Edmonds went to Indiana University where he began to further expand his musical ambitions. Taking I.U. Soul Revue, an extensive course in music theory, performing and the business, Edmonds began to see music as a real career. Pursuing this idea, he started the group After 7 with his brother Melvin Edmonds and his classmate, Keith Mitchell, who was the cousin of Antonio "L.A." Reid.
The group did shows in local clubs, but upon graduation went on to standard 9-5 jobs. However, brother Kenneth was moving up the ladder with L.A. Reid and when they signed a deal with Virgin Records, one of the acts they brought up was their relatives in After 7.
As a member of After 7, Kevon scored some huge successes, earning a platinum album as well as several gold singles. They continued to tour the country and established themselves as one of R&B's top performing groups. The group went on hiatus after their 1995 album, Reflections.
At roughly the same time, Babyface brought his brothers, as well as siblings K-Ci and JoJo of Jodeci on for a project in a fictional group Milestone. The group performed in the movie Soul Food and had a hit single with the track "I Care About You."
In 1999, Kevon released his first and only solo album, 24/7. The title track for the album was a big hit, going gold and reaching #10 on the Hot 100. The album's second single, "No Love" performed moderately well, reaching #25 on the R&B charts but hopes to return another album in the new millennium.
Girl Like You
Kevon Edmonds Lyrics
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I thank the Lord for givin' me anther day
So I can be with you
'Cause I ain't never seen a face
So beautiful in every way
I can't believe that I'm here with you
And I cry 'cause I-I'm so in love
I was searchin' for the perfect girl, the woman of my dreams
And now she is in love with me
And even though I've been around the world
Never did I find a girl
That makes me feel the way you know you do
And even though love has been kind to me
Never did I dream
I would find me a girl like you
Da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da
Ooh, yeah
When I'm makin' love to you
I call your name, that's what I do
So you won't have no reservations and
That you're the only one for me
My heart is yours and, girl, that is for eternity
You know we make the perfect combination
And I cry 'cause I-I can't believe
'Cause you just don't know the half of it
Or what it means to me
To have finally found the perfect girl
The angel of my dreams
And now she is in love with me
And even though I've been around the world
Never did I find a girl
That makes me feel the way you know you do {You know you do}
And even though love has been kind to me
Never did I dream
I would find me a {Me a girl, me a girl, me a girl} girl like you
Da-da-da-da-no-no
(Da-da-da-da-da)
Da-da-da-da-no
You're only the best thing, girl {Ooh, little baby}
That ever happened in my life {That ever happened in my life}
You are my angel {Yeah}
The angel and the apple of my eye
And even though I've been around the world
Never did I find a girl
That makes me feel the way you know you do {You know you do}
And even though {Even though} love has been kind to me
Never did I dream
I would find me a girl {Find me a girl, me a girl, me a girl}, oh, ooh, no
And even though I've been around the world ('Round the world)
Never did I find a girl {Find a girl} (Oh)
That make me feel the way you know you do {You know you do}
And even though {Even though} love has been kind to me
Never did I dream
I would find me a girl (Find me, find me, find me a girl like you)
Ah-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da
Da
Baby
A girl like you
In the song "A Girl Like You," Kevon Edmonds expresses his gratitude for finding his perfect match. He tells the story of his search for the perfect girl and how he finally found her in his lover. The song is based on a love that is appreciated through the simple pleasures of life. He rhapsodizes about the beauty he sees in her, her compatibility and how much she means to him.
Kevon Edmonds starts out with expressing his gratitude for having another day to be with her. He goes on to describe his love for her and how he never thought he’d find someone like her. His emotions are so intense that he cries just thinking about how perfect they are for each other. To emphasize his point, he recalls his search for the perfect woman, which he could not find until he met her.
The song “A Girl Like You” is all about appreciating the one you love. It espouses the beauty of finding a soulmate, and it is a testament to hope and destiny. The lyrics are reflective of what many people feel when they find true love. This song is a dedication to finding love, and how it can fill one's life with joy and happiness, which Kevon Edmonds does so masterfully.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night before I sleep
I express gratitude to God and cherish spending time with you each day
I thank the Lord for givin' me another day
I am thankful for every new day that I can share with you
So I can be with you
I always look forward to spending time with you
'Cause I ain't never seen a face
Your face is unique and beautiful in every way
So beautiful in every way
Your beauty is beyond compare
I can't believe that I'm here with you
Being with you feels like a dream come true
And I cry 'cause I-I'm so in love
I am overwhelmed with emotions because I love you so much
'Cause you don't know what it means to me to finally find someone
Finding you is a blessing that I cannot fully express
I was searchin' for the perfect girl, the woman of my dreams
I was on a quest to find someone who met my ideal standards, and you exceeded them all
And now she is in love with me
Now, the love of my life loves me back
Never did I find a girl
Even though I traveled the world, there was no one quite like you
That makes me feel the way you know you do
You have a unique way of making me feel inspired and loved
And even though love has been kind to me
While I've had good experiences with love, nothing compares to what we share
Never did I dream
I never imagined that I would find someone as amazing as you
When I'm makin' love to you
Being intimate with you is a special and cherished experience
I call your name, that's what I do
I want to let you know that you are the focus of my attention and affection
So you won't have no reservations and
I want you to feel completely comfortable and loved in my presence
That you're the only one for me
You are the only person I want to be with, now and forever
My heart is yours and, girl, that is for eternity
I have given you my heart and it belongs to you forever
You know we make the perfect combination
We are a perfect match and complement each other in every way
'Cause you just don't know the half of it
I cannot fully explain or express the depth of my love for you
The angel of my dreams
You are my dream come true, my angel on earth
You're only the best thing, girl
You are the absolute best thing that has ever happened to me
That ever happened in my life
You have brought so much joy and happiness into my life
You are my angel
You have a pure and beautiful soul, like an angel
The angel and the apple of my eye
You are the love of my life and the center of my world
Find me, find me, find me a girl like you
I am so grateful to have found someone as amazing and special as you
A girl like you
You are one of a kind, unique, and irreplaceable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS
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