"I was having the hardest time getting the feel of the guitar and getting comfortable with it. So, I told my pastor and he prayed for me and I started getting the hang of it." From that point on, Bowman played in church for eight years and won a two-year scholarship to the Detroit Music School. "Those were two of the most enlightening years of my life." After high school, Bowman held on to a General Motors assembly line job for a few months, but, after being laid off, Bowman devoted his time to playing his instrument, eventually landing a spot with the renowned gospel group, The Winans. Bowman stayed with the group as guitarist and, eventually, music director for six years.
Although it was a tremendous opportunity, Bowman wanted to get off the merry-go-round. "I was getting burned out from the traveling and I missed spending time with my wife and kids." Bowman left the group amicably in 1987 and took a hiatus from playing. He settled into domestic life and was content to play the guitar as a hobby until his wife, Wanda, influenced him to do an album.
Although the idea of an album had never occurred to Bowman, he thought it was a good idea; thus, began his latest music career. In May, 1996, Bowman printed 2,000 copies of his first album and started promoting it around Detroit. The city's jazz radio station, WJZZ, started playing four tracks concurrently ("Give Me You," "Love,Joy, Peace," "I'll Be There," and "Speak To Me") in heavy rotation. A consignment of 1,000 CDs in Detroit record stores sold out in five weeks. Eventually, Insync Records picked up the CD and released it nationally. In the spring of 1997, the album peaked at 19 on the Gavin Smooth Jazz Charts and 20 on Radio & Record Magazine's album chart. The single "I'll Be There" rose to 18 on Gavin's Top Twenty singles chart.
Bowman's follow-up projects. "Paradise" and "Smile," also received widespread media attention and great reviews. In 2004, Bowman released his fourth collection, "This is What I Hear." With it, Bowman surpassed the success of all his prior albums with his smash #1 single, "Summer Groove." The acclaim for "This is What I Hear" helped Bowman land a spot on the ’07 "Guitars and Saxes Tour", alongside Jeff Golub, Gerald Albright, and Kirk Whalum.
Bowman's next release was a self-titled CD in early 2009. It was Bowman’s first for Trippin’ N Rhythm. When Bowman was asked what he thought about the new collection, Bowman said, "I feel good about this one. It’s the feeling I get every time I know I’ve had fun making an album." Smooth Jazz friends like Jeff Lorber, saxophonist Najee, Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Randy Scott, and Darren Rahn all show up on the record. Of the collaborations, Bowman says, "I am so blessed to have some of the best musicians in the world on this record." Bowman’s son, Tim Bowman Jr., is also featured on the R&B song, "All I Need Is You."
Light Of Love
Tim Bowman Lyrics
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That seemed so full of sorrow full of pain
Searching for that only love
That could bring my empty heart to life again
It was you, you who saved me
Sure as every breath I take
You changed my life in every way
For everybody to see
And right now, right now
I'm living the fantasy
Hopes been reborn in me
I've truly been touched by the light of love
You, you are the guiding light
Through all my darkest nights
Through you I've been touched by the light of love
Upon my heart, I'll give my all to you
?Cause when I lost the faith you kept your trust in me
And I know, that what I feel is real
For the first time in my life
I am complete
I had searched so long to find you
Until I finally realized
Your love was with me all the time
And now your spirit flows right through me
A better world is open to me
?Cause right now, right now
You shine the light of love
You shine the light of love
Heaven knows you opened up my eyes
Because of you I finally
Realize, I've been touched by the light of love
Now my life is like a fantasy
Wanna share the joy you bring to me
I've been touched by the light of love
Heaven knows you opened up my eyes
Because of you I finally
Realize, I've been touched by the light of love
Now my life is like a fantasy
Wanna share the joy you bring to me
I've been touched by the light of love
The lyrics of Tim Bowman's song, Light of Love, describe the journey of a person who was lost in a lonely world filled with sorrow and pain, searching for a love that could fill their empty heart. The person then discovers that the love that they were searching for was always with them and is embodied in a guiding light that leads them through their darkest nights. The person also recognizes that their life, which was once empty and incomplete, has been transformed into a fantasy and filled with hope by this love.
The chorus of the song is repeated four times, where the lyrics say that the person has been touched by the light of love. This phrase symbolizes the love that has transformed the person's life, leading them from a place of darkness to a place of hope and rebirth. The lyrics also acknowledge that this love has opened the person's eyes, allowing them to see the beauty and joy in life that they were previously unable to see.
Overall, the lyrics of Tim Bowman's song, Light of Love, provide an inspiring message about finding hope and love in life, even in the midst of darkness and despair, and how such a love can transform a person's entire existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I was lost in a lonely world
I felt isolated and alone in the world
That seemed so full of sorrow full of pain
The world appeared to be full of sadness and suffering
Searching for that only love
I was looking for the one true love
That could bring my empty heart to life again
I needed love to fill the emptiness in my heart and give me a reason to live
It was you, you who saved me
You were the one who rescued me
Sure as every breath I take
Like the air I breathe, I am certain of your love
You changed my life in every way
Your love transformed my entire existence
Like a star you shined upon me
Your love radiated on me like a bright star
For everybody to see
Everyone could see the love that you had for me
And right now, right now
At this moment
I'm living the fantasy
I am living a dream
Hopes been reborn in me
I have a newfound hope for the future
I've truly been touched by the light of love
Your love has touched me deeply and changed my life for the better
You, you are the guiding light
You are the one who leads me through the darkness
Through all my darkest nights
Even during my most difficult times
Through you I've been touched by the light of love
Your love has brought light into my life
Upon my heart, I'll give my all to you
I will give you everything that I have in my heart
?Cause when I lost the faith you kept your trust in me
Even when I doubted myself, you believed in me
And I know, that what I feel is real
I am sure that the love I feel from you is genuine
For the first time in my life
This is the first time I have felt this way
I am complete
I am whole and fulfilled because of your love
I had searched so long to find you
I spent a long time trying to find you
Until I finally realized
But eventually, I came to the realization
Your love was with me all the time
That your love had always been there with me
And now your spirit flows right through me
Your spirit is now a part of me
A better world is open to me
I now see a brighter future because of your love
?Cause right now, right now
At this moment
You shine the light of love
Your love shines brightly on me
Heaven knows you opened up my eyes
I believe that even heaven knows that you showed me the truth
Because of you I finally
Because of you, I finally
Realize, I've been touched by the light of love
I understand that your love has affected me deeply
Now my life is like a fantasy
My life now feels like a dream come true
Wanna share the joy you bring to me
I want others to experience the happiness that you have brought to me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY VICTOR BROWN, STEPHEN LAURENCE HARVEY
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