It's Time, Hewett's debut release for Caliber Records, is, according to the singer, "the first project molded out of my own mind. I'm in charge of the sound and comfortable with the feelings. Those feelings are all about romance. This is the first record that's completely me."
Hewett first burst on the scene as lead singer of Shalamar, the successful post - disco group which topped the charts in both the U.S. and U. K. "Second Time Around," featuring Howard, was a near two - million seller. "For the Lover in You," co-written by Hewett and reinterpreted in It's Time, was another major hit. "Dancing in the Sheets," "A Night to Remember" are just a few more of the Hewett - led smash hits that Shalamar enjoyed as a group.
In the mid-eighties, Howard's solo career rocketed. The first single released on his own, I'm For Real," zoomed to number one. A series of hits followed, such as "Stay," "I Commit to Love," "Strange Relationship," "Once, Twice, Three Times," and "Show Me."
What's more, his original "Say Amen" earned the status of a modern gospel classic, enjoying across the board airplay. And his recorded duets with Anita Baker, Dionne Warwick, Brenda Russell and Stacy Lattisaw won critical accolades.
"Of all the fine singers working today," artist/songwriter Babyface has said, "Howard Hewett is among the finest."
Born in Akron, Ohio, he led his older sisters in the Hewett Singers, a group who played the big-time gospel circuit while Howard was still a pre-teen.
"Spirituality," he says, "is at the heart of my music. Real romance is always spiritual."
The majority of songs on It's Time are Hewett originals. "How Do I Know I Love You?" co-written with long-time collaborator/producer Monty Seward, has the feeling of a time proven standard. And in the one instance when he interprets a motif made famous by another, Marvin Gaye's "Just To Keep You Satisfied," Howard proves himself more than capable of meeting the challenge.
"Just as I believe that I can't compromise romance," says Hewett "I can't compromise my music. I want songs like 'This Love's Forever,' 'On and On' and 'Your Body Needs Healing' to disclose secrets about myself and expose my heart.
"I want to be clear -- 'Crystal Clear' is the name of the song -- about how I need love. Ballads seem to express that need best. That's why I'm thrilled that It's Time is about ballads, ballads and more ballads."
Given the resurgence of romantic pop, It's Time is right on time, certain to gain Howard Hewett new affection and appreciation from an ever-widening audience hungry for great songs from a great singer.
-COURTESY OF HOWARDHEWETT.COM
This Love Is Forever
Howard Hewett Lyrics
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I can see it in your eyes tonight
You don't have talk about tomorrow
hold me in your arms tonight
My love
Silently you and me
caress each other's hearts desperatley
Wanting you the way I do
burns a fire deep inside
touching you I never knew I could feel this way
You don't have to say this love is forever
I can see it in your eyes tonight
you don't have to talk about tomorrow
hold me in your arms tonight my love
So tonight will love
inside a warmth comes over me
Passion high
feel so right
love eternity
Words cannot begin to tell the way I feel for you
we share a special kind of love that's only shared by two
Words cannot begin to tell the way you make me feel
Unspoken is our passion; we share a love that's real...
Love!...
Chorus
In Howard Hewett's song "This Love Is Forever," the singer is expressing the depth and intensity of their love for their partner. They don't need to say that their love is forever because they can see it in their partner's eyes. The singer wants to be held in their partner's arms and cherish the moment, without worrying about the future. They share a bond that is unique and passionate, which words cannot describe. The singer feels a burning fire inside them when they touch their partner and didn't know they could feel this way.
The second verse reveals that the singer and their partner caress each other's hearts desperately and long to be lovers forever. They have an unspoken passion for each other that is intense and real. The chorus repeats that the singer can see their love in their partner's eyes and that they don't have to talk about tomorrow because they can hold each other in their arms tonight. The final verse emphasizes once again how words cannot describe the depth of their love and how they share a special kind of love that only two people can understand.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to say this love's forever
I can see that you are committed to our love for a long time, and you don't need to vocalize it for me to believe it.
I can see it in your eyes tonight
Your eyes speak a thousand words, and tonight they tell me that our love is permanent.
You don't have talk about tomorrow
Don't worry about tomorrow because tonight is all that matters. Live in the moment.
hold me in your arms tonight
I need the comfort of your embrace to feel whole and to know that everything is alright.
My love
This is an expression of affection to the recipient of the song.
Silently you and me
We don't need words to communicate. Our souls are connected, and our feelings are mutual.
caress each other's hearts desperatley
Our love is a fierce and intense emotion that we both feel strongly about.
We long to be lover's forever
We desire to spend the rest of our lives together as lovers.
Wanting you the way I do
The passion and intensity of my love for you are unexplainable.
burns a fire deep inside
My love for you is so strong that it ignites a flame inside me that never goes out.
touching you I never knew I could feel this way
Your touch on my body and soul makes me feel things that I never thought were possible.
So tonight will love
Our love for each other is so strong that it can overpower anything.
inside a warmth comes over me
The love and passion that we share brings a feeling of warmth that surrounds and envelops me.
Passion high
Our passion is intense and beyond measure.
feel so right
Our love feels natural and not forced.
love eternity
Our love is not temporary but everlasting.
Words cannot begin to tell the way I feel for you
Words are not enough to express the depth and intensity of my love for you.
we share a special kind of love that's only shared by two
Our love is unique and exclusive to only us.
Words cannot begin to tell the way you make me feel
You make me feel so many things that words cannot describe.
Unspoken is our passion; we share a love that's real
Our passion and love for each other are not conveyed through words but can be felt in our actions and the way we treat each other.
Love!...
An exclamation of the depth of love felt in the song.
You don't have to say this love is forever
Repetition of the first verse to emphasize that vocalization is not necessary for love to be everlasting.
I can see it in your eyes tonight
Repetition of the second verse to emphasize that one can see love by just looking into their partner's eyes.
you don't have to talk about tomorrow
Repetition of the third verse to emphasize that living in the moment is important.
hold me in your arms tonight my love
Repetition of the fourth verse to emphasize that the comfort of their partner's embrace is essential to feeling secure.
Writer(s): Noam Kaniel, Cindy Cowan
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Topeka
His voice is mesmerizing!
JHatch65
Howard Hewett, one of the greatest male vocalists of our time. Those who never heard him sing in his prime missed out on a one-in-a-million singer.
Lashawn Holmes
I know that’s right!!!!
Leonte
This song is a classic. Instantly makes you close your eyes and go back when loving someone was simple and fun! Take me back!!!
Erma Johnson
Oui Monsieur :) Yes Sir
Angies Place
yes, love this song.
Tracy Prince
Ohio in the HOUSE 🏡
Annette Battle
This song just takes my breath away. A love song like no other and you can feel within your soul
DLaveaux
💯
MrBlactye
Music like this will always have a place in this world.