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Everette Harp started playing piano at two and began practicing saxophone at the age of four. The youngest of the eight children of a minister, gospel music was one of Harp's earliest influences. Harp started playing jazz in high school, and graduated from North Texas State University with a music major in the early 1980s. While there he joined Phi Beta Sigma. Working as an accountant for a short time, Harp played in local bands before moving to Los Angeles in 1988. He immediately toured briefly with Teena Marie, and then internationally with Anita Baker. In 1992, Harp released his self-titled solo debut.
Soon after Harp played at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and began weekly appearances on The Arsenio Hall Show. He continued to play & tour with notables, including Chaka Khan, George Duke, Chante Moore, Anita Baker, Kenny Loggins, Brenda Russell, Marcus Miller, Dianne Reeves, and many more. Harp is also known for his performances with Marcus Miller along with David Sanborn and Wayne Shorter. In the past few years Harp has reduced his side gigs to focus on his solo career. Harp has also performed at the Omaha Blues, Jazz, & Gospel Festival held annually in North Omaha, Nebraska in August. He also performed "Soul Train '93" (You Know You Want to Dance)" with the rap group Naughty by Nature in 1993.
Let' s Wait A While
Everette Harp Lyrics
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There's something I think that you should know
It's not that I shouldn't really love you
Let's take it slow
When we get to know each other
And we're both feeling much stronger
Then let's try to talk it over
Let's wait awhile longer
Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Before we go too far
Remember that special night
When all of the stars were shining bright
We made our first endeavor to stay together
We made our very first promise
To love, to share, and be real honest
But on that very first night
It wasn't quite right
Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Our love will be great
Let's wait awhile
Before we go too far
I didn't really know not to let all my feelings show
To save some for later so our love can be greater
You said you would always love me
Remember I said the same thing to you
You don't have to be frightened with my love
Because, I'll never give up on you
Let's wait awhile
Ah well before it's too late
You know you can't rush love, love
Let's wait awhile
(Ooh hoo hoo)
Before it's too late
(Let's wait awhile)
Wait awhile
(Our love will be great)
Let's wait awhile
(Wait awhile, ooh)
Before we go too far, oh, oh, ooh
Let's wait awhile
(Let's just take our time)
Before it's too late
(Let's wait awhile)
Your love's so good
(Our love will be great)
We shouldn't rush in
(Let's wait awhile)
Slow it down
(Before we go too far)
Ooh
La da lee de da da de de de, da da da da la da
La da lee de da da de de de, da da da da la da da
La da lee de da da de de de
I promise, I'll be worth the wait
The lyrics of Everette Harp's song Let's Wait A While is about taking things slowly in a relationship. The singer thinks there's something that the person he is in a relationship with should know, and he needs to tell them. He loves them, but wants to take things slow. He explains that they should get to know each other first before deciding to take the relationship to the next level. He urges them to wait a while before going too far, as he wants their love to be great, and he promises that he’ll be worth the wait.
The song is a cautionary tale about being patient in a relationship. It tells us that love cannot be forced or rushed, and it takes time to build. It is a reminder that true love is worth waiting for. The lyrics are written in a vulnerable and sincere tone, which conveys the message with authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something I want to tell you
I have something important to relay to you.
There's something I think that you should know
I believe you should be aware of my thoughts.
It's not that I shouldn't really love you
Loving you is not the issue.
Let's take it slow
We should proceed gradually.
When we get to know each other
Once we become better acquainted.
And we're both feeling much stronger
Once we are confident and sure.
Then let's try to talk it over
We should discuss the matter at hand.
Let's wait awhile longer
We should delay making any decisions for a while.
Remember that special night
Recall that particular evening.
When all of the stars were shining bright
The night the stars glowed brightly.
We made our first endeavor to stay together
Our first effort to remain committed to each other.
We made our very first promise
Our initial assurance to each other.
To love, to share, and be real honest
To love, communicate, and be truly candid.
But on that very first night
However, that night was not perfect.
It wasn't quite right
It was somewhat imperfect.
Let's wait awhile
We should hold off for now.
Before it's too late
Before it becomes too late to change course.
Our love will be great
Our love will be exceptional if we are patient.
I didn't really know not to let all my feelings show
I wasn't aware that I should not reveal all my emotions.
To save some for later so our love can be greater
So that we can mature emotionally and enhance our bond.
You said you would always love me
You promised me everlasting love.
Remember I said the same thing to you
I too vowed the same to you.
You don't have to be frightened with my love
My love shouldn't scare you.
Because, I'll never give up on you
I'll always be your supporter.
You know you can't rush love, love
Love is not something that can be rushed.
Ah well before it's too late
We should act quickly before it is too late.
Let's just take our time
We should proceed at a leisurely pace.
Your love's so good
Your love is phenomenal.
We shouldn't rush in
We need to avoid making hasty decisions.
Before we go too far
Before we cross a line of no return.
Slow it down
Let's slow down the tempo.
La da lee de da da de de de, da da da da la da
La da lee de da da de de de, da da da da la da da
La da lee de da da de de de
I promise, I'll be worth the wait
I guarantee that waiting for me will be worthwhile.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Harris, Janet Damita Jo Jackson, Melanie Renee Andrews, Terry Steven Lewis
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