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.
Breathe
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Yeah, I'm a Taurus
They say that we're patient lovers
But you're Aries
Are you a Scorpio, you're Cancer or Capricorn?
Or a cusp? Cool
I'll be sure to bring you water
Yes, girl, I got candles
That will slow burn longer
And I know your favorite love song
And how you like it on repeat
Me, I was born a patient lover
So I'll start with your feet
It would be like when hearts beat as one
It would feel like no ordinary kiss
You and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
If you would feel like when hearts beat as one
It would be like no ordinary love
You and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
I'll do my best to inspire you
To dream of us till we meet again
You may even be encouraged
To take a walk so we can love again
The most high outdid herself
When she created you
And girl, I am thankful
For how our love has bloomed
It would be like when hearts beat as one
It would feel like no ordinary kiss
You and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
If you would feel like when hearts beat as one
It would be like no ordinary love
For you and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
Picture us makin' love
Picture us makin' love
Picture us makin' love
Baby, close your eyes
Picture
It would be like when hearts beat as one
It would feel like no ordinary kiss
You and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
If you would feel like when hearts beat as one
It would be like no ordinary love
For you and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
It would be like when hearts beat as one
It would feel like no ordinary kiss
You and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
If you would feel like when hearts beat as one
It would be like no ordinary love
For you and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
It would be like when hearts beat as one
It would feel like no ordinary kiss
You and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life
If you would feel like when hearts beat as one
It would be like no ordinary love
For you and I, now close your eyes
And picture us breathing life into our love
In "Breathe," Raheem DeVaughn talks about the pleasure he takes in pleasing his partner. He addresses the astrological signs of himself and his partner, expressing admiration for her and his commitment to their relationship. The artist tantalizes his significant other with promises of setting the mood for a romantic evening, from bringing thirst-quenching water to lighting candles for a sensuous ambience. He knows her favorite love song and how she likes it on repeat. He inspires her to dream of them together until they meet again and suggests they take a walk to reconnect.
The chorus repeats the idea that when hearts beat as one, it feels like no ordinary kiss or love. They will breathe life into their love and make it something extraordinary. The sentiment of the song is one of commitment and passion. Raheem DeVaughn sings about the need for love that goes beyond the physical and acknowledges the spiritual connection of two people.
Line by Line Meaning
The ultimate pleasure's givin' pleasure
Providing pleasure is the ultimate pleasure
Yeah, I'm a Taurus
I am a Taurus zodiac sign
They say that we're patient lovers
Taurus is known for being a patient lover according to astrology beliefs
But you're Aries
But you are an Aries zodiac sign
Are you a Scorpio, you're Cancer or Capricorn?
Wondering if you are a Scorpio, Cancer or Capricorn zodiac sign
Or a cusp? Cool
Or maybe a cusp which is really cool
If you should feel thirsty
If you become thirsty
I'll be sure to bring you water
I will make sure to bring you water
Yes, girl, I got candles
I have candles
That will slow burn longer
They will burn slowly for a longer period of time
And I know your favorite love song
I know your favorite love song
And how you like it on repeat
I know you like it on repeat
Me, I was born a patient lover
I was born as a patient lover
So I'll start with your feet
So I will start by focusing on your feet
It would be like when hearts beat as one
Our love would be like when hearts beat as one
It would feel like no ordinary kiss
It would feel like an exceptional kiss
You and I, now close your eyes
Now you and I should close our eyes
And picture us breathing life
And imagine us breathing life into our love
If you would feel like when hearts beat as one
If you would feel what I feel when hearts beat as one
It would be like no ordinary love
Our love would be anything but ordinary
I'll do my best to inspire you
I will try my best to inspire you
To dream of us till we meet again
To dream of us until we see each other again
You may even be encouraged
You may be motivated
To take a walk so we can love again
To take a walk so we can fall in love again
The most high outdid herself
God outdid herself
When she created you
When God created you
And girl, I am thankful
And I am grateful
For how our love has bloomed
For how our love has grown
Picture us makin' love
Imagine us making love
Baby, close your eyes
Honey, shut your eyes
And picture
And imagine
For you and I, now close your eyes
For you and me, now let's close our eyes
And picture us breathing life
And imagine us breathing life into our love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: P. KUZMA, RAHEEM DE VAUGHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
reese fouche
He said...I was born a patient lover...so I'll start with your feet...#speechless
hattie watts
can you guys believe my 21 yr old daughter introduced me to this artist? I'm a 1955 sister and this soulful singer puts me in the mood for things only one man will know about ,this young man is artistically beautiful.
Laety
Raheem is just on another level, he's a musical genius. He can never do no wrong for me, like dwele. in a state of absolute. bliss when I listen to them, like I'm in another world
music lover1984
Laety if you love this song listen to Eric Roberson picture perfect you will love it and Ryan Leslie is another one .
music lover1984
Laety so is Miguel unique soul.
music lover1984
Laety Bilal, Maxwell, Eric Roberson, Van Hunt , Eric Benet, Ro James, D,angelo soul brothers..... I think Raheem sounds like d'angelo and Prince when he sings falsetto on this one.
Ree Prodigy
👌
I Am Shabrina The Co-Creator
yes I love them both equally
Alysia B
This man is soooooooooo under rated, my husband took me to his concert and it was beautiful and full of energy. Men of this brother's caliber don't exist these days, his full appreciation and understanding of a woman is unheard of and very rare. He makes love with his words and this can drive any woman crazy when a man has this ability to attack a woman's mind in this way. Love it, a recipe for intense love making
Blaque Love
Looking for one in the daytime with a flash light Right Now. I believe its just fairy tale fantasy that will longer ever
exist.