woman. She's Karyn White.
In the years since her last CD was released in 1994 (Make Him Do Right – Warner Brothers), the lovely, soulful vocalist has focused her energy on family, raising and nurturing her daughter Ashley (her daughter with ex-husband, producer/songwriter Terry Lewis of Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis fame). White’s priorities to family are largely responsible for her absence from the music scene. Her daughter Ashley is now a freshman at Howard University but for the last 18 years – Karyn saw to it that Ashley received the love and care of a mother invested in her child – which the nomadic lifestyle of a professional musician could not afford.
Karyn's considerable talents extend well beyond music. She’s been successfully honing her skills in recent years as an interior designer, and making moves in real estate. However, she didn't turn her back on music, still paying close attention to the industry. ―Music is in me. You may be temporarily detached from the business side of it – but the music, the melodies, the rhythms – never leave you,‖ said White.
White's new CD, scheduled for release in 2012, offers a heartfelt Retro Acoustic soulful flare. She delivers every note, every inflection, with the flow of a woman who knows what each nuance means to the song. The CD contains another anthem for the ladies – a female bonding and
empowerment tune with an acoustic grit, called Sista Sista. With this future classic, the ladies will hear that they have their champion back on the scene. Karyn also performs her own version of the Cyndi Lauper classic, True Colors, on this new CD.
―Karyn is fearless, and when we first started talking about her releasing new music in the marketplace, the first thing she said was – 'I don't want to do it like I've done it before—I want it to be new, I want to push the envelope on all of the new social media, internet and website platforms, I want to be the edge not on it........I want to be a difference maker' – ―that's why I call Karyn a renaissance woman,‖ said Jay King, the independent music, multi-media mogul of Club Nouveau fame, who is working with White on her new music. White's project includes embracing multi-media formats, to broaden the scope of Karyn and her ideas, with her ―Karyn's World‖ website (www.karynsworld.me). Plans for the web site include a reality show, and the opportunity for fans to purchase Karyn White branded merchandise.
Lest we forget, the Los Angeles native who has literally been singing her entire life was nominated twice for Grammy Awards (Best Female R&B Vocal Performance), and earned a trio of Soul Train Award nominations, along with a coveted NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist in 1989. She also added to her musical legacy by co-writing, co-producing and co-executive producing the Billboard HOT 100 Pop Chart #1 single, Romantic, in November 1991. Karyn's monster hits include The Way You Love Me, Secret Rendezvous and Love Saw It, a duet with Babyface. She is an international sensation, with Gold and Platinum albums in Japan, the UK and in Canada.
The songwriting prowess of Karyn White includes her work with industry icons Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager, as well as her co-writing the hit Til You Come Back To Me in 1992, a popular song originally performed by Rachelle Ferrell. Her first credit in the industry, even prior to hitting as a vocalist, was that of co-writing the Stephanie Mills hit Automatic Passion in 1985, along with the late great industry musician Robert Brookins and lyrical mastermind Tony Haynes. The mid-80's saw White working with a veritable Who's Who of musical talent, from Supertramp and O'Bryan to Richard Marx and Ray Parker Jr.
In 1986, Karyn was featured as a vocalist on a Jeff Lorber album called Facts Of Love—that began a buzz that led to her inevitable solo success. So, in 1988, her self-titled debut LP established her as a leading female voice in contemporary R&B music. That album was certified Platinum and reached #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. She enjoyed another Gold album in 1991, with Ritual Of Love. A dream come true is just a tough little wish that would not take NO for an answer. This is a truth for me…. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me this time around!!!! 1994’s critically acclaimed Make Him Do Right may have been the last full length recording by Karyn White – but her voice never left. Expect Karyn to conquer music all over again because true artistry is timeless.
Do Unto Me
Karyn White Lyrics
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But in my case, all I do is give and give
Now baby, what does it take for me to get my turn?
