Could I Forget You
Tyrone Davis Lyrics
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My mind is completely made up
Oh, because only a fool would say
Knowing one day he might get hurt
But even when things for me
Was looking bad
Girl, I held my head up high
And then I asked myself
(Then I asked myself)
And then I asked myself
(Then I asked myself)
Could I forget you if I really tried
Or would I be loving you
Until the day I die
Oh, it seems like only yesterday
You said you loved me
But, girl, you went and hurt me
Over and over, yeah
Oh, but deep down inside
I know that I would lose your
Sweet loving in the end
But I plowed all my pride
Deep in my pocket
As I dried my tear filled eyes
And then I asked myself
(Then I asked myself)
And then I asked myself
(Then I asked myself)
Could I forget you if I tried
Or would I be loving you
Until the day I die
What you trying to do to me, baby
Oh, I love you
Don't do this to me, baby
Girl, you made me change my mind
You even made me
Turn back the hands of time
But I'll be right here
Holding on for your sweet loving, baby
All you got to do is tell me
That the waiting is not is vain
In the song "Could I Forget You?" by Tyrone Davis, the artist expresses his emotional confusion as he debates whether or not he can forget a former lover. He begins by acknowledging that he knows he needs to end things because he doesn't want to get hurt, but he's unsure whether he can actually let go of his feelings. Even though things were looking bad between them, Davis held his head up high at the prospect of moving on. He then poses the question to himself: Could he forget his former lover if he really tried? Or would he be stuck loving her until the day he dies? He reminisces about the past, thinking back to the time when she said she loved him, but ultimately chose to hurt him repeatedly. The artist knows that he will ultimately lose her sweet love, but he tries to bury his pride and hide his tears. Despite all of this, he remains loyal to her and is willing to wait for her sweet loving.
The lyrics of this song are easy to relate to as everyone has experienced a difficult decision in a romantic relationship. Davis's lyrics discuss the struggle of holding on or letting go, something that we've all experienced at some point in our lives. He evokes emotions of hurt, pain, confusion, and desperation, which make this song heartbreaking but also relatable. His voice tone throughout this song reinforces his emotions, bringing out the pain and hurt he has within him.
Additionally, the song has a melodic rhythm and blues feel to it that encapsulates the mood and aura of uncertainty and despair. His ability to evoke emotion through his lyrics and vocal delivery is what makes this song a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I guess this is the end of the line
I realize that our relationship has come to an end.
My mind is completely made up
I have made a firm decision.
Oh, because only a fool would say
Knowing one day he might get hurt
Only a foolish person would continue with a relationship that is destined to fail.
But even when things for me
Was looking bad
Girl, I held my head up high
Even when I was going through tough times, I remained strong.
And then I asked myself
(Then I asked myself)
And then I asked myself
(Then I asked myself)
I couldn't stop pondering...
Could I forget you if I really tried
Or would I be loving you
Until the day I die
I wonder if I could forget you, or if I will always love you deeply.
Oh, it seems like only yesterday
You said you loved me
But, girl, you went and hurt me
Over and over, yeah
It feels like it was just yesterday when you professed your love, but you continuously hurt me.
Oh, but deep down inside
I know that I would lose your
Sweet loving in the end
I am aware that I would eventually lose your affection.
But I plowed all my pride
Deep in my pocket
As I dried my tear filled eyes
I set aside my pride and tried to remain emotionally strong.
What you trying to do to me, baby
Oh, I love you
Don't do this to me, baby
My love for you is intense, please don't hurt me.
Girl, you made me change my mind
You even made me
Turn back the hands of time
You have the power to influence my decisions and behavior.
But I'll be right here
Holding on for your sweet loving, baby
All you got to do is tell me
That the waiting is not is vain
I will patiently wait for your love, as long as you promise your feelings are sincere.
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Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
Tyrone Davis is the perfect man of my dreams, my secret admirer and a very good friend of mine and I love this song In The Mood and it's one of the sexiest quiet storm bedroom ballads of all time. That song makes me want to get a little sexy tonight and I like to slow dance to the slinky and seductive melody by the romantic candle lights that ignites the sensual seduction in the nighttime. And best of all, I like to feel the sultry heat of the fire burning very hot with Tyrone Davis and my body has been yearning for love and smooth passion at the stroke of twelve at midnight. RIP Tyrone Davis. Keep on singing up there in soul heaven with the late Luther Vandross, Freddie King, Jackie Wilson, Major Harris and of course, the late
R&B/soul star Teddy Pendergrass.
Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
Ooh yeah, I'm feeling so sexy tonight and the candles are igniting the seductive passion in the nighttime.
Tyrone Davis is the only one who is singing that gorgeous and smooth soul ballad In The Mood and I like to
move my body to the slinky tune and to the sound of Tyrone Davis's smooth and sexy singing voice.
Also, in other words, I want to move a little closer to him and he'll start caressing my body ever so tenderly
and the night is still young. And best of all, I like to feel the fire burning very hot with Tyrone Davis because the heat will be rising in the air tonight and I'm yearning for the sensual seduction on a sultry evening.
