(2) King James, born James Ruhumuriza, is a Rwandan singer and performer of R&B and Afrobeat music. He is known for his energetic and entertaining live performances. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_James_(singer)
(3) King James is also an English band formed in 2009, consisting of members of The Diamond Family Archive and Thirty Pounds Of Bone and releasing music on Woodland Recordings.
4) Gangsta rapper from Fresno, CA.
Face to Face
King James Lyrics
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How we laughed
I treasure the memories - inside my heart
Did you know your time was throught
Why did you have to be so sudden
And it hurts me to be apart
You were my friend
And it conforts me to know
I will always love you
Your memory will not fade away
We will be re-united on that glorious day
I thought i heard a familiar voice
I turned around but you weren't there
Must have been the sound of the wind
My vision's clouded now
I only see a poor reflection
But when morning comes
I'll see your face again
Now we know in part
But then we'll know even as we are known
I will prepare a place
And you will be with me where i am
I will always love you
Your memory will live in my heart
We will be re-united face to face
The lyrics of Face To Face by King James is a song of remembrance, love and loss. The first verse reminisces about the good times shared with the person who has gone away. The memories are etched deeply in the heart, but it is painful to think that the person is no longer around. The singer asks why the person had to leave so suddenly. The chorus brings in the theme of everlasting love, indicating that the person's memory will not fade away and they will be reunited on a glorious day. The second verse starts with the singer hearing a familiar voice, but on turning around, the person is not there. It is evident that the singer is still not able to come to terms with the loss. The bridge speaks of the belief in the future and of meeting the person 'face to face' in a place that is prepared for them. The song ends with the assurance that the person will always be remembered and loved.
This song is a powerful representation of love and loss, the longing for human connection and the belief in an afterlife. The lyrics are powerful in evoking deep emotions regarding grief and holding on to treasured memories. It drives the message of love and faith, speaking to the human spirit in search of hope and comfort. Music can often be cathartic and heal emotional wounds, and this song has the potential to do that.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember all the good times
I can recall fondly all the happy moments we shared together
How we laughed
We found great joy and amusement in each other's company and often shared a good laugh
I treasure the memories - inside my heart
The moments we spent together are something I hold dearly in my heart and mind
Did you know your time was throught
Were you aware that your life was coming to an end soon?
Why did you have to be so sudden
Why did you have to leave this world without any warning or preparation?
And it hurts me to be apart
Being away from you brings me emotional pain and sorrow
You were my friend
You were not just an acquaintance, but a dear friend to me
And it comforts me to know
Knowing that we will see each other again brings me solace and eases my heart
This is not the end
Although you are gone from this world, our friendship and your memory will live on
I will always love you
The love and fondness I felt for you in life still exist in my heart and will endure forever
Your memory will not fade away
The memories I have of you will remain prominent and vivid in my mind
We will be re-united on that glorious day
I am certain that we will meet again in the afterlife and that thought fills me with happiness
I thought i heard a familiar voice
For a moment I believed I heard your voice and it brought me comfort
I turned around but you weren't there
When I looked for you, you were not present in the physical sense
Must have been the sound of the wind
The noise I heard was likely just the wind and not your voice
My vision's clouded now
I am struggling to see things clearly and to make sense of my surroundings
I only see a poor reflection
The image I see in front of me is indistinct and difficult to discern
But when morning comes
In time, things will become clearer and more apparent
I'll see your face again
I am sure that I will once again see your face and that day will be a joyful one
Now we know in part
Currently our knowledge and comprehension is limited and incomplete
But then we'll know even as we are known
When we meet again in the afterlife, our understanding and awareness will be complete
I will prepare a place
I will do all that is necessary to ensure that we will be reunited in the afterlife
And you will be with me where i am
I long for the day when we will be together once again, in the afterlife
Your memory will live in my heart
The memories of you and our friendship will always be present within me and will be cherished
We will be re-united face to face
I am confident that we will meet again in the afterlife, in person, and that fills my heart with great joy
Contributed by Alexis F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oz Pineda
I remember all the good times
How we laughed
I treasure the memories - inside my heart
Did you know your time was through
Why did you have to be so sudden
And it hurts me to be apart
You were my friend
And it comforts me to know
This is not the end
I will always love you
Your memory will not fade away
We will be re-united on that glorious day
I thought i heard a familiar voice
I turned around but you weren´t there
Must have been the sound of the wind
My vision´s clouded now
I only see a poor reflection
But when morning comes
I´ll see your face again
Now we know in part
But then we´ll know even as we are known
I will prepare a place
And you will be with me where i am
I will always love you
Your memory will live in my heart
We will be re-united face to face
gtr1963
My father in laws family requested this be played at his funeral back in 2013. Awesome song.
lazy day
Phew!!!i Finally found this song on YouTube,KING JAMES
I still remember listening this song on cassettes in the late 90's. Oh my God!!! How I love this song 🎵
I sang this song on my sister's funeral.
May her soul rest in peace and I hope to see her someday when I leave this world.
Denise Kremer
Beautiful song! Shared on facebook just now in memory of my husband Mark.
Zombiak Brains
My favorite....
Especially reprise