DISCOGRAPHY: Shaun Escoffery (Oyster 2002)***, Soulonica (Oyster 2003)***.
(2) Championed by the likes of Elton John, Shaun Escoffery was hailed as one of Britain's brightest talents when he arrived on the R&B scene in 2002. Born in East London, Escoffery grew up in a musical family with his singer mother and DJ father. Aware of the pitfalls of a career in the music industry, his parents encouraged him to follow a more academic profession. But after being asked to provide backing vocals for his aunt, also a singer, Escoffery got hooked on the music bug. While at college he started to write and record tracks, and soon landed a part in the Chaka Khan-fronted musical Mum I Wanna Sing. In 2001, Oyster Music showed interest in his independent release "Space Rider" and promptly signed him, re-releasing the track a year later to widespread interest from the likes of influential DJs Trevor Nelson and the Dreem Team. Featuring collaborations with 4hero, MJ Cole, and Ed Case, his self-titled eclectic debut, which was later re-released as the remix album Soulonica, soon followed, but -- despite huge critical acclaim -- it failed to enter the U.K. charts. However, his talent soon became recognized in the U.S., with a personal invitation from Lennox Lewis to sing the National Anthem at his title bout with Mike Tyson in Memphis and the likes of Erykah Badu and Angie Stone requesting his services. In 2007, Escoffery teamed up with longtime writing partner Geoffrey Williams on Move into Soul, a collection of classic soul covers including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "A Change Is Gonna Come." In the same year, he tread the boards at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, earning a Laurence Olivier nomination for playing several roles in Parade, and in 2008 he was cast as Mufasa in the West End production of The Lion King. ~ Jon O'Brien
When The Love Is Gone
Shaun Escoffery Lyrics
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And it's been blowing my mind
Cos i know how i feel
And the deceiving is real
I felt a fool for a while
I thought the rumours were lies
And now there's nowhere to hide
No there's nowhere to hide
Tell you how i'm feeling
Let me tell you how i'm feeling yeah
Said my soul can't lie when the love is gone
Nothing to believe in
So it's best that you be leaving
Said my soul can't lie when the love is gone
Let too much water go by
Should have jumped, should have died
I saw too many sights
Turn a grown man blind
Turn a grown man blind
Better left alone
Better left alone
Go ruin someone else's home
Tell you how i'm feeling
(Let me tell you baby)
Tell you how i'm feeling yeah
Said my soul can't lie when the love is gone
Nothing to believe in
So it's best that you be leaving
Said my soul can't lie when the love is gone
When the love is gone
I can feel
When the love is gone
Tell you how i'm feeling
Let me tell you how i'm feeling yeah
Said my soul can't lie when the love is gone
No i tell you, i tell you, i tell you baby
Nothing to believe in
So it's best that you be leaving baby
Said my soul can't lie when the love is gone
"When The Love Is Gone" is an incredibly emotional song about the realization that love has come to an end. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and despair that comes as a result of not only losing someone but also losing the belief in love itself. The song talks about how the deception of love can lead one astray and make them question their own perception of what they thought was real. The lyrics suggest that when the love is gone, one can no longer hide from the truth and that it's best to let go and move on.
The lyrics also convey how the singer saw too much and were blinded by the pain of losing someone. The song talks about how some things are better left alone and that it is not worth ruining someone else's home when things are irreparable. The chorus that repeats itself several times throughout the song brings up the idea that when the love is gone, one's soul can no longer keep the lies and it's best to move on.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a deep sense of sadness and despair that comes after the loss of love. It calls on the listener to acknowledge the truth about what is happening and make a decision to move on from the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Been going on for some time
This situation has been happening for a while now.
And it's been blowing my mind
It has been overwhelming me and causing me stress.
Cos i know how i feel
I am aware of my own emotions in this situation.
And the deceiving is real
There has been dishonesty present in this relationship.
I felt a fool for a while
I have felt embarrassed for trusting this person.
I thought the rumours were lies
At first, I did not believe what I was hearing about this relationship.
And now there's nowhere to hide
I cannot avoid facing the truth anymore.
No there's nowhere to hide (oh oh oh ohh)
I am unable to run away from this situation, and it is causing me distress.
Tell you how i'm feeling
I want to express my emotions to you.
Let me tell you how i'm feeling yeah
Please give me the opportunity to share how I truly feel.
Said my soul can't lie when the love is gone
My true emotions are revealed when I no longer love someone.
Nothing to believe in
There is no trust or faith left in this relationship.
So it's best that you be leaving
It would be better if you left this relationship.
Let too much water go by
I waited too long to address this issue.
Should have jumped, should have died
I should have addressed this problem immediately.
I saw too many sights
I have witnessed too many things that have hurt me in this relationship.
Turn a grown man blind
The emotional pain has blinded me from seeing things clearly.
Better left alone
This relationship is not worth the pain it is causing me.
Go ruin someone else's home
You should go find someone else to hurt, instead of me.
When the love is gone
When we no longer love each other.
I can feel
I am aware of my emotions in this situation.
No i tell you, i tell you, i tell you baby
I want to make sure that you understand what I am feeling.
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.