She appeared again on Broadway in another Tommy Tune show, GRAND HOTEL, a musical adaptation of the novel and film, with a score by Robert Wright, George Forrest, and Maury Yeston. The show opened November 12, 1989, for a successful run of 1,018 performances through April 19, 1992.
She appeared in the Woody Allen film The Purple Rose of Cairo as a celluloid chanteuse, and in Heartburn as the mistress of Jack Nicholson's character. She appeared in one episode of "Cheers" as Cliff's shy, friend.
Sooner or Later
Karen Akers Lyrics
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Sooner Or Later You're Gonna Be Fine
Baby It's Time That You Face It
I Always Get My Man
Sooner Or Later You're Gonna Decide
Sooner Or Later There's Nowhere To Hide
Baby It's Time So Why Waste It In Chatter?
Let's Settle The Matter
I Always Get My Man
But If You Insist Babe The Challenge Delights Me
The More You Resist Babe The More It Excites Me
And No One I've Kissed Babe Ever Fights Me Again
If You're On My List It's Just A Question Of When
When I Get A Yen Then Baby Amen
I'm Counting To Ten And Then
I'm Gonna Love You Like Nothing You've Known
I'm Gonna Love You And You All Alone
Sooner Is Better Than Later But Lover
I'll Hover I'll Plan
This Time I'm Not Only Getting I'm Holding My Man
Karen Akers's song "Sooner Or Later" is a seductive love song that leaves no chance for resistance. The singer is promising a man that sooner or later he will be hers. The lyrics are an attempt to convince the man to stop resisting and surrender to her love. The verses are confident and assertive, with the repeated line "I always get my man" serving as a warning to the man that he will eventually be hers.
The song is not just about the singer's desire for the man, but also about her determination to make him love her. She tells the man that if he resists her, it will only make her want him more. Karen Akers's voice is sultry and seductive, her enunciation clear and precise, delivering the lyrics with a mix of flirtation and danger.
The song's chorus is catchy and memorable, with Karen Akers singing "Sooner or later you're gonna be mine" repeatedly. The song's bridge is particularly impactful, with the lyrics "I'm gonna love you like nothing you've known/I'm gonna love you and you alone". The bridge serves as a climax, a moment of pure desire and longing.
Overall, "Sooner or Later" is a powerful and persuasive song about love and desire. Its lyrics are bold and assertive, leaving no doubt about the singer's intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sooner Or Later You're Gonna Be Mine
Eventually, you will belong to me.
Sooner Or Later You're Gonna Be Fine
Soon, you will feel satisfied and content.
Baby It's Time That You Face It
It's time for you to confront the reality of the situation.
I Always Get My Man
I am always successful in achieving my aim to get the man I want.
Sooner Or Later You're Gonna Decide
You will have to eventually make a decision.
Sooner Or Later There's Nowhere To Hide
Eventually, there will be no place left to hide.
Baby It's Time So Why Waste It In Chatter?
It's time to take action instead of wasting time talking.
Let's Settle The Matter
Let's decide the matter once and for all.
Baby You're Mine On A Platter
You are easily within my grasp.
I Always Get My Man
I am always successful in achieving my aim to get the man I want.
But If You Insist Babe The Challenge Delights Me
If you resist me, it only makes me more determined to succeed.
The More You Resist Babe The More It Excites Me
Your resistance only intensifies my passion for success.
And No One I've Kissed Babe Ever Fights Me Again
Those who have rejected me in the past have never dared to do so again.
If You're On My List It's Just A Question Of When
If I have targeted you, it's only a matter of time before I get you.
When I Get A Yen Then Baby Amen
When I feel the urge, I will not stop until I succeed.
I'm Counting To Ten And Then
I am giving you a warning before taking action.
I'm Gonna Love You Like Nothing You've Known
I will love you like you have never been loved before.
I'm Gonna Love You And You All Alone
I will give you undivided attention and affection.
Sooner Is Better Than Later But Lover
Acting sooner rather than later is preferred.
I'll Hover I'll Plan
I will be patient and plan carefully.
This Time I'm Not Only Getting I'm Holding My Man
This time, I will not only win your love, but I will also keep it forever.
Writer(s): Stephen Sondheim
Contributed by Alexandra M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.