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.

Oh No
Carl Thomas Lyrics

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I can hear it in your voice
The way you been talking
Sounds like you giving up on loving your man
I can see it in your eyes
The way that you been looking
Looks like someone has stolen your soul
And I'm losing control

And you left my heart in shambles
Oh no
Oh no
You can't be serious
To leave this love of mine oh baby
Oh no
Oh no
You can't be serious
To leave this love of mine oh baby

You left my heart in shambles
I can see it in your life
The way you been living
Looks like you're bout to change
But my love for you remains the same oh
I see it in your eyes
The way you been loving
I know its really hard to focus
When you going through the motions

You left my heart in shambles
Oh no
Oh no
You can't be serious
To leave this love of mine oh baby
Oh no
Oh no
You cant be serious
To leave this love of mine oh baby

I can see it in your eyes
The way that you been looking
Looks like someone has stolen your soul
And I'm losing control and I
You left my heart in shambles

Oh no
Oh no
You can't be serious
To leave this love of mine oh baby
Oh no
Oh no

You can't be serious
To leave this love of mine oh baby

Overall Meaning

In the song "Oh No" by Carl Thomas, he is expressing his concern for his lover who seems to be withdrawing emotionally from their relationship. He can hear it in her voice and see it in her eyes that she is giving up on their love and someone has taken away her spirit or soul. He feels helpless and afraid of losing her, and he cannot bear the thought of her leaving him. He is pleading with her not to give up on their relationship, and he is trying to convince her that his love for her remains the same even though she might be going through a difficult time.

Throughout the song, Carl mentions that his heart is in shambles, emphasizing the pain and heartbreak he is feeling due to his lover's possible departure. He recognizes that she might want to change her life, but he hopes that she does not change her feelings for him. He believes that their love is worth fighting for, and leaving him would not be a serious option. The repetition of the phrase "Oh no" throughout the song adds to the sense of urgency and fear that Carl feels, as he desperately tries to save their relationship from falling apart.

Overall, "Oh No" is a passionate plea from Carl Thomas to his lover not to give up on their love. He is willing to do whatever it takes to keep their relationship from falling apart, and he hopes that his lover will see the value of their love and choose to stay with him.

Line by Line Meaning

I can hear it in your voice
I can tell that something is wrong just by the way you speak

The way you been talking
Your words and tone suggest that you're losing faith in our relationship

Sounds like you giving up on loving your man
It seems like you're ready to give up on our love

I can see it in your eyes
Your eyes show me that something is troubling you deeply

The way that you been looking
The expression on your face suggests that you're feeling lost or sad

Looks like someone has stolen your soul
You seem like someone who's lost something very precious

And I'm losing control
Your pain is affecting me deeply

You left my heart in shambles
Your decision to leave has left me feeling shattered and brokenhearted

Oh no
Expressing disbelief and dismay at the situation

You can't be serious
Thinking that leaving is too drastic and not what is best for the relationship

To leave this love of mine oh baby
Reaffirming the importance of their love and not wanting it to end

I can see it in your life
Your life and routine indicate that you are about to make some changes

The way you been living
Your actions and behavior suggest that you're preparing to move on from our relationship

My love for you remains the same oh
Despite everything going on, my love for you hasn't changed

I see it in your eyes
Your eyes show me that you're struggling to hold onto our love

The way you been loving
Your affection towards me has decreased and it's causing me to worry

I know it's really hard to focus
I understand that you're going through a difficult time

When you going through the motions
You're just going through the routine of our relationship without fully investing yourself

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMEON BECKETT, DAVE KELLY, A MOBLEY, T TAYLOR, CARL THOMAS, H YOUNG

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