The album also earned the artist a Grammy Award in March 1988 in the category of 'Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male'. In that same year, D'Arby earned three Soul Train Award nominations for 'Male Album of the Year' (from releasing 'Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby'), 'Male Single of the Year' (from releasing "Wishing Well"), and 'Best New Artist'. Receiving immense critical praise for a work that became RIAA certified as mutli-platinum, fans worried that he may have peaked too early, but they found D'Arby determined to continue down his own unique musical path.
D'Arby was born in Manhattan, New York, and he joined the army after leaving college, serving in Elvis Presley's old regiment in Germany. He was formally discharged by the army in 1983 after going absent without leave. While in Germany, he also worked with the group The Touch, releasing an album of material called 'Love On Time' in 1984. That album was later re-issued in 1989 as 'Early Works'.
D'Arby's follow-up studio album, 'Neither Fish Nor Flesh', came out in 1989. It sold over two million copies and earned praise from fans. Many critical reviews, however, were mixed and faulted D'Arby for what they saw as wandering about musically with a purpose, and the artist's acrimonious disputes with his record label grated on him. Note that the album is often alternatively known as 'Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction',
The expectations placed on D'Arby's shoulders from his early success caused him to undertake some needed soul searching. It took four more years and a move to Los Angeles, California until his next project, 1993's 'Symphony or Damn', was released. Also known as 'Symphony or Damn: Exploring the Tension Inside the Sweetness', the work proved somewhat of a commercial comeback and peaked at #4 on the U.K. album charts while receiving many supportive reviews.
D'Arby had moved into more and more of a musical vibe influenced by gritty rock, often inspired by blues. In 1995, D'Arby released 'Vibrator', which largely followed his previous work in its musical direction. Sadly, his commercial prospects were judged by many critics to be waning.
During the mid-90s, the relations between the artist and his label, Columbia Records, had became strained to the braking point, leading to the artist's departure in 1996. This was followed by four-years on Java Records, during which he recorded an album titled 'Terence Trent D'Arby's Solar Return'. Said work, however, was never released. In 2000, he bought the rights to his unreleased album and left the record company as well as Lippman Entertainment, which was his then-management-team.
In 1999, D'Arby was briefly hired by INXS to replace his friend, late vocalist Michael Hutchence, so the band could play at the opening of facilities for the Sydney Olympics.
In 2001 D'Arby changed his name to Sananda Francesco Maitreya. The same year, he settled in Munich, Germany, and started his own independent record label, Treehouse Pub. The year also marked his first album release in six years, Wildcard (the unreleased "Solar Return"). The album, first available for free through his website, was later released through a one-album distribution deal with Universal Music.
In 2002 Maitreya moved to Milan, Italy, and began working on his next project, Angels & Vampires - Volume I.
In July 2005 Maitreya started working on Angels & Vampires - Volume II, he released chapter after chapter online as soon he finished recording the songs. In April 2006 he released the finished album; again via his website.
Since 2006, Maitreya has released five more studio albums, alongside touring and the release of a few live albums and various live shows to his YouTube channel. In 2020, Maitreya was featured on The Avalanches' single Reflecting Light which would later be on their 'We Will Always Love You' album, later that same year.
Trivia:
D'Arby/Maitreya appeared in in the TV series "Shake, Rattle And Roll" where he played the part of Jackie Wilson. His music has also been included on several movie soundtracks, most notably 1991's Frankie and Johnny.
I Still Love You
Terence Trent D'Arby Lyrics
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In your mind I mean
Why didn't you scream?
Though I say the wrong thing now and then
I still love you
In my hour of passionate thought
You know I say things that I ought (not to)
I still love you
All alone now long down the line
And still these tear storms loneliness finds
But like the tide that rises
Slaps against the beach and falls
And though it's no longer my pail to pull and all
And though the weight of all our years
Their silent whispers call
I still love you
I still love you
I still love you
The lyrics to "I Still Love You" by TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY explore the emotions of a man who is still in love with his partner. He couldn't sleep because he was wondering where his partner was in her mind and why she didn't scream. He admits that he says the wrong thing from time to time but still loves her. In his passionate hour, he says things that he shouldn't, but even if they don't stay together, he still loves her.
As the years go by, he is alone and experiences loneliness and tear storms. However, just like the tide that comes and goes, his love for her remains constant. Even though it's not his job to fix everything, and the memories of their years together are just silent whispers now, he still loves her.
The lyrics are emotional and show the depth of feeling the singer has for his partner, even in the face of adversity. It's a song about love and the enduring power of that love, no matter what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't sleep last night wondering where were you?
Last night, I was sleepless and worried about your whereabouts. Specifically, what was occupying your thoughts?
In your mind I mean
When I say your whereabouts, I was referring to your thoughts.
Why didn't you scream?
In case you were struggling with a problem, why did you not let it out and communicate with me about it?
Though I say the wrong thing now and then
While I sometimes make mistakes and say things that can be hurtful,
I still love you
my love for you has remained constant and unwavering.
In my hour of passionate thought
When I am very passionate about something,
You know I say things that I ought (not to)
I often say things that I regret and should not have said in the first place, and you are aware of this.
And though we may not stay together
Even if we end up going our separate ways,
I still love you
my love for you would not change or disappear.
All alone now long down the line
After a long period of time, I now find myself alone.
And still these tear storms loneliness finds
It is still difficult to deal with the loneliness, and tears are still shed.
But like the tide that rises
However, like the tides of the ocean that come and go,
Slaps against the beach and falls
which hits the shore and then retreats back,
And though it's no longer my pail to pull and all
and even though I do not have any control over our situation anymore,
And though the weight of all our years
Despite the burden of all the years we have spent together,
Their silent whispers call
There are still lingering memories and feelings that remind me of our relationship.
I still love you
Through all the challenges and struggles, my love for you remains true.
I still love you
My love for you is still as strong as it was before.
I still love you
I cannot stress enough how much I still love you.
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Written by: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY
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