During the 1980s and early 1990s, Levert scored big hits with "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", and "ABC-123" (not to be confused with the Jackson Five hit of the same name). As a solo artist, Gerald's hits included "I'd Give Anything (to Fall in Love)", "You Got That Love", and "Mr. Too Damn Good to You".
Gerald and Eddie collaborated together on many different occasions, and they recorded an album called Father and Son together.
Gerald Levert also sang the chorus on the Chris Rock spoken-word comedy piece, "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)".
In 2005, Levert's daughter Carlysia was featured on an episode of MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen.
Levert passed away due to an apparent heart attack on November 10, 2006. Sister 2 Sister magazine reported that Gerald and his father had just returned from a 10-day trip to South Africa where they had met with Nelson Mandela and were treated like royalty. Upon Gerald's return, he was excited about his upcoming album, which is due early in 2007. Gerald died in his sleep.
Is This The Way To Heaven?
Gerald Levert Lyrics
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You're trying to save yourself baby
I'm not wrong
For stopping by, for staying tonight
'Cause the only thing to do
Could be for me to seduce you baby
We can do it through the day
I yearn for you
Every moment you're away
Caught up
Can't think, feelings so deep
Tell me babe
Is this the way to heaven?
And you're next to me
Wouldn't you be strong 'cause I'm so weak
Tell me babe
Is this the way to heaven, heaven?
Girl, then it's long, it's up to your room
And you're getting weak
And I'm already doomed, I want to
Maybe we should say a prayer or two
We 'bout to love, 'bout to make love
We 'bout to love, 'bout to make love
We 'bout to love, 'bout to make love
We 'bout to love, 'bout to make love
[Incomprehensible]
Caught up
Can't think, feelings so deep
Tell me babe
Is this the way to heaven?
And you're next to me
Wouldn't you be strong 'cause I'm so weak
Tell me babe
Is this the way to heaven, heaven?
Baby, the feeling's just too strong
And maybe I'd get my hand in coal
Maybe I just need to go
But I, but I just can't seem to let you go
I just wanna hold you close
Close, close, close, close
[Incomprehensible]
Caught up
Can't think, feelings so deep
Tell me babe
Is this the way to heaven?
[Incomprehensible]
The song "Is This The Way To Heaven?" by Gerald Levert is a seductive and sensual R&B ballad that features the singer questioning whether his actions will lead him to heaven or hell. The lyrics convey the singer's sense of temptation and desire for physical intimacy with his partner despite his awareness of the potential consequences. The lines "I know, I know/ You're trying to save yourself baby" implies that his partner may have religious beliefs that may prevent them from engaging in premarital sex. However, the singer disregards these concerns, and instead, seeks to seduce his partner, "The only thing to do/ Could be for me to seduce you baby."
The lyrics build up a sense of intimacy, with the singer stating that they "yearn" for their partner and that they "caught up, can't think, feelings so deep". The chorus poses the question, "Is this the way to heaven, heaven?", suggesting that the singer is uncertain whether his actions would lead him to eternal glory or hellfire. The final lines of the song imply that the singer may regret his actions but is unable to resist his physical desires, "But I just can't seem to let you go/ I just wanna hold you close."
Line by Line Meaning
I know, I know
I understand where you're coming from
You're trying to save yourself baby
You're looking out for your best interests
I'm not wrong
I have good intentions
For stopping by, for staying tonight
I wanted to spend time with you
'Cause the only thing to do
There's nothing else to do
Could be for me to seduce you baby
Maybe we should be intimate
Kissin', huggin'
Showing affection
We can do it through the day
We can spend time together all day
I yearn for you
I want you
Every moment you're away
I miss you when you're not with me
Caught up
Overwhelmed
Can't think, feelings so deep
My emotions are intense
Tell me babe
Can you help me understand?
Is this the way to heaven?
Is this the right thing to do?
And you're next to me
When you're close to me
Wouldn't you be strong 'cause I'm so weak
Can you support me when I'm vulnerable?
Girl, then it's long, it's up to your room
We're going to spend a long time together
And you're getting weak
You're also becoming vulnerable
And I'm already doomed, I want to
I'm already in deep
Maybe we should say a prayer or two
Maybe we should reconsider
We 'bout to love, 'bout to make love
We're going to be intimate
Baby, the feeling's just too strong
Our attraction is powerful
And maybe I'd get my hand in coal
I'm willing to take risks
Maybe I just need to go
Maybe we should end this
But I, but I just can't seem to let you go
But I can't bring myself to leave you
I just wanna hold you close
I just want to be near you
[Incomprehensible]
Unintelligible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE LEVERT, EDWIN LAMAR NICHOLAS, GERALD EDWARD LEVERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kyra Barr
This song is so very seductive and powerful. Every note, each sound is just captivating. When he starts talking. Its like being swept away and being carried away by your emptions...
May may Payton
Yes!!!
Wanda Ellis
Love the entire album, but this song is my favorite.
Ingrid Dickson
Love this song...
Tatianna Mccallum
I love this song!!
Tee NT
OMG! I still get chills from this song🥰
Dawn Andrews
I absolutely fell in love with this song when I first heard it ❤
dannie jordan
Love this whole album ,this was my husband and my kind of music G bear and his dad ,there will never another Eddie and Gerald Levert Rip and may God continue to bless you Eddie.
anthony wade
I CAN'T WAIT TIL FIND THE QUEEN 👑 THAT TAKES ME TOO HEAVEN 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🔥🔥🔥💯
Katrina Smith
Gotta be mutual to get it. Ijs