Lover
Karla Harris Lyrics

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You went away
I let you
We broke the ties that bind
I wanted to forget you
And leave the past behind
Still, the magic of the night I met you
Seems to stay forever in my mind

The sky was blue
And high above
The moon was new
And so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover where can you be

You came at last
Love had its day
That day is past
You've gone away
This aching heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing

You used to do
I'm so lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely

The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing

You used to do
I grow lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely

The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here

This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Lover Come Back to Me" by Karla Harris is a poignant and emotional ballad about lost love and longing for a former lover to return. The lyrics begin with the singer admitting that she let her lover go and tried to forget him, but the memories of the night they met still linger in her mind. She describes the sky as "blue" and "high above," indicating the joy and optimism she felt when she first fell in love. However, she admits that her lover has gone away and her heart is now filled with sadness and loneliness.

As the song progresses, the singer's reminiscing grows more intense. She longs for the little things her ex used to do, and every road she walks on reminds her of him. The chorus repeats the phrase: "Lover come back to me," underscoring the singer's desperation and yearning for her former love. She notes the contrast between the cold, new moon and the old, enduring love, emphasizing the timelessness of her feelings for him.

The lyrics of "Lover Come Back to Me" convey the pain and depth of the singer's emotions, and Karla Harris's emotive vocals add a soulful quality to the song. It's a powerful portrayal of heartbreak and the longing for a lost love to return.

Line by Line Meaning

You went away
You left and went away from me

I let you
I was okay with you leaving

We broke the ties that bind
We ended our connection and relationship

I wanted to forget you
I hoped to erase you from my memory

And leave the past behind
I aimed to move on from our past experiences

Still, the magic of the night I met you
However, the enchantment of the night we met remains in my mind

Seems to stay forever in my mind
It feels as if it will never go away

The sky was blue
The sky was a bright and clear blue color

And high above
Up in the sky, far from reach

The moon was new
The moon was in its earliest phase

And so was love
Our love was also new and just beginning

This eager heart of mine was singing
My heart was joyful and full of excitement

Lover where can you be
I am wondering where you are and longing for you

You came at last
Finally, you appeared in my life again

Love had its day
Our love had a chance to flourish and grow

That day is past
However, that time is gone now

You've gone away
You have left once more

This aching heart of mine is singing
My heart is full of pain and sadness

Lover come back to me
Please come back to me, my love

When I remember every little thing
Whenever I recollect every detail of our time together

You used to do
All the things you did when we were together

I'm so lonely
I am feeling incredibly alone and miserable

Every road I walk along
No matter what path I take in life

I walk along with you
I feel as though you are with me in spirit

No wonder I am lonely
It's no surprise that I am so unhappy

The night is cold
The evening is frigid and uninviting

But love is old
Our love may be over, but the concept of love has been around for a long time

And while I'm waiting here
As I am sitting here alone and waiting

This heart of mine is singing
My heart is still beating and feeling deeply

Lover come back to me
Please return to me, my beloved

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT BERKELEY DAVIS, LAMYA H S AL-MUGHEIRY

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Comments from YouTube:

@markhumphriesministries6988

3y↑54

This lady is IT! What she says works. I went from being over qualified in my new job, to being promoted up several brackets to a place where I was not qualified, but assured that I would do well. The company CEO is my personal mentor now.... Thank you Carla Harris

@tiffanysanya1349

5y↑117

I wish someone had showed me this before I joined the work force post graduation! I was always taught to work hard and put my head down but on raising my head, I would see those who were not putting in the same level of effort be promoted.

Why? They were better at navigating workplace politics and most importantly prioritised developing relationships with key decision makers.
Thanks Carla for helping me to finally connect the dots!

@omololadaudu9297

5y↑308

Lord her confidence and style of speech is excellent! This is the level of confidence and speech excellence I am working towards.

