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.
Where I Stand
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Should we just be friends,
should we draw a line, should we siese the times,
take this thing further, or should we just pretend,
that love ain't closing in,
that we don't reconize, that you dont realize,
see were drawn to (drawn to) on another,
friends or lovers, its time we choose,
what my boys say, dont even matter, all that matters now
[CHORUS]
Now that we've come this far i need to know whats going
to be your position baby listen itell me where i need
to stand in your life
Now that we've come this far i need to know whats going
to be my position baby listen tell me where i need to stand in your life
[VERSE 2]
To watch you fly away, like doves do,
and crush me, i need you, this air i breathe,
like the tree's and leaves,
we go together like hand in glove,
so dont pretend, that love aint closeing in,
that i don't reconize, that you dont realize,
that were drawn to (drawn to) on another,
friends or lovers, girl we gotta choose right now
[CHORUS]
Now that we've come this far i need to know whats going
to be your position baby listen itell me where i need
to stand in your life
Now that we've come this far i need to know whats going
to be my position baby listen tell me where i need to stand in your life
[HOOK]
I wanna take this further,
im talkin bout commitment,
our whole life girl im wit it,
i wanna put a title on this love,
i hope you aint feeling pressuered,
but that just cant measure to the way i feel about
you and i love you, and i dont ever wanna let you go
[CHORUS (x2)]
Now that we've come this far i need to know whats going
to be your position baby listen itell me where i need
to stand in your life
Now that we've come this far i need to know whats going
to be my position baby listen tell me where i need to stand in your life
The song "Where I Stand" by Raheem DeVaughn is a love song about the confusion that comes with trying to define a relationship. The lyrics explore the tension between wanting to take a relationship to the next level and being uncertain and afraid of the potential consequences. The singer questions whether they should just remain friends or take a chance and pursue a romantic relationship. The chorus emphasizes the urgency of the situation, as the singer needs to know where they stand in the other person's life.
The lyrics are filled with metaphors, such as "to watch you fly away, like doves do" and "we go together like hand in glove," which add depth and emotion to the song. The repetition of the phrase "now that we've come this far" implies that the two people involved in the relationship have already invested time and energy into their connection, and the singer is seeking clarity about what comes next.
Overall, "Where I Stand" is a relatable and heartfelt song about the uncertainty and vulnerability that often come with romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Should we just be friends,
Are we meant to stay as just friends?
should we draw a line, should we siese the times,
Do we need to establish boundaries or seize the opportunity?
take this thing further, or should we just pretend,
Should we take the relationship to the next level or just pretend nothing's there?
that love ain't closing in,
That love isn't coming closer to us.
that we don't recognize, that you don't realize,
That we aren't acknowledging our feelings and you aren't realizing the depth of your feelings.
see we're drawn to (drawn to) on another,
We're attracted to each other.
friends or lovers, it's time we choose,
We need to decide whether to be just friends or lovers.
so fuck what your girls say,
Forget about what your friends say.
what my boys say, don't even matter, all that matters now
What my friends say is irrelevant. What matters is deciding what we want now.
Now that we've come this far I need to know what's going to be your position baby listen I tell me where I need to stand in your life
After all this time, I need to know where I stand in your life.
To watch you fly away, like doves do,
To see you leave like doves flying away.
and crush me, I need you, this air I breathe,
It would hurt me deeply, I need you like the air I breathe.
like the trees and leaves,
We belong together like the trees and leaves.
we go together like hand in glove,
We complement each other perfectly like a hand in a glove.
so don't pretend, that love ain't closing in,
Don't deny that love is coming closer to us.
that I don't recognize, that you don't realize,
That I'm not acknowledging my feelings and you aren't realizing the depth of yours.
that we're drawn to (drawn to) on another,
We're undeniably attracted to each other.
girl we gotta choose right now
We need to make a decision now.
I wanna take this further,
I want to take this relationship to the next level.
I'm talking about commitment,
I'm talking about a committed, long-term relationship.
our whole life girl I'm wit it,
I'm committed to spending my entire life with you.
I wanna put a title on this love,
I want to give our relationship a title, a committed partnership or marriage.
I hope you ain't feeling pressured,
I hope you don't feel pressured to make a decision.
but that just can't measure to the way I feel about you
Nothing can compare to the depth of my feelings for you.
and I love you, and I don't ever wanna let you go
I love you and I don't want to lose you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: P. KUZMA, RAHEEM DE VAUGHN
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