During the '80s, he cut four albums and nine singles that made the R&B charts. His up-tempo tracks could sound something like a more mainstream Prince, though he tread far closer to the urban contemporary mainstream on his ballads.
"The Gigolo" made number five in 1982, and over the next few years he had some up-tempo and ballad follow-ups. "I'm Freaky," which was reminiscent of "Gigolo," was the best of these; "Lovelite" was the most successful.
Urban wedding party-goers are also very familiar with the singer's beautiful remake of Stevie Wonder's classic "You and I'', a frequently requested song at many weddings.
In 2007, he returned with the ballad-heavy F1RST, issued digitally through the Headstorm label with plans for a CD version.
Maria
O'Bryan Lyrics
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It's you and I
God has made us fall in love, it's true
I've really found someone like you
Will it stay, the love you feel for you me
Will it say
That you will be by my side to see me through
Well, in my mind (My mind)
We can conquer the world (We can conquer the whole world) in love
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
I'm glad at least in my life
I've found someone
Who may not be here forever to see me through
But I've found strength in you
I only pray that I have shown you
A brighter day
Because that's all that I am living for, you see
Don't worry what's come to me
Cause in my mind (My mind)
You will stay here always (You will stay here always) in love
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
Well, in my mind (My mind)
We will stay here always (We will stay here always) in love
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
The song Maria by O'Bryan is a classic love ballad that tells the story of falling in love and the hope that comes with finding someone special. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song by emphasizing the idea that the couple is bound together by God's will. O'Bryan sings, "Here we are on earth together, It's you and I. God has made us fall in love, it's true. I've really found someone like you." These lines communicate a sense of destiny and inevitability, as if the couple was simply meant to be together.
As the song continues, O'Bryan questions whether the love they share will last, but ultimately expresses his faith that it will. He asks, "Will it stay, the love you feel for you me? Will it say that you will be by my side to see me through until my life is through?" This highlights a common fear in love, that it will fade or disappear altogether over time. O'Bryan hopes that the bond they've formed will endure, carrying them through life's trials and tribulations.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the unity between the couple, repeating the lines "You and I" several times. O'Bryan imagines a world in which they conquer everything together, proclaiming in his mind, "We can conquer the world in love." Despite the uncertainties of life, O'Bryan has found solace and strength in the presence of his partner. He sings, "I'm glad at least in my life I've found someone who may not be here forever to see me through, but I've found strength in you."
Overall, the song Maria is about the transformative power of love and the hope that comes with finding a true partner. O'Bryan's emotional delivery and heartfelt lyrics make this song a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are on earth together
We are both on this earth together
It's you and I
It's just the two of us
God has made us fall in love, it's true
Our love is the result of a divine plan
I've really found someone like you
I have found someone who is just like you
Will it stay, the love you feel for you me
Will your love for me last?
Will it say
That you will be by my side to see me through
Until my life is through
Will you be with me until the end of my life?
Well, in my mind (My mind)
We can conquer the world (We can conquer the whole world) in love
I believe that we can overcome any obstacle with our love
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
We are connected, just the two of us
I'm glad at least in my life
I've found someone
Who may not be here forever to see me through
But I've found strength in you
I am grateful for finding you, even if our time together is limited
I only pray that I have shown you
A brighter day
Because that's all that I am living for, you see
Don't worry what's come to me
I hope to bring positivity and light into your life; don't worry about me
Cause in my mind (My mind)
You will stay here always (You will stay here always) in love
I believe that our love will last forever
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
You and I
We are forever connected
Writer(s): BURNETTE O'BRYAN MC COY
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