Robert Glasper was raised in Houston, Texas. His mother was his first and s… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Glasper was raised in Houston, Texas. His mother was his first and strongest musical influence. Mrs. Glasper not only played piano and sang gospel music in the family's church, she led a band that worked the city's jazz and blues club circuit as well. By the age of twelve, young Robert was playing piano in that church. "Gospel music is built on emotion and spirituality; you go to church and leave crying," he smiles. "It definitely just gave me that sensitivity and knowing how to reach people and knowing how to be in tune with your feelings and the emotion of the music. My thing is, it helps me relate to the audience 'cause they're gonna give you what you give them. When you bring the crowd into your world, you can do anything you want."

By the time he reached adolescence, Robert knew his destiny was to be a jazz musician. He was accepted to the Houston's famed High School for the Performing Arts ("Jason Moran went there before me."). Post-graduation, Glasper enrolled at New School University in Manhattan. Soon after arrival, he hooked up with future bandmember Reid and vocalist Bilal, an old schoolmate. As an undergrad, Glasper gigged with Christian McBride, Russell Malone and Kenny Garrett. Professional life after the New School was even sweeter: stints with Nicholas Payton, Roy Hargrove, Terence Blanchard, Carmen Lundy, and Carly Simon.

The Bilal connection brought the pianist back to hip-hop. Glasper's contributions to Bilal's debut and subsequent tour brought him to the attention of Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest). "Tip would come hang out at my shows, and one day he called me and said, ‘I'm doing this tour and I need you to play keys. Can you do it?’” He's also since played with Mos Def, and is featured prominently on Bilal's forthcoming sophomore release.

In 2003, Glasper's first album Mood was released on indie label Fresh Sound New Talent, and two years later, Blue Note came calling. At Blue Note, Glasper joins a jazz piano legacy that stretches back to 1939, beginning with Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis, and continuing through Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Andrew Hill, Cecil Taylor, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jacky Terrasson, Jason Moran and Bill Charlap. Undaunted, Glasper reflects, “I’m just happy to be a part of the Blue Note family and its rich history.”

-- From Glasper's Official Website

Forever
Robert Glasper Lyrics

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Can't believe that I get to look at you everyday
You're like a lullaby, where every note's placed perfectly
I just hope that I never have to watch the credits roll
'Cause it's a prayer of mine to be with you 'til we're grey and old

I just want this to last forever
Like a daydream that won't end ever
When the days get rough, they'll get better

I just want this forever

Can't believe that I get to look at you everyday
You're my lullaby, with every note placed perfectly
I was so alone until this family made me whole
It's my prayer in life to be with you 'til we're grey and old

I just want this to last forever
Like a daydream that won't end ever
When the days get rough they'll get better
I just want this forever

You'll make the holidays a little easier to get through
And I don't want to even imagine living life without you
So can we just keep on going for all eternity
I don't want to wake up, can we just stay in love? Yeah

I just want this to last forever
Like a daydream that won't end ever
When the days get rough, they'll get better
I just want this forever
I just want this forever

I just want this to last forever
Like a daydream that won't end ever
When the days get rough they'll get better
I just want this forever

I just want this to last forever
Like a daydream that won't end ever
When the days get rough they'll get better
I just want this forever, oh

I wished upon a star
And now here you are

Overall Meaning

The song "Forever" by Robert Glasper, PJ Morton, and India.Arie tells the story of a person who is deeply in love and grateful for having found their soulmate. The lyrics express a sense of disbelief and joy as the singer expresses how they can't believe that they get to look at their partner every day, how their love feels like a perfectly composed lullaby, and how they hope to be with their partner until they're grey and old. The singer wishes for their love to last forever and compares it to a daydream that never ends. They also express their gratitude for the family they have built together and how their partner has made their life complete. The lyrics in the chorus emphasize the singer's yearning for their love to last forever, even when the days get rough.

The song's message is one of love, gratitude, and the hope that love can stay constant despite life's difficulties. The language used in the lyrics is powerful yet simple, reflecting the depth and beauty of true love. The song's melody complements the lyrics with its smooth, soulful sound, which conveys the tenderness and intimacy of the singer's relationship. Overall, "Forever" is a touching and heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the transformative effect it can have on one's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't believe that I get to look at you everyday
I'm amazed that I get to see you every day

You're like a lullaby, where every note's placed perfectly
Being with you is like listening to a beautiful lullaby with every note sounding just right

I just hope that I never have to watch the credits roll
I don't want our time together to ever end

'Cause it's a prayer of mine to be with you 'til we're grey and old
My deepest wish is to grow old with you and be together forever

You'll make the holidays a little easier to get through
Spending holidays with you makes them feel less lonely and more enjoyable

And I don't want to even imagine living life without you
I can't bear the thought of not having you in my life

So can we just keep on going for all eternity
Can we be together forever and never have to say goodbye?

I don't want to wake up, can we just stay in love? Yeah
I wish I could stay in this feeling of love forever and never have to face reality

I just want this to last forever
All I wish for is to be together with you forever

Like a daydream that won't end ever
Being with you feels like a dream that I never want to wake from

When the days get rough, they'll get better
Even through tough times, being with you makes everything better

I just want this forever
Being with you is all I want and I want it to last forever

I wished upon a star
I made a wish to the universe

And now here you are
And now you're here with me, fulfilling my wish

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: India Arie Simpson, Paul Sylvester Jr. Morton, Robert Andre Glasper

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