Alan Thicke married actress Gloria Loring, known for starring in programs such as 'Days of Our Lives', in 1970, and he had the two sons Brennan Thicke and Robin Thicke. Half-brother Carter Thicke would become another member of the clan years later after Alan Thicke divorced and remarried. Brother Robin grew up in a household filled with music, with his dad being a singer (of tracks such as "Thicke of the Night") as well as a co-composer for several TV show theme songs and a seminal actor on both the big and small screens (examples being the shows 'Growing Pains' and 'How I Met Your Mother').
The young Robin Thicke taught himself to play piano at the age of twelve. Even at the age of fourteen, he found that he could play just about anything that he heard on the radio, feeling a drive to keep going further. Before his days as a singer-songwriter performing his own material,Robin Thicke wrote songs for the soul and pop groups 3T (with 1995's "Sexual Attention" bringing Thicke alongside Damon Thomas), Brownstone (with 1997's "Around You"), and Color Me Badd (an example being 1996's "Sexual Capacity"). He also collaborated with the acclaimed production duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on several songs for Jordan Knight's 1999 self-titled album. Thicke seemed to receive a great omen when Knight's album was certified Gold and gained huge fan acclaim.
In 2000, Thicke went to work on material for his debut album, which ended up being titled 'A Beautiful World'. The album focused more on blue-eyed soul than his pop-centered offerings for other artists, and he mixed in influences from eclectic funk (in the vein of the British group Jamiroquai) and and modern neo-soul music (in the vain of Canadian crooner Remy Shand). Thicke hoped that he was primed for huge things by late 2002 when the album became ready for release.
Thicke's lead single, called "When I Get You Alone", had a distinctive music video made for it. The disco and slick rnb fueled track sounded rather unlike the commercial pop ethos of the time, having a distinctive sampling of Walter Murphy's 70s dance music hit "A Fifth of Beethoven" (which itself had been inspired by Beethoven's Fifth Symphony). The video featured an unshaven Thicke, with long, grungy hair, as a courier racing through the streets of Manhattan on a bicycle. It received some rotation on MTV 2 and BET's "Rated Next", the song being spun moderately on urban radio. On the Hot 100, it reached #29 quite quickly, yet it fell out the chart just as fast. Globally, however, the song was quite popular. With his single peaking at #17 in Australia, #15 in Belgium, #15 in Italy, #8 in New Zealand, and #5 in the Netherlands, Thicke felt that he wanted another shot at the 'big time' in the U.S.
Devising the re-release of this album, which it then gaining its final title of 'A Beautiful World', Thicke added a few extra songs that he seemed confident of. Yet the album received very little corporate promotion, irritating Thicke despite the release of a second single, a Prince-like groove mixing funk with rock called "Brand New Jones". The album debuted at #152 in the Billboard 200 and didn't do much from there, selling a mere 59,000 copies. Still, his work ended up being received well by many critics and musical peers, with Trevor Nelson and Lil' Wayne (Weezy's 2005 release 'Tha Carter, Vol. 2' would even include some of Thicke's work) lauding Thicke's music, as well as many fans.
In 2004, artist Pharrell Williams asked Jimmy Iovine, CEO of Interscope, “What are you doing with Robin Thicke?” A few months later, Robin was recording a new single, titled “Wanna Love You Girl” with Pharrell in Miami, as a newly signed artist on Pharrell’s label, Star Trak Records. With the two musicians sharing the same love for genre-hopping, deliberately 'retro' music, the single immediately attracted the attention of radio and club DJs across the world after its August 2005 release. The song often given revamped names such as "Wanna Love U Girl", "Wanna Love You Girl (Feat. Pharrell)", and the like, it ended up doing very well in the U.K. in particular, hitting #5 on Trevor Nelson's BBC Radio 1 "Soul Nation" chart.
Now appealing more to the mainstream, Thicke cut off his trademark long hair in an attempt to further recreate himself. By October 2006, when his second album, titled 'The Evolution of Robin Thicke', came out in its entirely, he had built up a ton of momentum, and his work paid off. Thicke earned the #1 slot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and additional singles such as "Got 2 Be Down" and "Lost Without U" saw huge fan responses. As the months went by, his album even earned platinum certification by the RIAA.
Having 'made it' in the truest sense commercially as well as critically, Thick remarked, "My greatest desire with this album was to write songs that were completely honest and sing them with the emotion I was feeling when I wrote them, so that whoever listens to my music is brought as close to my experiences and life as possible."
With this intention, Robin created songs such as, “Lost without You” (the second single). An instant classic, this song is about Robin’s insecurities and his need to be desired and loved. With sweeping vocals over rhythmic Spanish guitar, this song takes you away and makes you sing along.
On the psychedelic, “High School Man” is where Robin infuses rock and hip-hop and poetically admits “I’m a hater” as he hates on those with more success than him realizing, ironically, he just wants what they have.
