woman. She's Karyn White.
In the years since her last CD was released in 1994 (Make Him Do Right โ 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). Whiteโs 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 โ Karyn saw to it that Ashley received the love and care of a mother invested in her child โ which the nomadic lifestyle of a professional musician could not afford.
Karyn's considerable talents extend well beyond music. Sheโs 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. โMusic is in me. You may be temporarily detached from the business side of it โ but the music, the melodies, the rhythms โ never leave you,โ 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 โ 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.
โKaryn is fearless, and when we first started talking about her releasing new music in the marketplace, the first thing she said was โ 'I don't want to do it like I've done it beforeโI 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' โ โthat's why I call Karyn a renaissance woman,โ 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 โKaryn's Worldโ 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 Loveโthat 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 meโฆ. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me this time around!!!! 1994โs critically acclaimed Make Him Do Right may have been the last full length recording by Karyn White โ but her voice never left. Expect Karyn to conquer music all over again because true artistry is timeless.
One Minute
Karyn White Lyrics
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Let me tell you what I need I'm anticipating
My own prince from a Cinderella dream
Then I looked up and there you were
With a sweet love that rocked my world
It felt like a fantasy
Up until the day you had to leave me
One minute you came, one minute you're mine
One minute of life one minute you leave
One minute I cry 'cause without your love
One minute's too much
Time just seems to stand still
Seconds tick each one like eternity
Only you can free me from this jail
Only our love holds the key
I played with love and thought I'd win
But found out all good things must end
I wish I would have known
The seconds and the minutes and the hours
It's all precious time and I need one more night
One minute seems so long, so long
I can never do without
Your lovin' 'cause it's so good, so good
You make every minute of lovin' count
So hurry back home to me
And love me like you used to do
I'm tellin' you I will not forget it
I won't waste one minute of love
The song "One Minute" by Karyn White centers on the importance of time in a relationship. The singer craves love and anticipates finding her prince charming. The first verse reflects her eagerness to develop a meaningful relationship with someone special, and when she finds him, it feels like a fantasy. She enjoys a love that rocks her world, but as is all too often the case, her happiness doesn't last long. The chorus emphasizes the fleeting nature of love with the lines, "One minute you came, one minute you're mine. One minute of life one minute you leave. One minute I cry 'cause without your love One minute's too much." The second verse reveals that time seems to stand still and that she feels imprisoned waiting for her partner to return. She regrets that she has taken love for granted and expresses her wish to have more time to show how much she cares.
Karyn White's "One Minute" is a poignant reminder that time is finite, and love waits for no one. This beautiful song explores the fragility of human connections and the need to cherish what we have while we have it. Its relatable message and emotive melody have made it a classic R&B ballad that still resonates with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
Love don't keep me waiting all alone
I don't want to wait for love alone, without you.
Let me tell you what I need I'm anticipating
I'm looking forward to telling you what I need from you.
My own prince from a Cinderella dream
I wish to find my own prince charming, like Cinderella found hers.
Then I looked up and there you were
Suddenly, I saw you right in front of me.
With a sweet love that rocked my world
Your loving was so sweet that it turned my world upside down.
It felt like a fantasy
It felt like I was living in a dream.
Up until the day you had to leave me
You had to leave me one day.
I needed more time I feel cheated
I feel like I need more time with you and that I've been cheated out of it.
One minute you came, one minute you're mine
You came into my life for a brief moment, and I considered you mine.
One minute of life one minute you leave
You were only here for a moment before you left.
One minute I cry 'cause without your love
I cry thinking about how I'm without your love for just one minute.
One minute's too much
Even a single minute without your love is too much for me to bear.
Time just seems to stand still
Time seems to freeze without you.
Seconds tick each one like eternity
Each second feels like an eternity when you're not here.
Only you can free me from this jail
Only your love can release me from this metaphorical prison.
Only our love holds the key
Our love holds the key to my happiness.
I played with love and thought I'd win
I thought I could play around with love and still come out victorious.
But found out all good things must end
I realized that all good things will eventually come to an end.
I wish I would have known
I regret not knowing sooner.
The seconds and the minutes and the hours
Every second, minute, and hour counts when it comes to love.
It's all precious time and I need one more night
Time is valuable, and I wish I had one more night with you.
One minute seems so long, so long
A single minute feels like an eternity without you.
I can never do without
I cannot live without your love.
Your lovin' 'cause it's so good, so good
Your love is so good that I cannot live without it.
You make every minute of lovin' count
You make every moment we share filled with love and worth cherishing.
So hurry back home to me
Please come back home to me as soon as you can.
And love me like you used to do
Please love me like you used to before you left.
I'm tellin' you I will not forget it
I promise I will never forget the love we share.
I won't waste one minute of love
I won't take our love and time for granted and waste even a single minute.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, KARYN L WHITE, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
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Siya Nato
Over time this turned out to be best song from this album, it was a perfect way for Karyn to end her stint as a mainstream star, there was no way she was gonna compete with the up and coming mary j and already established mariah
Damian Jones
Lovely song. Just wish that Karyn had made more albums.
tyn yustini
This is one of my fav song ๐๐
Green Grass
I use to have this album. Karyn's singing voice is amazing.๐ง๐ท๐ธ๐บ๐บ๐ป๐ป๐ค๐๐๐
Yuki Rahman
Love this song so much
agoose 11
Timeless โค๏ธ
Bryan S
haven't heard this in over 20 years ๐
Karina Middlebrooks
I used to be sad when this song came on as a kid bcuz the cassette was coming to an end.
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John Brown
ONE MINUTE!!! LOVE THIS SONG