All the love that I deserve
It must have been the rain that put me in this mood
To think about the joy and pain that I shared with you
I never would complain but something's happened
Where do we go from here? To separate ain't gonna solve the problem
'Cause you should know by now what it takes to make it right
So if you really care the way you say you do about me
Then all I ask of you
Do unto me as I do unto you
You got to give your all, baby nothing else will do
Give love to me as I give it to you
That's all I ask of you
Now I've been understanding when you come home late
But baby, when the tables turn you want me home by eight
If you can have a best friend who's a pretty girl
But when you see me with the guys you're jealous
When you don't have a reason to be
And when it gets this bad, I know the words ain't gonna make it better
'Cause you should know by now what it takes to make it right
So if you really care the way you say you do about me
Then all I ask of you, oh baby
Do unto me as I do unto you
You got to give your all, baby nothing else will do
Give love to me as I give it to you
Ooh baby, that's all I ask of you
Oh baby, you can count on me day and night
To be the strength and comfort in your eyes
I only want for me is to be right here by my side
So you've got to be faithful to me and have nothing to hide, oh baby
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, oh baby
That's all I ask of you, you, oh, no, no, baby
Don't you know
I'll give you respect and I'll be your girl
Baby, in return I expect the world
Ever you to do unto me
Trust is everything if you feel the same
Baby, what we got is a fair exchange
True love is all I need to keep on fanning the flame
That's all I ask of you
Nothing in this whole wide world would do, no, no, no baby
You got to do unto me as I do unto you, oh baby
In "Do Unto Me" by Karyn White, the singer is struggling with an unbalanced relationship, where she feels like she is giving all of her love without receiving it in return. She is frustrated that her partner isn't putting in the same amount of effort, and wants him to understand how it feels to be neglected. She mentions situations where she has been understanding, but now she wants the same level of understanding from him. She knows that simply separating would not solve the issue. Instead, she asks him to do unto her as she does unto him, meaning that she wants the same love and effort from him as she gives to him. She wants their relationship to be a fair exchange, where she feels loved and respected.
The lyrics convey a message that is relatable to many people who have been in unbalanced relationships, where one partner feels like they are giving more than the other. The singer is not asking for anything extraordinary, just for her love to be reciprocated. She is trying to communicate with her partner in a constructive manner, and is clear about what she wants from him. The song is a plea for fairness and equality in a relationship.
Interestingly, Karyn White is the only female solo artist to have her first three solo releases hit #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. "Do Unto Me" was released in 1991, as the lead single from her third album, "Make Him Do Right". The song was co-written by Daryl Simmons, who has worked with many artists, including Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that my heart is given to you
I have given my heart to you
But in my case, all I do is give and give
I give more than I receive
Now baby, what does it take for me to get my turn?
I want to receive love too
All the love that I deserve
I deserve to be loved
It must have been the rain that put me in this mood
I'm in a contemplative mood thanks to the rain
To think about the joy and pain that I shared with you
Reflecting on the happy and sad times we've experienced together
I never would complain but something's happened
I don't usually complain, but something's changed
To the sensitive and gentle man that I thought I knew
The man I thought was kind and sensitive is different now
Where do we go from here? To separate ain't gonna solve the problem
Breaking up won't fix our issues
'Cause you should know by now what it takes to make it right
You already know how to fix things
So if you really care the way you say you do about me
If you truly care about me
Then all I ask of you
This is all I ask
Do unto me as I do unto you
Treat me as I treat you
You got to give your all, baby nothing else will do
Put in your all, nothing less will suffice
Give love to me as I give it to you
Love me as I love you
That's all I ask of you
This is all I ask
Now I've been understanding when you come home late
I've been patient when you come home late
But baby, when the tables turn you want me home by eight
But when I'm out late, you want me home early
