Wheeler is also a founding member of the female vocal group 'Brown Sugar' along with vocalist Kofi whose solo hit "Black is My Colour" is today considered in reggae circles a classic. In fact the two were re-united in October 2005 at the Metropolitan Black Police Association's annual gala at The Barbican in London.
After her success with Soul II Soul, Wheeler enbarked on a solo career, and released two albums: UK Blak (1990) and Beach of the War Goddess (1993). Her biggest solo success single is "Livin' In The Light" from her first solo album, which hit #53 on the Hot 100 and spent a week at #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1989. It also reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart.
Wheeler's only other solo Top 40 hit single was the title track from UK Blak. She also featured with Soul II Soul on the soundtrack to the Angela Bassett movie, How Stella Got Her Groove Back in 1998. More recently, Wheeler featured on Richard X's 2003 album, Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1
In Our Love
Caron Wheeler Lyrics
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Please don't let it slip away
Cause I love you the way you are
In our love
In our love
Friendship first always
In our love
Spirit still remains everything
Love the things that you say
You make love in a special way
From the first until today
Can't let you escape
Cause I never wanna lose this feeling
In our love
In our love
Friendship first always
In our love
In our love
Spirit still remains everything
Rubbin' out waiting for a lover
Then you show and blow my cover
You're the one, you're the one
In our love
In our love
Friendship first always
In our love
In our love
Spirit still remains everything
I'm not afraid to commit to a brother
All I need is a sensitive lover
Strong is the pull like a magnet you come over
Seems to me we ought to stick together
You're the one, you're the one
The song "In Our Love" by Caron Wheeler is a beautiful expression of affection and devotion. The lyrics reveal a deep appreciation and attraction for the person she is singing to. She starts by admiring their fresh and real appeal and urges them not to let it slip away because she loves them just the way they are. The chorus "In our love, friendship first always" emphasizes the importance of building a strong relationship based on friendship before diving into love. The lyrics "spirit still remains everything" suggests that a strong spiritual connection between the two is crucial to the success of their love.
Wheeler goes on to express her love for the way the person makes her feel, especially the special way they make love. She is afraid of losing that feeling and never wants to let them escape from her life. The lyrics "rubbin' out waiting for a lover, then you show and blow my cover" is an indication of a personal struggle and how the love interest helps make things right. Finally, she declares that she is not afraid to commit to the person and all she needs is a sensitive and loving partner. The lyrics "seems to me we ought to stick together, you're the one, you're the one" indicate a strong determination to be with this person and build a solid relationship together.
Line by Line Meaning
Fresh and real is the way you appeal to me
The authentic and unique qualities you possess are what draws me to you
Please don't let it slip away
I implore you to not let this love we share fade away
Cause I love you the way you are
I love you for who you truly are, and wouldn't want you to change
Love the things that you say
I am enamored with what you say and the way you say it
You make love in a special way
Your expression of love is unique and special to us
From the first until today
The love we share has lasted from the beginning till the present
Can't let you escape
I cannot bear the thought of losing you
Cause I never wanna lose this feeling
This feeling of love is so precious that I never want to lose it
Rubbin' out waiting for a lover
I have been desiring a lover for some time
Then you show and blow my cover
You came into my life and revealed all that I was hiding
You're the one, you're the one
You are the one I have been looking for
I'm not afraid to commit to a brother
I am courageous enough to commit to a man who is like a brother to me
All I need is a sensitive lover
All I seek is someone who is emotionally aware and sensitive
Strong is the pull like a magnet you come over
The attraction we share is so strong that you are drawn to me like a magnet
Seems to me we ought to stick together
It feels natural to me that we should stay together
In our love
In our love
Friendship first always
In our love
In our love
Spirit still remains everything
Our love is built on a foundation of friendship, with the spirit being the most important thing
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CARON WHEELER, PHILIP MICHAEL WHYTE
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Caron Jerome
on BACK TO LIFE
The stuff about a romantic relationship feels AI-generated. Caron Wheeler said it was about a near-death experience.