Maxwell capitalized on his breakthrough with the MTV Unplugged EP, taken from his live MTV performance. It attracted attention and acclaim outside the R&B community with the left-field cover choices "This Woman's Work" (by Kate Bush) and "Closer" (by Nine Inch Nails). Additionally, the 'MTV Unplugged' version of "Whenever, Wherever, Whatever" earned him another Grammy nomination (for Best Male Pop Vocal). Anticipation for his second full-length album was high, and when Embrya was released in 1998, it entered the charts at number three. Reviews were more mixed this time around, with some critics charging that Maxwell's ambition had crossed the line into indulgence; still, the record duplicated its predecessor's platinum sales.
Maxwell adopted his middle name as his stage moniker, keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret out of concern for his family's privacy. Born of Puerto Rican and black Caribbean stock, Maxwell suffered the loss of his father (in a plane crash) when he was just three years old. The experience made him a deeply religious child, and he first began singing in his Baptist church. Still, he didn't really get serious about music until age 17, when he began writing his own songs using a cheap Casio keyboard given to him by a friend. Initially influenced by early-'80s urban R&B, and drawing his greatest inspiration from the concept of the R&B auteur (looking to artists like Marvin Gaye, Prince, Stevie Wonder). He progressed rapidly, and by 1991 he was performing on the New York club scene, despite ridicule from classmates who couldn't imagine the shy, awkward teenager doing anything of the sort. After making a name for himself, he signed a recording contract with Columbia in 1994.
In 1999, Maxwell scored his biggest hit to date with the single "Fortunate," an R. Kelly composition he recorded for the soundtrack of the film Life; it was a mammoth success, ranking as the number one R&B hit of the year in Billboard magazine. Later that year, he also cut two songs for the soundtrack of The Best Man.
In August 2001, Maxwell returned with his third full-length album, Now, which was touted as a return to the more straightforwardly romantic atmosphere of his debut. It entered the album charts at number one and quickly launched a hit single in "Lifetime." ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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... He eventually got a record deal with Columbia Records in 1994 when he was 21 years old. His loss of his father at the age of three had a great impact on him as a person and as an artist. Maxwell played keyboard in church during his youth; however, he was not aware of his vocal talent during adolescence. His vocal ability was later discovered during a romantic affair which inspired the music for his first music release "Urban Hang Suite." Maxwell was heavily inspired by the work of artists such as Marvin Gaye, Prince, Sade, and lastly Anita Baker who he gives credit to "teaching him how to sing."
After taking several years off, Maxwell released his latest album BLACKsummers'night on July 7, 2009. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Albums Top 200 chart, his second album to receive that ranking. Maxwell said his reason for leaving the music industry for such a long period was "to just take time off. The music industry has so much competition and there was no rush for me.
The follow-up to BLACKsummers'night and the second installment in a planned trilogy, blackSUMMERS'night, is set to be released late 2012 but the exact date is unknown.
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The name "Maxwell" also appears to be used by a hip hop beat producer from Oldenburg, Germany.
Ascension
Maxwell Lyrics
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'Cause you were a dream that you should not have been
A fantasy real
You gave me this beating baby
This rhythm inside
And you made me feel good and feel nice and feel loved
Give me paradise
You're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (don't ever wonder)
Shouldn't I realize (shouldn't I realize)
You're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder
So tell me how long
How long it's gonna take until you speak, babe
'Cause I can't live my life
Without you here by my side
Woo
You gave me the feelin', feelin' in my life
So shouldn't I realize
You're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (wonder) (don't ever wonder)
Shouldn't I realize (shouldn't I realize)
You're the highest of the high
That you're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (don't ever wonder)
Shouldn't I realize
You're the highest
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (don't ever)
Don't ever wonder
Woo
Don't ever wonder
Oh, don't ever wonder
Don't ever wonder
Never question the meaning
Don't ever wonder
Without you there's no me, don't ever wonder
Don't ever wonder
Can't you see?
Don't ever wonder
Can't you see?
Don't ever wonder
The song Ascension by Maxwell is a soulful and romantic ode to a lover who has given the singer a sense of purpose and joy. The opening lines are about the moment when the lover was revealed to the singer, who sees them as a dream that should not have been. The lover is a fantasy come to life, and they have given the singer a "beating" or rhythm inside that makes him feel good, nice, and loved. He is in paradise with the lover, and the singer realizes that the lover is the highest of the high. The singer urges the lover not to ever wonder about his affections because he is devoted to them.
The chorus repeats this idea, with the singer questioning whether he should realize that his lover is indeed the highest of the high. He acknowledges that he cannot live his life without his lover by his side, and he wants to know how long it will take for them to speak to him. The song ends with the singer repeating the phrase "don't ever wonder" over and over, reassuring the lover that they should never question his loyalty and love.
Line by Line Meaning
It happened the moment, when you were revealed
The moment I met you was life-changing
'Cause you were a dream that you should not have been
You exceeded my wildest dreams
A fantasy real
You are the embodiment of everything I ever wanted
You gave me this beating baby
You ignited a passion in me that I never knew existed
This rhythm inside
You awakened a sense of excitement and energy within me
And you made me feel good and feel nice and feel loved
You elevated every aspect of my life and made me feel loved beyond measure
Give me paradise
You bring me joy and happiness beyond my wildest dreams
So shouldn't I realize
I should acknowledge
You're the highest of the high
You are the best possible thing that could have happened to me
If you don't know, then I'll say it
If you're unaware, let me make it clear
So don't ever wonder (don't ever wonder)
Don't second-guess
So tell me how long
Please tell me
How long it's gonna take until you speak, babe
Until you express your feelings to me
'Cause I can't live my life
Without your presence and affection
Without you here by my side
Without your love and support
Woo
expresses excitement or pleasure
You gave me the feelin', feelin' in my life
You brought meaning to my existence
That you're the highest of the high
You are unparalleled and unmatched
Shouldn't I realize
I should acknowledge
(shouldn't I realize)
Don't ever wonder (wonder) (don't ever wonder)
Don't second-guess
You're the highest
You are the best possible thing that could have happened to me
Don't ever wonder (don't ever)
Don't second-guess
Never question the meaning
Don't doubt the importance or significance
Without you there's no me, don't ever wonder
My existence is tied to your presence, never doubt that
Can't you see?
Can't you perceive?
Don't ever wonder
Don't second-guess
Can't you see?
Can't you perceive?
Don't ever wonder
Don't second-guess
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Maxwell Menard, Itaal Shur
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It happened the moment
When you were revealed
'Cause you were a dream that you should not have been
A fantasy real
You gave me this beating, baby
This rhythm inside
But you made me feel good and feel nice and feel loved
Gave me paradise
So shouldn't I realize
You're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (don't even wonder)
Shouldn't I realize (shouldn't I realize)
You're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (oh, yeah)
So tell me how long
How long it's gonna take until you speak, babe?
'Cause I can't live my life
Without you here by my side
You gave me the feelin'
Feelin' in my life
So shouldn't I realize
You're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder, wonder (don't ever wonder)
Shouldn't I realize (oh, shouldn't I realize)
You're the highest of the high (that you are highest of the high)
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (don't ever wonder)
Shouldn't I realize
You're the highest of the high
If you don't know, then I'll say it
So don't ever wonder (so don't ever)
Don't ever wonder, oh
Don't ever wonder
Don't ever wonder
Don't ever wonder
Never question me (don't ever wonder)
Without you, there's no me (don't ever wonder)
Don't ever wonder
Can't you see? (Don't ever wonder)
Can't you see? (Don't ever wonder)
Don't ever wonder
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