1. A melodic glam metal / AOR band from the United States
2. The Belgian actor and singer Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/Nelson+Morais
3. The soca musician aka. Lord Nelson http://www.last.fm/music/Lord+Nelson
4. An indie rock band from France
5. An R&B singer from the United States
6. Robert Frederick Nelson the trance producer from Northern Ireland
For the British singer/songwriter duo, see The Nelson Brothers.
1) Nelson is a melodic glam metal / AOR band founded by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (the twin sons of Ricky Nelson.) They had a No. 1 hit in the United States with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" during the week of September 29, 1990. They are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach number one record status in three successive generations (beginning with grandparents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson).
The band split with Geffen Records record label after 1995, but they have continued to produce and release albums independently under their label, Stone Canyon Records. However, they have yet to revisit the level of success they experienced during their 1990 debut. http://thenelsonbrothers.com
2) Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Nelson+Morais
3) Nelson (formerly known as Lord Nelson) has been a fixture on the Carribean music scene for decades. He was one of the key calypso artists, later mutating into soca, the more upbeat version of calypso.
4) The French “Nelson.” , based in Paris, released their EP “Bangkok Riot” and are working on their full length debut album. The band tours extensively across Europe.
5) Nelson (born in 1986) is an American R&B singer. He is currently signed to Bad Boy Records as of 2006. And is cited as "The Prince of Badboy".
His talent and performance are in the company of Alicia Keys and John Legend. His instruments of choice are lyric, melody, and acoustic guitar. This twenty-year old native of the Bronx, New York and one of P. Diddy’s newest signings continues the legacy of great performing artists. “He’s prolific…way beyond his years,” Mark Pitts, President of Urban Music, Zomba Music Group..
6) Northern Irish trance music producer Robert Frederick Nelson, better known as Agnelli & Nelson (with Christoper James Agnew/Agnelli), who are notable for helping to define the genre of trance music since 1997. Their hits 'El Niño' and 'Everyday' have become trance classics, and they've done countless remixes, from Armin van Buuren to U2.
I Wish
Nelson Lyrics
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My love for you should have faded long ago.
I wish I didn't need your kiss
Why must your kiss torture me as long as this.
I might be smilin' by now
With some new tender friend.
Smilin' by now
But when I try
Something in that heart says "No".
You're still there
I wish I didn't love you so.
In these lyrics, the songwriter expresses their longing to move on from a past love. They begin by lamenting the fact that they still love the person despite the passage of time. They express a desire for their love to have faded away already, implying that they may have been holding onto these feelings for longer than they would have liked. The repetition of "I wish I didn't love you so" serves to emphasize the depth of their feelings and their frustration with the lingering attachment.
The second verse focuses on the pain that comes from needing the person's kiss. The act of kissing, which is typically associated with love and affection, is presented as a form of torture in this context. It suggests that even the most intimate moments with this person bring about emotional pain and torment. This adds a layer of complexity to the songwriter's struggle to let go, as they acknowledge the harmful effects of their continued attachment.
The following lines convey a sense of hope and possibility for moving on. The songwriter suggests that they could be "smilin' by now" if they had found a new, caring partner. The idea of being emotionally healed and moving forward is presented as a tangible possibility. However, there is a stark contrast between this hopeful imagery and the reality that the songwriter presents in the next line.
Despite their attempts to move on, the songwriter reveals that something within their heart tells them otherwise. This inner conflict is what keeps them from fully letting go. It implies that even though they may logically understand that moving on would be the best course of action, there is a part of them that resists. The final line, "I wish I didn't love you so," once again reinforces their frustration and longing to be free from the emotional entanglement.
Overall, these lyrics capture the internal struggle of someone who desperately wants to move on from a past love but finds themselves unable to fully detach emotionally. The conflicting desires for closure and healing, paired with the raw pain experienced in the presence of the person they still love, create a complex and relatable portrayal of longing and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I didn't love you so
I deeply regret having such strong feelings of love for you.
My love for you should have faded long ago
I expected my love for you to diminish with time, but it hasn't.
I wish I didn't need your kiss
I long for the ability to live without craving your affectionate kiss.
Why must your kiss torture me as long as this
Your kiss causes anguish and torment to persist within me.
I might be smilin' by now
If circumstances were different, I could be happy and content at this moment.
With some new tender friend
If I had found a new compassionate companion.
Smilin' by now
I would be expressing joy and delight at this point.
With my heart on the mend
With my emotional wounds healing and my heart recovering from past pain.
But when I try
However, in moments when I attempt to change my situation.
Something in that heart says 'No'
A voice within my heart resists any effort to let go.
You're still there
Your presence and influence continue to linger in my life.
I wish I didn't love you so
Once again, I express my fervent desire to be free from this overpowering love for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frank Loesser
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