Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.
Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on "Show Me".
Grammy Award Wins:
*2005 Best New Artist
*2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Ordinary People"
*2005 Best R&B Album- Get Lifted
*2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven
*2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair
Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D'Angelo. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience. Not yet out of his teens, Legend was tapped to play piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" in 1998. After completing college, he moved to New York, where he began to build a loyal following playing in nightclubs and releasing CDs that he would sell at shows. He also became an in-demand session musician, playing and occasionally writing for a wide array of artists, including Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson, and Kanye West. It wasn't until West signed the young talent to his new label that he adopted the Legend name with 2004's Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory. Get Lifted, his first studio album, was released later in the year. On the strength of enduring single "Ordinary People," the album reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. This led to three Grammy Awards: Best R&B Album, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. Once Again, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, followed in October 2006. Live from Philadelphia, sold exclusively at Target stores, was a successful stopgap release that predated October 2008's Evolver.
Bigger Love
John Legend Lyrics
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I don't wanna think about nothing
Just watching you dancing
Feel like the beginning of something
In the end, in the end
All I wanna do is just fall in
I don't wanna think about nothing
Everybody got so much to say
Every time we push it away
Every day, a new reason to stay
'Cause we got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
We got a bigger love
I don't wanna think about nothing
The world feels like it's crumbling
Everyday, another new something
But in the end, in the end
Can't nobody do us in
I just wanna think about loving
'Cause we got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
We got a bigger love
We got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up, no
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this (no)
No one can top us
Oh, we got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
'Cause we got a bigger love
Oh, won't ever give it up, no
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
We got a bigger love
"Bigger Love" is a song about embracing love in the midst of life's chaos. John Legend's lyrics communicate a desire to disconnect and focus solely on the love in his life, represented by his partner's dancing. He indicates that beyond doubts and hardships, there is a persisting amour that will stand the test of time. He touches on a growing trend in society where people seem to always have something negative to say, but stresses the importance of pushing away adversities that threaten one's blissful union. The theme of the song revolves around remaining steadfast in what one believes despite the opinions of others.
Legend gives listeners hope with his lyrics, "nothing can stop us, no one can top us" indicating that the love he has for his partner is strong enough to overcome any obstacle. He further notes that he and his partner have a "bigger love," which could indicate a love beyond just romantic love, possibly including love for humanity or the human race in general. Essentially, "Bigger Love" acknowledges the outside noises but calls for a focus on a stronger force, love.
The song’s vibe is groovy, soulful, and modern-day funk. It utilizes a funky bassline, brass instruments, and handclaps to create a celebratory and uplifting atmosphere, much in the vein of the disco era of the ‘70s. The striding piano, syncopated drums, and melody add a joyful buoyancy that makes one feel free and alive. “Bigger Love” was co-written and co-produced by Raphael Saadiq, a renowned R&B artist and producer, with whom Legend has previously worked. The song was released in June 2020 as the lead single for Legend’s album of the same name.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna think about nothing
I just want to live in the moment, watching you dance and feeling like this is the start of something great
Just watching you dancing
Being with you and watching you move makes me feel alive and joyful
Feel like the beginning of something
This moment with you feels like the start of a new adventure in our lives
In the end, in the end
No matter what happens, I know that we'll always have each other in the end
All I wanna do is just fall in
I want to completely give in to my love for you and let it carry us forward
Everybody got so much to say
People always have opinions and words about our relationship and it can be overwhelming
Every time we push it away
But we always push those negative words and doubts aside because our love is stronger
Every day, a new reason to stay
And every day we find new reasons to stick together and support each other
'Cause we got a bigger love
We have a love that is so much bigger and more powerful than anything else
Won't ever give it up
We will never lose hold of our love and everything it means to us
We got a one-way ticket love
Our love is a journey that only goes forward, never back
We ain't going no place but up
We are only getting better and stronger as we move forward together
Nothing can stop this
No outside forces or obstacles can ever shake our love or drive us apart
No one can top us
Our love is the strongest and most meaningful thing in our lives, nothing else can compare
The world feels like it's crumbling
Sometimes it feels like everything around us is falling apart and uncertain
Everyday, another new something
And every day there seems to be a new challenge or fear to face
Can't nobody do us in
Despite these challenges, nothing can break us or end our love
'Cause we got a bigger love
We have a love that is all-encompassing and unshakable, even in the face of fear
Oh, we got a bigger love
Our love is one that is expansive and infinite, always growing stronger with time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: John Stephens, Joshua Karpeh, Ryan Tedder, Zach Skelton
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** LYRICS **
I don't wanna think about nothing
Just watching you dancing
Feel like the beginning of something
In the end, in the end
All I wanna do is just fall in
I don't wanna think about nothing
Everybody got so much to say
Every time we push it away
Every day, a new reason to stay
'Cause we got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
We got a bigger love
I don't wanna think about nothing
The world feels like it's crumbling
Everyday, another new something
But in the end, in the end
Can't nobody do us in
I just wanna think about loving
'Cause we got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
We got a bigger love
We got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up, no
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this (no)
No one can top us
Oh, we got a bigger love
Won't ever give it up
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
'Cause we got a bigger love
Oh, won't ever give it up, no
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain't going no place but up
Nothing can stop this
No one can top us
We got a bigger love
sally bowles
This song touches my heart and soul reaching deeply within and making me feel so intensely the love that truly is the glue that holds us all together I was touched by an angels tears thank you John and family 🙏❤️🙏
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walter goodwin
Your not alone on that either👏👏💕💕😎🌹
Angela
His songs are way better than a lot of other people’s and they could get millions in minutes, he deserves so much more than he has.
Shane Meenaghan
Such a powerful song that holds so much meaning during a time like this. Amazing!
walter goodwin
Lord knows we needed that👍👍⭐⭐👏👏💕😄
DonnyJ
John is such an inspiration man. What a great artist. Always giving back to the community! 🙏
CJ Stevens
The’s a reason why this mans last name is legend