Their first single "Thinking It Over" cracked the UK Top 5, surprising fans and skeptics alike. A second single, "Doin' It", did not chart as well as their debut, making a modest impact at #14. At the same time the group was also addressing a lawsuit concerning their name. The matter was resolved by adding an 'X' to their band name, a decision that took into account suggestions from their fans.
Liberty X scored a UK #1 hit with the release of their third single, "Just A Little". With sales in excess of 500,000 units, "Just a Little" ended as the 7th best selling single of 2002. Their success was maintained with the release of both "Got To Have Your Love" (UK #2) and its parent album Thinking It Over, which debuted in the Top 3 of their respective charts. This was followed by another Top 10 success, "Holding On For You". Their debut album eventually earned multi-platinum recognition, selling close to 750,000 units in the UK.
The band's second album, Being Somebody, followed in 2003. Three additional Top 20 hit singles came from this record: "Being Nobody" (UK #3), "Jumpin" (UK #6), and "Everybody Cries" (UK #13). Being Somebody became certified gold and sold over 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom.
Their third full-length, X, was released in 2005. Despite the fact that it spawned another two additional Top 10 singles for the group, it became their least successful album to date. The singles released from this album included "Song 4 Lovers" (UK #5) and a remake of Shalamar's classic "A Night To Remember". Liberty X's version, which peaked at #6 in the UK, was used as the official track for the Children In Need charity. The third single to be released from the album was the title track "X", but due to lack of proper promotion, it peaked at #47. Their album, X, peaked at #27 in October of 2005 and sold over 50,000 copies.
In May of 2007 the band announced that they were splitting up stating that the music world had "changed too much since we began". They are all still friends and are currently working on solo projects.
Song 4 Lovers
Liberty X Lyrics
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Yo, yo
Now once again, my friend it's the Reverend
The first platinum status rap president
And from the coast to California to the show the main,
Got an east coast sound and my beats go bang
My own black crown with my snickers got my name
And I'm back yo, with my collar and cape
It's the Rev, yo, you gots to believe
There's a song for lovers you can hear all the time
But you're like no other to me
So I'm not gonna promise you a starry sky
You just need to believe
(Just need to believe)
I take time for my rhyme and I climb but don't reach
Hustling when we rustle and grime and rock beats
And this is it what Another hit for the streets
I got love for my people from queens to overseas
Step into the room and then 'boom' the horns scream
Rev's coming well and regal, I've got dreams
Just like Martin Luther the King I might teach
Rock a collar to the party after party going reach
There's a song for lovers you can hear all the time
(All the time)
But you're like no other to me
(Like no other, like no other)
So I'm not gonna promise you a starry sky
You just need to believe
(You just need to believe)
There's a song for lovers
But you're like no other
(Rev's coming well and regal, I've got dreams
(Step into the room and then boom the horns scream)
There's a song for lovers
But you're like no other to me
You just need to believe
(I'll be your friend)
If you say you love me
(I won't let you down)
If you say you really care
(Hold out your hands)
If you say you really want me
(I will be there)
I promise I'll be there, oh, oh
I promise
I promise
And then I promise
I'll be there
There's a song for lovers you can hear all the time
(All, yeah)
But you're like no other to me
(Like no other, like no other)
So I'm not gonna promise you a starry sky
(Nothing but a starry sky)
You just need to believe
There's a song for lovers you can hear all the time
But you're like no other to me
(Other to me)
(Like no other, like no other)
So I'm not gonna promise you a starry sky
You just need to believe
(Just need to believe)
(You just need to believe)
Faith is the substance of things hoped for
(You just need to believe)
The evidence of things not seen
(You just need to believe)
Your faith has made you whole
(Yeah)
The lyrics of Liberty X’s “Song 4 Lovers” presents an upbeat sound accompanied by a message of love and faith. The song is introduced by the Reverend, the rapper who declares himself the “first platinum status rap president” and describes himself as a superhero. He talks about his love for his people from Queens to overseas, and his dream to teach and inspire like Martin Luther King, and encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and their relationships.
The chorus repeats the line “There's a song for lovers you can hear all the time, but you're like no other to me, so I'm not gonna promise you a starry sky, you just need to believe.” This suggests that even though the song is for lovers, the listener is special and unique. The message is to trust in love, despite there being no guaranteed perfect fairytale ending, and to hold on to the belief that the love will flourish.