Finishing off The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the hopeful and encouraging “Thank You.” On this gospel inspired, piano ballad Robin sings, “maybe I’m the one who never gets up ‘till he falls,” making the discovery that he has to be thankful for everything that comes into his life…the tears, the joy, the failures and the successes.
Always carrying a heavy heart, Robin taught himself to play piano at the age of twelve so he could have an outlet to express himself. By the age of fourteen, he could play anything he heard on the radio. At sixteen, with no formal training, Robin began professionally writing and producing music for recording artists like Brandy and Brian McKnight. Over the years he has amassed dozens of gold and platinum records with artists including Usher, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson and Christina Aguilera.
Reflective, redemptive, passionate and etched with a soulfulness that is undeniable, The Evolution of Robin Thicke is an imaginative and heart-felt album that you cannot help but be moved by, bob your head to and smile throughout.
The album was released on October 3rd, 2006 and includes songs with Lil Wayne and Faith Evans, as well as Pharrell. The song "Got 2 Be Down" featuring Faith Evans was recently leaked (June '06). There will be two to three more videos released before the album comes out. Lately, there was a Busta Rhymes remix video shot for "Wanna Love You Girl," a Lil’ Wayne feat Robin Thicke "Shooter" video, and Robin has released the video for "Lost Without You," making that song the official 2nd single of the album.
Forever Love
Robin Thicke Lyrics
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How could I have ever belonged
Learning all my lessons
Dangerous impressions
Pushed you right out of my world
I know that you and I have tried very hard
To find a different result
But how can we be patient when we're always racing
Any time you need a friend baby
I will be the one that you want
And if you're ever down and out baby
I will be there biggin' you up
And you can lean on me anytime baby
For anything you want and need
Oh I don't need a reason
Memory or a season
It's longer than always could be
And further than the eyes can see
Forever love
Oh forever love
Forever mine, forever yours
Forever love
Forever love
Oh it's forever love
Forever mine, forever yours
Forever love, forever love
Impossible, impossible
It's possible, anything's possible
So come on over baby start the healing
Let me get a good look at you
'Cause I miss our discussion
Whispering and blushing
Secrets that only we know
Any time you need a friend baby
I can be the one that you want
And if you're ever down and out baby
I can be the one that you want
You can lean on me anytime baby
For anything you want and need
Oh I don't need a reason
Memory or a season
Everyday I will believe
That you and I were meant to be
Forever love
Oh forever love
Forever mine, forever yours
Forever love
Forever love
Oh it's forever love
Forever mine, forever yours
Forever love
When you're broken
Where you're blind
And you need someone to show you the light
I'll be right there baby
Holding you tight
'Cause if you ever need a friend baby
I can be the one that you want
And if you're ever down and out baby
I can be the one that you want
You can lean on me anytime baby
For anything you want and need
Oh I don't need a reason
Memory or a season
Everyday I will believe
It's longer than always could be
Oh it's further than the eyes can see
More real than any dream could be
Oh you and I, you and I
You and I we were family
Forever love
Oh forever love
Forever mine, forever yours
Forever love
Forever love
Oh it's forever love
Forever mine, forever yours
Forever mine, forever yours
The song "Forever Love" by Robin Thicke embodies themes of lost love, regret, and the hope for a future reconciliation. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of guilt over pushing their loved one away, admitting that they were at fault for failing to be patient and racing towards an uncertain outcome. The singer acknowledges that they and their partner had tried their hardest to make the relationship work, but constantly being in a state of competition hindered their progress. Despite this, the singer expresses their unwavering love and devotion to their ex-partner. They promise to always be there for them, to support and uplift them in whatever they need, hoping to show that they truly mean it when they say they want their love to last forever.
In the second verse, Thicke nudges his former partner to consider reconciliation. He tries to reignite their relationship, suggesting that they sit down and talk about their past, reliving the happy moments and building new ones. The singer paints a vivid picture of longing to be with their loved one again, missing their discussions and "whispering and blushing together." Thicke expresses that there were secrets and memories only they shared, imbuing a sense of nostalgia for the past they had shared. He also reassures them that whatever happens, he'll be there, holding them tight when they're broken and blind, showing them the way, and being there whenever they need him.
Overall, the song portrays the singer as a person who recognizes their failures but remains committed to making it work while admitting that it is not an easy task. The song reveals that despite the singer's missteps, their love is for keeps.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't carry the weight around baby
I feel burdened and overwhelmed and I don't want you to have to bear any of it.
How could I have ever belonged
I feel lost without you and I don't know how I could have ever existed without you in my life.
Learning all my lessons
I have gained wisdom and insight from my mistakes and failures.
Dangerous impressions
The negative influence of others has made me behave badly and caused me to hurt you.
Pushed you right out of my world
I hurt you so badly with my actions and behavior that you were forced to leave my life.
I know that you and I have tried very hard
We both made an effort to improve things between us, but it hasn't been enough so far.
To find a different result
We want things to be better between us but don't know how to make that happen
But how can we be patient when we're always racing
We feel like we're always busy and have no time for each other which makes it hard to be patient and work on our relationship.
