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.
Hard To Say Goodbye
Karyn White Lyrics
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'cause I lost someone who was mine
as a phase or mornin' without him
now all I do is cry
If I was more gentle and sentimental
then he'd be here with me
but I took the man for granted
No, never wanna let ya go
don't ever wanna leave you
oh, I'm still in love, baby now I know
So hard to tell you.
Goodbye,
'cause is worth that one way feel
'cause it makes me think that however
is almost diseapear
to a haunted memory.
Let's so strong, I can't forget
anytime I hear the phone ring,
I start to daydream
'cause you are on the line and you can't ask me why
Oh, I feel ever the breakup
why can't remake up?
and give the love just one more try?
my whole body is falling apart
without you I'm lost
I need you,
I need you right here with me
don't never wanna give you up
I don't ever wanna leave you
Oh, baby, no no no no
baby I need you right here uh uhu
don't baby, don't baby,
don't let me go I need you
So hard to tell you.
If I was more gentle and sentimental
then he'd be here with me
In Karyn White's song Hard To Say Goodbye, she laments her lost love and the pain of missing him. The lyrics express regret at taking her partner for granted and being too demanding, leading to his departure. She admits to feeling miserable and unable to forget about him, even when she hears the phone ring. The chorus reflects the struggle she faces in letting go and saying goodbye, as it feels like a one-way feeling and a loss of a significant part of her life.
The song portrays the common human struggle of dealing with heartbreak and the difficulty in moving forward. Karyn White's expert vocal delivery adds to the emotive nature of the song, taking the listener on an emotional journey. We can all relate to the regret and longing she expresses in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not happy,
I am feeling sad and unhappy
'cause I lost someone who was mine
because I lost the person who belonged to me
as a phase or mornin' without him
it's like a phase or morning without him
now all I do is cry
my current state is to cry as I feel sad
If I was more gentle and sentimental
if I showed more affection and emotions
then he'd be here with me
he would still be with me
but I took the man for granted
I did not appreciate him enough
I was so demanded, now all I feel is misery
I was always asking for things, and now I feel very unhappy
No, never wanna let ya go
I never want to let you go
don't ever wanna leave you
I never want to leave you
oh, I'm still in love, baby now I know
I am still in love, and now I realize it
So hard to tell you.
It is very difficult to say it to you.
Goodbye,
farewell
'cause is worth that one way feel
because it is worth feeling this way despite it being one-sided
'cause it makes me think that however
because it makes me think that even though
is almost diseapear
it might eventually disappear
to a haunted memory.
to a memory that haunts me
Let's so strong, I can't forget
the connection is so strong that I cannot forget you
anytime I hear the phone ring,
every time the phone rings,
I start to daydream
I start to daydream
'cause you are on the line and you can't ask me why
because you are on the other end, and you cannot ask me why
Oh, I feel ever the breakup
Oh, I feel the breakup all the time
why can't remake up?
why can't we get back together?
and give the love just one more try?
and give our love another chance?
my whole body is falling apart
I feel like my whole body is breaking down
without you I'm lost
without you, I feel lost
I need you,
I need you,
I need you right here with me
I need you to be right here with me
don't never wanna give you up
I never want to give you up
Oh, baby, no no no no
Oh, baby, please stay
baby I need you right here uh uhu
baby, I need you right here, uh-huh
don't baby, don't baby,
don't leave me, don't abandon me
don't let me go I need you
don't let me go, I need you with me
So hard to tell you.
It is very hard for me to express my feelings to you.
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jephrox79
This song is pure bliss...a midtempo R&B song with emotional lyrics. This song brings me back! Great album as well.
dre dre
This song got me through a bad break up back in the day. Thanks Karyn!
Kikyo
Love this classic jam and love karyn white ❤❤❤🌹🌹
edna Edna millanzinia28
nice voice I love her music
Ashish Singh
Beautiful music and song. luv Karyn
yomi williams
I was hooked on this song and Album
JusLiveMylyfe
When I was younger I thought this was about a breakup, but its really the opposite, it's not wanting to let go of someone when you get that moment back.
PRIMADONNA
It's about a breakup -she abused the man - the man left
Gift Tenufa
Always good with great songs
Moono Mapani
Very good music. You rock even now. Can never stop listening to you over and over