do about it

[Chorus]
If you ever find
True love then you should never let it go
Oh no
Because it may be your only chance you have
At a true love
And if it is your heart will let you know
To hold on
And don't let it go

Every time you're with them
You find yourself smiling and laughing (if its true)
And every time you kiss them
You ask yourself where has this person been all my life
Two hours apart and you already miss them
Got to listen (to your heart)
You're in love
And there's nothing you can do about it

[Chorus]

True love don't come around everyday
So you should not be afraid to say i love you first (to love you first)
Someone has to break the ice
You cant spend your whole life
With your guards up
Open your heart up
And let love in

[Chorus x2]

Hold on, hold on, hold on
If you really believe

Hold on, hold on, don't let it go
Hold on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carl Thomas's song "If You Ever" are about falling in love unexpectedly and realizing that true love is worth holding onto. The first verse describes the surprise of falling in love when you least expect it, even when you've tried to protect your heart from past hurts. The excitement and overwhelming joy that comes along with true love are difficult to resist, even when you're fighting against it.

The chorus advises the listener that if they ever find true love, they should never let it go, as it may be their only chance at true love. The message is to listen to your heart, and if it tells you to hold on, don't let it go. The second verse talks about the happiness that being with the person you love brings, and how you find yourself smiling and laughing whenever you're with them. The song concludes with a call to action to be brave and open your heart to love and not spend your life with your guard up.

Overall, the message of the song is to hold on to love when you find it, even if it comes unexpectedly and you're not sure what to do. The lyrics encourage listeners to take a chance on love, as true love may only come around once in a lifetime.

Line by Line Meaning

It comes out of nowhere when you least expect it
Love can happen at the most unexpected time.

It'll hit you (it's true)
Love can be overwhelming and undeniable.

And you ain't trying to go there
Despite feeling the emotions of love, you may not want to let yourself fall for someone.

Because your heart is so protected from your past
Past relationships or experiences may affect the way you view love and prevent you from opening up to it.

And you're trying to fight it but you're oh so excited
Even though you resist the idea of love, the feeling of it can still bring excitement.

Because you are feeling overjoyed
The feeling of being in love brings happiness and elation.

You're in love
Love is a powerful emotion that can take control of your heart.

And there's nothing you can do about it
Once you fall in love, you cannot change the way you feel.

If you ever find True love then you should never let it go
When you find true love, it is important to hold onto it tightly and not let go.

Because it may be your only chance you have At a true love
True love is rare and may not come around again, so you should cherish it while you can.

And if it is your heart will let you know To hold on
Your heart will guide you and let you know when you have found true love and that you should hold onto it.

Every time you're with them You find yourself smiling and laughing (if it's true)
Being with the person you love can bring joy and happiness into your life.

And every time you kiss them You ask yourself where has this person been all my life
When you find true love, you may wonder why it took so long to find that person and how you ever lived without them.

Two hours apart and you already miss them
The distance between you and the person you love can make you miss them even if it has only been a short amount of time since you last saw them.

Got to listen (to your heart) You're in love
You cannot deny the feelings of love that your heart is telling you.

True love don't come around everyday
Finding true love is rare and should be cherished.

So you should not be afraid to say i love you first (to love you first)
Don't be afraid to express your love to the person you care about, even if it means being the first one to say it.

Someone has to break the ice
In order to express your love, someone needs to take the first step and break the tension or hesitation.

You can't spend your whole life With your guards up Open your heart up And let love in
Living with your guard up can prevent you from experiencing love and the happiness that comes with it. You should open your heart and let love in.

Hold on, hold on, hold on If you really believe Hold on, hold on, don't let it go Hold on
Hold onto true love and cherish it with all your might.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, MICHAEL FLOWERS

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