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.
Conversation in the Dark
John Legend Lyrics
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Let's have conversations in the dark
World is sleeping, I'm awake with you
With you
Watch
Movies that we've both already seen
I ain't even looking at the screen, it's true
I got my eyes on you
And you say that you're not worth it
You get hung up on your flaws
Well, in my eyes you are perfect
As you are
I will never try to change you, change you
I will always want the same you, same you
Swear on everything I pray to
That I won't break your heart
I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won't break your heart
On
Sunday mornings we sleep-in 'til noon
Well, I can sleep forever next to you
Next to you
And we
We got places we both gotta be
But there ain't nothing I would rather do
Then blow off all my plans for you
And you say that you're not worth it
And get hung up on your flaws
But in my eyes you are perfect
As you are
As you are
I will never try to change you, change you
I will always want the same you, same you
Swear on everything I pray to
That I won't break your heart
I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won't break your heart
When no one seems to notice
And your days, they seem so hard
My darling, you should know this
My love is everywhere you are
I will never try to change you, change you
I will always want the same you, same you
Swear on everything I pray to
That I won't break your heart
I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won't break your heart
I won't break your heart
John Legend's "Conversations in the Dark" is a love song dedicated to the art of intimacy and the conversations shared within. The lyrics begin with the line, "Let's have conversations in the dark, World is sleeping I'm awake with you," creating an environment of solitude and stillness. The song then sets a scene of a couple watching movies they’ve seen before, but instead of watching the screen, Legend fixes his eyes on his lover. The second verse delves into the insecurities the lover has, with lyrics like "You say that you're not worth it, You get hung up on your flaws." But Legend reassures her that in his eyes, she is perfect. He promises never to change her, instead, he will always want the same version of her he has now. The chorus repeats this message of devotion and reassurance that he won't break her heart, he will be there when she's lonely, and he will keep the secrets she told him.
The bridge of the song further emphasizes Legend's unconditional love for his partner, "When no one seems to notice And your days, they seem so hard My darling, you should know this My love is everywhere you are." The lyrics are a reminder to his lover to never doubt his love for her, no matter the obstacles they may face. The song's melody is tender, and the simplicity of the piano and Legend's soft voice create an intimacy that enhances the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk
Let's communicate about our feelings and emotions.
Let's have conversations in the dark
Let's have deep conversations in a private space.
World is sleeping, I'm awake with you
The world is asleep, but I am awake with you because you are important to me.
With you
I value your company and presence in my life.
Watch
Let's watch something together.
Movies that we've both already seen
Let's watch a movie we have already seen, but it does not matter because we will still enjoy each other's company.
I ain't even looking at the screen, it's true
I am not even watching the movie because I am admiring and cherishing you.
I got my eyes on you
I am deeply focused on you and only you.
And you say that you're not worth it
You do not feel worthy of my attention and care.
You get hung up on your flaws
You are preoccupied with your imperfections and shortcomings.
Well, in my eyes you are perfect
In my opinion, you are perfect exactly the way you are.
I will never try to change you, change you
I accept you just the way you are and promise not to try to change you.
I will always want the same you, same you
I will always want and desire the same person I fell in love with.
Swear on everything I pray to
I promise on everything I hold dear that I will never break your heart.
That I won't break your heart
I promise to always cherish and protect your heart.
I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Whenever you feel lonely, I will be there for you.
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
I will always keep our intimate conversations private and safeguard your secrets.
And your love is all you owe me
All I ask for in return is your love and affection.
On Sunday mornings we sleep-in 'til noon
On Sunday mornings, we sleep in late and enjoy each other's company.
Well, I can sleep forever next to you
I feel content and at ease when I am next to you, and could stay in bed with you forever.
We got places we both gotta be
We both have obligations and schedules to follow.
But there ain't nothing I would rather do
There is nothing in the world I would rather do than spend time with you.
Then blow off all my plans for you
I am willing to cancel other plans to spend time with you because you are my top priority.
When no one seems to notice
When you feel like nobody is paying attention to you,
And your days, they seem so hard
And your days feel tiring and overwhelming,
My darling, you should know this
My love, I want you to understand one thing.
My love is everywhere you are
My love for you is present wherever you go, you carry a piece of me with you.
I won't break your heart
I promise to always cherish and care for your heart, never breaking it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: John Stephens, Gregg Wattenberg, Jesse Fink, Kellen Pomeranz, Chance Pena
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics :
Talk
Let's have conversations in the dark
World is sleeping, I'm awake with you
With you
Watch
Movies that we've both already seen
I ain't even looking at the screen, it's true
I got my eyes on you
And you say that you're not worth it
You get hung up on your flaws
Well, in my eyes you are perfect
As you are
I will never try to change you, change you
I will always want the same you, same you
Swear on everything I pray to
That I won't break your heart
I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won't break your heart
On
Sunday mornings we sleep-in 'til noon
Well, I can sleep forever next to you
Next to you
And we
We got places we both gotta be
But there ain't nothing I would rather do
Then blow off all my plans for you
And you say that you're not worth it
And get hung up on your flaws
But in my eyes you are perfect
As you are
As you are
I will never try to change you, change you
I will always want the same you, same you
Swear on everything I pray to
That I won't break your heart
I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won't break your heart
When no one seems to notice
And your days, they seem so hard
My darling, you should know this
My love is everywhere you are
I will never try to change you, change you
I will always want the same you, same you
Swear on everything I pray to
That I won't break your heart
I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won't break your heart
I won't break your heart
@ntokozondovela8273
This wasnt just a song. It was an experience.
@amimumajesi
Ntokozo Ndovela true
@glittergirl6146
big facts
@klaudiamynarska5539
Yes, you have to Love like this.
@mish2773
:,)
@Daisy-zr3qm
A depressing one 🤪
@taylorterry1074
Imagine someone loving u so much that all of their songs are dedicated to you.
@doneel4538
Happens all the time in my dreams
@smoomook
I know right. This would be a dream come true.
@lorenamarin3392
He is John legend