She has received recognition of her works in music, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, the Songwriters' Hall of Fame as well as the World Music Awards presenting her with the prestigious Legend Award. In 2012 and 2013, LaBelle embarked on the 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating her years in the music business.
Someone Like You
Patti LaBelle Lyrics
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I've waited
For someone
Like you
With a heart of gold
Yes, hey yes
I, I always knew
I knew
All my life, yes
I've waited [Repeat x 2]
For someone like you
I've waited a lifetime,
For someone just like you,
Somebody who will take my hand,
Someone who's warm and true,
Romancing by candlelight,
A touch from you thrills my heart,
Say if you love me and you feel right,
Nothing can keep us apart,
[Chorus:]
All my life I've waited for someone like you,
With a heart of gold,
I always knew you would come my way,
All my life I've waited for some like you,
From now 'til the end of the time,
That's how long I'll be loving you,
Together we will live in paradise,
A paradise made for two,
All my prayers have been answered,
Yes indeed
And my dreams are reality,
I feel complete whenever you're next to me,
So I'm gonna hold on,
I'll never let go, no, no,
[Chorus]
Everyday we'll make sunshine,
Every night like a first time,
Anything that's on your sweet mind,
I'll make it happen for you and only you,
For you I'll do anything
Just keep it real
And I'll do the same
'Cause I love you
Ain't no shame I my game,
All my life I waited for you.
Waited for someone like you [Repeat]
I've been waiting someone
Someone [Repeat]
Said I been waitin' [Repeat]
I been waiting
Said I, oh
Said that I can't do it without ya
I can'd do it without ya
Baby, I love you
Said I need you
I love you
I love you
I need you
Patti LaBelle's song "Someone Like You" is a love song about finding one's soulmate. The lyrics express the longing for a specific type of person with a heart of gold who will take the singer's hand and love her unconditionally. She has been waiting her entire life for this person and always knew they would come her way eventually. The singer expresses her joy and gratitude that her prayers have been answered and her dreams have become a reality since meeting her beloved. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer has waited for this person her entire life, and she will love them for the rest of eternity. The lyrics express that the couple's love is unwavering and that they will make each other happy every day.
"Someone Like You" is a classic R&B song that was written by Kenneth H. Williams, Joel Davis, and Dexter Wansel. The song was released on Patti LaBelle's 1994 album "Gems," and it became a top ten hit on the Adult Contemporary chart. The music video for the song features Patti LaBelle getting ready for a date with her love interest, played by actor Blair Underwood. The video was directed by Marcus Nispel and features scenes of the couple in a romantic setting.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life
Throughout my entire existence
I've waited
I have patiently anticipated
For someone
For an individual who
Like you
Posessing the qualities that you have
With a heart of gold
Having a kind and generous nature
Yes, hey yes
Expressing enthusiastic affirmation
I, I always knew
I was certain from the beginning
I knew
I had a deep conviction
You would come my way, hey
That you would enter my path
[Chorus:]
Refrain
From now 'til the end of the time,
From this moment until eternity
That's how long I'll be loving you,
That is the length of time I will adore you
Together we will live in paradise,
We will reside jointly in a heavenly state
A paradise made for two,
A heavenly realm designed for a pair of individuals
All my prayers have been answered,
My every entreaty has been granted
Yes indeed
Certainly
And my dreams are reality,
My desires have become actuality
I feel complete whenever you're next to me,
I feel whole in your proximity
So I'm gonna hold on,
Therefore, I will grasp tightly
I'll never let go, no, no,
I will never release you
Everyday we'll make sunshine,
Each day, we will create joy
Every night like a first time,
Each evening, reminiscent of our initial moment
Anything that's on your sweet mind,
Anything that crosses your thoughts
I'll make it happen for you and only you,
I will ensure that it comes to fruition for you solely
For you I'll do anything
For your sake, I will perform any task
Just keep it real
Remain authentic
And I'll do the same
I will reciprocate
'Cause I love you
Due to the fact that I cherish you
Ain't no shame I my game,
I am not ashamed of my affections
Waited for someone like you [Repeat]
Longed for an individual with your attributes
I've been waiting someone
I have been anticipating a person
Said I been waitin' [Repeat]
I stated that my hoping persisted
I been waiting
I awaited
Said I, oh
I articulated
Said that I can't do it without ya
Expressed that I am unable to proceed without you
I can'd do it without ya
I am incapable of accomplishing it without you
Baby, I love you
My darling, I adore you
Said I need you
I expressed that I require you
I love you
I care for you deeply
I need you
I rely on you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANN BENNETT, JAMES BROWN, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, ANN NESBY, JAMES WRIGHT, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
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Barbara Brown
The whole CD (Flame) is terrific!!
rudolph mcneill
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Jared Paul
Facts! I bought it for my mom , shes deceased 8 years now, she loved it!
ang holloway
@Jared Paul wow sorry to hear that but she's with god but yep this album is great 1990s r&b/soul at it's best!!!
Virgo Lady
I love this song! True meaning - this song should be played on radio by all DId. Old school beautiful true real music. Patti sings the words many of us want to say to someone from the heart. Love this and will promote it!
Noel Louaza
I love this song
Claytonia Johnson
I love this song. All my life I've waited❤️
Vee Ussery
I love love love this song! I have never known this kind of love and i probably never will but i still believe in this kind of love and I'm happy for everyone who knows what this feels like.💕🎵
Rita Hendrix
My sister in love made this her wedding march, also her first dance song! Even though my brother is in heaven now, she still says he was worth the wait💝
ang holloway
Wow beautiful!!!