And no one's ever there to hold
We feel alone and unsupported and don't have anyone to turn to for comfort and reassurance.
Any time you need a friend baby
You can always count on me to be there for you when you need a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to.
I will be the one that you want
I will do whatever it takes to be the person you need in your life.
And if you're ever down and out baby
If you ever feel sad or hopeless, I will lift you up and support you.
And you can lean on me anytime baby
I am always here for you and will never judge you no matter what happens.
For anything you want and need
I will do my best to help you with whatever you need, no matter how big or small it is.
Oh I don't need a reason
I will always be there for you because I love you, without the need for an explanation.
Memory or a season
Our love is not restricted by time or memories, it is infinite and unchanging.
It's longer than always could be
Our love transcends time and distance and it will last forever.
And further than the eyes can see
Our love is beyond what the eyes can perceive; it is eternal and boundless.
Impossible, impossible
Even though it seems impossible, we can overcome any obstacle and our love can be restored.
It's possible, anything's possible
We can work through our problems and rebuild our love, no matter how difficult it seems.
So come on over baby start the healing
Let's work together to heal our relationship and make it better than it ever was.
Let me get a good look at you
I want to see you, touch you, and cherish you as we rebuild our bond.
'Cause I miss our discussion
I miss talking to you, sharing our thoughts and feelings, and being able to connect on a deeper level.
Whispering and blushing
I miss being able to be vulnerable with you, to be able to share my deepest thoughts and feelings, and to be able to trust you with my heart.
Secrets that only we know
Our unique and special love means that we have secrets and memories that only we share together.
When you're broken
When you feel lost and unable to pick up the pieces of yourself, I will be there to help you put yourself back together.
Where you're blind
When you're unable to see what is ahead or where you're headed, I will be there to guide you and help you find your way.
And you need someone to show you the light
When you feel lost and can't find your way, I will be there to show you the right path and help you find your way home.
I'll be right there baby
I will always be here for you, no matter what you're going through, and will never give up on loving you.
Holding you tight
I will hold you close and tight, and never let you go, because I love you more than anything in this world.
It's longer than always could be
Our love will last forever, and is more than just a feeling, it's a commitment to each other to never give up on each other.
Oh it's further than the eyes can see
Our love is beyond what can be perceived by the eyes, it's deep, sincere, and infinite.
More real than any dream could be
Our love is not just a dream, it's a reality that is more beautiful than anything we could ever imagine.
You and I we were family
Our love is a bond that transcends time, distance, and anything that life may throw at us, and we are family to each other.
Forever love
Our love will last forever, and no matter what happens in life, we will always be there for each other.
Forever mine, forever yours
We belong to each other, and no one can ever come between us or take away the love that we share.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BRANDON HOOD, JASON COX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crearyapril4362
I remembered God gave me this video I could never imagine how real it would be. I was so lost he came and got me lost and let me know while I was cursing him. He would forever be the love of my life I couldn't fight against that. I was so weak with repentance you can't imagine just how deeply sorrowful I became to know how God loves you in the worst. That's the place God showed me your lost because we are without each other. Oh 😣 God I'm weeping just thinking about that day.
@chronocross85
Its a lose/lose situation for Robin. If he doesn't try people will say he doesn't care. If he expresses himself and tries to get her back people will say he is pathetic and desperate. This isn't some ex-girlfriend. This is the mother of his child and his wife who he has been with since his teenage years.
@Mrmedia046
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what any of us think. It's a journey or a conclusion they must make. All that people like us can do is hope that it all works out for the best for the both of them.
@havingaTIFF
Best response I've seen so far. This is his wife and I could appreciate anyone fighting for his/her marriage. People make mistakes everyday, no ones perfect.
@84bonez
I thank you for this. So true. But I respect him for this. Not many men would that. If I was ever in his situation I'd do the same as him but I'm pretty sure he doesn't care if people think it's pathetic as long as she comes back.
@Mrmedia046
Sigh... Watching the results on Twitter's Askrobin feed just confirmed something, Today's society ain't shit..
@tajolmia
i agree InstaPhamous. COM got me tons of followers!
@sallysson
I made the same mistake with my wife. I ended up taking a lot for granted thinking I was getting away with it just to learn that she was silently letting it slide to save our family. No sense in opening the wounds trying to make amends. There's no getting back together and the best thing I can do is make sure we have a mature, amicable relationship. But Forever in each other's hearts.
@angeljones51
I'm not going to lie. When he performed this on the bet awards, I shed a tear LOL. Great song and great voice. I don't know if this is increasing or decreasing his chances to get Paula back, but he talented. You can tell he really love her when he was performing, but people need to realize what they have while they got it. Wish him well, and probably going to buy this album.
@curtisostriker9952
Very touching and beautiful song. This right here is the very essence of Robin Thicke.
He has always been an outstanding writer and vocalist supreme.
Blurred lines though a catchy tune seemed like an ill fit for him.
This entire album is a masterpiece in baring ones soul. Kudos to Thicke here.