@laniebryan7375

2y↑5

I hope you get it and that others will appreciate your level of confidence and style of speech as much as you appreciates hers! Best of luck to you!

@aillyuukule

49w

I sympathize

@harveyday1842

5y↑85

It is incredible how she delivered such an impactfull speech in such a short amount of time. This speech provides a wealth of knowledge.

@saltandlightofficial

5y↑145

When you speak up for others to the influential bosses at the top, people will also think better of you because a good leader is one who identifies potential in someone and verbalise it.

@RikThomas

2y↑15

I can't tell you how powerful this message is. I have shared it now hundreds of times and I put it to work for me almost two years ago. This is, perhaps, the #1 rule in managing your career.

@roses.9181

40w↑1

I spent 3 years in the same role wondering why everyone was being promoted around me despite me having stellar KPIs. As soon as I implemented this, I was promoted 4 months later. I’ve now shared this to my colleagues who are wondering how I got promoted. It’s not my MO to gate-keep. I believe there is room for all of us to be successful, and I will gladly extend my hand to help for those who ask. Maybe it’s good karmic energy or what ever lol, but I love putting positivity into the universe. This video was so impactful to my career and has completed changed its trajectory.

@roses.9181

40w↑4

I spent 3 years in the same role wondering why everyone was being promoted around me despite me having stellar KPIs. As soon as I implemented this, I was promoted 4 months later. I’ve now shared this video to my colleagues who are wondering how I got promoted. It’s not my MO to gate-keep. I believe there is room for all of us to be successful, and I will gladly extend my hand to help for those who ask. Maybe it’s good karmic energy or what ever lol, but I love putting positivity into the universe. This video was so impactful to my career and has completed changed its trajectory.

@saumenbhattacharjee98

39w↑1

What a speech!!! Not only are these words of wisdom, they're also delivered in such a powerful manner!! Just so much to learn from just these few minutes!!!

@X_Capital_Resources

1y↑4

This talk keeps becoming more and more important as we go through everything. I watch it at least twice a year, and recommend it to others.

@laveeyang2797

2y↑4

Carla Harris has impeccable speech! Carla advice is 💯 spot on — talent is not enough and you needs an executive sponsor! Carla is an amazing soul for sharing such honesty and truth about the reality of work.

@00kob

1y↑2

Já assisti pelo menos umas 10 vezes esta mesma palestra. A primeira vez ouvi pelo Spotify, onde a conheci. Digo sem receios que é a melhor oratória que já ouvi!!! Uso como referência pra minha vida profissional!!

@danielvasylenko1486

5y↑17

Amazingly well-structured, engaging and inspiring speech! A true pearl among the variety of great TED talks. Thank you so much!

@deepisaddictedtoyt

5y↑261

She is the definition of a strong woman

@bakerchen4974

5y↑8

She is brilliant, performance currency and relationship currency

@CareyDigital

5y↑2

Absolutely love her.

@TheGeorgegenesis

4y↑4

Indeed one of the best TED videos I've seen in a while. Concise, precise and impactful.

@eddiejnls

5y↑59

Simply one of the best TED Talks I've heard in the last 2 years

@shesontop

Agreed. Great advice

@caroldanvers265

3y↑6

I've learned how to get promoted the right way and her advice helped me to seek out the sponsors that's advocating for me. Fantastic advice! One of the best Ted talks EVER!

@alamicrodev6526

2y↑1

Captain Marvel?

@Tomm007

26w

Oozing confidence, impeccable clarity and power. I will do my upmost and get coaching to come across this way. This is true swagger. no clothes, diamonds or any material can outshine this display, this Woman.

@carolyn2620

38w↑1

Ma’am, Thank you. It’s a little late for me but I’ve shared your message to the next generation of up & coming leaders.

