Tynisha Keli Soares (born July 28, 1985), known by her stage name Tynisha K… Read Full Bio ↴Tynisha Keli Soares (born July 28, 1985), known by her stage name Tynisha Keli, is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, who has seen her greatest success in Japan. During her career she has worked with well known producers such as Brian Michael Cox, Justice League, Tha Corna Boyz, Robin Thicke, & Co-Stars.

She is best known for the single “I Wish You Loved Me” which was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Corna Boyz… The remix of the song features R&B singer Sammie. The singer’s debut album, The Chronicles of TK, was released in Japan on April 22, 2009. The Chronicles of TK peaked at #12 on the Japanese album charts, and sold 600,000 copies in Japan. The album’s second single Shatter’d, reached #4 on Billboard’s Japan Hot 100 Charts. Her second album The 5th Element was released August 17 in Japan, it debuted at number one on Japan’s iTunes, the first single released off the album “Love Hurts” also debuted at number one.

Dear Love
Tynisha Keli Lyrics

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You said you'd conquer all, you would catch me if I fall,
But you were never there at all, Dear Love.
Said you were all I need, and you were like the air I breathe.
So why you suffocating me? Dear Love.

And now I wonder if you even know my name.
Lately you've been acting strange, Dear Love.
And now I feel so abandoned, shattered and broken.

I'm lookin' for answers and nobody's showin.
I thought that you changed instead you got me again, Dear Love.

I gave you all I had, but you're asking for more than that,
And you ain't givin' nothing back, Dear Love.
Is this all in vain? Or some kind of game?
I'm pouring my heart out, can't you see the stains?
Do even care that I go through such pain? For Love.

And now I wonder if you even know my name.

Lately you've been acting strange, Dear Love.
And now I feel so abandoned, shattered and broken.
I'm lookin' for answers and nobody's showin.
I thought that you changed instead you got me again, Dear Love

And now I wonder if you even know my name.
Lately you've been acting strange, Dear Love.
And now I feel so abandoned, shattered and broken.
I'm lookin' for answers and nobody's showin.
I thought that you changed instead you got me again, Dear Love

And now I feel so abandoned, shattered and broken.

I'm lookin' for answers and nobody's showin.
I thought that you changed instead you got me again, Dear Love

Overall Meaning

In this song, Tynisha Keli expresses her frustration and disappointment in a love that promised to be there for her, but ultimately let her down. She addresses the love directly, calling it "Dear Love" and questioning its actions and intentions. The chorus repeats the sentiment of feeling abandoned, shattered, and broken, while desperately searching for answers that are not forthcoming.

The first verse suggests that the love promised to be there for her, but when it mattered most, it wasn't. The love claimed to be all she needed and compared to the air she breathed, but in reality, it was suffocating her. She questions whether the love even knows her name anymore as it has been acting strange lately. This highlights the idea that love can change and become distant, leaving one feeling unwanted and abandoned.

In the second verse, Tynisha expresses how much she has given to this love and how little it has given back. She wonders if it is a game or if it is all in vain. Pouring her heart out, she asks if the love even cares about the pain it has caused her. The repeated chorus emphasizes the hurt she feels and the lack of answers she is getting.

Overall, this song speaks to the emotional turmoil and confusion that can come with unfulfilled expectations in a relationship. Tynisha's heartfelt vocals and raw lyrics make it a relatable and powerful ballad that captures the pain of lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

You said you'd conquer all, you would catch me if I fall, But you were never there at all, Dear Love.
You made promises that you would always protect and support me, but you were never there for me when I needed you.

Said you were all I need, and you were like the air I breathe. So why you suffocating me? Dear Love.
You promised to be everything I need, but now you are smothering me and taking away my freedom.

And now I wonder if you even know my name. Lately you've been acting strange, Dear Love.
I feel like you don't even know who I am anymore and I don't understand why you are acting so differently towards me.

And now I feel so abandoned, shattered and broken. I'm lookin' for answers and nobody's showin. I thought that you changed instead you got me again, Dear Love.
I feel completely alone and my heart is in pieces. I am searching for answers, but it feels like nobody can help me. I thought you had changed, but now you have hurt me again.

I gave you all I had, but you're asking for more than that, And you ain't givin' nothing back, Dear Love.
I gave you everything I had, but you continue to demand more from me without giving anything in return.

Is this all in vain? Or some kind of game? I'm pouring my heart out, can't you see the stains? Do even care that I go through such pain? For Love.
I don't know if this is all pointless or if you are just playing with my emotions. I am putting my heart out there for you and it is taking a toll on me. Do you even care about the pain that I am going through because of you?

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