Bryson won a Grammy Award in 1992 for his performance of the song "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion and another in 1993 for "A Whole New World" (Aladdin's Theme) with Regina Belle.
Peabo's greatest solo hits include 1978's "Feel The Fire" and "I'm So Into You" and the 1984 hit "If Ever You're In My Arms Again". In 1985, he appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live to sing a lyrical version of its theme song. Bryson's vocals were added to the regular theme song in 1987 and his voice was heard daily until 1992.
Among his duets:
* "Here We Go", with Minnie Riperton
* "Beauty and the Beast", with Céline Dion
* "Light The World", with Deborah Gibson
* "The Gift", with Roberta Flack
* "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)", with Regina Belle
* "Tonight I Celebrate My Love", with Roberta Flack
* "The Best Part", with Nadia Gifford
* "Lovers After All", with Melissa Manchester
* "You Are My Home" (from The Scarlet Pimpernel) with Linda Eder
* "By The Time This Night is Over" with Kenny G
Bryson has also performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit's version of Porgy and Bess.
In 2002, Bryson's "Beauty and the Beast" music video was included on the platinum and Blu-ray edition of Beauty and the Beast. His "A Whole New World" music video was included on the platinum edition DVD release of Aladdin. Bryson's CD, Missing You, was released on October 2, 2007 on Peak Records, a division of Concord Music Group.
Missing you
Peabo Bryson Lyrics
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life is kinda funny you'll never know what you get
im missing you...
oohhh. im missing you
when its time for the stars to shine
thats the time you're heavy on my mind
and im missing you
just like the stars when they fall from heaven
like the tears when they fall from my eyes
i cant wait to see you again... this side of heaven
can you see me here
i wanna know can you... see me here
days have gone and winter too
and when the last time i have you
im still missing you
baby im missing you
say great you are in my memory
your smile and laughter still haunt me
i remember you
and baby im still missing you
can you really see me.
i'm missing you.
i'm missing you.
baby, im missing you
still wanting you
still missing you
The first verse of Peabo Bryson's song "Missing You" talks about how unpredictable life can be, with the rising and setting of the sun being a metaphor for the cycle of life. He then goes on to express his yearning for someone who is not physically present with him, saying "I'm missing you" and "oh baby I'm missing you". The second verse talks about how this person is heavy on his mind during the nighttime, when the stars are shining. He compares his missing of this person to the falling of stars and tears and expresses his desire to see them again "this side of heaven". The bridge expresses his memories of this person and how their smile and laughter still stay with him, but despite this, the chorus repeats the same sentiment of missing them.
The lyrics indicate a deep longing and sadness for someone who is seemingly out of reach. The repetition of "missing you" throughout the song highlights the pain of missing someone and the feeling of incompleteness that comes with being apart from them. The use of metaphors such as stars and tears shows the intensity of Bryson's emotions and the powerful effect that this person had on his life. The line "can you really see me" indicates a sense of uncertainty and desperation, as if he is not sure if this person even remembers him or if they feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
the sun's rising and then it sets
Life is cyclical and unpredictable, and time continues regardless of our wishes or desires.
life is kinda funny you'll never know what you get
Life is full of surprises and uncertainties and can never be fully anticipated or controlled.
im missing you...
The singer is experiencing an intense feeling of loss or longing.
oohhh. im missing you
The artist's emotions are so strong and overwhelming that they must express them through repetition.
when its time for the stars to shine
The night sky is a symbol of the passage of time and the infinite nature of the universe.
thats the time you're heavy on my mind
The singer's thoughts and emotions are consumed by the absence of the person they are missing.
and im missing you
The singer's emotions remain constant and ongoing.
oh baby im missing you
The artist's emotions are directed towards someone specific and romantic in nature.
just like the stars when they fall from heaven
Just as the stars are beautiful but fleeting, so too is the relationship between the artist and the person they are missing.
like the tears when they fall from my eyes
The loss or longing the artist feels is expressed through crying, a common human emotional response.
i cant wait to see you again... this side of heaven
The singer longs to be reunited with the person they are missing, even if only in this lifetime.
can you see me here
The artist wonders if the person they are missing is aware of their emotions and desires.
i wanna know can you... see me here
The singer continues to express their desire for connection and understanding with the person they are missing.
days have gone and winter too
Time continues to pass and the singer's emotions persist, despite the changing seasons.
and when the last time i have you
The singer remembers a specific moment in time when they were last with the person they are missing.
im still missing you
The artist's emotions remain strong and unchanging.
baby im missing you
The artist's emotions have an element of endearment or affection attached to them.
say great you are in my memory
The singer has fond memories of the person they are missing.
your smile and laughter still haunt me
The singer is filled with a bittersweet sense of nostalgia and longing when they remember the person they are missing.
i remember you
The artist's memories of the person they are missing are vivid and meaningful.
and baby im still missing you
The artist's emotions remain constant and ongoing, even as they remember the past.
can you really see me.
The artist continues to express their desire for connection and understanding with the person they are missing.
i'm missing you.
The singer's emotions remain strong and unchanging.
i'm missing you.
The artist's emotions are so strong and overwhelming that they must express them through repetition.
baby, im missing you
The singer continues to express their emotions with an element of endearment or affection attached to them.
still wanting you
The singer's emotions are not just of loss or longing, but also of desire and attraction.
still missing you
The singer's emotions remain constant and ongoing, combining elements of loss, longing, and desire.
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