If you can have a best friend who's a pretty girl
You have a pretty girl as your best friend
But when you see me with the guys you're jealous
But when I'm with the guys, you get jealous
When you don't have a reason to be
When there's no reason to be jealous
And when it gets this bad, I know the words ain't gonna make it better
Talking won't fix things when it's this bad
'Cause you should know by now what it takes to make it right
You already know how to fix things
So if you really care the way you say you do about me
If you truly care about me
Then all I ask of you, oh baby
This is all I ask
Do unto me as I do unto you
Treat me as I treat you
You got to give your all, baby nothing else will do
Put in your all, nothing less will suffice
Give love to me as I give it to you
Love me as I love you
Ooh baby, that's all I ask of you
This is all I ask
Oh baby, you can count on me day and night
I'll always be here for you
To be the strength and comfort in your eyes
To be your source of strength and comfort
I only want for me is to be right here by my side
I want to be right here beside you
So you've got to be faithful to me and have nothing to hide, oh baby
You need to be loyal and honest with me
Don't you know
Don't you understand
I'll give you respect and I'll be your girl
I'll respect you and be your partner
Baby, in return I expect the world
In return, I expect your full commitment
Ever you to do unto me
Treat me as you want to be treated
Trust is everything if you feel the same
Trust is crucial if you love me
Baby, what we got is a fair exchange
Our relationship is mutually beneficial
True love is all I need to keep on fanning the flame
My love for you is all I need to keep our relationship strong
That's all I ask of you
This is all I ask
Nothing in this whole wide world would do, no, no, no baby
Nothing is more important than this
You got to do unto me as I do unto you, oh baby
Treat me as I treat you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER TROY, ZACK HARMON, TONY HAYNES, KARYN WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Karyn White
“Do Unto Me”
I know that my heart is given to you
But in my case, all I do is give and give
Now baby, what does it take for me to get my turn?
All the love that I deserve
It must have been the rain that put me in this mood
To think about the joy and pain that I shared with you
I never would complain but something's happened
To the sensitive and gentle man that I thought I knew
Where do we go from here? To separate ain't gonna solve the problem
'Cause you should know by now what it takes to make it right
So if you really care the way you say you do about me
Then all I ask of you
Do unto me as I do unto you
You got to give your all, baby nothing else will do
Give love to me as I give it to you
That's all I ask of you
Now I've been understanding when you come home late
But baby, when the tables turn you want me home by eight
If you can have a best friend who's a pretty girl
But when you see me with the guys you're jealous
When you don't have a reason to be
And when it gets this bad, I know the words ain't gonna make it better
'Cause you should know by now what it takes to make it right
So if you really care the way you say you do about me
Then all I ask of you, oh baby
Do unto me as I do unto you
You got to give your all, baby nothing else will do
Give love to me as I give it to you
Ooh baby, that's all I ask of you
Oh baby, you can count on me day and night
To be the strength and comfort in your eyes
I only want for me is to be right here by my side
So you've got to be faithful to me and have nothing to hide, oh baby
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, oh baby
That's all I ask of you, you, oh, no, no, baby
Don't you know
I'll give you respect and I'll be your girl
Baby, in return I expect the world
Ever you to do unto me
Trust is everything if you feel the same
Baby, what we got is a fair exchange
True love is all I need to keep on fanning the flame
That's all I ask of you
Nothing in this whole wide world would do, no, no, no baby
You got to do unto me as I do unto you, oh baby
Music Junkie8287
Very underrated album in my opinion!!
Gladys T
I bought “ Ritual of love “tape when I was twelve.
Still loving this song now 💗💗
Hans Erwin
I was 17
Geraldo Barbosa
Powerful voice, arrangements and harmonic perfect .
ashley Cooper
I LOVE THIS SONG!! WISH I COULD HERE HER SING THIS LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ed Jordan
ashley Cooper. i would love to see her!!!
Smooth Operator
I love this song...so smooth and it has a message..."Do unto me as I do unto you"...♥ ♥ ♥
Ed Jordan
PRINCENMD this music is for husband and wife , not for boyfriend and girlfriend
Lisa Pope
Just heard this song for the first time yesterday. It's been on repeat since.
Diane Potter
On repeat for me too💕💕