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.
Super Woman
Karyn White Lyrics
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And make sure that your coffee has its sugar and cream
Your eggs are over easy, your toast done lightly
All that's missing is your morning kiss
That use to greet me
Now you say the juice is sour
It used to be so sweet
If you're talking 'bout me
We don't talk the way we used to talk
It's hurting so deep
I've got my pride
I will not cry
But it's making me weak
I'm not your Superwoman
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
Oh, baby
I fought my way through the rush hour
Trying to make it home just for you
I want to make sure that your dinner will be waiting for you
But when you get there you just tell me
You're not hungry at all
You said you'd rather read the paper
And you don't want to talk
You'd like to think I'm just crazy
When I say that you've changed
I'm convinced I know the problem
You don't love me the same
You're just going through the motions
And you're not being fair
I've got my pride
I will not cry
Still I can't help but care
I'm not your Superwoman
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
I'm not your Superwoman
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
Ooh baby, look into the corners of your mind
I'll always be there for you
Through good and bad times
But I can't be that Superwoman that you want me to be
I'll give my love, oh lasting love
If you'll return love to me
I'm not your Superwoman
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
Ah ha, If you feel it in your heart
And you understand me
Stop right where you are
Everybody sing along with me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm the kind of girl that can treat you so sweet
But you've got to realize that you've got to be sweeter to me, yeah
I need love
I need just your love
I'm not your Superwoman
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
The lyrics to Karyn White's song Super Woman depict a woman who is exhausted from trying to be everything for her partner and ultimately realizes that she cannot continue to be his "superwoman" if he does not reciprocate her love and effort. The first verse details how the woman used to go out of her way to make her partner feel loved by cooking him breakfast and ensuring he had his coffee just the way he liked it. However, now he complains and she wonders if he is unhappy with her. The second verse shows how she rushes home to make dinner for him, only for him to reject it and not want to talk. She feels that he is not being fair to her and has lost his love for her.
Throughout the song, the woman emphasizes that she is not a perfect "superwoman" who can do everything without needing anything in return. She is only human and needs love and affection from her partner, not just occasional hugs. She is tired of being taken for granted and wants her partner to understand and appreciate her.
Overall, the lyrics highlight the importance of mutual love and effort in a relationship. One person cannot keep it together alone, and a partnership requires the effort of both parties. The song provides a relatable and poignant message for anyone feeling unappreciated in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning I put breakfast at your table
And make sure that your coffee has its sugar and cream
Your eggs are over easy, your toast done lightly
All that's missing is your morning kiss
That use to greet me
I make your breakfast every morning, your eggs over easy with lightly toasted bread, ensuring your coffee has the right amount of sugar and cream, but you don't give me the same love and attention you used to.
Now you say the juice is sour
It used to be so sweet
And I can't help but to wonder
If you're talking 'bout me
You say the juice is sour but it used to be sweet, and I can't help but wonder if you're referring to me and how our relationship has changed.
We don't talk the way we used to talk
It's hurting so deep
I've got my pride
I will not cry
But it's making me weak
We don't communicate like we used to, and this lack of connection is causing me deep pain. I won't cry, but it's making me feel vulnerable and powerless.
I'm not your Superwoman
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
I'm not superhuman, and if you let me down, it won't be okay. I'm only human and need more than just occasional hugs to feel the love from you.
I fought my way through the rush hour
Trying to make it home just for you
I want to make sure that your dinner will be waiting for you
But when you get there you just tell me
You're not hungry at all
You said you'd rather read the paper
And you don't want to talk
I struggled through rush hour traffic to make sure dinner was ready for you, but when you got home, you said you weren't hungry and wanted to read the paper instead of talking to me.
You'd like to think I'm just crazy
When I say that you've changed
I'm convinced I know the problem
You don't love me the same
You're just going through the motions
And you're not being fair
I've got my pride
I will not cry
Still I can't help but care
You think I'm crazy for saying you're different now, but I know there's a problem, and it's because you don't love me the same. You're just going through the motions of our relationship, and it's not fair. Even though I won't cry, I can't help but care.
Ooh baby, look into the corners of your mind
I'll always be there for you
Through good and bad times
But I can't be that Superwoman that you want me to be
I'll give my love, oh lasting love
If you'll return love to me
Look deep into your mind and realize that I'll always be there for you through the good and bad times. But I can't be that superwoman you desire. I'll give you love, everlasting love, if you return it to me.
Ah ha, If you feel it in your heart
And you understand me
Stop right where you are
Everybody sing along with me
If you feel what I'm saying in your heart and you understand my pain, just stop where you are and join me in singing.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Singing 'Oh' repeatedly.
I'm the kind of girl that can treat you so sweet
But you've got to realize that you've got to be sweeter to me, yeah
I need love
I need just your love
I can be the kind of girl who treats you very sweetly, but you must also understand that you need to treat me just as sweet. I need your love, only your love will suffice.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LeburuMJ
Who is still listening this song #2024🎉❤thumbs up👍
@chombamubanga7570
Am here
@jamessadia
Always
@LeburuMJ
@@chombamubanga7570 dankoo👌
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@@jamessadia dankoo👊
@marcialabres9
me... trainning for karaoke!
@JG-st5tp
2024 and still a hit! LET THE MUSIC INDUSRTY GET BACK TO THIS PLEASE, OUR EARS ARE BEGGING FOR THIS!!
@sarahparkes6727
Definitely ❤
@35densmore
Screaming for this type of good music
@onlyahremnant6721
Still sounds good and I love the video story.