He … Read Full Bio ↴Najee Rasheed born in New York, NY is a Jazz/Smooth Jazz artist.
He was a member of Chaka Khan's band in 1983, (The Ain't Nobody Tour). In addition to all the saxophones (Tenor, Alto and Soprano), Najee is an accomplished flutist. He attended The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He is one of the first innovators of Urban Contemporary Jazz/Smooth Jazz, which grew in popularity throughout the 1990's to this day. His first 4 albums certified Gold by the RIAA. He was nominated for a Grammy in 1988 for "Najee's Theme". He won the Soul Train Music Awards in 1993 and 1995 for best Jazz Artist. Most recent awards include The NAACP Image Awards 2006 and the 2008 Trumpet Awards.
Najee has performed and recorded with other artists, including singers Freddie Jackson, Will Downing, Phil Perry, Prince, Patti Labelle, Phyllis Hyman, and Jeffrey Osborne. He has recorded and performed with instrumentalists Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Charles Earland, Paul Jackson Jr. and George Duke. In 1998 He recorded a tribute album in honor of Stevie Wonder, featuring covers of songs from Wonder's 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. He also played and toured with Prince from 2001 to 2003 and recorded The "Rainbow Children" CD and is featured on the "One Night Alone" (Live)CD. His greatest-hits album, The Best of Najee, was released in 1998.
Another Star
Najee Lyrics
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La la la la la la lala la
La la la la la la lala la
La la la la la la lala la
For you
There might be another star
But through my eyes the light of you it's all I see
For you
But all my heart can hear is your melody
So long ago my heart without demanding
Informed me that no other love could do
But listen did I not though understanding
Fell in love with one
Who would break my heart in two
For you
Love might bring a toast of wine
But which each sparkle know the best for you I pray
For you
Love might be for you to find
But I will celebrate our love of yesterday
So long ago my heart without demanding
Informed me that no other love could do
But listen did I not though understanding
Fell in love with one
Who would break my heart in two
For you
There might be another star
But through my eyes the light of you it's all I see
For you
There might be another song
But in my heart your melody will stay with me
Najee's "Another Star" is a song about a love that has been broken but still lingers in the hearts of the people involved. The lyrics begin by stating that despite the possibility of other stars and songs, the singer can only see and hear the one that belongs to their lover. The heart has already made its decision that no other love could suffice then, though the singer acknowledges their fault for not listening, they fell in love with someone who would later break their heart in two.
The song does not dwell on the past, but rather it's a prayer for the present and future. The singer prays the best for their former lover and that they find love again, but they will still celebrate the love they once had. This is a song that expresses the enduring power of love and how it changes over time. Once, it was a blinding force that made the singer ignore their intuition, but now it's become a beautiful memory that they will always cherish.
One interesting fact about this song is that it's a cover of "Another Star" by Stevie Wonder. Najee's version features vocals by Mark Ledford, who also co-wrote the song. Though the song was originally released in Stevie's 1977 album "Songs in the Key of Life," Najee's cover was included in his 2013 album "The Morning After: A Musical Love Journey." The song has been sampled by other artists, most notably Will Smith's "Miami" and Kanye West's "My Way."
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la la la lala la
The sound fills the air, setting the tone for the message to follow.
For you
The following words are for the person you hold dear.
There might be another star
There may be others who catch my eye, but none like you.
But through my eyes the light of you it's all I see
You're the center of my world, and everything around me is a blur.
For you
Once again, the words are dedicated to you.
There might be another song
There might be more music, but your song is the only one I want to hear.
But all my heart can hear is your melody
Your voice is what my heart listens to, and nothing else matters.
So long ago my heart without demanding
My heart knew what it wanted before I did, without me even realizing it.
Informed me that no other love could do
My heart knew that only your love could satisfy me.
But listen did I not though understanding
Even though I knew what my heart wanted, I didn't listen to it.
Fell in love with one
I fell in love with someone else.
Who would break my heart in two
That someone broke my heart into pieces.
For you
Returning to the present, this line is also for you.
Love might bring a toast of wine
Love might lead to a celebratory drink, but that's not what's important.
But which each sparkle know the best for you I pray
I hope that each moment of your life is filled with joy and light.
For you
Once more, the message is for you.
Love might be for you to find
You may find love elsewhere, but my love for you won't fade.
But I will celebrate our love of yesterday
I will always cherish the love we shared in the past.
But in my heart your melody will stay with me
Your song will forever be in my heart, even though we may part ways.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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