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.
Like I'm Gonna Lose You
John Legend Lyrics
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In silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie
That every broken heart knows
We were walking on moonlight
And you pulled me close
Split second and you disappeared
I woke up in tears
With you by my side
A breath of relief
And I realized
No, we're not promised tomorrow
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
In the blink of an eye
Just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything
The truth is you never know
So I'll kiss you longer, baby (hey)
Any chance that I get
I'll make the most of the minutes
And love with no regrets
Let's take our time to say what we want (say what we want)
Use what we got before it's all gone (all gone)
'Cause no (no), we're not promised tomorrow
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (lose you)
I'm gonna hold you (hey) like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing (yeah)
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love (I'm gonna love you) you like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna love you (love you) like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (oh, like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love (I'm gonna love you) you like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna love you (love you) like I'm gonna lose you
The lyrics of John Legend's song "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is about the realization that tomorrow is not promised and how we should cherish the moments with our loved ones. The song starts with the singer dreaming in silver and gold, like a scene from a movie that every broken heart knows. He then talks about walking on moonlight with his loved one, who suddenly disappears, leaving him all alone. This sudden fear of loss and loneliness wakes him up in tears, but he finds his loved one by his side which provides a relief.
The chorus emphasizes the concept of not knowing what the future holds, and as a result, the singer proclaims his love for his partner. He wants to hold his partner like he's saying goodbye and cherish every moment. He emphasizes the importance of never taking our loved ones for granted because we don't know when we run out of time. The final verse emphasizes the fact that anything can happen in the blink of an eye, and so one should make the most of every moment, say what they want, before it's all gone.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones and never taking them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I found myself dreaming
I was fantasizing about a perfect life, full of joy and opportunities.
In silver and gold
Amidst wealth and luxury.
Like a scene from a movie
Like a scripted storyline that would never happen in real life.
That every broken heart knows
A feeling that people who have experienced heartbreak can relate to.
We were walking on moonlight
We were in an idyllic and romantic setting.
And you pulled me close
You brought me closer to you and embraced me.
Split second and you disappeared
Suddenly, you vanished and left me all alone.
And then I was all alone
I was left without you to hold and comfort me.
I woke up in tears
I became emotional when I realized that it was just a dream.
With you by my side
When I finally woke up, you were there with me in reality.
A breath of relief
A sigh of relief, knowing that everything was okay.
And I realized
It dawned on me.
No, we're not promised tomorrow
We cannot be certain of what the future holds.
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I will love you with all my heart, knowing that our time together is limited and may end soon.
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
I will hold onto you tightly, as if it were the last time we would ever be together.
Wherever we're standing
No matter where we are in life.
I won't take you for granted
I will appreciate and cherish every moment we have together.
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
We cannot predict when our time together will end.
In the blink of an eye
In an instant.
Just a whisper of smoke
Something that disappears quickly and without warning.
You could lose everything
You could lose all that you hold dear in your life.
The truth is you never know
The reality is that we cannot predict what will happen in our lives.
So I'll kiss you longer, baby (hey)
I will take my time when I am with you, cherishing every moment we have together.
Any chance that I get
Every opportunity that arises.
I'll make the most of the minutes
I will use our time together as best I can.
And love with no regrets
I will love you fully and with no reservations.
Let's take our time to say what we want (say what we want)
We should communicate our feelings to each other slowly and thoroughly.
Use what we got before it's all gone (all gone)
We should make use of what we have in life before it is too late.
'Cause no (no), we're not promised tomorrow
We cannot be certain of what the future holds.
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (lose you)
I will love you with all my heart, knowing that our time together is limited and may end soon.
I'm gonna hold you (hey) like I'm saying goodbye
I will hold onto you tightly, as if it were the last time we would ever be together.
Wherever we're standing (yeah)
No matter where we are in life.
I won't take you for granted
I will appreciate and cherish every moment we have together.
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
We cannot predict when our time together will end.
I'm gonna love (I'm gonna love you) you like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I will love you with all my heart, knowing that our time together is limited and may end soon.
