In 1999 Jazz legend Joe Sample collaborated with Lalah on the album The Song Lives On, which became a staple on both Jazz and Smooth R&B radio, as well as topping the Jazz charts. However, it would not be until 2004 that Lalah Hathaway would resurface with her own project. She had her biggest hit single in years with an inspired cover of the late Luther Vandross' Forever, For Always, For Love, topping the Urban AC Chart and reaching Top 40 on Billboards mainstream R&B chart, a feat repeated by Outrun the Sky, Hathaway's first solo album in a decade, which was released late in the year.
Heaven Knows
Lalah Hathaway Lyrics
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And, I'm not ashamed to tell you of that tingle deep down inside, baby
Is it the way that you move me
That just makes be wanna hold on so tight
Or, is it the mood how it hits me
Like a summer breeze in a winter′s night
Heaven knows how you comfort me
Hold me close. Won't you make me feel
So good
Now that you've got the message
Won′t you come on and play with fire
′Cause I'm so hot for you baby
But your sugar can′t make me tired
Won't you amaze me with your tactical feats of love
Please won′t you take me
Oh baby how you torture me boy with your tender touch
Heaven knows how you comfort me
Ease my mind how you set me free
Hold me close. Won't you make me feel
So good
Heaven only knows
All the things you do for me
Heaven only knows
Heaven only knows
That we two were meant to be
Heaven only knows
Heaven knows how you comfort me
Ease my mind how you set me free
Hold me close. Won′t you make me feel
So good
In "Heaven Knows," Lalah Hathaway sings about being in love with someone and feeling comforted and free around them. She starts off by telling her lover that she is not ashamed to share the deep feelings of love that they inspire in her. She goes on to describe the way that they move her and make her feel: like a summer breeze on a winter's night. The chorus is full of gratitude and devotion as she thanks her lover for the comfort and freedom that they bring to her life and asks them to hold her close and make her feel good.
Throughout the song, Hathaway's voice effortlessly glides through each note, carrying with it a sense of joy and contentment. The song has a mellow, R&B groove that perfectly complements the lyrics and highlights the warmth of Hathaway's voice. Overall, "Heaven Knows" is a beautiful love song that explores the deep emotions and feelings that come with being in love with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just sending a message of love to you boy
I am expressing my love for you in this message.
And, I'm not ashamed to tell you of that tingle deep down inside, baby
I'm not afraid to tell you that you give me butterflies in my stomach, my love.
Is it the way that you move me
Does your movement control me?
That just makes be wanna hold on so tight
It makes me want to hold you tightly.
Or, is it the mood how it hits me
Or is it the feeling that is swaying me?
Like a summer breeze in a winter's night
Like the feeling of a refreshing breeze on a cold night.
Heaven knows how you comfort me
Only heaven knows how much comfort you provide me.
Ease my mind how you set me free
You ease my mind and relieve me of burdens.
Hold me close. Won't you make me feel
So good
Hold me tight and make me feel amazing, my love.
Now that you've got the message
Now that you've received my message.
Won′t you come on and play with fire
Won't you take risks with me and live freely?
′Cause I'm so hot for you baby
Because I have an intense passion for you, my love.
But your sugar can′t make me tired
But your sweet love can't wear me out or bore me.
Won't you amaze me with your tactical feats of love
Please surprise and impress me with your clever and skillful acts of love.
Please won′t you take me
Please take me with you, my love.
Oh baby how you torture me boy with your tender touch
Your gentle touch drives me crazy, my love.
Heaven only knows
All the things you do for me
Heaven only knows
Heaven only knows
That we two were meant to be
Heaven only knows
Only heaven knows all the amazing things you do for me and how perfect we are for each other.
Heaven knows how you comfort me
Ease my mind how you set me free
Hold me close. Won′t you make me feel
So good
Only heaven knows how much you comfort me, free me from worries, and make me feel so good by holding me close.
Writer(s): Derek Bramble
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.