RIP to the late king of romantic Chicago soul, Tyrone Davis. Your enchanting love songs is going to put me in the seductive mood all through the night.
Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
I love Tyrone Davis because he's the greatest R&B singers of all time, especially he sings that gorgeous soul
ballad In The Mood and it's one of the sexiest quiet storm songs ever. Sadly, he's been hospitalized in
September 2004 when he had the severe stroke and was undergoing rehabilitation in Chicago Illinois
and he died from a complications of a fatal stroke at Mount Sinai Hospital on February 9th, 2005.
Rest In Peace Tyrone Davis. Your wonderful love songs will always going to put me in the mood all through
the night and keep on singing up there in soul heaven with the late Luther Vandross, Freddie King and Jackie Wilson and your voice is so smooth and sexy. Love you Tyrone Davis.
Rachel Winftey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
Rachel Winfrey
Rachel Winftey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
I love this song In The Mood sung by the late R&B star Tyrone Davis and I really fell passionately in love with his romantic baritone because his voice is
so sexy.
Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood
In The Mood has got to be one the sexiest late night R&B songs of all time and Tyrone Davis is the only
one who can sing that gorgeous melody and his voice is so smooth and sexy. In other words, I like to
feel the fire burning very hot that comes from the aromatic candles that will make some romantic
lights while my favorite song is still playing in the background. And best of all, my heart has been
igniting in eternal flames when I felt the waves of a steamy passion that continues to burn all through
the night while I'm still slow dancing to my favorite song with Tyrone Davis and it will be so romantic too.
RIP to the late king of romantic love songs and the R&B star Tyrone Davis. Your smooth and sexy baritone
will definitely put me in the mood forever.
Rachel Winfrey
on Ain't Nothing I Can Do
So smooth and sexy R&B music definitely fill the night with seductive passion and the sensual seduction all
through the night. Tyrone Davis is the only man who can turn down the lights and light some beautiful
and aromatic candles that will put me in the mood with some sexy night vibes that I can slow dance off
to and I also can perform a duet with Tyrone Davis while the candles are still glowing very brightly in the
darkness. We'll sing and slow dance to our favorite song In The Mood together. While the song is still playing
in the background, he'll take me in his arms and caress me gently and rub my sexy body down with some
massage oils while the fire is burning very hot and I can feel the heat of the moment rising in the air at the
stroke of midnight too. RIP Tyrone Davis. But just remember, you're definitely going to be the wonderful man of dreams forever.
Rachel Winfrey
on Can I Squeeze You
Tyrone Davis is the man of my dreams because his voice is so sexy when he talks and sings at the same
time and he's gonna put me in the mood all through the night with some beautiful candle lights burning in the background. And best of all, I want to feel the heat of the moment at the stroke of midnight while my favorite quiet storm ballad In The Mood is playing in the background and I like to slow dance with Tyrone
Davis and he'll start caressing my sexy body tenderly and I can definitely feel the waves of a steamy passion burning very hot because my heart is on fire tonight and midnight love is in the air.
RIP Tyrone Davis. Your love ballads will always be igniting the sultry and seductive atmosphere forever.
Rachel Winfrey
on Ain't Nothing I Can Do
Ooh, la la! I also love this song Ain't Nothing I Can Do sung by the late R&B star Tyrone Davis and that
song really puts me in the sexy mood with some beautiful candle lights that ignites the smooth passion
all night long. I like to feel the sultry heat of the fire burning very hot with Tyrone Davis at midnight
while I'm still slow dancing to the slinky quiet storm because my heart is already on fire and I'm burning
with love that is so smooth and sexy and I'm going to let the candles burn tonight. RIP Tyrone Davis.
Your love songs will always going to put me in the mood all through the night.
Rachel Winfrey
on In the Mood for Love
I love the instrumental version of In The Mood by Tyrone Davis and it can be heard in the 2000 movie
Next Friday. And best of all, I like to slow dance to the slinky and seductive melody by the romantic light
of the candles that flickers very brightly in the darkness and I can definitely feel the sultry heat of the
fire burning very hot all through the night. In other words, my body is yearning for the warmth of a sensual
seduction and the gentle caress of the body that is so romantic and sexy. Tyrone Davis will always going
to be the perfect man of my dreams, my best friend, my handsome knight in shining armor and of course,
my one true love. RIP Tyrone Davis. Your enchanting music will continue to live on forever in your precious
heart, mind and soul. Oh, and by the way, I have been falling in love with your voice when you sing that
gorgeous and soulful ballad In The Mood and I can imagine that I'm closing the door, turning down the
lights, moving a little closer to you and do a little sexy slow dance to the seductive tune by the armoatic candle lights that will ignite the airy atmosphere. Once again, RIP to the late king of romantic soul and the
R&B star, the one with a warm baritone that is so smooth, sensual and sexy. The one and only Tyrone Davis!
Love you Tyrone.❤️❤️