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.
Love
Najee Lyrics
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Stay with me, and you will see my arms will hold you, baby.
Never leave, 'cause I believe I'm in love.
Sweet love hear me callin' out your name.
I feel no shame; I'm in love.
Sweet love, don't you ever go away.
It'll always be this way.
Your heart has called me closer to you.
I will be all that you need.
Just trust in what we're feeling.
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe
In this love.
Sweet love hear me callin' out your name.
I feel no shame; I'm in love.
Sweet love, don't you ever go away.
It'll always be this way.
There's no stronger love in this world, Oh, baby, no.
You're my man; I'm your girl.
I'll never go. Wait and see, can't be wrong.
Don't you know this is where you belong?
How sweet this dream, how lovely, baby.
Stay right here, never fear.
I will be all that you need.
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe
In this love.
Sweet love hear me callin' out your name.
I feel no shame; I'm in love.
Sweet love, don't you ever go away.
It'll always be this way.
The song Sweet Love by Najee is a love song that expresses a deep and devoted affection for someone. The lyrics are delivered with a heartfelt and sincere tone, as the singer declares their love and commitment to their significant other. The chorus "Sweet love hear me callin' out your name. I feel no shame; I'm in love. Sweet love, don't you ever go away. It'll always be this way" is a powerful declaration of love that is reinforced throughout the song.
The lyrics describe the singer's feelings towards their lover with lines such as "With all my heart, I love you baby" and "Your heart has called me closer to you". They express their willingness to stay loyal and hold their loved one through thick and thin with lines such as "Stay with me, and you will see my arms will hold you" and "I will be all that you need. Just trust in what we're feeling". The song also talks about the idea that their love is unbreakable and that they belong together, with lines such as "There's no stronger love in this world, Oh, baby, no. You're my man; I'm your girl. I'll never go. Wait and see, can't be wrong. Don't you know this is where you belong?" and "How sweet this dream, how lovely, baby. Stay right here, never fear."
Overall, Sweet Love is a song about love, devotion, and commitment. It speaks to the idea that love can be powerful and enduring, and that it can survive any challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
With all my heart, I love you baby.
I love you completely and unconditionally.
Stay with me, and you will see my arms will hold you, baby.
If you stay with me, I will show you how much I care and how much I want to hold you.
Never leave, 'cause I believe I'm in love.
Please don't leave me because I have strong feelings for you and I know it's love.
Sweet love hear me callin' out your name.
My love for you is sweet and I can't help but call out your name.
I feel no shame; I'm in love.
I'm not ashamed of how I feel, I am in love.
Sweet love, don't you ever go away.
I don't want you to leave me, sweet love, please don't go.
It'll always be this way.
Our love will always remain the same.
Your heart has called me closer to you.
Your heart has drawn me closer to you, and I feel a strong connection.
I will be all that you need.
I am here for you, and I will do everything to ensure your needs are met.
Just trust in what we're feeling.
Trust the feelings we have for each other, and the love we share.
There's no stronger love in this world, Oh, baby, no.
Our love is the strongest thing in the world, and nothing can break it.
You're my man; I'm your girl.
We belong together, you are my man, and I am your girl.
I'll never go. Wait and see, can't be wrong.
I will never leave you, just wait and see, because we know this love is real.
Don't you know this is where you belong?
This is where you belong, with me, in our love.
How sweet this dream, how lovely, baby.
Our love is like a sweet dream, it is lovely.
Stay right here, never fear.
Stay with me, I am always here, and you have nothing to fear.
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe in this love.
I believe in this love, and I want you to stay with me always.
Sweet love hear me callin' out your name.
My love for you is sweet and true, and I will always call out your name.
I feel no shame; I'm in love.
I am not ashamed to say that I am in love with you.
Sweet love, don't you ever go away.
Please don't ever leave me, sweet love.
It'll always be this way.
Our love will always stay strong and true.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gary Bias, Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson
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