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.
Bliss
John Legend Lyrics
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You noticed I'm the kind of girl who loves her diamonds and white pearls
So tempt me to jet set away in London
To sip on some tea, you surprise me with gifts from Tiffany
Ooh (La la la la la la la la)
I love the way we livin' boy
But my daddy say, "You don't need that boy"
So let's run away, let's run away (way, way)
And lovin' you is all I'm thinkin' of
My heart tells me that you're the one
It's the feeling you give, it is
Pure bliss
Like you've got the key to my heart
Simple as a touch and a kiss
Never knew a feeling like this
Pure bliss, pure bliss
Nobody can tear us apart
Baby it's as good as it gets (Kiss kiss kiss kiss)
Loving you will never be hard
This is pure bliss
I remember, when the pilot closed the door
Said it's time for lift off, you said, "What'd you choose me for?"
Don't ever wonder
'Cause you deserve the best
Once you reach the top you'll never question why you left
My world is yours
What you waitin' for?
Let's run away
Let's run away
Our friends, say we're crazy
But we can't listen baby
They've never had it like this
They don't know what it is
Pure bliss
Like you've got the key to my heart
Simple as a touch and a kiss
Never knew a feeling like this
Pure bliss, pure bliss
Nobody can tear us apart
Baby it's as good as it gets (Kiss kiss kiss kiss)
Loving you will never be hard
This is pure bliss
In the song "Bliss" by John Legend, the lyrics tell a story about a relationship filled with joy, love, and adventure. The singer of the song, referred to as "baby," describes how the day their partner entered their life, they realized they were the type of person who loves luxurious things like diamonds and pearls. The idea of jetting away to London, sipping tea, and receiving surprises from Tiffany's creates an atmosphere of excitement and indulgence.
However, the singer's father disapproves of their relationship and advises against pursuing it. Despite this, they have a strong desire to run away together and defy their families' expectations. The singer's mother, on the other hand, believes they are too young to experience love, but the singer's heart tells them that their partner is the one. The feeling their partner gives them is pure bliss, symbolized by the key to their heart. Their love is effortless, like a simple touch and a kiss, and nothing can come between them.
The second verse reveals a moment when the couple is about to take off on an adventure together. The singer recalls how their partner questioned why they were chosen, to which they respond by saying that their partner deserves the best. They encourage their partner to chase their dreams, promising that once they reach the top, they will never question why they left their old life behind. The singer's world belongs to their partner, and they urge them not to hesitate but to run away together.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh baby, the day you stepped into my world
The moment you entered my life, everything changed and became more meaningful
You noticed I'm the kind of girl who loves her diamonds and white pearls
You saw that I have a fondness for luxury and expensive things
So tempt me to jet set away in London
Entice me to go on a luxurious trip to London
To sip on some tea, you surprise me with gifts from Tiffany
While enjoying tea, you pleasantly surprise me with gifts from the famous jewelry store, Tiffany
Ooh (La la la la la la la la)
Expressing delight and joy
I love the way we livin' boy
I adore our lifestyle, my dear
But my daddy say, "You don't need that boy"
However, my father thinks I don't require a partner like you
So let's run away, let's run away (way, way)
Let's escape and leave everything behind, my love
Mama say I'm too young for love
My mother believes I am too young to experience love
And lovin' you is all I'm thinkin' of
But I can't stop thinking about loving you
My heart tells me that you're the one
Deep in my heart, I feel that you are my soulmate
It's the feeling you give, it is
It's the indescribable emotion that you make me feel
Pure bliss
Complete and utter happiness
Like you've got the key to my heart
You hold the key to my deepest feelings and affections
Simple as a touch and a kiss
As simple as a gentle touch and a loving kiss
Never knew a feeling like this
I have never experienced such a powerful emotion before
Nobody can tear us apart
No one can separate us from each other
Baby it's as good as it gets (Kiss kiss kiss kiss)
My love, this is as wonderful as it can possibly be
Loving you will never be hard
Loving you will always come naturally and effortlessly
This is pure bliss
This is pure and absolute happiness
I remember, when the pilot closed the door
I recall the moment when the pilot sealed the aircraft door
Said it's time for lift off, you said, "What'd you choose me for?"
As the plane was about to take off, you asked why I chose you to be with
Don't ever wonder
Never doubt or question
'Cause you deserve the best
Because you are worthy of the finest things in life
Once you reach the top you'll never question why you left
Once you achieve success and fulfillment, you won't question why you left your previous life behind
My world is yours
My entire universe belongs to you
What you waitin' for?
Why are you hesitating?
Let's run away
Let's escape together
Our friends, say we're crazy
Our friends think we are insane
But we can't listen baby
But we shouldn't pay attention to them, my love
They've never had it like this
They have never experienced a love like ours
They don't know what it is
They don't understand what we have
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Erika Hamilton, John Stephens, Ross Brichard, Teyana Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zoneloveszonetta0115
Ooh baby, the day you stepped into my world
You noticed I'm the kind of girl who loves her diamonds and white pearls
So tempt me to jet set away in London
To sip on some tea, you surprise me with gifts from Tiffany
Ooh (La la la la la la la la)
I love the way we livin' boy
But my daddy say, "You don't need that boy"
So let's run away, let's run away (way, way)
Momma say I'm too young for love
And lovin' you is all I'm thinkin' of
My heart tells me that you're the one
It's the feeling you give, it is
Pure bliss
Like you've got the key to my heart
Simple as a touch and a kiss
Never knew a feeling like this
Pure bliss, pure bliss
Nobody can tear us apart
Baby it's as good as it gets (Kiss kiss kiss kiss)
Loving you will never be hard
This is pure bliss
I remember, when the pilot closed the door
Said it's time for lift off, you said, "What'd you choose me for?"
Don't ever wonder
'Cause you deserve the best
Once you reach the top you'll never question why you left
My world is yours
What you waitin' for?
Let's run away
Let's run away
Our friends, say we're crazy
But we can't listen baby
They've never had it like this
They don't know what it is
Pure bliss
Like you've got the key to my heart
Simple as a touch and a kiss
Never knew a feeling like this
Pure bliss, pure bliss
Nobody can tear us apart
Baby it's as good as it gets (Kiss kiss kiss kiss)
Loving you will never be hard
This is pure bliss
@PatAllenConti
My lord the production on this song is simply so beautiful
@jeffd7895
Swear I'm playing this at my wedding. This album doesn't get credited enough for how dope it was in 2012
@tylerwman
2021 here saying it’s still dope af
@ZenFarms90
@jeff D did you get married yet?
@JustJJr
I used to play this album OUT!
@ryanryan7360
Factsssssss teyana voice on this is pure bliss. No cornyness intended
@blackiechan9361
I feeL it do but we just in a different time..
@Innerpeace-hl1rp
The instruments in this song!!!! Ahhhh 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 and the vocals ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰
@aprildobbs5857
Still rocking this hit right here!!! # Bliss
@wanderingwobb6300
🦅