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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Still Ray
Raphael Saadiq Lyrics
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So I can see your heart
For night can never come soon enough for me
I watch the sky all day
Night is where I find you and peace of mind
My days are filled with grief
That's why I truly give you what you need
Good runs all through you, I can't help myself
You found my weakest spot
What better woman to, breathe and sleep next to
That's why I'll always be with you
Yes, I'm funny like a clown, but I'm never down
As long as you're around
There will never be, a dull moment for me
'Cause you are shinin' beneath me
You'll never have to beg, me to come to bed
I'll walk you there each night
If you want me to, that's what I will do
That's why I'll always be with you
The lyrics to Raphael Saadiq's song Still Ray are about a man who is deeply in love with his partner and can't wait to come back home to see her. The opening line expresses the man's desire for his partner to wear something see-through because he wants to see into her heart. He spends his day looking up at the sky, waiting for the night to come because that's when he feels at peace and can find his partner. The night is where he finds his partner and feels a sense of calm even though his days are filled with grief.
The man believes his partner is the only one who truly understands him, including his weaknesses. He finds comfort in her and is grateful for the love she gives him. He feels his partner is shining beneath him and they bring out the best in each other. He is never down when she is around, and he promises to walk her to bed each night to show his devotion.
The song's lyrics express the joy and devotion that the man has towards his partner. He sees her as someone who brings him peace and makes his life brighter. The lyrics also capture the idea of true love as something that provides comfort and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm comin' home to you, wear something see-through
I'm excited to come back to you, dress in something that reveals your heart
So I can see your heart
I want to be able to see into your true self
For night can never come soon enough for me
I anticipate the night because I can be with you
I watch the sky all day
I dream of the moments with you during the day
Night is where I find you and peace of mind
I experience tranquility when I'm next to you at night
My days are filled with grief
I'm unhappy during the day without you
That's why I truly give you what you need
I'm willing to do anything to make you happy because you complete me
Because you love me for me
You accept me for who I am and this motivates me to love you even more
Good runs all through you, I can't help myself
You are made up of positive energy and it's contagious
You found my weakest spot
You discovered my vulnerabilities but never take advantage of them
What better woman to, breathe and sleep next to
I can't imagine a better woman to share my life with and sleep by her side
That's why I'll always be with you
I'll never leave your side
Yes, I'm funny like a clown, but I'm never down
I love to entertain and make you laugh but I still have my low moments
As long as you're around
Your presence is a source of light in my life
There will never be, a dull moment for me
As long as I'm with you, every moment is exciting
'Cause you are shinin' beneath me
You support me and give me a solid foundation to stand on
You'll never have to beg, me to come to bed
I'm always eager to be close to you, both physically and emotionally
I'll walk you there each night
I'll be there to comfort and accompany you to bed each night
If you want me to, that's what I will do
I'm always committed to fulfilling your needs
That's why I'll always be with you
Our love is strong and I know you'll always be there for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ, GLENN DON II STANDRIDGE, ROBERT C. JR. OZUNA, KELVIN WOOTEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
amorzz100
I'm comin' home to you, wear something see through
So I can see your heart
For night can never come soon enough for me
I watch the sky all day
Night is where I find you and peace of mind
My days are filled with grief
That's why I truly give you what you need
Because you love me for me
Good runs all through you, I can't help myself
You found my weakest spot
What better woman to breath and sit next to
That's why I'll always be with you
Yes, I'm funny like a clown, but I'm never down
As long as you're around
There will never be another one for me
'Cause you are shinin' 'neath me
Ooh, ooh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You'll never have to beg me to come to bed
I'll walk you there each night
If you want me to that's what I will do
That's why I'll always be with you
Limits98
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm coming home to you, wear something see through
So I can see your heart
For night can never come soon enough for me
I watch the sky all day
[Verse 2]
Night is where I find, you and peace of mind
My days are filled with grief
That's why I truly, give you what you need
Because you love me for me
[Verse 3]
Good runs all through you, I can't help myself
You found my weakest spot
What better woman to, breathe and sleep next to
That's why I'll always be with you
[Verse 4]
Yes, I'm funny like a clown, but I'm never down
As long as you're around
There will never be, a dull moment for me
Cause you are shining beneath me
[Bridge]
Ooh, ooh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
[Verse 5]
You'll never have to beg, me to come to bed
I'll walk you there each night
If you want me to, that's what I will do
That's why I'll always be with you
GoldToothJacko
One of the most beautiful and profound love songs EVER
Jonathan Mcgary
A
Keisha Rivera
Ever.
Yours Truly 🌹
No matter what I’m going through, this song brings me so much joy. It reminds me that true love is worth waiting for. When listening, I imagine that this song is symbolic of two becoming one and surrendering themselves to the other, and by doing so experiencing that agape love that Jehovah wants for us. 😊 One day 🤞🏽
The Adventurous Daydreamer
who just loves Raphael's vocals since Tony Toni Tone?
alexcia lane
The Adventurous Daydreamer since lil Walter their first album
Kenny Lo
Me and no disrespect to the other members but I don’t even know em
NEFrettiti M
💫🙋🏾♀️💫
alinos
I forgot who was from toni toni toni 😁
Newlite 7
Him playing the tuba is purely showing his musical skills. It doesn't have to make sense to anyone but him, which makes the song so unique and likeable. It's sad that people need to hear everything the same to like it. When an artist marches in a different directions from the norm many people get lost. Big ups to artist that refused to be boxed in!