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.
Walk Away
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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Did we dance? One too many times
Can I still feel the love as I'm looking at you?
Do we hold on or say that we're through? What should we do?
Walk away when pride seems to get in our way
And we wish love was like yesterday
Through love and through tears, sacrificing those years in one day
Just tell me, how did we come to this place? Where did love go?
Cause we once had a taste, all those magical nights
Lovers in dreams till we hated each other again
That's no way to end
Walk away when pride seems to get in our way
And we wish love was like yesterday
Through love and through tears watching all other years
End in a day when two people walk away, walk away
Oh baby, how can you say goodbye
When there's still some love deep inside
And together we can make it right
Afraid to be lovers and say
Hoping that they all move and stay
Don't you turn and walk away, walk away
Oh, can't you see I love you, don't you walk away
Oh, don't walk away
Oh baby, through love and through tears
Sacrificing those years in one day
You'll never walk, will walk away
When pride seems to get in our way
And we wish love was like yesterday
Through love and through tears,
Sacrificing those years in one day
You never thought that we could walk away
When pride seems to get in our way
The lyrics of Dionne Warwick's song "Walk Away" are a poignant reflection on a relationship that has lost its way. The singer is questioning whether she and her partner should hold on to their love or say goodbye. The lyrics begin with the singer admitting her inability to overcome her doubts and cross the bridge in her mind. She reflects on whether the memories of the times they spent together still carry the spark of love or whether it's time to say that they're through. she realizes that pride often gets in the way of love and wonders how they got to this place where love seems to have vanished. She pleads with her partner not to walk away, believing that with love and sacrifice, they can make things right again.
The song is a powerful reflection on the complexities of love and the way that pride often gets in the way of what could be a beautiful relationship. The lyrics are filled with poignant images of lovers dancing, dreaming, and longing for a better tomorrow filled with love, but ultimately succumbing to the difficulties of pride and misunderstanding. It's an ode to the tragedy of lost love and a warning about the need to hold on tight to what we cherish most.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I can't cross that bridge in my mind
I can't move forward with our relationship, I have many doubts in my mind.
Did we dance? One too many times
We may have exhausted our relationship, just like dancing one too many times.
Can I still feel the love as I'm looking at you?
I'm questioning whether our love is still present, even when I look at you.
Do we hold on or say that we're through? What should we do?
I'm unsure if we should continue trying or end our relationship altogether.
Walk away when pride seems to get in our way
The best course of action is to let go when our pride becomes a barrier to love.
And we wish love was like yesterday
Sometimes, we long for the love that we had in the past.
Through love and through tears, sacrificing those years in one day
Even though it may be painful, sometimes it's best to let go of years of love in just one day.
Two people turn and walk away, ooh, they walk away
At times, it's best for both parties to walk away and start anew.
Just tell me, how did we come to this place? Where did love go?
I'm trying to figure out how we ended up in this situation where our love seems to be gone.
Cause we once had a taste, all those magical nights
We used to have a wonderful relationship, filled with enchanting moments.
Lovers in dreams till we hated each other again
Our love was like a dream until we started to hate each other once more.
That's no way to end
It's not a good way to end our relationship on a sour note.
Oh baby, how can you say goodbye
It's hard to say goodbye to each other.
When there's still some love deep inside
There's still some love left between us, deep down.
And together we can make it right
We can work together to fix our relationship.
Afraid to be lovers and say
We're scared to be vulnerable with each other and express our love.
Hoping that they all move and stay
We're hoping that the obstacles in our relationship will disappear and we can stay together.
Don't you turn and walk away, walk away
Please don't walk away from our relationship.
Oh, can't you see I love you, don't you walk away
I still love you, please don't give up on our relationship.
Oh baby, through love and through tears
Through all the ups and downs of our relationship,
You'll never walk, will walk away
I know that you'll never give up on our love.
You never thought that we could walk away
We never thought that our relationship could come to this point of separation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTI SHARRON, KENNY HIRSCH
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