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.
You are not alone
Duane Stephenson Lyrics
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I'm still all alone
Hw culd this be
U're not here with me
U neva said gudbye
Sam1 tel me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
P1 Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did u slip away
And sam1 whispers in my ear and says
U are not alone
I am here with you
Thgh you're far away
Always here to stay
you are not alone
I am here with you
Thgh we're far apart
Always in my heart
You are not alone
'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
P1
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone...
The song "You Are Not Alone" by Duane Stephenson is a powerful message of comfort and reassurance to someone who is feeling lost, alone, and bereft after a loved one's departure. The lyrics express the singer's pain and confusion over the absence of someone he cared deeply about, and his longing to be reunited with them. Despite the sadness, however, there is an underlying sense of hope and faith that the person is not truly alone, that love connects them even if they are physically apart.
The first verse sets the scene of the singer's solitude, his lingering questions about why the person had to leave, and his plea for someone to tell him why. The second verse is where the shift happens, and he hears a voice whispering to him that the person is not alone, that he is always there for them, regardless of the distance. The chorus emphasizes this message of constant support and love, no matter what, and the repeated phrase "you are not alone" becomes a mantra of reassurance.
The bridge adds another layer of emotion, as the singer hears the person crying out to him and he wants to comfort them, but he needs them to reach out and take his hand. The final chorus then extends the message even further, pledging lifelong connection and love, and ending on the repeated affirmation that "you are not alone."
Overall, "You Are Not Alone" is a poignant and emotional ballad that speaks to the universal human experience of loss and love, and the power of connection to transcend distance and time.
Line by Line Meaning
Anoda day is gone
Another day has passed
I'm still all alone
Yet I remain lonely
Hw culd this be
I wonder how this could happen
U're not here with me
You are not beside me
U neva said gudbye
You never said goodbye
Sam1 tel me why
Someone please tell me the reason
Did you have to go
Why did you have to leave
And leave my world so cold
And make my world feel so empty
P1
First Person
Everyday I sit and ask myself
Each day I wonder
How did u slip away
How did you leave without notice
And sam1 whispers in my ear and says
And someone whispers in my ear that
U are not alone
You are not by yourself
I am here with you
I am here beside you
Thgh you're far away
Even if you are distant
Always here to stay
I am here to remain
you are not alone
You are not lonely
'Lone, 'lone
Alone, alone
Why, 'lone
Why be alone
Just the other night
Recently
I thought I heard you cry
I imagined hearing your sob
Asking me to come
Inviting me to be with you
And hold you in my arms
And embrace you in a hug
I can hear your prayers
I listen to your entreaties
Your burdens I will bear
I will help carry your troubles
But first I need your hand
But I require your support and partnership
Then forever can begin
Only then can we begin our forever
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
Tell me three words and I will come to you quickly
And girl you know that I'll be there
And you know that I will be with you
I'll be there
I will come to you and support you
Though you're far away
Even if you are distant
I am here to stay
I will be with you for the long haul
You're always in my heart
You are always on my mind
For you are not alone...
Because you are not solitary...
Writer(s): Robert S. Kelly
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ZION LION
DUANE STEPHENSON, LOVE YOUR VOICE!!! GRAET ARTIST, TALENTED... ONE LOVE!!!!
Stephen Kamande
A million dollar voice!!!!! Dude you are good and i love your music.............
Matthias Motesingh
I remembered this song was on a CD my dad played, then when Michael Jackson died and I heard this song, i was like he's singing a reggae song wow, then to realize this guy covered it.
Randy Lobai
🔥🔥🔥
Hafiza
jamming to this at 5 am Lmao
Broderick Smith
me too still jamming this :)
Diaz Baskara25
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