DeVaughn's musical story began with his mother's vinyl collection. "I always loved music so I would sneak into her record collection when she wasn't around and play her stuff." DeVaughn's father, noted jazz musician Abdul Wadud was also an influence. DeVaughn knew at an early age that he would become an entertainer.
DeVaughn graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland; then headed to nearby Coppin State. It was the first day of college that changed the course of his life. "I saw a group of guys standing outside singing, Boyz II Men style," remembers DeVaughn. "I just went up there and started harmonizing with them. Before I knew what was going on, I was in a group, cutting class to write lyrics and record." After winning $2,000.00 in a talent show at Bar None, a Washington D.C. nightclub, DeVaughn decided to go for broke and invested all of his winnings into a CD burner. Several independent releases led to a showcase with Jive Records, and the career was on it's way.
All I Know
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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I never meant to complicate your life
For loving matters of the heart
Being stuck in a triangle of emotion
It's one thing to want somebody (Versus)
Another thing to need somebody (Versus)
And another thing to love somebody
My situation is
All I know is that I love ya
Love you like you love him
Like I've never loved another
That's all I know
It's kinda crazy that you love him
Love him like I love ya
I love you like I never loved nobody
And all I know
My heart is chosen
My heart is choosing you
My heart is choosing, that's all I know
My heart is chosen
My heart is choosing you
My heart is choosing you
My heart is choosing
That's all I know
That night we laid down as friends
We graduated to lovers
You changed my heart and ways forever
Now I'm stuck in this triangle of emotion
It was one thing to want somebody (Versus)
Another thing to need somebody (Versus)
And another thing to love somebody
And all I know
All I know is that I love ya
Love you like you love him
Like I've never loved another
That's all I know
It's kinda crazy that you love him
Love him like I love ya
I love you like I never loved nobody
And all I know
My heart is chosen
My heart is choosing you
My heart is choosing, that's all I know
My heart is chosen
My heart is choosing
My heart is choosing you
My heart is choosing
That's all I know
Oh yeah
There's no turning back now that my heart has chosen you
Oh no, no no
And all I know is baby
All I know is that I love ya
Love you like you love him
Like I've never loved another
It's kinda crazy that you love him
Love him like I love ya
I love you like I never loved nobody
And all I know
My heart is chosen
My heart is choosing you
My heart is choosing, that's all I know
The song "All I Know" by Raheem DeVaughn is a ballad about a man who finds himself in a complicated love triangle. He is in love with a woman who is also in love with someone else. The lyrics suggest that the man did not intend for things to become complicated but his heart has chosen this particular woman, and he can't help but love her intensely. The chorus repeats the sentiment "All I know is that I love ya/Love you like you love him/Like I've never loved another," revealing the depth of his feelings for her.
The lyrics also touch on the difference between wanting, needing, and loving someone. The man acknowledges that it is one thing to want someone and another thing to need them, but loving someone is entirely different. He is stuck in a triangle of emotion, which implies that he may not be able to act on his feelings because of the woman's existing relationship.
The song's composition is soulful and romantic, with DeVaughn's smooth vocals effectively conveying the song's emotion. The repetition of the chorus is particularly effective in making the song's core message more memorable. Overall, "All I Know" is a poignant, almost melancholy song that encapsulates the depth of human emotion in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to confuse you
I didn't intend to make your situation unclear
I never meant to complicate your life
I didn't mean to make your life more difficult
For loving matters of the heart
Because love is a complicated matter
Being stuck in a triangle of emotion
Feeling caught between two people's love creates emotional tension
It's one thing to want somebody (Versus)
Wanting someone is different from
Another thing to need somebody (Versus)
needing someone
And another thing to love somebody
and loving that person
My situation is
This is my predicament
All I know is that I love ya
The only thing I know for sure is that I love you
Love you like you love him
I love you just as much as you love him
Like I've never loved another
I have never loved anyone else like this before
It's kinda crazy that you love him
It's hard to understand why you love him instead of me
I love you like I never loved nobody
I love you more than anyone I've ever loved before
My heart is chosen
I have decided that you are the one for me
My heart is choosing you
I am actively choosing you every day
That's all I know
That's the only thing I am certain of
That night we laid down as friends
We started as friends when we spent the night together
We graduated to lovers
Our friendship progressed into a romantic relationship
You changed my heart and ways forever
You had a profound impact on me and have permanently altered the way I view things
Oh yeah
An expression of agreement
There's no turning back now that my heart has chosen you
I am committed to you, there's no going back
And all I know is baby
The only thing I'm sure of is my love for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Johnson, Paris Alexandria Jones, Torence Hatch, Vinay Vyas, Glenda Proby, Jeremy Coleman, Justin Davie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fallenwing25
Dammit...folks need to stop sleeping on my boy! So talented!
@f.g.w3208
Yes indeed!!! So underated for not getting the credit he deserves!!!!!! He is the new R&B ......
@marykclark-tillman7319
When you can play this song repeatedly and can sing every lyric while your heart feels that dull ache... you know, Raheem captured a feeling in you so deep that all you can do is shed tears.
@BAMMAX1
Exactly…. This was a masterpiece ♠️🎶👍🏾
@mackmittzenz7535
A triangle of love or making a decision to choose between what is good for you and what the heart wants is a tough decision. Pray you never have to go though it!!
Aside from that Raheem is a BEAST and this song is the TRUTH !!! 💞👍👏
@gooseman1011
i went through that crap...damn
@tyro7964
Very tough
@sashababy8161
"It's One Thing to Want Somebody vs Another Thing to Need Somebody vs Another Thing to Love Somebody" if this ain't the bluddy truth then I dunno what is mate 👌🏾 Raheem is Levels 🥇
@patrickgreen7210
I was just crazy in love...
@deanthonyforrest3561
wassup