After finishing high school, Kem dealt with homelessness, addiction, and isolation from his family. He did not overcome these issues until he turned to spirituality and music, as he has said, "My career didn't take off until I connected with my spirituality. That's why I take time on stage and on the album to administer spirituality to people. That's one of the things that I am most proud of." He has also stated that he does not create music marketed to the mainstream hip-hop-dominated R&B crowd but to people who enjoy his soul/jazz adult contemporary sound and lyrical content. He wrote, produced, and financed his self-released debut album, Kemistry, by singing in a wedding band and waiting tables. He was later signed by Motown Records, who re-released the album on February 25, 2003. The album's first single, "Love Calls", became a hit at urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio. He followed his debut release with a sophomore album, Album II, released May 17, 2005. It included the hit single "I Can't Stop Loving You", a #1 at urban adult contemporary radio, and the song "You Might Win" featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica.
It's You
Kem Lyrics
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You're the one I love, yeah
The queen of my heart
The light of my soul
You're more precious
Than anything
Nor the finest gold
Darlin'
I cherish you
And I confess
My gratitude
Bless the day
You came along
You got a brotha singin'
A brand new song, yeah (it's you)
Girl I wake up in the morning
And I'm tripping 'cause I'm diggin'
what the Lord has made (it's you)
Never thought I'd be forever
Gettin' ready but I'm oh so glad you stayed (it's you)
You make it better gotta get myself together
'Cause I want you more and more (it's you)
Girl it's hard to ignore (it's you)
A new life, has come to pass
I'm taking my baby home at last
I know I found my destiny, girl
'Cause you're bringin' out
The best in me
So whatever
The future may hold girl
I'll be lovin' you only
From head to toe
Undivided our love will stand
'Cause you are my woman, yeah
And I'm proud to be your man (it's you)
Girl I wake up in the morning
And I'm tripping 'cause I'm diggin'
what the Lord has made (it's you)
Never thought I'd be forever
Gettin' ready but I'm oh so glad you stayed (it's you)
You make it better gotta get myself together
'Cause I want you more and more (it's you)
Girl it's hard to ignore (that it is you)
You're the love of my life
To have and hold (Have and hold)
I will treasure you always
Heart and soul
And our love will stand
'Cause you are my woman yeah
And I'm proud to be your man
It's you (Yeah, it's always been you)
It's you (Got a brother diggin' you girl)
It's you (ooh, darlin' it's you)
It's you (oh whoa, hey girl yeah)
It's you
You've been giving me the lovin' I've been missin'
Baby will you be my number one fan (it's you)
How could heaven ever send me such a person mama
Help me understand (it's you)
I'm living every second
like I'm finger lickin' good all by myself (it's you)
I keep pretending that I'm lovin' every minute
when I want somebody else (it's you)
I leave them more than just a little sentimental
But I think you know me well (it's you)
When I get to feeling somewhat caught up in the middle
Baby you're the only one I tell (it's you)
And while I'm at it girl, I'm faithfully romantic
I'll do anything, you are my days (it's you)
I just wanted to say
It's you
It's you
It's you
Kem's song "It's You" is an ode to his queen, a celebration of his cherished love for the woman who is the light of his soul. He sings of her as the one who brings out the best in him and who he admires the most. He foregoes material wealth, stating that his gratitude for her is more than enough. He counts his blessings the day she entered his life and thanks the Lord for her presence. Kem's voice is soulful and passionate, communicating the depth of his love for his woman. The repeated phrase "it's you" emphasizes that the focus of the song is his love for her; that she is the one who makes his life complete.
Kem repeats the phrase “it's you” throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that his woman is the only person who can make him complete. He sings with conviction about his love for her and how she has brought out the best in him. The lines “You make it better gotta get myself together, 'cause I want you more and more” reveal that Kem feels that his life is incomplete without her. The song’s message is that true love should be cherished and celebrated. The love between Kem and his queen is something special, and the real essence of the song is the power of its message about the beauty and importance of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby
You're the one I love, yeah
You are the most special person in my life
The queen of my heart
You hold the highest position in my heart
The light of my soul
You brighten up my life and give me purpose
You're more precious
Than anything
You are the most valuable thing that I possess
I don't need diamonds
Nor the finest gold
Material things are not important to me when I have you
Darlin'
I cherish you
I love and care for you deeply
And I confess
My gratitude
Bless the day
You came along
I am grateful for you and I thank God for bringing you into my life
You got a brotha singin'
A brand new song, yeah (it's you)
You have brought happiness into my life and made me a better person
Girl I wake up in the morning
And I'm tripping 'cause I'm diggin'
what the Lord has made (it's you)
I wake up feeling grateful and amazed that God has allowed me to be with you
Never thought I'd be forever
Gettin' ready but I'm oh so glad you stayed (it's you)
I never expected to find true love, but I am grateful that you chose to stay with me
You make it better gotta get myself together
'Cause I want you more and more (it's you)
You improve my life so much that I want to be the best version of myself for you
