Gill, the son of a minister, started singing at age five in a family gospel group called "Wings of Faith". His solo career began in 1983 when his childhood friend, singer Stacy Lattisaw convinced him to record a demo. The demo he recorded fell into the hands of the president of Atlantic Records, and his self-titled debut album was released shortly thereafter. Then, Johnny teamed up with Stacy for a duet album, which featured their first together, "Perfect Combination", a second album on Atlantic Records, Chemistry, yielded the song "Half Crazy,".
Gill's big break came in 1987, when he replaced Bobby Brown in New Edition, a 1980s pop group. With Gill as one of the lead singers, the group developed a more mature, adult sound, hitting the charts with songs such as "Can You Stand The Rain," "N.E. Heartbreak," and the Johnny Gill lead "Boys To Men". During a hiatus from New Edition, Johnny embarked on a solo career. The hits from his self entitled 1990 album include "My, My, My," "Rub You the Right Way," "Fairweather Friend" and "Wrap My Body Tight". On this album, Gill played guitar, bass, bongos, and drums in addition to performing his lead and background vocals.
In 1993, Gill released another solo project, Provocative, which included the songs "Quiet Time to Play," "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction," and a gospel song, "I Know Where I Stand." In 1996, Gill was reunited with his New Edition bandmates, including Brown, as they recorded Home Again together, an album noted for the singles "Hit Me Off" and "Still In Love". Gill also released Let's Get the Mood Right in 1996, which included the title song, "Love In an Elevator," and "Maybe." The following year, he collaborated with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat to form the supergroup LSG (Levert/Sweat/Gill) which resulted in the multi platinum debut album, Levert-Sweat-Gill, and a follow-up album entitled LSG2.
Gill, the only member of New Edition who is not from Boston, was raised in Washington DC where he attended Kimball Elementary and Sousa Junior High. His career dictated that he complete his high school education through the services of a tutor. Johnny had planned to attend college and pursue a degree in electrical engineering, but his career came first.
His latest recording, "You For Me (The Wedding Song)" from the Madea's Family Reunion Soundtrack received strong reviews from music critics as well as the general public. As of 2006, he is still performing with the group as well as performing solo as part of the Body and Soul Tour, which includes fellow NE members Bell Biv DeVoe.
At the 2011 BET Awards, he announced that he will be releasing a new album, after a 16 year hiatus.
Where Do We Go From Here
Johnny Gill Lyrics
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There comes a time when love can fade away
And it came across for you and I
And I don't know how or where to go from here
I really don't know just what to do
So, baby, can you tell me
Do we walk away
Do we keep on trying?
After the feeling's gone, my love
Now there was a time when I thought I knew you well
But we were young and satisfied
Now I don't know, girl or how to cool my body
Shall we take a chance and patch it up
Or just leave it forever red
Where do we go from here, my love
Do we walk away
Do we keep on trying?
After the feeling's gone, my love
Can you tell me, baby
(Somebody tell me)
Where did we go wrong, baby?
(Can we just move on, yeah?)
When the feeling's gone
(Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, yeah)
(Where do we go)
Where do we go
(Where do we go)
Shall we just walk away
Think we just walk away, baby
(Where do we go)
Give me a time, baby
Where do we go from here, my love
Do we walk away, yeah
Do we keep on trying, baby?
After the feeling's gone, the feeling's gone, yeah
(What should we do, what should we do?)
I love you, I love you
(Love you too)
And I know you love me, baby
(Yes, I do)
Should we just take our time, take our time
Take it step by step, step by step
(Where do we go)
Where do we go from here, my love
(Where do we go)
In "Where Do We Go From Here," Johnny Gill sings about the uncertainty and confusion that can come with a fading love. The song portrays a situation where the feelings that the couple once had have faded away, and they are left unsure about how to move forward. Gill is questioning whether they should try to salvage the relationship or simply walk away. He admits that he is lost and needs guidance, asking his partner for direction.
The lyrical images in "Where Do We Go From Here" are incredibly evocative of the emotional ambiguity that comes with a struggling relationship. The metaphors for the love between the two partners, such as "after the feeling's gone," and "we were young and satisfied," emphasize a sense of ambiguity, regret, and longing for lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do we go?
The singer is confused about the status of their relationship and is asking where they should go from here.
There comes a time when love can fade away
The singer acknowledges that love can sometimes fade away, leading to a confusing and difficult situation.
And it came across for you and I
Both the singer and their partner have realized that their love is fading away.
And I don't know how or where to go from here
The singer is unsure about what steps to take next to salvage their relationship.
I really don't know just what to do
The singer is feeling lost and helpless in this situation.
So, baby, can you tell me
The singer turns to their partner for guidance in hopes of finding a solution.
Where do we go from here, my love
The singer reiterates the central question of the song.
Do we walk away
One option is to end the relationship altogether.
Do we keep on trying?
The other option is to work on the relationship and try to fix things.
After the feeling's gone, my love
The singer acknowledges that the initial spark of their relationship has faded.
Now there was a time when I thought I knew you well
The singer reflects on a time when they felt closer to their partner.
But we were young and satisfied
The singer attributes their closer relationship to their youth and relative inexperience.
Now I don't know, girl or how to cool my body
The singer is no longer sure how to rekindle the romantic flame between them and their partner.
Shall we take a chance and patch it up
One option is to try to fix things by taking a risk and working on the relationship.
Or just leave it forever red
The other option is to end things and never look back.
Can you tell me, baby
The singer once again turns to their partner for help and guidance.
(Somebody tell me)
The singer is desperate for answers and is open to input from anyone who can provide them.
Where did we go wrong, baby?
The singer is trying to identify what went wrong in their relationship.
(Can we just move on, yeah?)
The singer expresses a desire to move on from their current situation and start anew.
When the feeling's gone
The singer acknowledges that the initial spark in their relationship is gone.
(Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, yeah)
The singer is begging their partner for answers and guidance, hoping to find some way to fix their relationship.
(Where do we go)
The singer reiterates the central question of the song.
Shall we just walk away
The singer is considering ending things and walking away from their relationship.
Think we just walk away, baby
The singer is still open to the possibility that the best course of action is to end things and leave the relationship behind.
(Where do we go)
The singer reiterates the central question of the song.
Give me a time, baby
The singer is asking for some time to think things through and make a decision about what to do next.
(What should we do, what should we do?)
The singer is questioning what they should do about their current situation.
I love you, I love you
The singer reassures their partner of their love for them, despite the current difficulties they face.
(Love you too)
The partner also expresses their love for the singer.
And I know you love me, baby
The singer is confident in their partner's love for them.
(Yes, I do)
The partner confirms their love for the singer.
Should we just take our time, take our time
The singer is suggesting taking things slowly and deliberating their next moves carefully.
Take it step by step, step by step
The singer is suggesting a methodical approach to fixing their relationship.
(Where do we go)
The singer reiterates the central question of the song.
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