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.
Love in the Future
John Legend Lyrics
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Love in the future
Not the love I lost
Not the love I lost
It's a new year for love
Love in the future
Not the love I lost
No no no no
Not the love I lost
No no
The lyrics to John Legend's song Love in the Future are about starting over in love. He sings "And this is a new year for love / Love in the future / Not the love I lost / Not the love I lost." Here, he seems to be saying that he's ready for a fresh start in his love life, and that he's learned from his past mistakes. He repeats "Not the love I lost" several times, emphasizing that he's moving on from a past relationship that didn't work out.
The chorus reinforces this message: "It's a new year for love / Love in the future / Not the love I lost / Not the love I lost / No no no no / Not the love I lost / No no." The lyrics suggest that the singer is excited about the possibilities of new love and willing to let go of the past. The phrase "Love in the future" echoes the album title, which is meant to evoke a sense of hope and optimism for what's to come.
Line by Line Meaning
And this is a new year for love
It is a fresh start and a new chance to experience romantic love.
Love in the future
This is about finding love in the upcoming days or years, not the past.
Not the love I lost
It is not referring to a previous romantic relationship that did not succeed.
Not the love I lost
Again, emphasizing that this is not about a past failed romance.
It's a new year for love
Reiterating the idea that it is a new chance at finding romantic love and happiness.
Not the love I lost
Again, this is not referring to any previous relationship that did not work out.
Not the love I lost
Emphasizing yet again that the focus is not on the past, but on the possibility of finding new love.
No no no no
This repeated phrase indicates a strong desire to move on from past heartache and only focus on a brand new romantic experience.
Not the love I lost
Once again emphasizing that the past is in the past and not relevant to the present or future.
No no
This is another repetition of the desire to move on from the past heartache and focus on love in the here and now.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE TOZER, MARTIN MCKINNEY, JOHN STEPHENS, ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pamela
This song has to be John’s most underrated song.
sweet elo
Ya 🤮🤢
sweet elo
And I liked 🤫🤫🤗🤗🥴🥴🧚🏾♀️
Njabulo Mbatha
Nothing but the truth.☹
SG Thekiso
I think this comment is under rating Him. He's the most appreciated and this song is well rated amongst RnB lovers
Elijah Griggs
@SG Thekiso right
tee migo
I don't know how many times I've listen to this song.The beat is amazing along with his voice.
Chris Ruppert
I've heard all of John's stuff. This album is his masterpiece. Every song is so good. This album brings tears to my eyes.
WHYYOUDOUBLEYOU For The Young Urban Woman
When i listen to John Legends old music in general, i just get in my feelings
fallen one
Relatable🤧