Overall, the lyrics of “Song 4 Lovers” convey a message of positivity, hope, and faith. It encourages listeners to have confidence in themselves and their relationships and to believe that love will conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
The drumbeats go like this
The song has an upbeat tempo and the drumbeat is a major feature.
Now once again, my friend it's the Reverend
The singer refers to himself as 'the Reverend'.
The first platinum status rap president
The singer mentions his achievements as a rapper.
And from the coast to California to the show the main,
The singer has performed across the United States.
Got an east coast sound and my beats go bang
The singer has a distinctive sound and style.
My own black crown with my snickers got my name
The singer has his own unique style and branding.
And I'm back yo, with my collar and cape
The singer is returning to the music industry with confidence and pride.
Like a superhero armed with an old school tape
The singer feels invincible like a superhero when he performs with his classic music.
It's the Rev, yo, you gots to believe
The singer wants people to believe in his talent and music.
There's a song for lovers you can hear all the time
The singer introduces the concept of a love song that is universally popular.
But you're like no other to me
The singer is addressing a specific person who is special and different from the rest.
So I'm not gonna promise you a starry sky
The singer is realistic and won't make unrealistic promises.
You just need to believe (Just need to believe)
The singer believes that having faith is important in a relationship.
I take time for my rhyme and I climb but don't reach
The singer is a hardworking artist but is yet to achieve his ultimate goals.
Hustling when we rustle and grime and rock beats
The singer works tirelessly to create music in difficult circumstances.
And this is it what Another hit for the streets
The singer has created another successful song that will resonate with his audience.
I got love for my people from queens to overseas
The singer has a loyal fanbase across the world.
Step into the room and then 'boom' the horns scream
The singer gets a big reaction from the crowd when he enters the room.
Rev's coming well and regal, I've got dreams
The singer has high aspirations and wants to make a name for himself.
Just like Martin Luther the King I might teach
The singer sees himself as a leader who can inspire others with his music.
Rock a collar to the party after party going reach
The singer is prepared to put in hard work to achieve his goals.
If you say you love me
The singer is addressing the person who he is singing to.
I won't let you down
The singer makes a promise to ensure that the person won't be disappointed in the relationship.
Hold out your hands
The singer wants the person to open up and be honest with him.
If you say you really want me
The singer wants assurance from the person that they are fully committed to the relationship.
I promise I'll be there, oh, oh
The singer is making a promise to be there for the person he is singing to.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for
The singer implies that having faith is essential for a successful relationship.
The evidence of things not seen
The singer is suggesting that sometimes you have to have faith even when things aren't clear.
Your faith has made you whole
The singer is saying that having faith in a relationship can make a person feel complete.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BENEDETTO DIMASSA, GRANT BLACK, JOSEPH WARD SIMMONS, TONY LUNDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rainbow 🌈 Lady 🧚
That type of song that still gives you goosebumps just as much as it did when you first heard it. It's both uplifting yet slightly sad at the same time. It's one of those nostalgia triggers for me 😊😢🎉
Lucy Milton
I wish we still had this kind of music about positivity and believing in yourself. I’m really glad I grew up listening to music like this and not today’s music.
DMann2006
It's overproduced nonsense. It's message is fine. The delivery is cliched, unoriginal, forced and cheesy. Glad it flopped.
frenchgirluk
Absolutely love this time. It was a touch getting Rev Run on this track. Wish I can see their gigs. Kevin had the best voice and glad he won the Voice!!!
hadj0587
They performed this last night in Pontins, Camber Sands and Radio 2 also played it earlier yesterday. Ended up hearing it twice in the same day but I ain’t complaining. Great tune
Simon Fitzgerald
Still a good song in 2020
houdinifan27
I never knew Rev Run did this song until I heard it on the radio. I couldn't find it anywhere online so Limewire was the only place that had it. Thanks for posting! Great song! Kings Of Rock Y'all!
All things life
Massive thanks to TikTok for reminding me about this song! Can’t believe I completely forgot about it 😳🥺
Lisa Flint
Still give me the goosebumps xxx
Rory England
I have no idea how this song has as the amount of views as it does i personally think and state that its a banger but the worlds missin out man