@omnidimensional

5y↑26

FACTS! The problem with most is that they are one-dimensional. In the case of personal relationships, we tend to simply do enough to get by, and if we have a performance relationship, we tend to keep it as such; expecting the results/promotions to be handed to us. Meanwhile, those with a more personal relationship seemingly reap more rewards due to the "currency factor," but aren't entirely trusted to go that extra mile needed for a promotion. Rarely do we know how to do both effectively. Ultimately, this was one of the best TED talks I've heard in a while! Not only because of the delivery and the person delivering it, but because of the fact that these simple tips apply from the working-class level, all the way up to the Wall Street level!

@trebmaster

5y↑17

Brilliant woman, and brilliant delivery of a very helpful speech!

@user-vu5pc7bf9l

16w

She's it, love the energy super insightful and inspiring, thanks for this.

@vdiitd

5y↑2

In an ideal world this would be deemed as dirty politics or immoral, but this is our reality. I appreciate her for being honest with us.
I am someone who has never sought anyone at a strong position to do me a favor at my work. But now I realize whenever there is a "human element" involved you need that whether it is work, family or any other place. Time to change myself.

@marbeeen

1y↑1

"The way to grow your power... is to give it away."

Thank you. I will forever take these words with me.

@lyndabennett1396

I love the focus on using responses and feedback constructively. There is always a lesson to be learned.

@chinleepek

Love this speech and it really touches my heart in many ways. Thanks for sharing!

@greenlifebateglb473

2y↑1

I love the way she puts in stories into her motivational speeches. She inspires me alot

@ekammaiwok3934

5y↑4

Excellent speech. Wise words.
Great role model for career women

@fnihp30

4y↑26

So this is how what I consider “under performers” got promoted! They knew how to navigate the politics as well as find & build relationships with sponsors. Just keeping your head down and working hard is not enough or even working. Got to build strong relationships.

@user-hv9tb7ne6c

Doesn't work for all people especially those with poor English skills

@dicksonkaremberi2370

Hahahahaha

@pauloyewusi2606

4y↑2

This is just one of the best TED Talk I have listened to in a while. Thank you 💜

@rahimlawrence7236

1y↑1

Thank you for signing my book. I look forward to your mentoring videos you provide on YouTube. ❤ Keep up the good work.

@Carlbveg

5y↑3

This is so important to know going into the work force. Great talk.

@evamatwil

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Miss Carla!! So much has been clarified through your wisdom. I am so glad you shared.

@tsenge4763

Such great advice and well spoken!

@EricBZink

5y↑24

Definitely makes a difference to find that right person who can help! Great channel and use it as inspiration with my personal channel!

@marquezjensen2013

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@BeLeo

3y↑2

I want to work for this woman! What a honest leader!

@daramorgan8524

Whew this was powerful. She's exactly right. Having someone speaking on your half is important.

@paulnicosia8804

3y↑9

Carla's talk taught me why my career failed. I had lots of Performance Currency - top-shelf operational turnaround and continuous improvement skills. But I didn't have any Relationship Currency. Not a drop. Consequently, I wasn't able to keep my health, job, and lifestyle.

@phyllislogie

5y↑4

A VERY POWERFUL PRESENTATION. HARD HITTING AND TO THE POINT. I ENJOYED IT AND CERTAINLY LEARNED FROM IT.

@nicholibaldron8171

5y↑169

This is one of the better TED Talks.

@marciaskervin5842

2y↑1

Powerful, I love her confidence!!

@TheWinningNadz

3y↑5

Just leaving this comment here so that when I get to where I want to be using this advice I can remember the days of small beginnings. Thank you Ms Carla.

@shilliard1888

This!!!

@TheMwendaa

Facts

@cherryvo7876

So right and so inspirational message!

@fediaj9830

24w

This is one of the best Ted talks I have ever listened to. So valuable.

@cindyhalpern3187

48w

She is a genius.
I wish I could meet her to create a strategy for what I am trying to accomplish with my writing!