I'm gonna love you (love you) like I'm gonna lose you
I will love you with all my heart, knowing that our time together is limited and may end soon.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Caitlyn Elizabeth Smith, Justin Michael Weaver, Meghan Trainor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
I found myself dreaming in silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie that every broken heart knows
We were walking on moonlight, and you pulled me close
Split second and you disappeared and then I was all alone
I woke up in tears with you by my side
A breath of relief, and I realized
No, we're not promised tomorrow
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing, I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (lose you)
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
In the blink of an eye, just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything, the truth is you never know
So I'll kiss you longer, baby (hey), any chance that I get
I'll make the most of the minutes and love with no regret
Let's take our time to say what we want (say what we want)
Use what we got before it's all gone (all gone)
'Cause no (no), we're not promised tomorrow
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (lose you)
I'm gonna hold you (hey) like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing (yeah), I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love you (I'm gonna love you)
Like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna love you (love) like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you (oh)
Like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing, I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love you (I'm gonna love you, baby)
Like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna love you (oh) like I'm gonna lose you
@rrbganub198
I found myself dreaming
In silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie
That every broken heart knows
We were walking on moonlight
And you pulled me close
Split second and you disappeared
And then I was all alone
I woke up in tears
With you by my side
A breath of relief
And I realized
No, we're not promised tomorrow
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
And I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
In the blink of an eye
Just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything
The truth is you never know
So I'll kiss you longer baby
Any chance that I get
I'll make the most of the minutes
And love with no regrets
Let's take our time to say what we want
Here's what we got before it's all gone
'Cause no, we're not promised tomorrow
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
@hildaalintria7484
Like I'm Gonna Lose You
Seperti Aku Akan Kehilangan Kamu
- Meghan Trainor (ft. John Legend)-
I found myself dreaming
Saya menemukan diri saya bermimpi
It's over and gone
Sudah berakhir dan pergi
Like a scene from a movie
Seperti adegan dari film
That every broken heart knows
Bahwa setiap patah hati tahu
We were walking on moonlight
Kami berjalan di bawah sinar bulan
And you pulled me close
Dan Anda menarik saya mendekat
Split second and you disappeared
Berpisah kedua dan Anda menghilang
And then I was all alone
Dan kemudian aku sendirian
I woke up in tears
Saya bangun menangis
With you by my side
Dengan Anda di sisiku
A breath of relief
Nafas lega
And I realized
Dan saya sadar
No, we're not promised tomorrow
Tidak, kami tidak berjanji besok
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Jadi aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
And I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Dan aku akan memelukmu seperti aku mengucapkan selamat tinggal
Wherever we're standing
Dimanapun kita berdiri
I won't take you for granted
Saya tidak akan menerima Anda begitu saja
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
Karena kita tidak akan pernah tahu kapan, kapan kita akan kehabisan waktu
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Jadi aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
In the blink of an eye
Dalam sekejap mata
Just a whisper of smoke
Hanya bisikan asap
You could lose everything
Anda bisa kehilangan segalanya
The truth is you never know
Yang benar adalah Anda tidak pernah tahu
So I'll kiss you longer baby
Jadi aku akan menciummu lagi sayang
Any chance that I get
Setiap peluang yang saya dapatkan
I'll make the most of the minutes
Saya akan membuat sebagian besar menit
And love with no regrets
Dan cinta tanpa penyesalan
Let's take our time to say what we want
Mari kita luangkan waktu untuk mengatakan apa yang kita inginkan
Here's what we got before it's all gone
Inilah yang kami dapatkan sebelum semuanya hilang
'Cause no, we're not promised tomorrow
Karena tidak, kita tidak dijanjikan besok
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Jadi aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Aku akan memelukmu seperti aku mengucapkan selamat tinggal
Wherever we're standing
Dimanapun kita berdiri
I won't take you for granted
Saya tidak akan menerima Anda begitu saja
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
Karena kita tidak akan pernah tahu kapan, kapan kita akan kehabisan waktu
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Jadi aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Aku akan memelukmu seperti aku mengucapkan selamat tinggal
Wherever we're standing
Dimanapun kita berdiri
I won't take you for granted
Saya tidak akan menerima Anda begitu saja
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
Karena kita tidak akan pernah tahu kapan, kapan kita akan kehabisan waktu
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Jadi aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Aku akan mencintaimu seperti aku akan kehilanganmu
Penulis lagu: Caitlyn Elizabeth Smith / Justin Michael Weaver / Meghan Trainor
@thienhovan4257
[Lyrics]
[Meghan:]
I found myself dreaming
In silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie
That every broken heart knows we were walking on moonlight
And you pulled me close
Split second and you disappeared and then I was all alone
image
I woke up in tears
With you by my side
A breath of relief
And I realized
No, we’re not promised tomorrow
So I’m gonna love you
Like I’m gonna lose you
I’m gonna hold you
Like I’m saying goodbye wherever we’re standing
I won’t take you for granted ’cause we’ll never know when
When we’ll run out of time so I’m gonna love you
Like I’m gonna lose you
I’m gonna love you like I’m gonna lose you
[John:]
In the blink of an eyem
Just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything
The truth is you never know
So I’ll kiss you longer baby
Any chance that I get
I’ll make the most of the minutes and love with no regrets
Let’s take our time
To say what we want
Use what we got
Before it’s all gone
‘Cause no, we’re not promised tomorrow
[Both:]
So I’m gonna love you
Like I’m gonna lose you
I’m gonna hold you
Like I’m saying goodbye wherever we’re standing
I won’t take you for granted ’cause we’ll never know when
When we’ll run out of time so I’m gonna love you
Like I’m gonna lose you
I’m gonna love you like I’m gonna lose you
Hey
Whoa
I’m gonna love you
Like I’m gonna lose you
I’m gonna hold you
Like I’m saying goodbye wherever we’re standing
I won’t take you for granted ’cause we’ll never know when
When we’ll run out of time so I’m gonna love you
Like I’m gonna lose you
I’m gonna love you like I’m gonna lose you
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My husband really love this song and he can listen to this for hours, sadly he passed way 2 years ago, and it was always played on the radio after his passing, it makes me emotional everytine I hear this song. We’ve married for 15 years..but everytime I watch this video, it always makes me 😭
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I’m sorry 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
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It's hard to lose someone that you love I understand I lost my dad but we can always move on😭😝
@stevenlindley3699
I used to sing this to myself while I cared for my dad in his last years, and again, now for my mum.... there's all sorts of love and they all matter. Life is precious. Soak it up. :D