1. Sparkle first started singing in her family's gospel music group. Sparkl… Read Full Bio ↴1. Sparkle first started singing in her family's gospel music group. Sparkle met singer R. Kelly in while he was working on a male artist in 1989. Sparkle was the first and only successful artist to release an album on Kelly's Rockland label. Sparkle's debut album, the self-titled Sparkle, was released on May 19, 1998. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the R&B charts and was certified Platinum very soon after the release. The album is best known for the single "Be Careful," a 1998 duet with R. Kelly, which made it to two of Billboard's major airplay charts, peaking at No. 3 on the Rhythmic Top 40 and charted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B Airplay for six consecutive weeks, while also reaching No. 7 in the UK.[1]
Despite the success of her debut album, Sparkle and R. Kelly began to have creative differences while working on her second album, which led to her to ask to be released from Rockland/Interscope. She then signed with Motown Records, where she would release her second album Told You So in 2000.

2. A one off disco project who were responsible a self titled album and a single, Disco Madness / Down The Way, both released in 1979.

Everything
Sparkle Lyrics

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Everything (Oh)
Oh...ooh...oh...
Everything
Oh...ooh...oh...

Let me stop and take some time to talk about
How you came into my life and turned it ‘round
When I met you, you knew I was all alone

Then you came into my heart and made it whole (Made it
whole)

Now everyday I get down on my knees and pray (Yes, I
do)
Already knowin' every word I'm gonna say
How you're keepin' me (How you're keepin' me)
You look after me (Lookin' after me)
How you're lovin' me (How you're lovin' me)
And I wanna thank you right now for

Everything that you've done (Yeah, yeah), everything
that you've done
Everything that you've done for me (You've done so
much for me)
Everything that you've done, everything that you've
done
Everything that you've done for me (Listen to what I
say)

Now you know I thought that I could do it all
Only to end up with my back against a wall
Then you took me over to the other side
And now you carry me, I let you be my guide (Be my
guide)

Through my tests and trials I know you'll be right
there (Yes, I will)
I don't have to worry, I don't even have to care
Because you're keepin' me (‘Cause you're keepin' me)
Lookin' after me (Lookin' after me)
Steady lovin' me (Lovin' me)
See, now I need to thank you now for

Everything that you've done, everything that you've
done
Everything that you've done for me (Everything that
you've done, that you've done)
Everything that you've done, everything that you've
done
Everything that you've done for me (Oh...)

Everything that you've done (Wanna thank you),
everything that you've done
Everything that you've done for me (See, I wanna thank
you)
Everything that you've done (If you knew), everything
that you've done
(How you make me feel inside)
Everything that you've done for me (See, I don't know)

I don't know why you love me so (Love me so)
You make me whole, see, I don't know (Ooh-wee, yeah)
Why I can wait (I can't wait) till I get home
So I could let you know I thank you for everything
(Thank you)

I don't know (Yeah) why you love me so (Love me so)
You make me whole (Make me whole), see, I don't know
See, I can wait (I can't wait) till I get home (I get
home)
So I could let you know I thank you for everything
(Thank you)

Everything that you've done (Thank you), everything
that you've done (Thank you)
Everything that you've done for me (Just gotta say it)
Everything that you've done (Thank you), everything
that you've done (Thank you, boy)
Everything that you've done for me

Everything that you've done, everything that you've
done
Everything that you've done for me (For showin' up)
Everything that you've done (Showin' up), everything
that you've done
Everything that you've done for me (In my life, thank
you)

I don't know (Yeah) why you love me so (Love me so)
You make me whole (Make me whole), see, I don't know
Why I can wait (I can't wait) till I get home (I get
home)
So I could let you know I thank you for everything (I
thank you, I thank you, Lord)

Everything that you've done (Thank you, Lord),
everything that you've done
Everything that you've done for me (I just gotta say)
Everything that you've done, everything that you've
done (For everything)
Everything that you've done for me (For everything,
everything you've done, oh)

Everything that you've done (Thank you, Lord),
everything that you've done (Thank you, Lord)
Everything that you've done for me
Everything that you've done, everything that you've
done
Everything that you've done for me

Everything
Everything
Everything
Everything

Oh...ooh...oh...