@noelle2959

4y↑3

one of the best Ted talks. I would love to hear more from this woman

@profcare3664

5y↑3

My summary recap:#Performance Currency - Deliver results above expectations - It gets you noticed and create a reputation, get promoted early, attract a sponsor, become more visible. #Relationship Currency - Invest in people in your world. Ask people to help you after connecting with others. Invest time to connect & engage. Give them the opportunity to know you. #Sponsors - Have a seat at the decision table; Exposure to your work; Must have power. Ask for one by sayingI've had a great year and I am ready for a promotion. You know me and my work and aware of feedback. Relationship will prompt you to say yes. or says no if he doesn't know your work, may not have the power, doesn't like you. Who's carrying your paper into the room? #Sponsors - Invited into the room and have a seat at the table. Use your voice to speak and support people worthy of your support. Grow your power by giving it away. Use your voice

@connectkarim

5y↑7

"the only way to grow your power is to give it away!" So counter intuitive yet so elegant. 👏👏👏

@user-sq4ys1zy6o

An excellent to the point message.. very clear direction on way forward...

@dnice8430

1y↑2

This is TRULY the key to success!

@inethawashington9776

4y↑3

She is an amazing speaker. I working on that level of confidence with my speaking. Having a sponsor is necessary.

@shantelmuhammad

43w

Message and messenger was spot on ! This was indeed power given away I’m grateful you lead by example let me make sure I do my best always we never know who’s watching

@salmale3783

Her observation is a skill that we all should develop

@supremeoghenewoakpo8575

5y↑2

This is great. Carla Harris, you are brilliant and articulate.
There's a challenge, at times some supposed sponsors with the juice lack the willingness to carry their subordinate papers to the round table. They have not come to learn that the way to grow ones power is to give it away. Can you do a speech for sponsors, please? A special one dedicated to Sponsors. Thank you so much.

@mahlina1220

5y↑6

I wish I could find someone with integrity who would like to mentor, especially in an economic environment where jobs are scarce!

@marymel7650

This is such a strong speech! Thank you.

@elisabetholson9217

5y↑2

Ms. Harris, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@localtraveller2869

Such a quality speaker delivering such a quality speech. Brilliant.

@arlenehutchinson9259

Beautiful! Well said and thought out.

@penninahthegrace3036

5y↑5

So amazing, even someone of a low class like me got something here🙏

@TjRizzles09

5y↑1

She’s so inspiring

@andrecostaalves

3y↑1

How people disliked it ?! It was so powerful!

@ChishaSinyangwe

2y↑1

Thank you for this TED talk! People pay a lot of money for this stuff

@missyshell6314

Carla - I wish I had heard this at the beginning of my career. Thank you for sharing

@kurtislawler

5y↑3

I was in the position of using my power for someone I knew, to get him a job. Because I was friends with him and had a few classes together, I knew his character. I did it for him to get a job that he could excel at. I even told him that I stood up for him and got him the job. He didn't put forth the effort I sold. I was disappointed not only in him, but myself. I had hoped he would have done better then his work ethic. I didn't lose my credit as a good worker, but I lost the juice to help someone else.

@BiancaAguglia

5y↑1

Your story shows the problem with this TED talk: it doesn't make it perfectly clear that you need to be great at your work before you can have the audacity to look for a sponsor.

In other words, earn performance currency. Then use it to purchase relationship currency. Otherwise, you're just taking advantage of the person who sponsored you. You're spending their own performance currency. 😉

I'm sure you didn't need to learn this lesson the hard way but it will help you make better decisions about who to sponsor in the future.

@kurtislawler

5y↑2

@Bianca A. - There's art to data science I agree with what your saying. What I was talking about, is from the viewpoint of a sponsor. She never went into the details of that. She did say the three things on why someone may not sponsor you, but not being a sponsor themselves. That is what I was getting across. That I had the power to sponsor someone to be hired, but lost that power, when that person proved to be uncredible. However my credit as a worker didn't fade. Knowing you are a sponsor has a big responsibility tied with it. And not only are you selling a workers credit, but putting your own on the table too. If you keep suggesting to bring in or promote the wrong people. They will stop listening to you. If you ever get that chance to be a sponsor. Take great thought into the ones you back. For you should stand up for the hard worker and not an underachiever.

