In the late 1970s, Skyy signed to Salsoul Records. After several albums that saw moderate success in the R&B market, the group crossed over to the mainstream in a big way with the release of the Skyy Line album in late 1981. Featured on this album was the single "Call Me," which gave the group their first (and only, to date) top 40 hit on the pop charts, peaking at #26 in 1982. It also became the first of several #1 R&B hits for Skyy. Meanwhile, the group continued to record for the Salsoul label up through the release of their 1984 Inner City album (Salsoul would fold in 1985), scoring several additional hits on the R&B chart during that time.
In the mid-1980s, the group signed with Capitol Records and released their next album, From the Left Side in 1986. Apart from the top ten R&B single, "Givin' It (to You)," the album saw limited success, and the group left Capitol soon thereafter.
Things were looking rather bleak for the band by the late 1980s. However, after signing to Atlantic Records, Skyy launched a major comeback in 1989 with the release of their extremely successful Start of a Romance album. This release spun off two consecutive #1 R&B singles, with both the title track ("Start of a Romance") and the Quiet Storm classic, "Real Love" claiming the top spot. "Real Love" also became the group's second and final crossover pop hit peaking at #47 on the Top 50 Billboard charts in early 1990. The first single released from the album, "Love All the Way" had also cracked the R&B top 50. Unfortunately, by the release of the Nearer to You album in 1992, the hits had again dried up, and the band has not released a new studio album since then.
HERE’S TO YOU
Skyy Lyrics
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Just for you
Here's to you
This song′s for you
You're so special
There's no one else like you
Your style, your smile, your personality
You give me love like no other
So unselfishly
So I′m singing this song
Let the whole world know
Keep on doing what you do
What you do
Here′s to you
Just for you
Here's to you
This song′s for you
Here's to you
Just for you
Here′s to you
This song's for you
Feels like I′m sitting on top of the world
Whenever you're around me
Pick me up when I'm down
Thak you boy, thank you boy
And when we touch
Can′t get enough
The feeling′s oh so right
Whatever can circulate your mind
What you do what you do
Here's to you
Just for you
Here′s to you (You, baby)
This song's for you (I wanna thank you boy, yeah)
Here′s to you
Just for you (The feeling is oh so right)
Here's to you
This song′s for you (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah baby)
I wanna thank you baby
Thank thank you baby
Thank you thank you
I wanna thank you baby
Thank thank you baby
Thank you thank you
I wanna thank you baby
Thank thank you baby
Thank you thank you
I wanna thank you baby
Thank thank you baby
Thank you thank you
Yeah yeah yeah
Just wanna let you know
So I'm singing this song
Let the whole world know
Keep on doing what you do
What you do
Here's to you
Just for you (Just love the things that you do)
Here′s to you (Baby)
This song′s for you (I got a song to sing)
Here's to you
This song′s for you (Pick me up when I'm down)
Here′s to you
The lyrics to Skyy's song "Here's to You" are a dedication to a special person in the singer's life. From the very beginning, the lyrics express admiration and appreciation for this person, stating that "there's no one else like" them. The singer goes on to highlight various admirable qualities about the person, such as their style, smile, and personality, which are referred to as "a dream come true." The love and generosity that this person shows the singer are acknowledged as well, with the lyrics stating that "you give me love like no other, so unselfishly."
The chorus of the song, "Here's to you, just for you, this song's for you," further emphasizes the dedication of the song to this special person. The singer goes on to describe how being around this person makes them feel like they are "sitting on top of the world" and that their touch is something that the singer can't get enough of. The song ends with the repetition of "Here's to you, this song's for you," reinforcing the message that the song is a tribute to this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's to you
This is a song dedicated to you
Just for you
This song was created with only you in mind
Here's to you
Once again, this song is dedicated to you
This song's for you
The purpose of this song is to express gratitude toward you
You're so special
You are unique and valuable
There's no one else like you
You are one of a kind
Your style, your smile, your personality
Your appearance and character are impressive and enjoyable
Like a dream come true
You are too good to be true and I am grateful for you
You give me love like no other
Your love is exceptional and cannot be compared
So unselfishly
You give freely without any selfish motives
So I'm singing this song
This song is an expression of my appreciation for you
Let the whole world know
I want everyone to know how much I value you
Keep on doing what you do
Continue to be yourself because you are amazing
Feels like I'm sitting on top of the world
You make me feel happy and on top of the world
Whenever you're around me
Your presence brings joy to my life
Pick me up when I'm down
You lift me up when I am feeling low
Thank you boy, thank you boy
Thank you for being there for me
And when we touch
Physical contact with you is enjoyable
Can't get enough
I want to be close to you as often as possible
The feeling's oh so right
Being with you feels perfect
Whatever can circulate your mind
Tell me anything you're thinking or feeling
What you do what you do
Continue being yourself
I wanna thank you baby
I am grateful for you
Thank thank you baby
Thank you again
Thank you thank you
Thank you very much
Just wanna let you know
I want to inform you
So I'm singing this song
This song is my way of expressing my gratitude toward you
This song's for you
The purpose of this song is to thank you
Just love the things that you do
I appreciate your actions and character
Baby
Endearing term for you
I got a song to sing
I have a message to deliver to you
Here's to you
Once again, this song is dedicated to you
Writer(s): Randy Muller
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jideakinola2398
The Dunning sisters! Fancied all of them growing up! Great group Skyy. Solomon Roberts Jr and Randy Muller (Brass Construction) did a splendid job.
@marsjupiter8336
Bonsoir, je vais te demander, parce que tu as l'air de connaître les chanteurs : celle qui chante, comment s'appelle t'elle ?
@louier3846
We worked hard for the weekends, and we could afford them. The fun, easygoing 80's. No cell phones, no social media. What happened to our country man?
@reginalddavis7578
Love the Gorgeous Dunning Sisters! Love their smooth moves and their beautiful, unique voices!
@zeagazetotsiyon2942
God i miss growing up. I'm 52 now. I really miss growing up back then.
Shoutout to Class of 1989 !!!!!!
@ebntje
Top notch cut here. Skyy was nice back in the day.
@diegoreese7086
always loved her voice, Skyy one of the best groups in the 80's.
@woz3018
Whoever engineered and arranged this belongs in the hall of fame of audio.
@kwamealex-eyitene8916
Randy Muller of Brass Construction fame
@steekohoopdy4201
It's 2022 and this is my current favourite song. Thank you for making this music, it is so unique