Taking an interest in music from the age of 6, joining gospel groups and attending Young Musicians Program at Berklee during middle school, Saadiq got the chance phone call of a lifetime, when Sheila E. called one day looking for touring musicians to join Prince on his Parade tour. Saadiq spent two years on the road, a time he called "My University".
Saadiq made a name for himself as the lead vocalist in the rhythm and blues and dance trio Tony! Toni! Toné!. He went by his birth name during the beginning of Tony! Toni! Toné!, where he was joined by his brother Dwayne Wiggins, and his cousin Timothy Christian. He adopted the name of Raphael Saadiq in the mid-1990s.
After the 1996 Tony! Toni! Toné! album, House of Music, (when he performed under his current name) Saadiq started his solo career. He produced a few solo tracks, but Saadiq's next big project became the R&B supergroup Lucy Pearl. He recorded the self-titled album with Dawn Robinson (En Vogue) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest). This group only lasted for one album. His solo album Instant Vintage, released in 2002, also earned 5 Grammy nominations.
Saadiq released his third solo album, The Way I See It, on September 16 2008, featuring collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Joss Stone. Saadiq acknowledges the album's old school soul sound, which he says includes nods to Gladys Knight & The Pips, Al Green, The Four Tops, The Delfonics and The Stylistics.
Various artists have tapped Saadiq to produce their work through the years. Some of Saadiq's most notable work has been with D'Angelo. The 2000 collaboration "Untitled" won D'Angelo a Grammy award for Best R&B Album. In 2007, Saadiq was called on to produce the whole third album from UK Soul singer Joss Stone. Other artists he has collaborated with include The Roots, Macy Gray, Snoop Dogg, Kelis, Q-Tip and Young Bellz.
In 2002, Saadiq founded his own record label, Pookie Entertainment. Among the artists on the label are Joi and Truth Hurts.
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Movin
Raphael Saadiq Lyrics
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They know how to read my mind
I get this feeling when you're next to me
It's like joy and summertime
I wanna be your favorite song
That will only bring you joy
But now that I never see you
At the end of the day
I'll, I'll keep writing you
Should I stop by and say hi
Or just keep riding straight
I wanna be your hero
And everyone else knows
That you mean the world to me
So let love unlock the door
Oh, ooh, come on, baby
Let's move in together
Just you and me, baby
That's all we got, I like it, I like it
Matter fact I love it
Without you there will be no light
Light for me to see
I do believe I'm the best for you
Holding onto me
This love just keeps getting sweeter
Year after year
You know you're something like a miracle
Always knew you would appear
Please don't go, don't you go away
Walk with me baby
Take off your dancing shoes, babe
I need you, I need you to stay
This is what Mr. Leon Ware would say
Make love in the dark, love in the sun
Love watching the moon, love every day
Please I want ya to say
Just take off your clothes, relax a little
Hold me and please me
I got your back, baby, don't you go away
Please don't go away 'cause I'm here to stay
The lyrics to Raphael Saadiq's "Movin' Down The Line" capture the essence of a man who is deeply in love with a woman and wants to be with her above all else. The opening lines of the song set the stage for this theme, with the singer marveling at the way the woman's eyes seem to speak to him and read his thoughts. He feels a sense of joy and warmth when she is near him and wants to be the kind of person who can bring that same joy and happiness to her life.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals his deep desire to be with the woman he loves. He wants to be her hero, to love her completely and without reservation, and to be the person who makes her life better in every way. He acknowledges that life without her would be unbearable and that he has no intention of ever letting her go. The final lines of the song, delivered in the voice of the late Leon Ware, suggest that true love is something that can be experienced in many different ways, from making love in the dark to simply holding one another and finding comfort in each other's presence.
Overall, the lyrics to "Movin' Down The Line" express a sense of hope and optimism about love, while also acknowledging the complexity and difficulty of building a deep and lasting connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
What's in your eyes 'cause they talk to me
I can sense what you're feeling just by looking into your eyes
They know how to read my mind
Your eyes reveal your thoughts to me
I get this feeling when you're next to me
Being close to you brings me a sense of happiness and warmth
It's like joy and summertime
The feeling of being with you is like the happiness that summer brings
I wanna be your favorite song
I want to be someone who brings you happiness and joy consistently
That will only bring you joy
I want to be a source of happiness and positivity in your life
But now that I never see you
Since I don't see you often
I can only wish for more
I wish to spend more time with you
At the end of the day
When it's all said and done
I'll, I'll keep writing you
I'll continue writing to you
Should I stop by and say hi
Should I visit to just say hello
Or just keep riding straight
Or just continue on my way
I wanna be your hero
I want to be your protector and savior
And everyone else knows
Everyone else recognizes
That you mean the world to me
You are incredibly important to me
So let love unlock the door
Let love be the key to our future together
Without you there will be no light
Being without you would leave me in the dark
Light for me to see
You are my source of light and guidance
I do believe I'm the best for you
I am what you need in your life
Holding onto me
Being with me
This love just keeps getting sweeter
Our love continues to grow stronger and more enjoyable
Year after year
Over time
You know you're something like a miracle
Being with you feels miraculous
Always knew you would appear
I always knew we were meant to be together
Please don't go, don't you go away
Please stay with me, don't leave me
Walk with me baby
Come take a walk with me
Take off your dancing shoes, babe
Relax and be comfortable with me
I need you, I need you to stay
I can't live without you, please stay with me
This is what Mr. Leon Ware would say
Here's some advice from Mr. Leon Ware
Make love in the dark, love in the sun
Love in all situations
Love watching the moon, love every day
Express love in all small and big moments
Please I want ya to say
Please tell me
Just take off your clothes, relax a little
Be comfortable and let's spend some time together
Hold me and please me
Be intimate with me and make me happy
I got your back, baby, don't you go away
I will support you through anything, don't leave me
Please don't go away 'cause I'm here to stay
I'm here forever, please stay with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sophiakh9590
This is love: It's simple, uncomplicated, you both like each other and it feels like home. Done.
@QueenAries72
Well and beautifully said 👏
@mysticman9331
Happy Valentine's Day people. This song takes me to another place
@reachinnirvana9076
He's always been ahead of his time, and his aura is stunning... 🥰
@Karl671
Yup
@teegrant4309
Yes it is Love the video....😍🤩
@ndo533
this is what love is supposed to feel like. Well done, Mr saddiq👏🏾
@rollsroyce2627
So true....😊
@PatinaEdochie
Agreed 💯
@minlat28
This song NEVER gets old.