@BiancaAguglia

@Kurtis Lawler "Stand up for the hard worker and not the underachiever." That's what I was trying to say. Only you said it better. 😁

@kurtislawler

@Bianca A. - There's art to data science sorry for the miscommunication, too. 😀

@halimaalshy3844

It's such a good morning to hear these beautiful words of encouragement.

@sktgfk9229

4y↑1

From experience what she is saying is true, sometimes hard work doesn't get you promoted the politics does

@TheMiraBTxx

5y↑2

she is amazing! just amazing! incredibly valuable tedtalk. LOVED IT! Thanks a lot!

@theluschmasterjournals

one of the better tedtalks ..!

@bijoumwaura3735

3y↑1

AMAZING ❤❤❤ My father recommended this video to me and it is so beneficial 💯

@paulajgilles

This is powerful 🙏🏾

@TheReyila

2y↑2

I can’t stop watching anything which Carla Harris is part of it.
Wow what an incredible confident and wise woman❤️
I want to be like her so so bad 💪💪🙌🙌one day !

@fathershearttvseekinggodsh6055

Really Nice presentation. Clear, confident and detailed. Thanks

@MelanieGraceTV

5y↑5

This is by far the most valuable TED Talk produced. Thank you, Ms. Harris.

@shesontop

Agreed :)

@mostawesome6311

Wonderful speech. Such an intelligent and confident woman. I have recently found myself a sponsor at work. I hope she uses her currency on me.

@charmedprince

5y↑1

Agree so much. I had to have at least three on time product deliveries to my clients before I could ask for advance payments from them. Prove yourself first before you can ask for more!

@BiancaAguglia

@Tyler Durden Very good point. You have to prove yourself first. Otherwise, you're being unfair to your sponsor.

Put yourself in a sponsor's shoes: would YOU sponsor a person if you're not sure they work hard and do their job well?

Your comment shows that you already know the answer. 😉

@karliedas5704

Every single word a gem! so apt! Nothing summarised my 10 years of work life better!!!

@Kateabuah

Everything she has said is the truth and nothing but the truth!

@erikrowell5820

2y↑1

I am in literal tears at "the way to grow your power is by giviig it away".

@chloetorres142

5y↑2

A great one to share with your coworkers!!

@GeneTheWinter

5y↑6

I'm an English teacher who is trying to climb the totem pole and I have a long way ahead of me. I enjoyed this talk as I believe I do possess those two currencies. I make some performance currency when I'm at class trying to teach some grammatical point to my students and they seem to be bored. I'll tell them to close their book and to get together around me to watch a movie together and learn something from it. I don't really believe in sticking to the textbook and turning pages. I literally make my students have fun at class. I also make relationship currency when I sit next to my students trying to chat with them about our favorite video games and cut them some slack when they didn't do their homework. I'm not sure this is completely correct but I've seen my students learn better this way and each term they seem to be among the top students of the institution. I just deeply care about them and they've proved to the best sponsors for me and my visibility. But, for me, it is not an end to itself. Should the day come I'm a famous and competent teacher in our town, I'll get back to class, sit beside them and tell them we were going to try something new that day to have fun in learning.

@xyxy5978

49w

Please don't try to be everybody's darling. If the textbook is not good, try another one. Read books about learning and the human mind. Learn as many languages as possible and you'll understand better how languages work. Your students will be impressed when you speak everybody's mother tongue and show that you have some talent as a language learner yourself. The majority of people can be popular in no time, but not many can be impressive. Please don't talk about videogames to your students, but instead about the world out there. Have them do short presentations on complex topics as soon as possible. Give them a glimpse into the world of arts, politics, everything they don't know the first thing about. Language is about content and beauty. Nobody remembers their popular teachers. Everyone remembers those who inspired them. Those will never be forgotten. 😊

@JettPalmer

5y↑2

Excellent delivery! Could she do a talk on presenting skills?!

