To-Isis (to everything beautiful) was formed within the Cathy Levy Players in 1996. The members of the former 7-member group, (now 5) were all major players in this company.
The group embarked on their recording career with the release of their debut single Ghetto Pain, in 2003 and its accompanying music video. This song was written by Duane Stephenson, produced by Dean Fraser and arranged by Ewan Simpson and Dean Fraser. The follow-up single and video for Heavens Will Rise Up premiered on Entertainment Report on Television Jamaica on Friday, January 16, 2004. Again written by Duane Stephenson, Renardo Lewis and Robert Morgan and produced and arranged by the same team as Ghetto Pain.
In 2005 To-Isis signed on to the official face of the Juici Patties 25th anniversary celebrations, also writing and recording the theme song and video for their One Jamaica campaign.
Duane Stephenson recently went solo and has 'opened' for a several local and international artistes in Jamaica and overseas. He performed at Reggae Sumfest last summer as a solo artiste.
Forever Yours
Duane Stephenson Lyrics
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when will you return to my life
making me whole again
'cause I'm half the man I used to be
when you loved me.
And many a times
many had come and faltered 'long the way
would love to have what we had
But since you've been gone
things are not the same in my life {or lights}
anymore
'cause i can't face the day
don't turn away
it only seems like yesterday
when you tore my heart to pieces
Return to me
'cause baby you belong to me
and I will be forever
yours
Take a chance and love again
though it seems our fairy tale
is headed to an end
we can save the day
Give us a chance
to right the wrong
and we'll be strong again
we can face the stars
whatever this restless world
will bring
But since you've been gone
things are not the same in my life
anymore
'cause I can't face the day
don't turn away
it only seem like yesterday
when you tore my heart to pieces
Return to me
'cause baby you belong to me
and I will be forever
yours.
In Duane Stephenson's song "Forever Yours," the artist expresses his longing for the return of an ex-partner who left him feeling incomplete. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and nostalgia and suggest that the singer has not been able to move on from the past relationship. The line "making me whole again 'cause I'm half the man I used to be when you loved me" demonstrates how important the partner was to the singer's sense of self.
The song also touches on themes of love and hope, with the singer encouraging the ex-partner to give their relationship a second chance. The line "take a chance and love again though it seems our fairy tale is headed to an end we can save the day" suggests that the singer is willing to put in the effort to make things work between them. The ultimate message of the song is that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be reunited with their loved one and spend the rest of their lives together.
Overall, "Forever Yours" is a heartfelt song that explores the ups and downs of love and relationships. It captures the feeling of longing for a lost love and the hope that one day, they will be reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting and I'm wondering
I am immersed in contemplation
when will you return to my life
when will you come back to me
making me whole again
so I can feel complete once more
'cause I'm half the man I used to be
I feel incomplete and lost without you
when you loved me.
when we were together and in love
And many a times
So many instances
many had come and faltered 'long the way
many have tried and failed to replace you
many of people
many others
would love to have what we had
wish they had what we shared
But since you've been gone
ever since you've been away
things are not the same in my life {or lights}
my life isn't as bright or fulfilling
anymore
since you left me
'cause i can't face the day
because I can't bear to start a new day without you
don't turn away
please don't reject me
it only seems like yesterday
I remember as though it were yesterday
when you tore my heart to pieces
when you broke my heart
Return to me
Come back to me
'cause baby you belong to me
because you are mine
and I will be forever
and I'll remain steadfast
yours
as long as we have each other
Take a chance and love again
let's give love another shot
though it seems our fairy tale
even though our love story
is headed to an end
seems like it's coming to a close
we can save the day
we can still make it work
Give us a chance
let's take another opportunity
to right the wrong
to fix what went astray
and we'll be strong again
we'll have each other's support again
we can face the stars
we can together overcome any obstacle
whatever this restless world
no matter how chaotic this world
will bring
becomes
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jackson Odjegba
great song
@oriebopius
2024 and still my best reggae jam my guy, so powerful my guy
@africanson8033
There is no music like reggae
There is no country like Jamaica 🇯🇲
Blessed up legend
So sweet song with beautiful message
So cool like the rivers of Jamaica
@sheyennesharp7001
Nn
@nabongblakkpyramid
Africa is the Origin 🔥 ❤ 😍
@gordonouya
It's 3 months to 2023 and they don't make riddims like this no more
Great and pure music
He's so simple in all his videos
@jesusmolina7682
True 🤷
@africangirl189
Say that again 💯💯💯
@peterwamanchester.5166
I remember the first time i listened to this song in 2008,still is rocking
@marciomacedo1531
@African girl 😊😊