He was born F Lamonte-Smith; or Lamotte Smith in 1957 in Sacramento, California.
Sherrick was given his professional break by Raynoma Gordy (née Singleton), former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Sherrick was the lead singer of the Motown group, Kagny, who recorded a song for the Motown movie, The Last Dragon. He also had two solo singles in the UK Singles Chart in 1987. These were "Just Call" (#23) and "Let's Be Lovers Tonight" (#63) on Warner Bros. Records. In addition his album, Sherrick reached #27 in the UK Albums Chart the same year.
He died in Los Angeles, California in January 1999, at the age of 41. He is survived by his widow, Lynne Conner-Smith and his three children, Kiriandra, Paris and Chance Smith.
All Because Of You
Sherrick Lyrics
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Can ever say
What makes, me feel the way
I feel about you
(Everything I'll ever be)
Yes its all because of you
So glad
Someone
Who turned my life around
I'm talikng 'bout you
(Everything I'll ever be)
Yes its all because of you
I was in darkness
Thought I'd never see the dawn
But you're love light was my candle
Shining on and on and on
After all's been said and done
Know that you will always be the one
Yes it's you ohhhh
That I'll come home to
(Everything I'll ever be)
(Is not because of me, it's because of you)
I know that
(Everything I'll ever be)
(Is not because of me, it's because of you)
Sunshine
No clouds today
You're all mine
And I'll always stay
Here beside you
(Everything I'll ever be)
Yes its all because of you
Oh oh girl
I was in darkness
Thought I'd never see the dawn
But you're love light was my candle
Shining on and on and on
After all's been said and done
Know that you will always be the one
Yes it's you hooo
I'm coming home to baby
(Everything I'll ever be)
(Is not because of me, it's because of you)
Oooh baby yeah
I was a lonely boy
Then I met you
(Everything I'll ever be)
(Is not because of me, it's because of you)
Now with all that it's changed
Everything's going to be allright now
(Everything I'll ever be)
I know just what it is
(Is not because of me, it's because of you)
I was made for you, you were made for me baby
(Baby)
(Everything I'll ever be)
(Is not because of me, it's because of you)
Na na na na na na na na
(Baby)
(Everything I'll ever be)
Sherrick's song "All Because of You" is a moving love ballad that expresses gratitude towards a lover who has transformed the singer's life. The song begins with the lyrics "No words can ever say what makes me feel the way I feel about you" suggesting that the love the singer has for their partner is indescribable. He goes on to sing "I'm talking about you, yes, it's all because of you," explicitly stating that the significant other is the reason he has become who he is.
The song then acknowledges the hardships the singer had faced before meeting their partner. He sings, "I was in darkness, thought I'd never see the dawn," but the love he shares with the partner illuminates his world like a candle. The lyrics "After all's been said and done, know that you will always be the one" conveys that the singer's love for his partner will remain eternal.
The song concludes by saying that the singer was made for his partner, and his partner was made for him. The lyrics "I was a lonely boy, then I met you" suggest that his partner has become the missing piece that he was searching for, and now that he has found her, everything is all right. The repetition of the phrase "Everything I'll ever be is not because of me; it's because of you" reinforces that the singer owes every part of him to his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
No words
There are no words that can express what I feel
Can ever say
Cannot be totally expressed
What makes, me feel the way
What is responsible for me feeling this way
I feel about you
About the way I feel towards you
(Everything I'll ever be)
Everything I am or will ever be
Yes its all because of you
Is solely because of you
So glad
Extremely happy
That I have found
That I have discovered
Someone
A person
Who turned my life around
Who changed my life for the better
I'm talikng 'bout you
I'm referring to you
(Everything I'll ever be)
Everything I am or will ever be
I was in darkness
I was in a state of sadness and depression
Thought I'd never see the dawn
Thought the situation wouldn't change
But you're love light was my candle
But your love was the source of my hope and optimism
Shining on and on and on
Continuing to radiate for a long time
After all's been said and done
When everything is settled and over
Know that you will always be the one
You will always be the person that I love
Yes it's you ohhhh
Yes it's really you
That I'll come home to
That I'll find comfort with
Yes its all because of you
Is solely because of you
Sunshine
Positive energy
No clouds today
No negativity today
You're all mine
You belong to me
And I'll always stay
And I'll always be there
Here beside you
Right next to you
Oh oh girl
Oh girl
I'm coming home to baby
Returning to my love
Oooh baby yeah
Oh, dear
I was a lonely boy
I used to be alone
Then I met you
Then you came into my life
Now with all that it's changed
Now that everything is different
Everything's going to be allright now
Everything will be okay from now on
I know just what it is
I understand what's happening
I was made for you, you were made for me baby
I was created to be with you, and you were created to be with me
(Baby)
Term of affection
(Everything I'll ever be)
Everything I am or will ever be
Na na na na na na na na
Vocalization of positive energy
(Baby)
Term of affection
(Everything I'll ever be)
Everything I am or will ever be
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@minekara6407
Love Sherrick and this whole album together with Freddie Jackson's album of the same year.....both take me back to my youth. Bitter sweet
@Tabby.cat2
Yes!
@donnahill2178
I remember Freddie Jackson , dont know how I missed ever hearing and seeing this hunk.
@cyndidaniel7822
Grown folk music at its best!!!!
@averageamericangirl6819
Who all here because of Wendy Williams?👩🏾🦱
@Annoyin1321artist
same
@andreiagivhan9700
Me
@moniquewest3277
Me lol
@torshayoung9996
🙌🏿🙌🏿
@Nickie420
Facts