@itsdannyftw

Excellent talk, one of the best I've seen.

@justinmedina2050

5y↑1

Her last 10s (@12:50) are strong words for those who understand them. Thank you.

@Pelthail

5y↑3

After five months at my job, I was promoted to production manager, even above employees who had been there over 5 years. Why? Because of exactly what she’s talking about. Performance currency and finding a sponsor.

@tobeornottobetobeornottobe974

Is there anything related to your qualification? or is there anyone that you feel he/she is good enough than you yet they do not have the sponsor that you have during their 5-year work? Be honest Brian!

@BiancaAguglia

5y↑7

@Mustapha Bouchaqour When two people have the same amount of performance currency, you promote the one with more relationship currency. Why? Because relationship currency shows you have critical soft skills.

If you owned a company and had to promote one of two employees who are equally skilled at their job (they both do it extremely well) but one has better people skills than the other, who would you promote?

BTW: Some people might think this is unfair to introverts but I don't think so. Let's say the person with less relationship currency claims he's an introvert. Well, the higher they get up the promotion ladder, the more they need to interact with all sorts of people. So, if they prefer to work mostly on their own now, what makes one think they'll prefer to work more with people later?

If a true introvert gets promoted to a position of leadership, they become miserable. As an introvert I can tell you that promotion is not important but I do like being acknowledged and rewarded for high quality work. 😊

@tobeornottobetobeornottobe974

5y↑2

Bianca A. - There's art to data science well said Bianca.

@BiancaAguglia

@احدها عام Thank you. 😊

@adea1868

4y↑1

This woman is the real deal... she definitely spent her currency to give me my first Wall Street job

@afuadarko6950

5y↑2

This is one of the best TED talks ever

@bartoszlenart4664

5y↑3

The most important lessson I've learnt so far in terms of my professional development.

@alejis1226

5y↑36

outstanding speaker!!! such elegance!!

@ashleysummers1642

Excellent talk 👍👏👌

@jeemadex

5y↑2

This is one of the best talk I've seen on TED.

@powerhour4602

5y↑49

This is the best TED talk I have ever listened to. It's because it's pragmatic, concrete, and doesn't dive into the past, or dwell on victimization on any level. It's a "If you want to know, here you go" type of talk from someone who has been there. It's not a put down to anyone. Thanks for the inspiration today and the work you put in on every yesterday to create the experience to share your ideas here. Simply beautiful.

@KevinGH76

Right, because a black female executive giving a talk about career progression would naturally delve into the past and unwarranted victimization themes. You people, I swear!

@olajumoke1965

Such an outstanding speaker, such elegance!

@PZJBimha

Wow! True inspiration !

@christynpienaar

5y↑112

she speaks so damn well - i want more info here.. this is great

@ggll5240

5y↑5

What does that even mean? As opposed to who?

@KevinGH76

@Gg Ll as in speaks well for a ... Ugh!

@9jah4lyf

3y↑3

But she does speak well, lol. Why does it have to be compared to anything?

@2012loveyourself

3y↑1

@KevinGH76 why? why ? Be part of the solution not part of the problem.

@hazeldsouza9568

One of the best Ted Talks I've ever heard ❤

@biologyby2301

Oh Mann! She ..she's .just incredible.there's something in her voice.which will hook you up till the end.hats off to you lady👐

@resilience8376

Life changing advice

@SOANGIE4

5y↑5

This is excellent valuable information.

@lilianazambrano4625

la mejor charla de TED

@Halliden88

Great speech!

@SnookieGalore

5y↑2

concise and usable advice packaged expertly

@theluschmasterjournals

yes, she did a really good job

@WeFirstTV

5y↑1

Another great video, TED!

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