As a solo artist, in addition to "V.I.P.", which she recorded as a member of the group Glass House and was featured on their second album, Payne has had club hits, such as "I'm Not In Love" (featuring sister Freda Payne and former Supreme Mary Wilson on backing vocals) in 1982, followed two years later by "One Night Only", a song from Act II of the play and movie "Dreamgirls", which, interestingly, is a show based loosely on the history of the Supremes and the advancing of the Motown sound into the Disco era. The 12" Megatone Label Disco Single also featured former Supreme Cindy Birdsong on background vocals. In 1986 Payne recorded a solo album for Superstar International Records which contained several duets with Philip Ingram. The following year, Payne signed with British producer Ian Levine for his Motown reunion project, Motorcity Records. While with this label, Payne released two solo singles "Chasing Me Into Somebody Else's Arms" and "Pure Energy" (co-written by Payne), as well as covers of two Diana Ross tunes, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Still Waiting". Other product recorded for Motorcity included "Who's Wrong, Who's Right" and "One More Time".
In August 2001, Scherrie was invited to perform at the annual prestigious open-air festival Sunset Junction Street Fair in Los Angeles. Scherrie performed a dynamic and versatile set showcasing her talents perfectly. Scherrie performed Supremes' classics like 'Stoned Love' and 'My World Is Empty Without You' as well as a couple of her own solo hits 'I'm Not In Love' and firm fan favorite "Another Life From Now." Scherrie made a return visit to Sunset Junction the following year, performing a similar set.
On January 14, 2007, Scherrie was the special guest star at the 'If My Friends Could See Me Now' fund-raiser in Los Angeles, California. To a thunderous ovation, Scherrie wowed the audience with a high energy version of her own hit 'One Night Only', from the musical 'Dreamgirls'. Backing Scherrie up were long-time friends Pam Vincent and Joyce Vincent Wilson, both formerly of Tony Orlando and Dawn.
In 2009, Scherrie continues to perform with fellow former Supremes member Lynda Laurence as the FLOS (Formerly of The Supremes) and third member Joyce Vincent. Scherrie and Lynda's trio perform all over the world to enthusiastic audiences performing the classic Supremes' hits. Payne also continues her successful solo career. Visit http://www.myspace.com/scherriepayne her official MySpace.
I'm Still Waiting
Scherrie Payne Lyrics
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I was five and you were ten, boy
You knew that I was shy
So you teased and made me cry
But I loved you
Then one day you came
You told me you were leaving
And made me cry again
When you said
Little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday will surely come
Ooh, little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday will surely come
And I'm still waiting
I'm waiting
Ooh, still waiting
I'm just a fool
Ooh, I'm a fool
To keep waiting
Then someone finally came
He told me that he loved me
I put him off with lies
He could see I had no eyes
So he left me once again alone
Like a child without her playmate
I had to face the truth
I was still in love with you
But you said:
Little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday will surely come
Ooh, little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday will surely come
And I'm still waiting
Love has never shown his face
Since the day you walked out that door
You filled my life with empty space
Come back
Can't you see it's you I'm waiting for
Don't you know I'm waiting
I'm waiting for love
For you, I miss you
I'm waiting
Come on back, boy
I need you
I want you
That's what my friends says
The song "I'm Still Waiting" by Scherrie Payne is a touching narrative of a woman's unrequited love for a man who left her but whom she continues to wait for. The lyrics start by recalling the past when the woman was just a little girl and the man was older, and she had a crush on him. The man knew how she felt, and he teased her while also making her cry. Despite all of that, she still loved him. Then one day, he told her he was leaving, and he gave her false hope that someday love would come. He said he was sorry but he couldn't stay, and he asked her not to wait for him. However, she is still waiting.
As she grew older, another man came into her life, and he claimed to love her, but she rejected him because she could not forget about her childhood love. She was still in love with the man who left her with a broken heart. She thought about him every day and night and longed for him to come back to her. The chorus repeats, “Little girl, please don't wait for me. Wait patiently for love; someday will surely come, and I'm still waiting."
The lyrics to this song evoke many emotions, such as heartbreak and longing. The narrative shows how the woman's life has been shaped by her early heartbreak, and she cannot move on because she is still obsessed with someone who may not be coming back. It is a sad reminder of how love can remain with someone forever, and they cannot forget the person they once loved.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when
I have a vivid recollection of a past event
I was five and you were ten, boy
When we first met, you were older than me by five years
You knew that I was shy
You were aware of my timid personality
So you teased and made me cry
You would mock and intimidate me, causing me to weep
But I loved you
Despite the teasing, I had significant feelings of affection for you
Then one day you came
At some point you returned
You told me you were leaving
You announced that you intended to depart once more
You gave your folks the blame
You assigned responsibility to your parents for your decision to leave
And made me cry again
Your proclamation resulted in me weeping once again
When you said
Your following statement...
Little girl
A term of address, used to refer to me as a young woman
Please don't wait for me
I request that you do not maintain hope for my return
Wait patiently for love
Wait hopefully and stoically for your next opportunity at romance
Someday will surely come
You are certain that my chance at love will arrive eventually
Ooh, little girl
A term of address, used to refer to me as a young woman - emotional emphasis added
And I'm still waiting
Despite the intervening time, I have not found new love
I'm waiting
I am still maintaining hope for the return of my former love
Ooh, still waiting
Emotional emphasis added to the persistent nature of my hope
I'm just a fool
I recognize that my continued hope may be viewed as foolish
Ooh, I'm a fool
Emotional emphasis added to my self-assessment
To keep waiting
Nonetheless, I still maintain hope
Then someone finally came
Eventually, another person expressed romantic interest in me
He told me that he loved me
The new romantic interest made a declaration of love
I put him off with lies
I deceived the new romantic interest with untruths to avoid pursuing the relationship
He could see I had no eyes
The new romantic interest could perceive that I was not emotionally invested in the relationship
So he left me once again alone
The new romantic interest chose to end the relationship due to my lack of emotion
Like a child without her playmate
I was left feeling isolated and vulnerable
I had to face the truth
I had to confront the reality of my situation
I was still in love with you
Despite my best efforts, my feelings for my former love had not faded
But you said:
Despite my persistent feelings for you, this is what you told me:
Love has never shown his face
I have not been able to find love since your departure
Since the day you walked out that door
In the aftermath of your departure
You filled my life with empty space
Your absence created a palpable void in my life
Come back
I implore you to return
Can't you see it's you I'm waiting for
I am still waiting for your return - emotional emphasis added
Don't you know I'm waiting
I am still waiting for you
I'm waiting for love
My hope and persistence is defined as waiting for the return of my former love
For you, I miss you
I long for your return, and miss your presence in my life
Come on back, boy
I entreat you to return to me
I need you
Your return is essential to my well-being
I want you
My desire for your return is a powerful, unrelenting force
That's what my friends say
My social circle is aware of my unrequited love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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