Frankie Beverly started out singing gospel music in church as a schoolboy in Philadelphia. He has claimed that his first professional gig was a tour with The Silhouettes (famous for their 1958 hit Get A Job) when he was only twelve years old, but this is disputed by those associated with the group, whose members were never known to mention him while they were alive.[1]
As a teenager he formed The Blenders, a short-lived a cappella, doo-wop group that were influenced by The Dells, The Moonglows, and The Del Vikings. After that outfit dissolved, he founded The Butlers, which would be the first group he recorded with in 1963. As time passed, they caught the attention of the veteran producer Kenny Gamble, who eventually released recordings by the group.
It turned out that music performed by The Butlers did not fit into the "Philly Sound", and after some heavy touring, the group relocated to California. The unit was re-christened as Raw Soul and caught the attention of a sister-in-law to Marvin Gaye. He was so enamored by the act, he had them as an opening act at his shows. Gaye also convinced Beverly to have the band's name changed to Maze.
Beverly's onstage attire (all-white casual clothing, including slacks, long-sleeved shirt, and a baseball cap) has become his signature dress style over the years.
The Morning After
Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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After the night before
When all of the fun is over
Would you not want me no more
Oh I, I want you in the worst kind of way
I would be lying to you if I said I didn't want you to stay
I've got somebody and you've got somebody too
And what would I think about you
I know you think this is right
But what happens after tonight
Will you be there will you even care
I wannna know this right now
After the morning after, I wanna know, after the night before
What happens when all of the fun is over
Would you not want me no more no more uhh baby uhh baby
I know what you're feeling I've been there before
How will we know what we are doing
And what if we both should want more
I know it looks like it's real
But afterwards how will you feel
Will you feel bad will we both feel sad
I wanna know this right now
After the morning after after the night before
When all of the fun is over
Will you want me anymore
After the morning after after the night before
When all of the fun is over
Will you want me anymore
After the morning after
After the night before
When all of the fun is over
Will you want me anymore
After the morning after
After the morning after
After the morning after
After the morning after
After the morning after
After the morning
Will you want me anymore
After the morning after after the morning
Will you want me anymore
The lyrics to Frankie Beverly's song "The Morning After" are about the consequences of a one-night stand. The singer is contemplating what will happen after the night is over and if the other person will still want them. They are acknowledging that they both have significant others and what they are doing is not necessarily right. The singer expresses their desire for the other person in the worst kind of way, but they are also worried about how they will feel when it is all over. The song is about the fear of rejection and the loss of intimacy and connection after a one-night stand.
The lyrics express the uncertainty and vulnerability that many people feel after a one-night stand. The singer is looking for reassurance that they will still be wanted and cared for after the morning after. They are also concerned about the emotional impact of their actions and how they will feel about themselves and each other. The song explores the complex feelings that can arise after a night of passion and the difficulty of navigating the aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
After the morning after
Once the night is over and the consequences of our actions are setting in
After the night before
After we made the decision to be together, possibly without thinking it through clearly
When all of the fun is over
After the excitement of the moment has died down and we are left to face reality
Would you not want me no more
Will you still be interested in me and want to continue this relationship
I want you in the worst kind of way
I desire you strongly, perhaps even in a way that is not healthy or sustainable
I would be lying to you if I said I didn't want you to stay
I can't hide my desire for you and I hope you choose to continue being with me
I've got somebody and you've got somebody too
We are both in committed relationships with other people
What would they think think about us
How would our partners react if they knew about our actions and feelings
And what would I think about you
How would I feel about myself for betraying my partner and about you for doing the same
I know you think this is right
You believe that being together is the right thing to do, at least in this moment
But what happens after tonight
What are the consequences of our actions and decisions
Will you be there will you even care
Will you support me and continue to have feelings for me after this is over
I wannna know this right now
I need to know where we stand and what to expect from this situation
What happens when all of the fun is over
What will remain of this relationship when the excitement is gone and we are faced with reality
Will you not want me no more no more uhh baby uhh baby
Will you lose interest in me and the relationship, causing me to feel rejected and hurt
I know what you're feeling I've been there before
I understand the excitement and temptation of being with someone outside of your committed relationship
How will we know what we are doing
Are we making the right decision by pursuing this relationship, or are we acting impulsively and recklessly
And what if we both should want more
If our feelings deepen, will we be able to resist the urge to leave our current partners and start a new life together
I know it looks like it's real
The passion and chemistry between us may feel like true love and destiny
But afterwards how will you feel
Once the relationship has run its course, will you regret your actions and the hurt it caused to others
Will you feel bad will we both feel sad
Will we experience guilt and remorse for what we did, and will it cause us ongoing emotional pain
After the morning after after the night before
Even when the chaos and consequences of this situation are over, we will still need to face the aftermath and the decisions we made
Will you want me anymore
Once we have been through all of this, will you still want to be with me or will you move on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANKIE BEVERLY
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I'm 34 years old and I swear to God above I love this generation of music....straight old school.
@joanhood4005
The only man who can sell out 2 concerts without having made a new record in many, many years!! Frankie is the best!!!
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Smooth Silky Vo🎤🎼🎼
@LuvChild61
Still selling out concerts. I went to one in Los Angeles last year.🎉
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And Sade she's in that category as well
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Real music for real people.
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I was born in 84 and I love this type of music 🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Born I'm 83 and I love it too
@OIBMMAXX
96 and this is that funk right here!
@samrobinson1219
Yep!! I’m 1986 and this is my music all day!