She recorded her first album at the age of twelve, and has scored 22 R&B chart hits with several songs— "Let Me Be Your Angel", "Jump to the Beat", "Love on a Two-Way Street", and "Miracles"—crossing over to the Pop mainstream. Her first album, produced, arranged, and conducted by Van McCoy, featured the highly-orchestrated disco tune When You're Young And In Love.
In 1980, she went to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "Dynamite!" / "Jump To the Beat." However it was not until she affiliated with Narada Michael Walden, a former drummer with the Mahavishnu Orchestra who was just beginning a career as a producer, that she became a star. Under Walden's direction, she had five hit albums between 1981 and 1986. She also opened for the Jacksons Triumph Tour in 1981. From Lattisaw's 1982 album "Sneakin' Out", Mariah Carey used a sample of the song "Attack Of The Name Game" (R&B #14) for her 1999 number 1 hit "Heartbreaker". Her other big Dance chart hits include "Nail It To the Wall" (#2 in 1986) and "Jump Into My Life" (#3 in 1987). Stacy also scored hits with her childhood friend, the singer, Johnny Gill.
Lattisaw continued recording into the late 1980s, signing to Motown in 1986. She scored her only #1 R&B hit with frequent duet partner Johnny Gill entitled "Where Do We Go from Here" in 1989. While the success was great, she grew increasingly disenchanted with the record industry. By the early 1990s, she decided to retire from the music industry and concentrate on raising her family. In addition, her official website states that she is now working on a gospel CD. In 2010, Lattisaw's music career was chronicled on the TV One (US TV network) docu-series "Unsung (TV series)", in which she also appeared.
Where Do We Go From Here
Stacy Lattisaw Lyrics
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There comes a time when love can fade away
And it came across for you and I
And I don't know how or where to go from here
I really don't know just what to do
So, baby, can you tell me
Do we walk away
Do we keep on trying?
After the feeling's gone, my love
Now there was a time when I thought I knew you well
But we were young and satisfied
Now I don't know, girl or how to cool my body
Shall we take a chance and patch it up
Or just leave it forever red
Where do we go from here, my love
Do we walk away
Do we keep on trying?
After the feeling's gone, my love
Can you tell me, baby
(Somebody tell me)
Where did we go wrong, baby?
(Can we just move on, yeah?)
When the feeling's gone
(Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, yeah)
(Where do we go)
Where do we go
(Where do we go)
Shall we just walk away
Think we just walk away, baby
(Where do we go)
Give me a time, baby
Where do we go from here, my love
Do we walk away, yeah
Do we keep on trying, baby?
After the feeling's gone, the feeling's gone, yeah
(What should we do, what should we do?)
I love you, I love you
(Love you too)
And I know you love me, baby
(Yes, I do)
Should we just take our time, take our time
Take it step by step, step by step
(Where do we go)
Where do we go from here, my love
(Where do we go)
In Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill's song Where Do We Go From Here, the singers are grappling with the reality that their relationship might be coming to an end. They reminisce about a time when they thought they knew each other well, but now they find themselves questioning where to go from here. They wonder aloud if they should walk away or keep trying, even though the feeling is gone. The chorus poses the question, "Where do we go from here, my love?" as they try to figure out the next step in their relationship.
The song is a heartfelt plea for guidance and clarity. Lattisaw and Gill's harmonies are soulful and emotional, reflecting their uncertainty about what to do next. The lyrics capture the complexity of a failing relationship and the pain of not knowing what the future holds. They are looking for answers to the tough questions that arise when love fades away, but they are also expressing a willingness to stay and work on the relationship if they can.
Line by Line Meaning
There comes a time when love can fade away
Love doesn't always last forever
And it came across for you and I
Our love has begun to fade
And I don't know how or where to go from here
I'm lost and unsure about what to do next
I really don't know just what to do
I am completely uncertain
So, baby, can you tell me
I'm asking for your opinion and guidance
Where do we go from here, my love
What direction do we take?
Do we walk away
Should we end our relationship?
Do we keep on trying?
Is there still hope for us?
After the feeling's gone, my love
Once the passion has faded
Now there was a time when I thought I knew you well
I used to feel confident that I understood you
But we were young and satisfied
We were happy at the time
Now I don't know, girl or how to cool my body
I'm not sure how to handle my physical attraction to you
Shall we take a chance and patch it up
Should we try to fix what's broken between us?
Or just leave it forever red
Or should we just give up and end things permanently?
Can you tell me, baby
I'm still seeking your advice
(Somebody tell me)
I'm asking anyone who can help
Where did we go wrong, baby?
What did we do to mess things up?
(Can we just move on, yeah?)
Is it possible to simply start fresh?
When the feeling's gone
When the love has faded
(Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, yeah)
I'm begging for an answer
(Where do we go)
I'm still searching for direction
Shall we just walk away
Should we give up and move on?
Think we just walk away, baby
Maybe it's best if we end things now
(Where do we go)
I'm still lost and uncertain
Give me a time, baby
Please give me some space to think
(What should we do, what should we do?)
I'm still desperate for an answer
I love you, I love you
I still care about you deeply
(Love you too)
I know you feel the same
And I know you love me, baby
We still have some love left between us
(Yes, I do)
I still love you too
Should we just take our time, take our time
Maybe we should slow things down and approach this slowly
Take it step by step, step by step
We should focus on one thing at a time
(Where do we go)
Despite this, I'm still not entirely sure what to do
Where do we go from here, my love
What decision should we make?
(Where do we go)
I'm still struggling to find the answer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEMEL HUMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Iliketoplaygames414
They tore this song up. Man the background the beat everything is dopenesss. This song got me thru a marriage in which my husband of 22 years cheated and had a baby. I cried for months and healed. Thanks to this song. It made me stronger. Whos still listening in 2018?
@user-wf8od5un9q
Time does heal all things. I hope u were able to work through his infidelity its easy to walk away. In times like this turn to prayer.
@westminister75
Time heals all wounds... when you covered by the blood of jesus u will be ok
@neshahairdiva
Listening in 2022
@jermaincooper26
Hopefully you LEFT him and you're doing great with life after him!
@kashondemand356
2023 listening rite now ...
@RICKYSAMUELSRBLACKRODTEMPERTON
MOST UNDERRATTED SONG I'VE EVER HEARD FROM MY CHILDHOOD!!!!
THE RECORD LABELS SCREWED UP BY NOT MARKETING THIS HIT SONG!!!!!!!!!
@marcoswise4703
I agree with ya. Johnny Gill went hard on piece.
@markbuchanan609
This is a hit to me. I do agree.
@mic1240
It was #1 on R&B charts, her last ding before she left recording industry