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.
Soul Provider
Peabo Bryson Lyrics
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Too many tears I've cried
Promises made and dreams that died
Have left me hurt inside
I want your love
Like none I've known before
But unless you're sure
Don't you give your heart
Don't give me just the part
'Cause that would be too cruel a game to play
Be sure or don't you give your heart
It takes so long for me to mend
Each time love comes to an end
Don't think I'll make it through
That's why I must know the truth
Am I the one that you can't live without?
If there's any doubt
Don't you give your heart
(Don't give your heart)
Unless you give it all the way
Don't give me just a part
(Not just a part)
'Cause that would be too cruel a game to play
Be sure or don't you give your heart
If you really truly care
All I ask is you be fair with me
'Cause the longer that you keep making me wait
The harder it's gonna be to take
Don't give your heart
Don't give me just a part
(Not just a part)
'Cause that would be too cruel a game to play
Be sure or don't you give your heart
Don't give your heart unless you give it
(Give it all the way)
All the way, baby, don't give
(My love)
My love
(You do to take it all the way)
Unless you give it
(All the way)
My love, my love, don't give your heart
In the song "Soul Provider" by Peabo Bryson, the lyrics revolve around the theme of relationships, love, and heartbreak. The artist expresses his fear of heartbreak and the pain that he had experienced in the past. He talks about the sadness of goodbyes, tears that he has cried, promises that were made, and dreams that were shattered which left him hurt and lonely. The artist then tells his lover that he wants to experience love like never before, but he wants them to be sure before giving their heart away.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that he wants someone to give their whole heart to him, and not just a part of it. He does not want to play a cruel game that involves receiving just a half-hearted effort, which would only lead to more pain and heartbreak. He implores his lover to make sure that they truly love him and can't live without him before giving away their heart.
The song overall depicts a person's fear of getting hurt and left alone. The lyrics resonate with many people who have been in similar positions, looking for real love but afraid of heartbreak. The song's message conveys the importance of sincerity and authenticity in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
There've been too many sad goodbyes
The singer has experienced too many painful endings of relationships.
Too many tears I've cried
The singer has shed too many tears because of heartbreaks.
Promises made and dreams that died
The singer had high hopes for the future with past partners, but those hopes never came true.
Have left me hurt inside
Those disappointments caused the artist to feel emotionally wounded.
I want your love
The artist desires the love of the person they are addressing.
Like none I've known before
The singer seeks a love that they have never experienced in the past.
But unless you're sure
The singer requires certainty from the other person before committing.
Don't you give your heart
It's not wise to give your heart to someone unless you are entirely certain.
Unless you give it all the way
Don't give your heart partially, it's all or nothing.
Don't give me just the part
Giving only a part of your heart is a cruel game to play with the artist.
'Cause that would be too cruel a game to play
It's unfair to play with the singer's emotions by giving only a part of one's heart.
Be sure or don't you give your heart
It's either certainty or nothing from the other person.
It takes so long for me to mend
The singer requires a long time to heal after a heartbreak.
Each time love comes to an end
Whenever the singer's love story gets over, they need a break.
Don't think I'll make it through
The singer is afraid that they won't be able to handle another heartbreak.
That's why I must know the truth
Hence it's necessary for the artist to know the truth beforehand.
Am I the one that you can't live without?
The artist needs to know if they are indispensable for the other person.
If there's any doubt
In case there's even the slightest doubt in the other person's mind.
If you really truly care
If the person genuinely loves the singer.
All I ask is you be fair with me
The artist wants fairness from the other person with regards to their feelings.
'Cause the longer that you keep making me wait
The more one makes the artist wait, the more difficult it will be for them to deal with.
The harder it's gonna be to take
The artist will have a harder time coping with the delay.
Don't give your heart unless you give it
The singer does not want anything less than complete commitment.
All the way, baby, don't give
The artist implores the other person not to give their heart unless they are fully committed.
My love, my love, don't give your heart
The singer pleads with the other person to be careful with their heart.
Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Biggie Chanda
This version trickles down to soul so genuinely....like the title itself!
Lebo Malete
My favourite version...Theeee most underrated, soulful Peabo....
Kenneth Gray
Love this version just more passion
sylo diablo
best rendition to Soul Provider!
¡El Zorrito Nawe! - Videos 🦊
Me encanta 🙌🏻
Frey Watson
Just hearing this rendition. Its the best
S R
Thank you for posting this and other tracks from Peabo Bryson's album! I was dying to listen to this and couldn't wait until I got home, so thanks for getting me through my workday. :)
Lanardo Lenon
Mr.Peabo Bryson. .The Greatest Ever. ..
Smartte5
Love it!
Yxngin95 /Jesus Loves U🫵🏿
Millennial but 90’s r&b was and always will be the best era of music✊🏿