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 Hammer’s tour. Seeing how Martin was with his songwriting, Boyz Mike McCary finally brought him to Sony, where he eventually put out his first album, “It’s Long Overdue” in 1995. It contained, as its last track, the quiet little song that is “Because of You.” It is the opening track, “I’ll Never Find Someone Like You,” 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".
Never Find Someone Like You
Keith Martin Lyrics
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And when I'm with someone new
I'd rather be here with you
Baby, forever
My heart belongs to you
Cause I think about you all the time
I know my love is true
when we're together
I've played around girl and I made you cry
When I looked up, you were saying good-bye
I'm begging you please
I need you so bad
Don't leave me now, you're the best that I've had
[Chorus]
I've never, I'll never find someone like you
I promise it's true
No, I'll never, I'll never find someone like you
Girl I love the way that you are
Girl, I won't, no I won't let you go
No one could ever do, the way I would make love to you
All I have is just my heart
And my feelings, I give to you
That's all that I can do
Give you forever
Oh oh oh, you don't know that you're hurting me
Cause it's not just a sexual thang
I want to share my dreams, baby, together
Girl, I'm afraid just to give it up now
My heart's telling me to hold back on my vow
But when you get close, I just want you to know
I start to get weak & I can't let you go
[Chorus]
Just your smile, tenderness
Girl I won't let you down (Won't let you down)
Girl I will never find no one that compares to you
Never find anyone
[Chorus: x2]
Keith Martin's song "Never Find Someone Like You" describes a man's love for a woman that he cannot get out of his mind even when he is with someone new. He recognizes that his heart belongs to her, and he acknowledges that he has hurt her in the past by being unfaithful. Despite this, he pleads with her not to leave him because he has never met anyone else like her, and he promises to be faithful to her forever.
The lyrics also emphasize that the singer's love for the woman goes beyond just physical attraction. He wants to share his dreams with her and spend the rest of his life with her. The song is a declaration of true love and a plea for forgiveness after past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you take my breath away
You have a magical and fascinating impact on me that leaves me in awe.
And when I'm with someone new
I'd rather be here with you
Even though I might have moved on with my life, my heart secretly desires to be with you instead of anyone else.
Baby, forever
My heart belongs to you
Cause I think about you all the time
I know my love is true
when we're together
I want to be with you until eternity because you are the only one that holds my heart and mind hostage. When we are together, I feel complete.
I've played around girl and I made you cry
When I looked up, you were saying good-bye
I'm begging you please
I need you so bad
Don't leave me now, you're the best that I've had
I realize that I made a mistake by choosing other people over you and I'm now pleading for your forgiveness since you were the best person I've ever had in my life.
I've never, I'll never find someone like you
I promise it's true
No, I'll never, I'll never find someone like you
You are unique, and nobody can ever take your place in my heart. I promise you that my words are true and that I'll never find anyone who is as good as you.
Girl I love the way that you are
Girl, I won't, no I won't let you go
No one could ever do, the way I would make love to you
I love your uniqueness and quirks, and I won't let you go by any means necessary. Nobody can do what I can do to you when it comes to making love.
All I have is just my heart
And my feelings, I give to you
That's all that I can do
Give you forever
The only thing I can give you is my heart and emotions, and I promise to give them to you for the rest of our lives.
Oh oh oh, you don't know that you're hurting me
Cause it's not just a sexual thang
I want to share my dreams, baby, together
You might not have realized it, but you are causing me emotional pain because what we share is more than just a physical connection. I want to share my life with you, even our dreams.
Girl, I'm afraid just to give it up now
My heart's telling me to hold back on my vow
But when you get close, I just want you to know
I start to get weak & I can't let you go
I am scared of committing myself to you, but every time we are together, I get weak and realize that I can't imagine life without you.
Just your smile, tenderness
Girl I won't let you down (Won't let you down)
Girl I will never find no one that compares to you
Never find anyone
Your smile and gentle nature are all I need to remain loyal forever. I promise never to betray you or find anyone as wonderful as you are.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANNY SEMBELLO, MARTI SHARRON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Girl you take my breath away
And when I'm with someone new
I'd rather be here with you
Baby, forever
My heart belongs to you
Cause I think about you all the time
I know my love is true
when we're together
I've played around girl and I made you cry
When I looked up, you were saying good-bye
I'm begging you please
I need you so bad
Don't leave me now, you're the best that I've had
I've never, I'll never find someone like you
I promise it's true
No, I'll never, I'll never find someone like you
Girl I love the way that you are
Girl, I won't, no I won't let you go
No one could ever do, the way I would make love to you
All I have is just my heart
And my feelings, I give to you
That's all that I can do
Give you forever
Oh oh oh, you don't know that you're hurting me
Cause it's not just a sexual thang
I want to share my dreams, baby, together
Girl, I'm afraid just to give it up now
My heart's telling me to hold back on my vow
But when you get close, I just want you to know
I start to get weak & I can't let you go
I've never, I'll never find someone like you
I promise it's true
No, I'll never, I'll never find someone like you
Girl I love the way that you are
Girl, I won't, no I won't let you go
No one could ever do, the way I would make love to you
Just your smile, tenderness
Girl I won't let you down (Won't let you down)
Girl I will never find no one that compares to you
Never find anyone
I've never, I'll never find someone like you
I promise it's true
No, I'll never, I'll never find someone like you
Girl I love the way that you are
Girl, I won't, no I won't let you go
No one could ever do, the way I would make love to you
I've never, I'll never find someone like you
I promise it's true
No, I'll never, I'll never find someone like you
Girl I love the way that you are
Girl, I won't, no I won't let you go
No one could ever do, the way I would make love to you
@rulerofall2320
Who remembers staying up late, dedicating songs like this on the radio to your crush? The radio host would say their name and its from an “admirer” cause you aint want them to know lol. Bring back the 90’s!!!😢
@marcopaulo2861
100% missing the 90s 😔
@RICO-ui8bf
Guilty ✌❤
@khandykush9582
✋🏾
@lanzgalang5028
Keith died from heart attack in Philippines in condo march 2022 rest in peace 🕊️ to God be the glory
@rulerofall2320
@@lanzgalang5028 No Way! R.I.P.🙏🏽 Thank you for the info.
@thebrosmiles
I was 15 when this came out. Over 40 and still loving this song. RIP
@HaQDang
Shit, I was in 8th grade with the cassette!
@sarahsimpkins1311
I was 15 when this came out too😊
@paranoya733
i was 15 too 😃