His hit songs include "Never Too Much", "Here and Now", "Any Love", "Power of Love/Love Power", "I Can Make It Better" and "For You to Love". Many of his songs were covers of original music by other artists such as "If This World Were Mine" (duet with Cheryl Lynn), "Since I Lost My Baby", "Superstar" and "Always and Forever". Duets such as "The Closer I Get to You" with Beyoncé, "Endless Love" with Mariah Carey and "The Best Things in Life Are Free" with Janet Jackson were all hit songs in his career.
During his career, Vandross sold over 35 million records worldwide, and received eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four different times. He won a total of four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for a song recorded not long before his death, "Dance with My Father".
Possessing a tenor vocal range, Vandross was commonly referred to as "The Velvet Voice" in reference to his exceptional vocal talent, and was sometimes called "The Best Voice of a Generation". He was also regarded as the "Pavarotti of Pop" by many critics.
In 2008, Vandross was ranked No. 54 on Rolling Stone Magazine's List of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Mariah Carey stated several times in interviews that standing next to Vandross while recording their duet "Endless Love" was intimidating.
By popular vote, Vandross was inducted into The SoulMusic Hall of Fame at SoulMusic.com in December 2012.
Whether Or Not The World Gets Better
Luther Vandross Lyrics
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We get by on the high of love
And there's no time to spend on doubt or wondering
'Cause no one else could I ever love
You see the world outside can be cold and very lonely
And it gets real bad
And it makes me sad, but
Whether or not the world gets better
Whether or not the world gets better
You and I will truly survive
And it's all because our love will never die
Never ever die
We all live in a crazy world today
There's so much beauty and yet there's so much pain
And we'd be wiser to make a change, with love we could
It's our world, we should make it good
And if the world outside gets too cold and feels too lonely
And it gets real bad
It'll still make us sad
Whether or not the world gets better
You and I and love will be together, together
Whether or not the world gets better
You and I will truly survive
And it's all because our love will never die
Never ever die
Our love is out world
And it keeps us safely from anything outside that could hurt us
We look out from inside
And depending on what we see
We just hold each other tightly, hold me tightly
'Cause sometimes it's just better to let it be
Whether or not the world gets better
You and I and love will be together, together
Whether or not the world gets better
You and I will truly survive
And it's all because our love will never die
Never ever die
The song “Whether or Not The World Gets Better” by Luther Vandross (featuring Lisa Fischer) talks about a love that transcends the chaos and difficulties of the world. They don't spend time on doubt or wondering, and they live in the high of love. They recognize the world can be cold, lonely, and painful, but they see the beauty too. They know that it's our world, and we should make it good with love.
The lyrics highlight the power of love to weather any storm, and how that love can make us stronger and help us to survive. The love they share is outside anything that could hurt them. They see the world through the lens of that love, and they hold each other tightly regardless of what they see in the world. Sometimes, it's just better to let things be, and they know that their love will never die.
Overall, the song emphasizes the power of love to transcend any hardships in life, and how love can help us to survive and thrive in a world that can be both beautiful and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't play any games, my girl and I
Our relationship is built on honesty and sincerity, we don't pretend or manipulate each other.
We get by on the high of love
Love is what motivates us, gives us energy and makes us happy.
And there's no time to spend on doubt or wondering
We trust each other completely and don't waste time on needless worrying or suspicion.
'Cause no one else could I ever love
Our love is unique and irreplaceable, we couldn't feel this way about anyone else.
You see the world outside can be cold and very lonely
The world can be a harsh and unforgiving place, where people often feel alone and disconnected.
And it gets real bad
The pain and suffering in the world can be overwhelming and hard to bear.
And it makes me sad, but
Even though the world's troubles weigh heavy on us, we won't let them destroy our love or hope.
Whether or not the world gets better
Regardless of whether the world improves or not, our love will endure and conquer all.
You and I and love will be together, together
Our love is the one constant we can rely on, and it will never falter or fade away.
You and I will truly survive
We will overcome any obstacle or challenge as long as we are together, our love will give us strength.
And it's all because our love will never die
Our love is eternal and immortal, it transcends time and space and will always prevail.
We all live in a crazy world today
The world is full of chaos, confusion and madness, and it's easy to feel lost or overwhelmed.
There's so much beauty and yet there's so much pain
The world is a place of contradictions, where joy and sorrow coexist in equal measure.
And we'd be wiser to make a change, with love we could
We have the power to change the world for the better if we act with kindness, compassion and love.
It's our world, we should make it good
The world belongs to all of us, and we have a responsibility to create a better and more just society.
And if the world outside gets too cold and feels too lonely
When the world seems cruel and uncaring, we turn to each other for comfort, warmth and solace.
It'll still make us sad
We can't ignore the pain and injustice in the world, but we won't let it defeat us or diminish our hope.
Our love is out world
Our love is the center of our world, it gives us direction, purpose and meaning.
And it keeps us safely from anything outside that could hurt us
Our love is a shield that protects us from the world's cruelty, violence and negativity.
We look out from inside
We observe the world, but don't let it consume or overwhelm us, we keep a safe distance and perspective.
And depending on what we see
Our perception of the world shapes our emotions, thoughts and actions, but we always return to our love.
We just hold each other tightly, hold me tightly
Physical touch is a way to express and reinforce our love and connection, especially in difficult moments.
'Cause sometimes it's just better to let it be
Sometimes the best thing we can do is to accept the world as it is, without trying to change or control it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUTHER VANDROSS
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