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
Never Fall In Love
Gordon Chambers Lyrics
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Missing those rendezvous, all the things that lovers do
Now I find myself daydreaming 'bout you wondering
Could this be happening so soon after we'd been
Asked myself if this was love on the rebound
What had been going down so soon between us now
Cause I'd been here before and wanted time to be
And I thought I'd
Never fall in love again
How can I describe what I feel inside
Tried and tried could it be a lie that I'd
Ever fall in love again
Now to my surprise I see that in that in your eyes
Something that I wanted all my life
Could it be all in my head
Or real love instead
Cause I said that IÃd never
Holding you, gazing in your eyes
Sharing, laughing with you fills my senses
Things I so suddenly miss
When I can't have you it feels just like it's hard to live
You've got me wondering
Should I take a chance and give in 'cause I thought I'd
Never fall in love again
How can I describe what I feel inside
Tried and tried could it be a lie that I'd
Ever fall in love again
Now to my surprise I see that in that in your eyes
Something that I wanted all my life
You've got me open to possibilities of love
You've got me feeling the things I'm dreaming of
Can I trust myself to be sincerely ready to see
Myself fall in love with you
It's getting hard not wanting to
The lyrics to Gordon Chambers's song "Never Fall in Love" convey a sense of hesitation and vulnerability in the face of new love. The singer is reflecting on his past experiences with relationships that did not work out, and he always thought he would never fall in love again. However, he finds himself daydreaming about this new person in his life, wondering if it is happening too soon after his previous heartbreak. He questions whether this is love on the rebound and whether he should take a chance and give in to his feelings. The chorus repeats his disbelief that he could ever fall in love again, yet he is surprised to see in the other person's eyes something that he has wanted all his life. He is open to the possibilities of love but is wrestling with trusting himself to be ready to fall in love again.
The lyrics suggest a fear of vulnerability and the possibility of getting hurt again after a past heartbreak. The singer's hesitation and questions reflect his desire for caution and the need to protect himself emotionally. The repetition of the phrase "never fall in love again" emphasizes the intensity of his previous pain and his reluctance to experience it again. Yet, despite his fear, he is drawn to this new person and sees potential for a fulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember on the day that I was going through
Thinking of my past failed relationships
Missing those rendezvous, all the things that lovers do
Regretting the lost moments of love
Now I find myself daydreaming 'bout you wondering
Wondering if it's too soon to feel this way about you
Could this be happening so soon after we'd been
Surprised by how quickly I've fallen for you
Asked myself if this was love on the rebound
Questioning whether my feelings are genuine or a result of a past heartbreak
What had been going down so soon between us now
Wondering how our relationship has progressed so quickly
Cause I'd been here before and wanted time to be
Because I've been hurt in the past and wanted to take things slow
Free to wait and see what was right for me
To have the freedom to decide if this is the right relationship for me
And I thought I'd
And I believed that I would never fall in love again
Never fall in love again
Never allowing myself to feel love again
How can I describe what I feel inside
Struggling to articulate my feelings
Tried and tried could it be a lie that I'd
I've tried to convince myself that I don't want love
Ever fall in love again
Getting my hopes up that I could love again
Now to my surprise I see that in that in your eyes
Seeing love reflected back to me in your eyes
Something that I wanted all my life
Realizing that love is what I truly desire
Could it be all in my head
Doubting myself and my feelings
Or real love instead
Wondering if this is true love or just infatuation
Cause I said that IÃd never
Because I swore that I would never fall in love again
Holding you, gazing in your eyes
Feeling the love and connection when we are together
Sharing, laughing with you fills my senses
Experiencing joy and contentment when we are together
Things I so suddenly miss
Feeling the emptiness when we aren't together
When I can't have you it feels just like it's hard to live
Struggling to function when we aren't together
You've got me wondering
You make me feel unsure of my feelings and my ability to love
Should I take a chance and give in 'cause I thought I'd
Considering taking a risk on this relationship despite my past reservations
You've got me open to possibilities of love
Feeling ready to embrace love with you
You've got me feeling the things I'm dreaming of
Experiencing the love I've always wanted
Can I trust myself to be sincerely ready to see
Wondering if I can trust myself to be emotionally prepared for this relationship
Myself fall in love with you
Allowing myself to love you
It's getting hard not wanting to
Fighting the urge to resist falling in love with you
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