Like many of the great works of that era, the original compositions on Chambers' follow-up to his critically-acclaimed self-titled 2005 debut consist of full-on stories in song or musical vignettes. "Every song on the album is a love story," says the accomplished music man, whose catalog of credits includes hits with Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams, Patti Labelle and The Isley Brothers (2006's R & B chartopper, "Just Came Here To Chill"). "Some are personal but mostly, they're not. I'd like to think that, as a listener, wherever you are in your journey of love, there's something here for you."
From the celebratory opening cut, "The Next Time" to the wistful yearning of "To Love Again" (a memorable duet with soul stylist Ledisi), through the beautifully-orchestrated "Violins," LOVE STORIES fulfills on Chambers' creative vision. "Honestly, I was thinking of doing a live album as the follow-up to my first CD," says Chambers, who spent much of 2005 and 2006 touring and performing, introducing audiences eager to hear soul music, 21st century-style. "Wherever I would go, I'd be asked 'when are you coming out with new music?' by people who bought the first album. It was their encouragement that had me look at songs I'd recorded for the first CD that we didn't finish, as well as others I had recorded since then. I found I had enough to start out this second record..."
With a focus on upbeat songs that allow Chambers to emphasize the energy and dynamism audiences have come to expect from his live shows, LOVE STORIES exudes a certain joy and sense of celebration: "Get To Know," co-written and produced by Barry Eastmond (with whom Chambers collaborated on the Grammy-winning "I Apologize" for Anita Baker) is a 'stepper's delight'; "Stay Together," a rendition of a song recorded in recent years by The Temptations; and the pop-flavored "Unfair" (co-produced with top Swedish hitmaker Arnthor Birgisson), are prime examples. Not that the album is bereft of the kind of great love ballads for which Chambers has built a reputation as an established songwriter: try "By My Side," the inspirational "Still Blessing Me" (featuring Melonie
Coming Back
Gordon Chambers Lyrics
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The kind of love that I thought would never ever go wrong
Laughing joking, eating, hanging all of the time
You were forever mine
'Til Something started to change
Suddenly the sun it went south and up from north came rain
I never joy like this could turn into pain
And It makes me cry deep inside, I don't understand why
Coming back, coming back, I keep coming back
Tell me why do I knock at your door
When you don't say hello anymore
Sauvignon, chardonnay
We'd share a bottle of wine After work every day conversations would last Deep into the dawn
Now I can't even get you on the phone
Such a sad ringtone
A one-way love song but I'm…
Coming back, coming back, I keep coming back
Tell me why do I knock at your door
When you don't say hello anymore
I keep on knocking but you won't let me in
The credits roll can I can't admit it's the end
I keep pretending that you're back in my life
I'm praying that I'll get my comeback tonight
Coming back, coming back, I keep coming back
Tell me why do I knock at your door
When you don't say hello anymore
The song "Coming Back" by Gordon Chambers explores the emotional turmoil of a relationship that has come to an end. The song begins with Chambers expressing the strength of the bond that he once shared with his partner. They would spend time together, laughing, joking, and eating, and he believed that the kind of love they shared would never dissolve. However, things began to change, and the love that was once joyful began to turn into pain. The shift is sudden and unexpected, leaving Chambers feeling confused and unclear about why his partner has become distant.
Despite the changes and the pain, Chambers still finds himself coming back to his partner. He knocks at their door, hoping to reconcile, but is met with silence. The relationship has become one-sided, with Chambers holding onto the memories of happier times while his partner seems to have moved on. The song reveals the struggle that Chambers faces in moving on from a love that he thought was unbreakable.
In essence, the song is about the struggle of moving on from a relationship that was once strong but has now come to an end. It is a relatable story for many as they go through the pain and heartbreak of losing someone they love. Gordon Chambers masterfully conveys this story through emotive lyrics and a soulful performance that is sure to touch the hearts of many who have experienced similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
We had a bond so strong
Our relationship was very close and connected
The kind of love that I thought would never ever go wrong
I believed that our love would last forever and never falter
Laughing joking, eating, hanging all of the time
We spent a lot of our time together being happy and enjoying each other's company
You were forever mine
I believed that you would always be with me
'Til Something started to change
But then something happened that caused our relationship to change
Suddenly the sun it went south and up from north came rain
Everything that was once good and sunny in our relationship turned bad and rainy
I never joy like this could turn into pain
I never imagined that our happiness could turn into sadness
And It makes me cry deep inside, I don't understand why
It is so painful to think about what went wrong and I don't know why it happened
I can't handle goodbyes so I'm…
I have a hard time accepting the end of our relationship, so I keep trying to come back
Coming back, coming back, I keep coming back
I keep returning to you, hoping to reconcile and start over again
Tell me why do I knock at your door
I am wondering why I keep trying to contact you when things seem to be over between us
When you don't say hello anymore
You have stopped responding to me and it hurts
Sauvignon, chardonnay
We used to drink wine together
We'd share a bottle of wine After work every day conversations would last Deep into the dawn
We used to have long, enjoyable conversations over wine late into the night
Now I can't even get you on the phone
I can't even reach you to talk anymore
Such a sad ringtone
Your ringtone makes me feel sad because it reminds me of what we used to have
A one-way love song but I'm…
I am still holding on to hope even though it seems like you have moved on
I keep on knocking but you won't let me in
I keep trying to reconnect with you but you are not receptive
The credits roll can I can't admit it's the end
I don't want to accept that our relationship is over, even though it feels like it is
I keep pretending that you're back in my life
I still imagine that we are together, even though we are not
I'm praying that I'll get my comeback tonight
I am hoping that tonight will be the night that we reconcile and start over again
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