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.
Let's Go Forward
Terence Trent D'Arby Lyrics
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I don't ask for your money
I don't ask for your honey
All I want is love
Let's go forward with our love
I don't ask for your wallet
Let's finish what we started
All I need is love
When all the world is sleep
I watch you as you toss and turn
And pray my soul you'll keep
I sense you are afraid
That I'm not holding fast
But you are just nervous
And I'm certain that this too will pass
Let's go forward with our love
I don't ask for your money
I don't ask for your honey
All I want is love
Our dedication wanders
You're hurt from what you hear
But then the rain falls down
And wipes away your tears
The stars are everlasting
But even they shift from time to time
If we just slow down
Catch our breath
We'll be fine
Let's go forward with our love
I don't ask for your wallet
Let's finish what we started
All I need is love
Silver turns to black
And gold turns into green
Giving my love back
Would tear away our seed
Like real silver and gold
We can keep our vows
Your hand I will hold
Until the killing ground
Let's go forward with our love
In "Let's Go Forward" by Terence Trent D'Arby, the chorus lyrics repeat the plea to move forward with love without conditions. The singer is not interested in money or material possessions. Instead, they want the deep affection they have for their partner to be the foundation of their relationship. The first two verses move from the present moment of the song to a more private space where the singer watches their partner sleep. In this moment, they acknowledge the fear and insecurity their partner feels but reassure them that they are committed. The third verse speaks to the ups and downs of relationships. The singer notes that their dedication might falter or that their partner might feel hurt, but with time and patience, they can weather the difficult moments. The final verse evokes images of precious metals changing color and the earth shifting. These metaphors suggest that over time, things might change, but the singer is committed to holding their partner's hand and moving forward through the good times and the bad.
Overall, "Let's Go Forward" is a song about the power of love to overcome obstacles. The singer recognizes that relationships take work and that there will be challenges along the way, but if both partners have a steadfast commitment to each other, they can overcome anything. The song is a celebration of deep, unconditional love and a call to prioritize that love above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go forward with our love
I want us to continue our relationship and move forward together.
I don't ask for your money
I'm not interested in your money or financial status.
I don't ask for your honey
I don't need your affection or sweet talk to stay in love with you.
All I want is love
My only desire is your love and affection.
Let's finish what we started
We should complete what we started in our relationship.
All I need is love
The only thing I need from you is love and commitment.
And in your private moments
When you're alone and vulnerable.
When all the world is sleep
During the silent hours of the night.
I watch you as you toss and turn
I observe you even in your restless and uncomfortable state.
And pray my soul you'll keep
I hope that you'll always be safe and protected in your life.
I sense you are afraid
I can feel that you're scared or uncertain.
That I'm not holding fast
That I'm not being reliable or strong enough in the relationship.
But you are just nervous
I understand that your fears are just temporary nervousness.
And I'm certain that this too will pass
I'm confident that these worries and uncertainties will eventually fade away.
Our dedication wanders
Our loyalty and commitment to each other has faltered.
You're hurt from what you hear
You feel emotional pain from what others have said to you.
But then the rain falls down
But eventually, the sadness and negativity will subside.
And wipes away your tears
And your sadness and tears will be replaced by happier moments.
The stars are everlasting
Stars are long-lasting and endure through time.
But even they shift from time to time
Even the most stable things in life can change and move over time.
If we just slow down
If we take a moment to pause and reflect.
Catch our breath
Regain our composure and calmness.
We'll be fine
Our relationship will overcome any challenges if we stay committed.
Silver turns to black
The beautiful and shiny things in life can become dark and dull over time.
And gold turns into green
Even the most valuable things in life can lose their worth and meaning over time.
Giving my love back
Returning my love or affection.
Would tear away our seed
Ending our relationship would destroy any potential or growth we could have together.
Like real silver and gold
Our love is precious and valuable, like genuine silver and gold.
We can keep our vows
We can honor and uphold our promises and commitments to each other.
Your hand I will hold
I want to be there for you and support you through the ups and downs of life.
Until the killing ground
Until the very end of our lives.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY
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@JMC77
Our dedication wanders
You're hurt from what you hear
But then the rain falls down
And wipes away your tears
The stars are everlasting
They shift from time to time
If we just slow and
Catch our breath, we'll be fine
Beautiful lyrics performed perfectly 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Hats off Sir you are truly one of the best
@starfall_xiv
I could listen to this song over and over again. I have always been in awe of you. I will never forget being 3 years old and watching the “Sign your name” music video and falling in love with your voice. I bought the hardline album when I was 15. I’m 32 now. I will always love you and your art Sananda. Thank you for sharing your God given talent with us. I hope one day I can meet you or even see you perform live. Sending love from Liverpool 🇬🇧 xx
@purplerain2205
💜 me too, Boy from Melbourne Australia 😊
@joesomervell4365
Same👌🙌🇳🇿
@niccib3699
I still don't know what happened to him?
@elvishone
I discovered TTD at 12 in 1995. I'm 40 now. I haven't followed much after wildcard but to me he really is a genius. 😊
@NatureGirl215LLC
This ENTIRE album STAYS on rotation.
@lornasara3264
I'm 50 now I had the album on cassette when I was a teenager. One of the best within my collection of all time.. Amazing voice .
@lornasara3264
Same 😊
@anthonyd.8734
Me too. I was 14 when this got released. I remember waiting for it to be played on the radio so I can tape it on my Tape Deck. I couldn't afford to buy the album, so I bought empty cassettes and taped all my favorite songs when it came on the radio.. Man, did I ever hate the DJ's, especially wine they cut in during the song. lol Good ole days. I am so happy that I grew up in the 80's to experience such lovely music by extremely amazing talent like You, Sanada. Still blessed and wonderful! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏✌✌✌
@phyllisspears8239
I miss my sister Tunya. We would ride around in my Buick Regal playing the cassette. This song came on We would sing at the top of our lungs. RIH sister❤