In the '80s, he became part of the club singer scene, where he met Teddy Riley. He hit #10 on the Hot 100 in 1988 with the Riley-produced "Just Got Paid." The song also went to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. His only other Hot 100 entry was its follow-up, "Birthday Suit," which climbed to #36 in 1989.
Kemp was found dead on April 16, 2015 off the coast of Montego Bay, Jamaica. It was believed that he was walking on some rocks, lost his balance, fell, hit his head, and drowned.
One Thing Led To Another
Johnny Kemp Lyrics
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You smiled and let me in
I told you that I need a shoulder to cry on
You gave me yours again
You say it's gonna be all right, I turned off the lights
In the darkness you held me tight and,
One thing led to another
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Best of friends can be lovers after all
I checked the time, it's gettin' late, I've gotta go
You smiled and said, Please stay.
I kissed your lips and though I want to say no
And let you have your way
And mentioned it was not my plan, I don't want a one-night stand
That's when you took my heart away
One thing led to another
Soon we were lost in each other
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Best of friends can be lovers after all
When daylight appeared, what else could I do?
I simply whispered in your ear, confronting ,I love you.
One thing led to another
Soon we were lost in each other
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Best of friends can be lovers
One thing led to another
Soon we were lost in each other
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Best of friends can be lovers
One thing led to another
Soon we were lost in each other
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Best of friends can be lovers
The lyrics to Johnny Kemp's "One Thing Led To Another" tell the story of two friends who become romantically involved after a vulnerable moment. The singer comes to their friend's house seeking comfort, and the friend gives them just that. They end up spending the night together, and as the singer is getting ready to leave in the morning, their friend pleads with them to stay. The singer is hesitant, but ultimately gives in to their friend's advances.
The chorus repeats the idea that "one thing led to another" and they end up losing themselves in each other. The singer recognizes the unusual nature of their relationship, admitting that "best friends can be lovers after all." As daylight comes and they part ways, the singer realizes that they have fallen in love with their friend.
This song addresses the complexities of friendships turning into romantic relationships. The lyrics touch on the vulnerability and uncertainty that can come with any new relationship, but especially when there is pre-existing history as friends. It also explores the idea of taking risks for love and being open to the unexpected.
Line by Line Meaning
When I came by, I was hopin' you weren't home
I arrived hoping not to find you, but you turned out to be there.
You smiled and let me in
You welcomed me with a smile and allowed me to come in.
I told you that I need a shoulder to cry on
I confided in you that I was feeling down and needed someone to talk to.
You gave me yours again
You offered me your support and comfort once more.
You say it's gonna be all right, I turned off the lights
You reassured me that everything would be okay and I decided to turn off the lights.
In the darkness you held me tight and,
You then wrapped your arms around me tightly in the darkness.
One thing led to another
Events unfolded in a way that brought us closer together.
Soon we were lost in each other
We became completely absorbed in each other's company.
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Being with you felt comforting and fulfilling, I found solace in your embrace.
Best of friends can be lovers after all
Two close friends can develop deeper feelings for each other and become romantic partners.
I checked the time, it's gettin' late, I've gotta go
I became aware of the time and realized I needed to leave soon.
You smiled and said, Please stay.
You begged me to stay a little longer with a smile on your face.
I kissed your lips and though I want to say no
I impulsively kissed you even though I had intended to resist.
And let you have your way
And allowed you to steer things in a more romantic direction.
And mentioned it was not my plan, I don't want a one-night stand
I tried to explain that I didn't intend for things to go this far and that I wasn't interested in a casual encounter.
That's when you took my heart away
But then you won me over completely with your charm and kindness.
When daylight appeared, what else could I do?
As morning arrived, I was left with no choice but to confront my feelings for you.
I simply whispered in your ear, confronting ,I love you.
I mustered the courage to whisper in your ear and express my newfound love for you.
One thing led to another
Our situation continued to evolve and deepen.
Soon we were lost in each other
We found ourselves completely consumed by our new relationship.
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Together, we found comfort and happiness in each other.
Best of friends can be lovers
We proved that the best and closest friends sometimes turn out to be the most perfect romantic partners.
One thing led to another
Again, our journey together continued building on unexpected experiences.
Soon we were lost in each other
Together we found a deep trust and love for each other.
It was so warm, I found in your arms
Basking in the glow of love and tender touch we found close embrace again
Best of friends can be lovers
Our story reiterates that friendships built over time have acumen to turn into eternal love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KEITH MORGAN, SHELLEY MORGAN, TONY RAY HAYNES
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