Nonetheless, Kwabs never had any notion of seriously pursuing music as a career until his unadorned YouTube cover of Corinne Bailey Rae's "Like a Star" became a massive viral hit, racking up 100,000 views. He was approached with a management contract, and decided to take music farther. He released a few original songs on YouTube, leading to his being hotly tipped by MTV and BBC radio and securing a deal with Atlantic. On his 2014 debut EP, Wrong or Right, he collaborated with London-born, Vienna-based producer Sohn. The melancholy songs on the EP set his smooth, powerful baritone voice to a minimalist, synthesized backing somewhat reminiscent of the Human League. The style was dubbed "Synth&B," and the collaboration drew comparisons to that between Seal and Adamski back in the '90s. A second EP, Pray for Love, and a more upbeat single, "Walk," followed. Kwabs also worked with Plan B and Dave Okumu on his debut album, which was expected to be released in 2015. ~ John D. Buchanan, Rovi
Make You Mine
Kwabs Lyrics
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Been out of my mind, visions of the two of us crashing through me night after night
Talking about losing faith, I'm only a life away
You don't tell your boyfriend you're lonely
Long as I'm on this earth
I promised he don't deserve you
I should be your one and only
Gonna make you mine if it tears me into pieces, if it takes me to the end of times
Set the soul on fire, darling
'Til you're burning like a sub
'Til I can see the faith in your eyes
Make you mine, mine
Make you mine, mine mine
Look in my eyes, tell me that you shouldn't like a skin, that you're turning to some perfect creature
I know when you lie 'cause your body will betray you the more you're talk, the more your sorrows starts to show
Talking about losing faith
I'm only a life away
You don't tell your boyfriend you're lonely
Long as I'm one this earth
I promised he don't deserve you
I should be your one and only
Gonna make you mine if it tears me into pieces, if it takes me to the end of times
Set the soul on fire, darling
'Til you're burning like a sun
'Til I can see the faith in your eyes
Make you mine
Talking about losing faith
You're having your heart away
It's only a matter of time
Make you mine, mine, mine
Gonna make you mine if it tears me into pieces, if it takes me to the stars and fall out off the sky
Make you mine if it tears me into pieces, if it takes me to the end of times
Set the soul on fire, darling
'Til you're burning like a sun
'Til I can see the faith in your eyes
Make you mine
Make you mine if it tears me into pieces, if it takes me to the end of times
Set the soul on fire, darling
'Til you're burning like a sun
'Til I can see the faith in your eyes
Make you mine
Make you mine, mine mine
In Kwabs's song "Make You Mine," the singer expresses his deep desire for a woman who is already in a relationship with someone else. He talks about the struggles he has faced in his own life and how he prays for the moment when she will end things with her boyfriend and finally give him a chance. The lyrics convey his obsession with her and the intensity of his feelings. He promises her that he will make her his own no matter what it takes, even if it means tearing himself apart in the process.
The song highlights the pain that comes with unrequited love and how it can leave a person feeling hopeless and desperate. Kwabs's soulful voice adds an emotional dimension to the lyrics, making it a moving and powerful ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
Been doubting my life, waiting in the waves, praying for the moment you leave him
I have been uncertain about my life, waiting for the right opportunity to come when you are no longer with him, hoping for a chance.
Been out of my mind, visions of the two of us crashing through me night after night
I have been lost in my thoughts, imagining us together, crashing through my mind night after night.
Talking about losing faith, I'm only a life away
Talking about losing faith, and it only takes one moment to make a difference.
You don't tell your boyfriend you're lonely
You keep your feelings of loneliness hidden from your boyfriend.
Long as I'm on this earth
I promised he don't deserve you
I should be your one and only
As long as I am alive, I promise that he does not deserve you, and I should be the only one for you.
Gonna make you mine if it tears me into pieces, if it takes me to the end of times
Set the soul on fire, darling
'Til you're burning like a sun
'Til I can see the faith in your eyes
Make you mine, mine
Make you mine, mine mine
I will make you mine no matter the cost, even if it tears me apart or takes me until the end of time. I will set your soul on fire until you shine bright like a sun and until I can see the trust in your eyes. I will make you mine, mine, and keep you forever.
Look in my eyes, tell me that you shouldn't like a skin, that you're turning to some perfect creature
Look into my eyes and tell yourself that you are not simply a beautiful person but also perfect both inside and out.
I know when you lie 'cause your body will betray you the more you're talk, the more your sorrows starts to show
I can tell when you are lying by the way your body language changes, the more you talk, the more your sadness becomes evident.
Talking about losing faith
You're having your heart away
It's only a matter of time
Make you mine, mine, mine
You are losing faith, and your heart is not fully committed to him. It is only a matter of time before I make you mine.
Gonna make you mine if it tears me into pieces, if it takes me to the stars and fall out off the sky
I will make you mine, and I am willing to risk everything, even if I have to go to the stars and fall from the sky.
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