Overall Meaning

The song "Everything" by Sparkle is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for a person who brought love, support, and guidance into the singer's life. The lyrics begin with a recognition of how this person turned the singer's life around, transforming it from a lonely existence to one filled with love and meaning. They then describe the deep sense of faith and hope that the singer feels as they recognize the person's constant presence in their life, often expressed through a daily prayer of thanks. The chorus of the song repeats the message of gratitude and appreciation for everything that this person has done for the singer, reminding the listener that such support is "everything" a person needs to feel whole and at peace.

The second verse of the song builds on the theme of the singer's reliance on this person, who serves as a guide and mentor during difficult times. The person is portrayed as steadfast and unwavering, a source of calm in the midst of trials and challenges. The singer recognizes that they can trust this person to take care of them and keep them grounded, allowing them to focus on what really matters in life. The chorus repeats, underlining the importance of this person's contribution to the singer's life and underscoring their enduring gratitude.

Overall, "Everything" is a simple, heartfelt song that expresses gratitude and hope through its lyrics. It is a tribute to the transformative power of love and support, and a reminder that even in the most difficult times, such relationships can sustain and uplift us.

Line by Line Meaning

Let me stop and take some time to talk about How you came into my life and turned it ‘round When I met you, you knew I was all alone Then you came into my heart and made it whole (Made it whole)
Expressing gratitude for the person who came into her life and changed it for the better. Feeling grateful for the person who recognized her loneliness and made her heart whole again.

Now everyday I get down on my knees and pray (Yes, I do) Already knowin' every word I'm gonna say How you're keepin' me (How you're keepin' me) You look after me (Lookin' after me) How you're lovin' me (How you're lovin' me) And I wanna thank you right now for
Acknowledging that the person she is grateful for is always on her mind and thanking them for everything they do to take care of her.

Everything that you've done (Yeah, yeah), everything that you've done Everything that you've done for me (You've done so much for me) Everything that you've done, everything that you've done Everything that you've done for me (Listen to what I say)
Reiterating how grateful she is for everything the person has done for her and that she wants them to know how much they mean to her.

Now you know I thought that I could do it all Only to end up with my back against a wall Then you took me over to the other side And now you carry me, I let you be my guide (Be my guide)
Realizing that she couldn't do everything on her own and expressing gratitude for the person who stepped in to be her guide when she needed help the most.

Through my tests and trials I know you'll be right there (Yes, I will) I don't have to worry, I don't even have to care Because you're keepin' me (‘Cause you're keepin' me) Lookin' after me (Lookin' after me) Steady lovin' me (Lovin' me) See, now I need to thank you now for
Expressing trust in the person to be there for her through life's trials and tribulations, and thanking them for the love and care they provide her.

I don't know why you love me so (Love me so) You make me whole, see, I don't know (Ooh-wee, yeah) Why I can wait (I can't wait) till I get home So I could let you know I thank you for everything (Thank you)
Feeling overwhelmed by the depth of love the person has shown her and expressing gratitude for everything they do to make her feel whole.

Everything that you've done (Wanna thank you), everything that you've done Everything that you've done for me (See, I wanna thank you) Everything that you've done (If you knew), everything that you've done (How you make me feel inside) Everything that you've done for me (See, I don't know)
Reiterating her desire to thank the person for everything they've done for her and how much they've impacted her life.

Everything that you've done (Thank you), everything that you've done (Thank you) Everything that you've done for me (Just gotta say it) Everything that you've done, everything that you've done (Thank you, boy) Everything that you've done for me
Repeating her gratitude and recognition for everything the person has done for her.

I don't know (Yeah) why you love me so (Love me so) You make me whole (Make me whole), see, I don't know See, I can wait (I can't wait) till I get home (I get home) So I could let you know I thank you for everything (I thank you, I thank you, Lord)
Expressing confusion over the depth of the person's love for her, and expressing the desire to thank them as soon as possible.

Everything that you've done (Thank you, Lord), everything that you've done Everything that you've done for me (I just gotta say) Everything that you've done, everything that you've done (For everything) Everything that you've done for me (For everything, everything you've done, oh)
Recognizing the divine nature of the person's impact on her life and thanking them for everything they've done.

Everything everything everything everything Oh...ooh...oh...
Repeating the title of the song and using it as a final reflection on the impact the person has had on her entire life.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN EDWARD HUFF

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