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.
Terms Of Endearment
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Heard your first born cry
Like fireworks in the sky
On the fourth of July
A term of endearment, cupid hearts and XOs
Memories like prom night and talking all night
Late night on the telephone and phone boning
It's fighting for something, never giving up
Put a Starbucks in her cup
It's finding that better half
Someone to cry and laugh with
Money can't buy this feeling
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true)
And know that it's true, yeah
(Yeah it'd be nothing you can do about it) Nothing no, no
(And nowhere to live without it)
When you find love
(You know the search is done)
(It's some kinda wonderful feeling) Yeah!
Knowing someone loves you
It's dropping to one knee and popping the question
My date on Sunday morning to the church to count blessings
It's jealousy and breaking up
Then making love and making up
It's beautiful like a rainbow in a sky
When it feels so good
It's easy to lose track of time
It's grinding with you husband
Got you back and you got nothing
It's the same one that you're even when you're turning into something else
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true) You'll know that it's true
And know that it's true
(There would be nothing you can do about it) Nothing no, no
(And nowhere to live without it)
When you find love
(You'll know the search is done) The search is true
(It's some kinda wonderful feeling) Some kind of wonderful feeling
(Knowing someone loves you)
When someone loves you, it's wonderful
When someone loves you, it's beautiful
When someone loves you, yeah
When someone loves you
When someone loves you, it's beautiful
When someone loves you, it's wonderful (Yes, it is)
It's wonderful (Yes)
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true)
(There would be nothing you can do about it) There would be nothing you can do about it
And nowhere to live without it
(When you find love) When you find love (You'll know that your search is done) Your search is true
(It's some kinda wonderful feeling) Some kind of wonderful feeling
Knowing someone loves you
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true)
(There would be nothing you can do about it)
And nowhere to live without it
(When you find love, you'll know that your search is done) L-O-V-E, love
It's some kinda wonderful feeling
Knowing someone loves you (When you find love, you'll know that it's true)
When you find the love that it's true
(There would be nothing you can do about it) Nothing that you can do about it
And nowhere to live without it
When you find the love, you'll know you search is done
The lyrics of Raheem DeVaughn's song "Terms Of Endearment" are an exploration of the many facets of love and the joy that comes with finding true love. The song paints a vivid picture of the different experiences and emotions that love brings.
In the first verse, the lyrics compare the beauty of love to the overwhelming feeling of hearing your firstborn cry or witnessing fireworks on the Fourth of July. Love is described as a term of endearment, filled with affectionate expressions like cupid hearts and XOs. The lyrics also touch on the nostalgia of memories like prom night and late-night phone conversations, highlighting the intimate aspects of love.
The second verse delves into the complexities of love, acknowledging that it's not always smooth sailing. It mentions jealousy, breakups, and making up, emphasizing that love has its ups and downs. Despite the challenges, love is still described as beautiful, like a rainbow in the sky. The lyrics also highlight the importance of commitment and support in a relationship, referencing the ideal of standing by your partner through thick and thin.
Overall, the lyrics of "Terms Of Endearment" convey the joy, wonder, and transformative power of love. It emphasizes that once you find true love, there is an overwhelming sense of knowing, and it becomes an irreplaceable part of your life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's beautiful like when you heard your first born
It's a feeling of overwhelming joy and love, similar to the moment when you first heard your child's cry
Heard your first born cry
The joy of experiencing the sound of your child's cry for the first time
Like fireworks in the sky
A sensation of awe and wonder, reminiscent of fireworks lighting up the sky
On the fourth of July
A feeling of celebration and joy, like the fireworks display on Independence Day
A term of endearment, cupid hearts and XOs
Describing love as a language of affection, with sweet messages and symbols like hearts and kisses
Memories like prom night and talking all night
Recalling special moments, such as prom night and endless conversations into the night
Late night on the telephone and phone boning
The intimacy and connection felt during late-night conversations and shared experiences
It's fighting for something, never giving up
The perseverance and determination to fight for what you believe in and never give up
Cooking breakfast for your lady
An act of love and care, preparing a morning meal for your partner
Put a Starbucks in her cup
Going the extra mile to make her feel special and loved, like getting her favorite Starbucks drink
It's finding that better half
Discovering the person who completes you, your perfect match and partner
Someone to cry and laugh with
Having someone by your side in both moments of sadness and joy
Money can't buy this feeling
Emphasizing that love and emotional connection cannot be purchased
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true)
Assurance that when you truly find love, you will have a deep understanding of its authenticity
And know that it's true, yeah
Having a genuine understanding and certainty about the truth of love
(Yeah it'd be nothing you can do about it) Nothing no, no
Once you experience true love, there is nothing you can do to deny or resist it
(And nowhere to live without it)
Love becomes an essential and inseparable part of your life
(You know the search is done)
When you find love, the search for a compatible partner is finally over
(It's some kinda wonderful feeling) Yeah!
