THE MANHATTANS were originally: Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Richard Taylor, Kenny Kelley, George "Smitty" Smith and Sonny Bivins. The quintet reportedly took it's name not from the big city across the water from New Jersey, but from the cocktail known as the Manhattan featuring whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Still, the name suggested class, something the Manhattans have epitomized throughout their long career.
Between 1970 and 1973 they recorded for Starday/King Records , and by 1973 they were signed to industry behemoth Columbia where their career finally took off.
After 10 years of lower charting singles, the 1976 hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye" was the group's biggest hit to date and led to a performance at Jimmy carter's 1977 inaugural. In 1980 they won a Grammy for Shining Star written and produced by Leo Graham. In the mid 1980's female singer Regina Belle was briefly added to the lineup, singing on the Bobby Womack-produced single, "Where Did We Go Wrong" (a duet with Gerald Alston). She also contributed to The Manhattans 1986 Columbia Records album, "Back To Basics" before signing as a solo artist.
Two versions of The Manhattans have soldiered on to today. One lead by original member Sonny Bivins, and another created after a long hiatus, when founding member Blue Lovett began working with former lead Gerald Alston for a late career touring resurgence. Alston also appeared on Wu-Tang Clan's song "Stick Me For My Riches" in 2007.
In 2013, "Original" member Edward "Sonny" Bivins group features "Sonny" Bivins, Lee Williams, Charles Hardy, Harsey Hemphill and Alvin Pazant. In 2013, The Manhattans CD single "Just For Tonite" was released by Westwood Music Group. Currently, the group is recording material for a 2014 release. The Manhattans is a Registered U.S. Trademark owned by Manhattan Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Forever By Your Side
The Manhattans Lyrics
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Para sempre ao seu lado
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Translation to Portuguese by MadfoX
I started out and springed
Isso começou e floresceu
We started to love each other
Nós começamos a nos amar
You remember when
Você se lembra quando
I held you for the very first time
Eu te segurei pela primeira vez
Love made it's so easy girl
O amor tornou isso tão fácil para mim menina
For me speak my mind i say
Para que minha mente diga
I want you, i need you
Eu quero você, eu preciso de você
Oh girl how i believe in you
Oh menina como eu acredito em você
You are the light that shines that always seem me true
Você é a luz que brilha que sempre me parece verdadeira
And in you i could find
E com você eu poderia achar
That i'll be forever by your side
Que eu estarei para sempre ao seu lado
Now we see our love has grown
Agora vemos que nosso amor cresceu
And this are the very sweetest times
E esses são os tempos mais doces
I had ever known
Que eu já conhecí
And i know that it will never leave
E eu sei que isso não vai nunca acabar
Cause every time i look at you i fall in love again
Porque toda vez que eu olho você eu me apaixono novamente
I want you i need you
Eu quero você eu preciso de você
Oh girl how i believe in you
Oh menina como eu acredito em você
You are the light that shines that always seem me true
Você é a luz que brilha que sempre me parece verdadeira
And in you i could find
E com você eu poderia achar
That i'll be forever by your side
Que eu estarei para sempre ao seu lado
Longer than the sun was shining
Mais longo do que o raiar do sol
Love is a time that last forever, forever
O amor é um tempo que dura para sempre, para sempre
Two hearts are meant to be one love eternally
Dois corações são supostos a serem um amor eterno
Together forever, forever
Juntos para sempre, para sempre
I want you, i need you
Eu quero você, eu preciso de você
Oh girl how i believe in you
Oh menina como eu acredito em você
You are the light that shines that always seem me true
Você é a luz que brilha que sempre me parece verdadeira
And in you i could find
E com você eu poderia achar
That i'll be forever by your side...
Que eu estarei para sempre ao seu lado...
The lyrics to The Manhattans' song "Forever by Your Side" express a deep and enduring love. The singer recalls the early days of their relationship, when love was so easy and pure. He reflects on how their love has grown and how every time he looks at his partner, he falls in love again. The chorus emphasizes the singer's commitment to his partner, proclaiming that he will be forever by their side, and that their love will last eternally.
The imagery used throughout the song emphasizes the strength and permanence of their love. The singer compares their love to the shining sun, and declares that it will last forever. He speaks of two hearts meant to be one, together forever. The lyrics express a deep sense of devotion and commitment to the relationship, and convey a profound sense of emotional connection between the two lovers.
Overall, "Forever by Your Side" is a song that celebrates the enduring power of love, and the importance of commitment and devotion in a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of deep emotional connection and suggest that love can endure through the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I started out and springed
Our relationship began and flourished
We started to love each other
We fell in love with each other
You remember when
Do you recall when
I held you for the very first time
I embraced you for the first time
Love made it's so easy girl
Love made it effortless for me, my dear
For me speak my mind i say
Let me speak my mind and say
I want you, i need you
I desire and require you
Oh girl how i believe in you
My dear, how strongly I have faith in you
You are the light that shines that always seem me true
You are the beacon of truth that illuminates my life
And in you i could find
And with you, I could discover
That i'll be forever by your side
That I will always be by your side, eternally
Now we see our love has grown
Now, we realize how our love has flourished
And this are the very sweetest times
These are the most precious moments
I had ever known
I have ever experienced
And i know that it will never leave
And I know that it will never fade away
Cause every time i look at you i fall in love again
Because every time I see you, I fall in love with you once more
Longer than the sun was shining
Longer than the sun was shining
Love is a time that last forever, forever
Love is a time that endures forever, endlessly
Two hearts are meant to be one love eternally
Two hearts are destined to be united in love forever
Together forever, forever
Together forever, endlessly
I want you, i need you
I want you, I need you
Oh girl how i believe in you
Oh dear, how deeply I have faith in you
You are the light that shines that always seem me true
You are the guiding light that always shows me the truth
And in you i could find
And in you, I could seek
That i'll be forever by your side...
That I will always be by your side, endlessly...
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LARRY GOTTLIEB, MARC BLATTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paulo Vitor
I started out and springed
We started to love each other
You remember when
I held you for the very first time
Love made it's so easy girl
For me speak my mind i say
I want you, i need you
Oh girl how i believe in you
You are the light that shines that always seem me true
And in you i could find
That i'll be forever by your side
Now we see our love has grown
And this are the very sweetest times
I had ever known
And i know that it will never leave
Cause every time i look at you i fall in love again
I want you i need you
Oh girl how i believe in you
You are the light that shines that always seem me true
And in you i could find
That i'll be forever by your side
Longer than the sun was shining
Love is a time that last forever, forever
Two hearts are meant to be one love eternally
Curtis Jones
I sang this song at my high school talent show. Man this song expressed my heart for this one girl that I was so into and used that talent show to let her know that! Songs today don’t have that kind of lyrical content to impact a heart. Miss this era so much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
FlyingBassMan
My gosh! I haven't heard this song for over 25 years and surprisingly, I still know the words. One of my all time favourites. I love youtube.
Broken Hill Man
I wrote to remind you to listen to it 11 years later... 30.12.2019
Jennifer Larson
I wish modern music had this much meaning, talent, and class.
Sportymp3
I have the same wishes too
JOSE RENATO Silva
Com certeza bons tempos aqueles...onde podia-mos abrir as nossas casas que os nossos amigos se divertissem com muita alegria sem violencia e sem drogas....saudades daquele tempo que não volta mais...
Ernestine Roberts
I love this song so much these guys are awesome
myfeeling4you
A song that should be played at every persons wedding, only if you really are in love, "two hearts are meant to be for ever"
gail mohamid
Agree ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
BLKONBLK LOVE
This is a masterpiece...there is nothing out in today's music that can touch this.