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.

That's What You Are
Carl Thomas Lyrics

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Whoa..yeah..ahh.whoa, ooo.
Ah common a rose for you
A simple flower that only blooms in June
Or when you come around

And, those things we like to do
Like taking walks along the park,
And holding hands, with my lover friend

[Hook]
Whoa, (thats what you are)
Ah huh (thats what you are)
Uh huuh (the way you've always been)
The way you've always been (ehh everyday)
That's what you are(thats what you are)

Uh huh (and I'll love you till the end)
Oh yeah
Love wrapped in my cacoon
Kept inside but soon the world we truly see

What you really mean
And these words may be over due
But I can only tell how much I've really changed
All because of love I get from you

[Hook]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carl Thomas's song "That's What You Are" express love and appreciation for a significant other. The song opens with the singer presenting a rose, a symbol of love and beauty, to their partner. The simple flower only blooms in June, or when their partner is present. The singer then mentions activities they enjoy doing together, such as taking walks in the park and holding hands.

The chorus repeats the phrase "that's what you are," emphasizing the importance of this person in the singer's life. They express their commitment to love their partner until the end of time. In the second verse, the singer compares their love to a cocoon, kept inside for too long but soon to be revealed to the world. They acknowledge that their words may be overdue, but they are grateful for the changes love has brought to their life because of their partner.

Overall, the lyrics to "That's What You Are" express a deeply felt appreciation for a loved one and the transformative power of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah common a rose for you
I want to give you a simple symbol of my love

A simple flower that only blooms in June
I choose this flower that has a short bloom time to show that our love is special

Or when you come around
I only want to give this flower to you

And, those things we like to do
I want to do the things we love with you

Like taking walks along the park,
A simple activity that we both enjoy

And holding hands, with my lover friend
I want to show affection in public and enjoy being together

Whoa, (thats what you are)
You are everything to me

Ah huh (thats what you are)
I want to emphasize how much you mean to me

Uh huuh (the way you've always been)
You have always been amazing

The way you've always been (ehh everyday)
You consistently make my life better