Growing up, he listened to the Jackson 5, Prince and the production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Stevie Wonder. He was also influenced by jazz and gospel music. Martin started playing piano, bass guitar, drums and singing when he was 10. He started writing music when he was nineteen.
During the late 1980s he was growing up with close friends Johnny Gill and Stacy Lattisaw and bassist Oteil Burbridge and Kenny Lattimore. He was a member of the group, Masquerade, which included twins, Art and Scott Powell, Sharif Walters and D'Extra Wiley, who later became a member of the 1990s new jack R&B group II D Extreme.
In 1991, the vocal group and Keith joined MC Hammerβs tour. Seeing how Martin was with his songwriting, Boyz Mike McCary finally brought him to Sony, where he eventually put out his first album, βItβs Long Overdueβ in 1995. It contained, as its last track, the quiet little song that is βBecause of You.β It is the opening track, βIβll Never Find Someone Like You,β however that created enough stir to be included in the soundtrack of Bad Boys.
After Parting Ways with Sony, Martin moved to California, where he met Producer and Label owner Greg G of GMG Music. He recorded and released "Validated" with GMG, the album contains hits like "Whateva U Need" and "Coming Home" in addition to a remix of "Because of You".
In 2009, Martin returned from the Philippines and worked with POSH, an all-girl group signed to Viva Records. Martin produced "Missing You", one of the singles off their album My Heart.
In 2010, Martin released "This Road", including the song "You Are My Life" released as a single in 2012 that became a popular wedding theme.
In 2013, Martin released "The Vision".
In 2018, Martin released the single, "Return to Me".
Love of My Life
Keith Martin Lyrics
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I must show
What to do everytime you are near
All the girls, who try and take your place
It's impossible
They don't matter
'Cause I'm inlove with you
'Cause you are
(CHORUS)
The love of my life
No one can make me feel the way you do
All my heart and soul I give to you
'Cause you are, the love of my life
Your smile can light the darkest part of me
Can you see
You are the love of my life
Ooohhh, yeah yeah
I searched for a long time
Just to find a love to call my own
Never thought that I can find someone like you
I promise you fidelity, in me you'll find security
Just say you'll stay with me always
There's no other way for me to say
You are
Bridge:
I can climb the highest mountain
with you beside me, mm yeah yeah
There's no one I would rather spend eternity, yeah
I know we've only been
together for a short time, baby baby, baby
I want you to know, that I won't go
'Cause you are
(Repeat Chorus Twice)
The lyrics of Keith Martin's song "Love Of My Life" depict an individual expressing his deep love and admiration for someone special. The singer confesses that he wants to convey his feelings to his beloved and show her the extent of his love every time she's around. Despite other girls trying to take her place, the singer makes it clear that they don't matter to him because he's in love with her. The chorus of the song emphatically declares that his beloved is the love of his life, and no one can make him feel the way she does. He promises her his loyalty, faithfulness, and security, begging her always to stay with him.
The love song encapsulates the mixture of vulnerability, passion, and emotional security that comes with experiencing unconditional love. It's a song that speaks of the wondrous joy, harmony, and warmth that love can bring to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to know how I feel about you
I need to express my affection towards you
I must show
It's crucial for me to demonstrate it
What to do everytime you are near
I'm unsure of how to act when you're around
All the girls, who try and take your place
Other females attempting to steal your position
It's impossible
They can't replace you
They don't matter
They're insignificant compared to you
'Cause I'm inlove with you
I'm deeply in love with you
'Cause you are
Because you're you
The love of my life
You're the most important person in my life
No one can make me feel the way you do
You're the only one who can make me feel this way
All my heart and soul I give to you
I'm giving you all of me
'Cause you are, the love of my life
Because you are, irreplaceable
Your smile can light the darkest part of me
Your smile brings light to my life
Can you see
Do you realize
Ooohhh, yeah yeah
Expressing feelings of joy and happiness
I searched for a long time
I looked for someone special for a while
Just to find a love to call my own
Until I found this love to call my own
Never thought that I can find someone like you
I didn't think I could find someone as amazing as you
I promise you fidelity, in me you'll find security
I promise to be faithful and provide you security
Just say you'll stay with me always
If you commit to staying with me always
There's no other way for me to say
I don't know any other way to say it
You are
You just are
I can climb the highest mountain
I can conquer anything
with you beside me, mm yeah yeah
As long as you're by my side
There's no one I would rather spend eternity, yeah
I want to spend forever with you
I know we've only been
I acknowledge that we haven't been
together for a short time, baby baby, baby
Together for only a brief period of time, but still very much in love
I want you to know, that I won't go
I don't want to leave you
'Cause you are
Because you're you
The love of my life
You're the love of my life
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Firaz Rayhan
"Love Of My Life"
I want you to know how I feel about you
I must show
What to do everytime you are near
All the girls, who try and take your place
It's impossible
They don't matter
'Cause I'm inlove with you
'Cause you are
[Chorus:]
The love of my life
No one can make me feel the way you do
All my heart and soul I give to you
'Cause you are, the love of my life
Your smile can light the darkest part of me
Can you see
You are the love of my life
Ooohhh, yeah yeah
I searched for a long time
Just to find a love to call my own
Never thought that I can find someone like you
I promise you fidelity, in me you'll find security
Just say you'll stay with me always
There's no other way for me to say
You are
I can climb the highest mountain
with you beside me, mm yeah yeah
There's no one I would rather spend eternity, yeah
I know we've only been
together for a short time, baby baby, baby
I want you to know, that I won't go
'Cause you are
[Chorus x2]
Cynthia LaChester
Such a great song writer he will be truly missed. RIP Keith may God keep you forever in his arms in Heaven
Ray Dar
RIP Keith..Thanks for all the wonderful songs that you made. You were such an inspiration.
Turiah Charono
Rest in love Keith.. such a memories.. we love you always
John Anderson Salvacion
Rest in peace Keith. Your music lives on. God bless your soul
undercurrent
man this dude has some really underrated tracks. Top tier stuff right here. I've never even heard of him before.
Nisca Forth
It's been 8 years from now, millenials didn't know this song how beautiful are
Aloha
His songs were on the soundtrack of the first Bad Boys movie
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angelo belarmino
Yes he is really good he currently living in the Philippines doing a lot of shows there. God bless his soul a very humble guy
Firaz Rayhan
"Love Of My Life"
I want you to know how I feel about you
I must show
What to do everytime you are near
All the girls, who try and take your place
It's impossible
They don't matter
'Cause I'm inlove with you
'Cause you are
[Chorus:]
The love of my life
No one can make me feel the way you do
All my heart and soul I give to you
'Cause you are, the love of my life
Your smile can light the darkest part of me
Can you see
You are the love of my life
Ooohhh, yeah yeah
I searched for a long time
Just to find a love to call my own
Never thought that I can find someone like you
I promise you fidelity, in me you'll find security
Just say you'll stay with me always
There's no other way for me to say
You are
I can climb the highest mountain
with you beside me, mm yeah yeah
There's no one I would rather spend eternity, yeah
I know we've only been
together for a short time, baby baby, baby
I want you to know, that I won't go
'Cause you are
[Chorus x2]
Yvonne Anderson
R.I.P. Keithβ¦you will be missed ππΎ π