Girl it's hard to ignore (it's you)
I cannot escape or deny my feelings for you
A new life, has come to pass
I'm taking my baby home at last
I feel that my life has finally begun now that I have you with me
I know I found my destiny, girl
'Cause you're bringin' out
The best in me
I believe that you are the person I am meant to spend my life with, because you inspire and improve me
So whatever
The future may hold girl
I'll be lovin' you only
From head to toe
I promise to love and cherish you forever, no matter what happens
Undivided our love will stand
'Cause you are my woman, yeah
And I'm proud to be your man (it's you)
Our love is strong and unbreakable, and I am proud to be with you
You're the love of my life
To have and hold (Have and hold)
I will treasure you always
Heart and soul
You are the most important person to me, and I will always cherish and value you
It's you (Yeah, it's always been you)
It's you (Got a brother diggin' you girl)
It's you (ooh, darlin' it's you)
It's you (oh whoa, hey girl yeah)
It's you
You are the only one for me, and I love you more every day
You've been giving me the lovin' I've been missin'
Baby will you be my number one fan (it's you)
You have given me the love I needed and I want you to continue to support and love me
How could heaven ever send me such a person mama
Help me understand (it's you)
I cannot believe that you are real and that I can be so lucky to have you in my life
I'm living every second
like I'm finger lickin' good all by myself (it's you)
I am enjoying life to the fullest with you by my side
I keep pretending that I'm lovin' every minute
when I want somebody else (it's you)
I try to act like everything is okay, but I know that I only want to be with you
I leave them more than just a little sentimental
But I think you know me well (it's you)
I have been hurt by others before, but I believe that you understand me and will not hurt me
When I get to feeling somewhat caught up in the middle
Baby you're the only one I tell (it's you)
When I feel lost or helpless, you are the only one I trust and confide in
And while I'm at it girl, I'm faithfully romantic
I'll do anything, you are my days (it's you)
I am hopelessly in love with you, and I will do anything to make you happy
I just wanted to say
It's you
I just wanted to remind you that you are the most important person in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kem Owens
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Marian Davenport
Baby
You're the one I love
Yeah
The queen of my heart
The light of my soul
You're more precious
Than anything
I don't need diamonds
Nor the finest gold
Darlin'
I cherish you
And I confess
My gratitude
Bless the day
You came along
You got a brotha singin'
A brand new song
Girl I wake up in the morning
And I'm tripping cause I'm diggin'
What the Lord has made
It's you
Never thought I'd be forever
Gettin' ready but I'm oh so glad you stayed
It's you
You make it better gotta get myself together
'Cause I want you more and more
It's you
Girl it's hard to ignore
It's you
A new life
Has come to pass
I'm taking my baby
Home at last
I know I found
My destiny, girl
'Cause you're bringin' out
The best in me
So whatever
The future may hold girl
I'll be lovin' you only
From head to toe
Undivided my love will stand
'Cause you are my woman, yeah
And I'm proud to be your man
Girl I wake up in the morning
And I'm tripping cause I'm diggin'
What the Lord has made
It's you
Never thought I'd be forever
Gettin' ready but I'm oh so glad you stayed
It's you
You make it better gotta get myself together
'Cause I want you more and more
It's you
Girl it's hard to ignore
It's you
You're the love of my life
To have and hold (Have and hold)
I will treasure you alway
Heart and soul
And our love will stand
'Cause you are my woman yeah
And I'm proud to be your man
It's you (Yeah, it's always been you)
It's you (Got a brother diggin' you girl)
It's you (Darlin' it's you)
It's you
It's you
You've been giving me the lovin' I've been missin'
Baby will you be my #1 fan
It's you
How could heaven ever send me such a person mama
Help me understand
It's you
I'm living every second like
I'm finger lickin' good all by myself
It's you
I keep pretending that
I'm lovin' every minute when
I want somebody else
It's you
I leave them more than just a little sentimental
But I think you know me well
It's you
When I get to feeling somewhat caught up in the middle
Bsby you're the only one I tell
It's you
And while I'm at it girl, I'm faithfully romantic
I'll do anything, you are my days
It's you
I just wanted to say
It's you
olsMindy
I love his voice .. What ever he sings it's all ways Amazing!😘
Glenda Mcclendon
I can remember one summer afternoon while visiting my Aunt G at a Mens Veterans Center he was sitting outside with a kids keyboard jamming......Next month or so his First Album Hit , BAM!!!!!!!I TOOK MY CD oVER TO PARENTS. HOUSE JUST SO THEY Could HEAR IT, GUESS What ??? NEVER GAVE IT BACK LOL
Divine Whisper
There is nothing better than Kim's music . It is love, it's spiritual, it's soul, it is a man whom my soul loves, just simply beautiful.
Love Nyiree
KEM.........He feels a woman like no other man he comes with the realist ever he brings God in it and that takes it to a whole different level 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
Alison Rice
You explained this in the same manner that I'm thinking about...kem is a rare man 💕
Robert Williams
One of the best singer-songwriter of my time his voice puts you right in the move. Sing on Kem......
Tracey Smith
Tracey Smith hi Kim is a
Vicki Byrd
I love Kem's music, love his style...timeless!! Praying to meet a man who feels this way about me!! 💖💖💖💖
Crystal Broady
Yasssssss me too,‼️ Be great we get to know & enjoy that Love sooner than later❗ I'm a 🙏 on it 4 7s❗‼️❗
Debra Hall
Got one but our love will last a life time but we’ll never be in a relationship until he can overcome that I can’t bear children through our love.