Describing love as an indescribably wonderful and incredible emotion
Knowing someone loves you
The profound happiness that comes from being aware of someone's love for you
It's dropping to one knee and popping the question
Expressing love through a marriage proposal, a moment of vulnerability and commitment
My date on Sunday morning to the church to count blessings
Going to church with your partner on Sunday morning, appreciating and acknowledging the blessings in your life
It's jealousy and breaking up
Acknowledging that love can sometimes lead to feelings of jealousy and the experience of relationship struggles
Then making love and making up
The emotional journey of resolving conflicts and reconnecting through physical intimacy
It's beautiful like a rainbow in a sky
Describing love as a breathtaking and colorful phenomenon, like a rainbow in the sky
When it feels so good
The intense pleasure and satisfaction love brings
It's easy to lose track of time
Being so engrossed in love that time seems to slip away effortlessly
It's grinding with you husband
Working hard and persevering together as a team with your husband
Got you back and you got nothing
Having each other's support and loyalty, even when everything else seems uncertain
It's the same one that you're even when you're turning into something else
Love remains constant and unwavering, even amidst personal growth and change
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true) You'll know that it's true
Reiterating the certainty and authenticity that accompanies finding true love
(There would be nothing you can do about it) Nothing no, no
Once you discover true love, there is no escaping its overwhelming influence
(And nowhere to live without it)
Love becomes an essential and inseparable part of your life
(When you find love) When you find love (You'll know that your search is done) Your search is true
When you find love, you will realize that your quest for love is finally fulfilled
(It's some kinda wonderful feeling) Some kind of wonderful feeling
Acknowledging the incredible and unique sensation that love brings
Knowing someone loves you
The deep contentment and happiness that comes from being aware of someone's genuine love for you
When someone loves you, it's wonderful
Highlighting the joy and bliss that comes from being loved by someone
When someone loves you, it's beautiful
Describing the beauty and splendor of being cherished and adored by someone
When someone loves you, yeah
Emphasizing the sheer happiness and delight when someone loves you
When someone loves you
Portraying the intense emotions and positive experiences when someone genuinely loves you
When someone loves you, it's beautiful
Depicting the enchanting and captivating nature of being loved by someone
When someone loves you, it's wonderful (Yes, it is)
Confirming the extraordinary and incredible nature of being loved
It's wonderful (Yes)
Expressing the overwhelming greatness and amazement of love
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true)
Reiterating the assurance that when you discover love, you will have an undeniable recognition of its authenticity
(There would be nothing you can do about it)
Emphasizing that once you find true love, there is no escaping its firm grip
And nowhere to live without it
Stressing the significance of love, as it becomes an essential part of your existence
(When you find love, you'll know that your search is done) L-O-V-E, love
When you encounter true love, you will finally realize that your quest is complete
(It's some kinda wonderful feeling)
Describing the indescribable and extraordinary sensation that love brings
Knowing someone loves you
The innate happiness and reassurance gained from being aware of someone's love for you
(When you find love, you'll know that it's true)
Reiterating the certainty and authenticity that comes with discovering true love
(There would be nothing you can do about it)
Once you find true love, there is nothing within your control to resist or deny it
And nowhere to live without it
Love becomes an inseparable and essential part of your life
(When you find love, you'll know that your search is done) Your search is true
Upon finding love, you finally understand that your search for love has reached its ultimate fulfillment
(It's some kinda wonderful feeling)
Elucidating the extraordinary and remarkable sensation that love evokes
Knowing someone loves you
The deep contentment and happiness derived from being aware of someone's genuine love for you
When you find the love that it's true
When you encounter a love that is genuine and authentic
(There would be nothing you can do about it) Nothing that you can do about it
No matter what you do, you cannot resist or deny the presence of true love
And nowhere to live without it
Love becomes an indispensable and integral part of your life
When you find the love, you'll know you search is done
Finding true love finally signals the end of your quest and longing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: HARRISON JOHNSON IV, KARL FRANKLIN POWELL JR., RAHEEM S. DE VAUGHN, RYAN CHRISTIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Wiggins-Bey
Many thanks to the Brother Raheem Devaughn for making an R&B song about TRUE LOVE.....thanks also to the Colleagues Music Group for publishing this on my Birthday, I turned 40 and have been through ups and downs over the past year. It is DEFINITELY "Some kind of wonderful" knowing that someone LOVES YOU!!!
Kristy Kolpack
Has a little Tank twist to it.
India Rouge Robertson
just got engaged to this song 2 days ago! I had never heard it before but he chose and amazing song to drop to one knee to!
venicia monea
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Krys Lynn
Congratulations 🎉 on your engagement
Tawanna Reynolds
Congratulations!
tfsmith
India Robertson Congratulations! I walked down the aisle to this song 2 years ago. It's a Beautiful song!!!😊
d White
An "old school" Prince feel but Raheem never disappoints!
PlatinumHouseWifes Essentials
The one thing that money can't buy....... "When someone loves you it's beautiful"
Chris B
The lyrics to this song speaks to my spirit and soul!