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.
As
Najee Lyrics
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And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may
Just as hate knows love's the cure
You can rest your mind assure
That I'll be loving you always
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing will grow older every day
You know what I say is true
That I'll be loving you always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky)
Always
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
Always
(Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea)
Always
(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
No no her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
And the seasons know exactly when to change
Just as kindness knows no shame
Know through all your joy and pain
That I'll be loving you always
As today I know I'm living
But tomorrow could make me the past
But that I mustn't fear
For I'll know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind
'Cause I'll be loving you always
(Until the day is night and night becomes the day)
Always
(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)
Always
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
Always
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
Did you know you're loved by somebody
(Until the day the earth starts turnin' right to left)
Always
(Until the earth just for the sun denies itself)
I'll be lovin' you forever
(Until dear mother nature says her work is through)
Always
(Until the day that you are me and I am you)
Always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
Until the ocean severs every mountain high)
Always mm mm
We all know sometimes life hates and troubles
Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
But you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's double
That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
So make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it
You're not helpin' to make this earth
A place sometimes called hell
Change your words into truths
And then change that truth into love
And maybe our children's grandchildren
And their great grandchildren will tell
I'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
The lyrics of Najee's song "As" are centered around the continuous nature of love and the assurance that the singer will keep loving their significant other always, regardless of the passing of time or life's uncertainties. The first verse uses the metaphor of the revolving earth and blooming flowers to convey the concept of the natural flow of life and how love and its counterpart, hate, are also a part of that cycle. The second verse emphasizes the uncertainty of the future, but how the singer's love will remain constant. The chorus repeats the word "always" several times, underscoring the idea that love is eternal and will persist until the end of time.
The bridge provides a message of hope and encouragement amidst life's struggles. The lyrics suggest that despite the challenges that may come, one's purpose is predetermined by a higher power and that changing one's words into truths and truths into love can make even the most difficult situations bearable. The song ends with the reaffirmation of the singer's love and the belief that it will last until the end of time.
Line by Line Meaning
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
Just like how the earth revolves around the sun, I am always aware of the love I have for you
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may
Just like how the season of May tells rosebuds to bloom, I know to love you always
Just as hate knows love's the cure
Just as the opposite of hate is love, I know that love is the key to our happiness
You can rest your mind assure
You can be certain and trust that I will always love you
That I'll be loving you always
No matter what happens, I will always love you
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
Just like how we cannot predict the future, I am uncertain of what tomorrow might bring
But in passing will grow older every day
However, I am aware that time passes by and we are getting older with every passing day
Just as all that's born is new
As everything new is born, I affirm that I will always love you in all your newness and change
You know what I say is true
You know that what I believe is true - my love for you will never fade away
That I'll be loving you always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky)
I will never stop loving you, even if impossible events happen
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
I will continue loving you, until impossible things occur
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea)
I will continue loving you, even when impossible events happen
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)
I am here to love you, even if things get more complicated and unimaginable than our dreams
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
Did you know that pure, genuine love needs nothing in return
No no her acceptance is the way we pay
I pay for your love by accepting and loving you for who you are too
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
Did you know that life ensures us that love is irreplaceable
To last through forever and another day
To last for eternity and beyond
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
Just like how time always moves on from the beginning of its creation, I know that my love for you will also keep moving on
And the seasons know exactly when to change
Like how seasons know when to change, I know when to give and show love
Just as kindness knows no shame
Just like how kindness should never feel ashamed, my love will always be pure and true
Know through all your joy and pain
Know that through thick or thin, my love for you will remain the same
That I'll be loving you always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the day is night and night becomes the day)
I will always love you, even if impossible things happen
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)
I will never stop loving you, no matter how impossible things happen
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
This line is meant to be impossible, just like my love for you will never falter and will always be true
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
I will love you up until the end of time, even after our last day on earth
Did you know you're loved by somebody
Do you know that someone out there loves you deeply
(Until the day the earth starts turnin' right to left)
I will love you always, even if impossible things happen
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the earth just for the sun denies itself)
I will love you until impossible things happen – things along these lines that will never happen
I'll be lovin' you forever
I will love you forever and always, no matter what happens
(Until dear mother nature says her work is through)
I will love you until the end of time, no matter what happens
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the day that you are me and I am you)
I will love you until we are one and the same entity
Always
I will always love you – no matter what happens
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
I will always love you – even when impossible things happen
Until the ocean severs every mountain high)
I will love you until the end of time, no matter what happens
Always mm mm
I will always love you – no matter what happens
We all know sometimes life hates and troubles
We all know that ever so often, life can get difficult and cause troubles
Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
It can make you wish that you were in a different time and place, free from these struggles
But you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's double
But rest assured that you can always count on me and my love
That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
That God purposely decided the path you were meant to take
So make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it
So be sure to remember that you are in this world, but not a part of it
You're not helpin' to make this earth
Be aware of the impact you make, and make sure you are not contributing to making this world a worse place
A place sometimes called hell
A place that can sometimes feel like a nightmare
Change your words into truths
Turn your words into actions, and make them true
And then change that truth into love
And then turn those actions into love
And maybe our children's grandchildren
And ultimately, this love can be inherited by our future generations
And their great grandchildren will tell
And even their children's children will know and speak of the love we shared
I'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
My love for you will continue to burn bright and true, until the end of time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DSPANFilm
We've heard it a million times. But this time it's true. Stevie's Songs changed my life musically and never let go. Najee has done him proud in my opinion.
colbybelk
Wore this album out when I was a kid. I know the word is now clichë but this album truly was 'epic'.
Latasha Grider
If I could only play this good...love it!
rjcarter1
Absolutely wonderful :)
Shane Corleone
Najee is one of the Jazz Poets
Ana Maria Sanabria M.
Excelente!
anthony patrizio
Such a great easy song to listen to. It relaxes every day stress and puts me elsewhere.
S Moore
This shit does sonething to my soul! How can you not be in love with jazz! The sweet sound of the instruments my my my!!!
Magnolia A.
Magnifica version!!!!. Que alegria de gente maravillosa que nos regalan lo mejor!!!1. Gracias
John Akintola Oni
Love this song .....