Terry's second album, a self-titled release, included the single "With You", which was a Top 20 hit on Billboard's pop chart as well as the R&B chart. "Everlasting Love", a number-six R&B hit as was "With You", was also successful. After leaving Epic, Terry moved over to Virgin Records. His debut album for the label was 1994's Heart Of A Man. The album was not as successful as this previous albums. The about peaked at #47 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The singles "When A Man Criess" and "Heart Of A Man" became moderate hits. The following year, Terry contributed background vocals to a track on Yolanda Adams's album More Than A Melody. As the years went by, Terry began to develop his acting talents, landing roles in stage plays.
Tony Terry has been wooing his fans all over the country for over a decade. His smooth enchanting melodies have captured the hearts of female and male patrons alike. His style transcends age groups and his multi-selling hits, “She’s Fly,” “Lovey, Dovey,” “Forever Yours,” “Everlasting Love,” “Head Over Heels,” “When A Man Cries" and the now classic – “With You" to name a few, continue to sell, and have become timeless classics. In recent years he has performed live with Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Gladys Knight, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder and is currently touring with Roberta Flack. Tony has released four albums (Forever Yours, Tony Terry, The Heart of a Man, and My Best.)
He has performed on the soundtracks to: Gladiator starring Cuba Gooding, Jr., Tap starring Gregory Hines and King's Ransom starring Anthony Anderson. Tony Terry has appeared on nearly every television program featuring music, usually more than once. In 1991, Tony earned two “Soul Train Music Awards” nominations: Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for “With You.” His accomplishments in the recording studio are complimented by a strong charisma on stage and on video. Terry released his most recent album, "Changed" in 2006. The album peaked at #54 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
When I'm With You
Tony Terry Lyrics
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I hear a song
That makes me laugh
and smile
and sing to you
When I'm with you
I feel so free
is going
to take control
of me
When I'm with you
It's so real
What I feel
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I wonder why
people just stop
and stare
and smile at us
When I'm with you
The sun shines our way
Maybe our love
reflects its rays of light
on everyone in the world
When I'm with you
It's so real
What I feel
Its ok
everyday
Honey its so nice
so right
When I'm with you
Nobody but you
Honey I love you
Yeah
The first verse of Tony Terry's "When I'm With You" speaks to the transformative power of love. When the singer is with his lover, he hears a song that fills him with joy and makes him want to sing to her. This song represents the happiness and contentment that he experiences when he's with his partner. The second verse takes this even further, describing the freedom that love brings to him. He feels that love will take control of him and his life, giving him direction and purpose. This echoes the idea that when love is present in a person's life, they feel more fulfilled and at peace.
The third verse of the song reflects on how the world views the couple. The singer wonders why people stop and stare at them, smiling. This is likely because the love that they share is so palpable and powerful that it radiates outwards, affecting others as well. The fourth verse continues with this theme, suggesting that the couple's love is like a beacon of light, shining on everyone in the world. What could be more beautiful than the idea that someone's love could positively impact the entire world?
Finally, the chorus of the song reiterates the strong emotions that the singer feels when he's with his partner. His feelings for her are "so real" and he expresses how "nice" and "right" they are together. He feels that nothing else matters as long as he's with her, and this is a sentiment that anyone who has experienced deep love can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm with you
Being in your presence
I hear a song
I feel happy and carefree
That makes me laugh
That fills me with joy
and smile
and I can't help but smile
and sing to you
and I am inspired to express my love to you
I feel so free
I feel unburdened
I feel that love
I sense an overwhelming feeling of love
is going to take control of me
is going to captivate and influence me
It's so real
It is a genuine, authentic experience
What I feel
The emotions I experience
I wonder why
I question the motives of others
people just stop
people become fixated
and stare
and gaze with awe
and smile at us
and smile with approval
The sun shines our way
I feel blessed and fortunate
Maybe our love
Perhaps our affection
reflects its rays of light
is a source of warmth and positivity
on everyone in the world
affecting and touching everyone around us
Its ok
Everything is alright
everyday
in every moment of the day
Honey its so nice
My love, the experience is truly pleasant
so right
never been more certain
Nobody but you
No one else has my affection
Honey I love you
You are my love, and I adore you
Yeah
I affirm and agree with everything I have said
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Who’s listening in 2024?
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This is my husband and I song we met in 91 got married in 03 we still kicking it. One child and a brand new grand thank you God. 😊 he is my friend 🧡 ❤🖤
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❤
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@lucyscott8796
Anita Baker,loved this song so much,she wondered why there was no video,She contacted him and found out it wasn’t in the budget,He was a new artist,So she paid for the video,And the song shot to the top of the charts,God Bless Her🙏🏽.
@mikeys12
Lucy Scott so she gave him a hundred bucks?? 🤷🏻♂️
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Michael Leite 🤣🤣
@avon_mack
is this true