Lattimore first developed his interest for music in the high school band program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. He often acknowledges Dr. Baker for setting him on current path. Lattimore recently spoke at the 2005 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Graduation.
After a stint as a member of the R&B group Maniquin, Kenny regrouped and released his debut album Kenny Lattimore on Columbia Records in 1996. That set boasted a pair of Top 20 hits "Never Too Busy" and the perennial wedding favorite "For You". The huge success of the album earned Lattimore a win for Best New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards in 1996.[1]
He followed his debut up with another critically-acclaimed set of smouldering soul music when From The Soul Of Man was released in 1998, yielding the hits "Days Like This" and "If I Lose My Woman". After a short hiatus, the singer re-emerged with a new album and a new label. Arista Records would be the new home for Weekend whose title track was a radio favorite.
He married R&B singer Chanté Moore on January 1, 2002. In 2003, he and his wife recorded a duet album entitled Things That Lovers Do consisting of classic soul songs from the 70's and 80's plus two new original songs. The standout singles were the smooth & contemporary "Loveable (From Your Head To Your Toes)" and an upbeat funky cover of René & Angela's "You Don't Have To Cry". The music video for the latter featured a very pregnant Chante Moore shortly before she gave birth to the couple's son Kenny Jr. on April 10, 2003. Lattimore & Moore continued promoting the album with a hugely successful touring stage show.
Following the success of Things That Lovers Do, Kenny released another album of duets with his wife. This time, the duo bested the previous effort with a double-CD of gospel and R&B love songs entitled Uncovered/Covered. The set will be lead off by dual singles, a slick Bryan Michael Cox production "Figure It Out", as well as "Make Me Like The Moon", a stirring gospel ballad co-written by Kenny and Chanté, and produced by Fred Hammond. Uncovered/Covered was released in stores October 10, 2006 on LaFace/Verity/Zomba Music Group and debuted at #10 on the Billboard R&B Charts and #2 on the Billboard Gospel charts its first week in stores.
Forever
Kenny Lattimore Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah...
I would never let you go
Ooh...
This time it's forever
Girl I want to know what's on your mind
'Cause when I look into your eyes they're saying words you don't express
While everyday I live just to please you, that's my only desire
If you think that this love won't last
'Cause of what you been through in the past
I'm loving you only You don't have to worry no, no, no...
If you're afraid to let your feeling show
'Cause inside you're just not sure
I'm gonna show you that nothing's changed oh, no...
[Chorus:]
I would never let you go
No one's gonna love you more
This time it's forever
I would never let you go
No one's gonna love you more
This time it's forever
Girl I want to be right where you are
Sharing every moment together
Everyday, every night
Girl I promise you that I'll be faithful yeah...
Because your happiness is all I'm living for oh, yeah, yeah, yeah...
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
If you think that this love won't last, won't last...
'Cause of what you been through in the past
I'm loving you only you don't have to worry no oh, no, no...
If you're afraid to let your feeling show
'Cause inside you're just not sure
I'm gonna show you that nothing's changed hey...
[Chorus:]
The song Forever by Kenny Lattimore beautifully articulates the feelings of love, trust, and commitment. The lyrics are a reassurance of love to a beloved who may have had doubts and fears due to past experiences of heartbreak or disappointment, that the singer's love for her is real and forever. He wants to know what's on her mind, to understand her doubts and fears, and wants to assure her that he will always love and cherish her. His love for her is so strong that he is willing to stand by her side every moment of her life and promises to be faithful to her.
The singer encourages the lover to open up, to show her feelings and trust him because his love is sincere, and he is not going to let her go. He assures her that no one is going to love her more than him, and this time it's forever. The repeated chorus ‘I would never let you go, no one’s gonna love you more, this time it's forever’ cements the idea that the singer is willing to commit himself to her completely, and his love is timeless and endless.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Forever are a tender and heartfelt expression of love that encapsulates the essence of commitment, trust, and assurance. The song speaks of a love that is pure, honest, and true, and the singer promises to be an unwavering support system and love his beloved forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, ooh...
Expressing a feeling of admiration or emotion
Yeah, yeah...
Emphasizing the agreement or affirmation
I would never let you go
I will always hold on to you and never let go
Ooh...
Expressing a feeling of excitement or surprise
This time it's forever
This love is going to last forever and never end
Girl I want to know what's on your mind
I want to understand your thoughts and feelings
'Cause when I look into your eyes they're saying words you don't express
Your eyes convey emotions that you may not be able to express in words
I don't want you feeling you're wasting your time
I'm committed to you and don't want you to feel like you're wasting your time with me
While everyday I live just to please you, that's my only desire
All I want is to make you happy and do things that please you
If you think that this love won't last
If you're worried that our love won't endure
'Cause of what you been through in the past
Because of the negative experiences you've had in the past
I'm loving you only You don't have to worry no, no, no...
My love is completely and solely for you, so you don't need to worry about anything else
If you're afraid to let your feeling show
If you're hesitant to express your emotions
'Cause inside you're just not sure
Because you're not entirely confident about your feelings
I'm gonna show you that nothing's changed oh, no...
I'll prove to you that I'm still committed and nothing has changed
I would never let you go
I will always hold on to you and never let go
No one's gonna love you more
No one will ever love you more than I do
This time it's forever
This love is going to last forever and never end
Girl I want to be right where you are
I want to be with you all the time and share every moment together
Sharing every moment together
Experiencing every moment together with openness and love
Everyday, every night
All day, every day, and all night long
Girl I promise you that I'll be faithful yeah...
I promise to be loyal and honest in our relationship
Because your happiness is all I'm living for oh, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Your happiness is my sole reason for living and what I strive for every day
If you think that this love won't last, won't last...
If you're still worried that our love won't endure
'Cause of what you been through in the past
Because of the negative experiences you've had in the past
I'm loving you only you don't have to worry no oh, no, no...
My love is completely and solely for you, so you don't need to worry about anything else
If you're afraid to let your feeling show
If you're hesitant to express your emotions
'Cause inside you're just not sure
Because you're not entirely confident about your feelings
I'm gonna show you that nothing's changed hey...
I'll prove to you that I'm still committed and nothing has changed
I would never let you go
I will always hold on to you and never let go
No one's gonna love you more
No one will ever love you more than I do
This time it's forever
This love is going to last forever and never end
Chorus: Repeat 2X
Repeating the chorus twice for emphasis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HERB MIDDLETON, KENNY LATTIMORE
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