Her professional music career began singing lead for an R&B group called The Boys Next Door. The group signed with Jermaine Jackson's label Work Records, which later folded.[1] Tyler eventually signed with RCA Records and released her debut album Girls Nite Out. She co-wrote the lead single "Whatcha Gonna Do" which peaked at #3 on the Billboard R&B chart. The 1990 follow-up single "Girls Nite Out" topped out at #6 on the Billboard's R&B charts, as well as #6 on its Pop charts.
Collins songwriting came to the forefront for her second album Tyler, which was a decidedly more pop-oriented effort than Girls Nite Out. The set featured standout the singles "It Doesn't Matter" (co-written by Siedah Garrett) and "Just Make Me The One". Tyler has also written songs for Celine Dion, Shanice, and Jeffrey Osborne.
She also took part in the group recording Freedom (Theme From Panther) in 1995 featuring scores of young female R&B artists including Aaliyah, En Vogue, TLC, and others. Also in 1995, Tyler Collins recorded Never Alone (Eeyore's Lullaby) for the Winnie the Pooh tribute album. Take My Hand: Songs from the Hundred Acre Wood; it reached #48 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks.
Her work with Prince lead to a solo recording contract at Warner Bros. Records. Though a full length release never materialized, the deal did yield Collins' recording of the Top 20 Adult Contemporary song "Thanks to You", the theme song to the Paramount Pictures' film Andre. A music video for the song is included at the end of the movie.
Apart from her singing career, Collins has also appeared in several television shows and motion pictures. She played the role of Tina in the 1991 film A Rage in Harlem, starring Gregory Hines and Forest Whitaker. She also starred in another film entitled Why Colors? and played her highest-profile role as Cinderella on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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Never Alone
Tyler Collins Lyrics
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And let your slumber sweep your cares away
In your dreams, chase moonbeams
All the way across the milky way
And as you rest in the nest
That we've made for you
We'll caress and keep you blessed
Go to sleep, don't your weep
Tomorrow's gonna be
Tomorrow's gonna be
Tomorrow's gonna be a brand-new day
And as you rest in the nest
That we've made for you
We'll caress and keep you blessed
Never alone for the whole night through
Go to sleep, don't you weep
Tomorrow's gonna be
Tomorrow's gonna be
Tomorrow's gonna be a brand-new day
The song "Never Alone" by Tyler Collins is a soothing lullaby that is meant to comfort and reassure the listener that they are safe and loved. The lyrics encourage the listener to lay their head down to bed and let their worries slip away as they drift off to sleep. The reference to chasing moonbeams across the Milky Way is a playful and imaginative concept that implies a sense of wonder and happiness.
The nest that is referred to in the lyrics serves as a metaphor for the safe and nurturing environment that the person singing the lullaby has created for the listener. The lyrics promise that the listener will never be alone throughout the night, as they will be caressed and kept blessed. The repetition of the refrain "never alone for the whole night through" serves as a mantra of reassurance and comfort.
Overall, "Never Alone" is a heartfelt and tender song that is perfect for calming anxious thoughts and helping the listener feel safe and protected. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there are people who love us and are there to support us.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay your head, down to bed
Get some rest, lay your head down on your pillow
And let your slumber sweep your cares away
Allow sleep to take away all your worries and troubles
In your dreams, chase moonbeams
In your imagination, pursue your biggest aspirations
All the way across the milky way
As far as your mind can take you
And as you rest in the nest
While you sleep soundly
That we've made for you
The safe and comfortable place we've created for you
We'll caress and keep you blessed
We will comfort and watch over you, protecting you from harm
Never alone for the whole night through
You will always have someone nearby to make sure you're never alone
Go to sleep, don't your weep
Close your eyes and don't worry about a thing
Tomorrow's gonna be a brand-new day
A new day with new opportunities to embrace
And as you rest in the nest
As you lay down to sleep
That we've made for you
In the comfortable and safe place we created for you
We'll caress and keep you blessed
We'll comfort and protect you
Never alone for the whole night through
We'll be with you all night to make sure you never feel alone
Go to sleep, don't you weep
Relax and don't cry
Tomorrow's gonna be a brand-new day
Tomorrow is a new opportunity to start fresh
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL TURNER
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jive5willie
This song just uplifted me. Very beautiful voice and relaxing
LookRealty
Great voice! Sounds "Disney-esk" on this song. Shoulda had her do a movie for them.
gandalf21
This song always made me happy. I remember this from the cd my mother played when I was younger.
My Inna' Peace Ministries
She's perfectly beautiful! Still to this day!
Martina Turner
Happy Birthday to my beautiful. Her dad wrote this song for her when she was in the intensive care unit. Tyler sang it so beautifully!
Rutgers Marine
Tyler Collins is awesome! I'm still in love with her after all these years.
Fleetwood D'Elegance
"Fell in love when I first seen her she is definitely beautiful and she can sing..."Will love her for a lifetime"!!!!!
🌷💃💎💋💗👀🔝💯👑
Erick Boyd
A more mature look and sound; she needs to come back! Music like this is lacking.
prof32
Wow! Totally different vocal sound than her previous endeavors. I would have not known it was the same person as the whole image changed too. She was always a looker but the voice for me was suspect in her earlier works! It was bright and tinny sounding, which was perfect for the image and the music she was doing then but now I see what the 5 years have done for her here. Great song and wonderful warm, rich sound to her voice. Wish this was how she came out initially instead of that bright nasal sound. Maybe then she would have some longevity to her career. Hope she does more music soon.
Kerry Hines
Thank you for saying what everyone was thinking. You said it best!