Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, as Marie… Read Full Bio ↴Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, as Marie Dionne Warrick) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer, actress and television presenter. Having been in a partnership with songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David for years, Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era (1955–2012), based on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Charts. As of January 2013, Warwick ranks second behind only Aretha Franklin (who has a total of 88 charted Billboard singles) as the most-charted female vocalist of all time with 56 of Dionne's singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998.

Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.

Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.

Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.

After You
Dionne Warwick Lyrics

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Some times I tell myself I'm leaving
And I'd like to think I could really go
But it's just my pride that I'm deceiving
'Cause deep inside I really know

After you
Who could there be
After you

What's left for me

I'd be lost if you'd ever go
I'd just be broken in two
'Cause who could there be
After you

Before you I was always running
My heart was always chasing someone new
But I could feel a change was comin'
When my heart kept on chasin', racin'

After you
Who could there be
After you
What's left for me

I'd be lost if you'd ever go
I'd just be broken in two
'Cause who could there be
After you

If I thought someone could take your place
I'd just be kiddin' myself
'Cause I know I'd have to be a fool
To think that I could feel this way
For someone else, for someone else 'cause

After you
Who could there be
After you
What's left for me

I'd be lost if you'd ever go
I'd just be broken in two
'Cause who could there be
After you

Tell me who could there be
After you

Overall Meaning

Dionne Warwick's song "After You" is all about the fear of losing someone you truly love. The lyrics talk about how the singer tries to convince herself that she could leave her lover, but she knows deep down inside that she couldn't. She reveals that before meeting her lover, she was always running and chasing someone new, but now her heart has changed, and she fears losing that love. Warwick questions who could possibly come after the love of her life and what would be left for her.

The song is a lyrically powerful masterpiece that speaks to the heart of the listeners, creating an emotional impact that resonates. Warwick's delivery is emotive and compelling, with a strong vocal range that captures the song's essence. "After You" is a timeless classic, and its message is one that many people can relate to when they find that one special person in their life with whom they cannot imagine being without.

Line by Line Meaning

Some times I tell myself I'm leaving
At times, I consider leaving

And I'd like to think I could really go
I believe I could leave

But it's just my pride that I'm deceiving
However, I'm lying to myself due to my ego

'Cause deep inside I really know
For deep down, I know the truth

After you
Once you're gone

Who could there be
Who else could there possibly be

After you
Once you're gone

What's left for me
What would remain for me

I'd be lost if you'd ever go
I would be aimless if you departed

I'd just be broken in two
I would be shattered into pieces

'Cause who could there be
For who else could there be