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
My Own
Kwabs Lyrics
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I won't give up, never let you down
Let's get it straight, it's time to choose
I came to play, don't play to lose
You're the next to me
Now can get in the change
I've got the key, latch out the cage
I don't need no other love
There can be no other love
You don't feel no other love
What if I break into your heart?
Open the lactic gone that you got?
What if I hope, and never let it go?
Could you turn around, and say no?
What if I step around out of time?
Could I be got to your mind?
'Cause I want to be in your love alone
I want you all for my own
Put your heart on me tonight
I want you all for my own
Turn your shadows into light
Drop it off, take a trip
Leave the world, that can wreck a ship
Just you and I, no passengers
We can take it off
Every go fast enough
You got all of me, don't love to spare
To much to miss, not enough to share
I want you all for my own
I don't need no other love
There can be no other love
You don't feel no other love
What if I break into your heart?
Open the lactic gone that you got?
What if I hope, and never let it go?
Could you turn around, and say no?
What if I step around out of time?
Could I be got to your mind?
'Cause I want to be in your love alone
I want you all for my own
Put your heart on me tonight
I want you all for my own
Turn your shadows into light
I want you all for my own
Gotta feel to (?)
I want you all for my own
I don't need no other love
There can be no other love
Never believe no other love
'Cause you don't feel no other love
I don't need no other love
There can be no other love
You don't feel no other love
What if I break into your heart?
Open the lactic gone that you got?
What if I hope, and never let it go?
Could you turn around, and say no?
What if I step around out of time?
Could I be got to your mind?
'Cause I want to be in your love alone
I want you all for my own
Put your heart on me tonight
I want you all for my own
Turn your shadows into light
I want you all for my own
Gotta feel to (?)
I want you all for my own, my own, my own
What if I break into your heart?
Open the lactic gone that you got?
What if I hope, and never let it go?
Could you turn around, and say no?
What if I step around out of time?
Could I be got to your mind?
'Cause I want to be in your love
I want you all for my own
Kwabs's song "My Own" centers around a relationship where Kwabs expresses his desire for exclusivity and commitment. He declares that the person he is singing to is the one he wants to be with, and he won't give up on them. He urges them to choose him and take a chance on love. He promises to be a safe haven, and the person can fall into him without fear of being let down. Kwabs sees potential in this person and believes he holds the key to unlock their full potential. He wants to be the only love for his partner and will do anything to ensure that they remain exclusive. In the chorus, Kwabs questions what would happen if he breaks into his partner's heart and unleashes all its potential. The song has a feel-good factor and is an uplifting love song that reflects a desire for commitment, exclusivity, and unyielding love.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall into me, I got you now
I will catch you if you fall because I am here for you
I won't give up, never let you down
I won't give up on our relationship because I am determined to make it work
Let's get it straight, it's time to choose
It's time to make a decision about our future together
I came to play, don't play to lose
I am here to make this work, so let's not give up or lose hope easily
You're the next to me
You are important and special to me
Now can get in the change
Things can change for the better starting now
I've got the key, latch out the cage
I have the key to unlock your potential, so let's break free from any negativity that might be holding you back
But I want you all for my own
I want you all to myself and don't want to share you with anyone else
I don't need no other love
I don't need anyone else because I have all the love I need with you
There can be no other love
No other love can compare to what we have together
You don't feel no other love
I know you feel the same way because you don't seek love from anyone else
What if I break into your heart?
What if I explore your deepest emotions and feelings?
Open the lactic gone that you got?
Open up to me and let me in to see the real you
What if I hope, and never let it go?
What if I have hope for our relationship and never give up on it?
Could you turn around, and say no?
Would you reject my love and end our relationship?
What if I step around out of time?
What if I take a different approach and try new things to make our relationship work?
Could I be got to your mind?
Would you give me a chance to understand your thoughts and feelings?
'Cause I want to be in your love alone
I want to be the only one in your heart and have your love all to myself
Put your heart on me tonight
Show me your love and affection tonight
Turn your shadows into light
Let's turn any dark moments in our relationship into brighter ones
Gotta feel to (?)
The lyrics are unclear and the actual word in this line is unknown
I want you all for my own, my own, my own
I want to emphasize that I want you all to myself
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marcgulish1760
kwabs is one of the most underrated artists today
@Amoola83
+Marc Gulish Exactly my thoughts, I' really love his songs. Why isn't he more popular?!
@GuneyCetin
Exactly.
@pizzadayz888
Ikr
@RicardoMoreiraKrahnin
Indeed
@hannahtrigwell
Oh man. What a tune. Love this!!
@igorkorytowski2456
Kdh
@kristanthompson8368
Hannah Trigwell I know right
@OmarHafez87
You are such a rare jewel in a music industry that is plagued with garbage music. Keep up this amazing musical spirit, keep your lyrics and videos clean and decent.
God bless!!
Respect from a Jordanian guy living in Vienna! :)
@MrDanail1985
Absolutely true!!! :)