1. Vanessa L. Williams - American singer and actress.
2. Vanessa R. Williams - American gospel music singer.
1. Vanessa Lynn Williams (born 18 March 1963 - Tarrytown, New York, U.S.) is an American R&B/pop/theatrical singer and actress. In 1983, Williams made history when she became the first woman of known African descent to be crowned Miss America. Her regime as Miss America came to an early and abrupt end when she resigned her title under pressure when Penthouse published nude pictures of her that Hugh Heffner, publisher of Playboy, said he turned down because "they clearly weren't authorized" and that publication of surprise nude pictures without her consent "would be the source of considerable embarrassment to her."
However, she has since gone on to a successful entertainment career. Williams secured a record deal, and released her debut album, The Right Stuff. The first single, Dreamin', was a chart success, and the album reached gold status and earned her three Grammy Award nominations, including one for Best New Artist.
In addition to "Dreamin'", her most notable chart successes have included the songs Running Back To You, Love Is, The Sweetest Days, Colors of the Wind, The Comfort Zone, Just For Tonight, and Oh How The Years Go By. Her biggest hit to date is Save the Best For Last, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks from March 21 to April 18, 1992. In total, Williams has sold six million records and received fifteen Grammy Award nominations.
In 2005, Williams released her eighth studio album, Everlasting Love, a collection of covers of her favorite 1970s songs.
Vanessa made her comeback in 2006 in the US hit series Ugly Betty in the role of Wilemina Slater. She also made a cameo appearance as a sports journalist in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where she gave birth, the baby being delivered by Will Smith.
She's also been seen in a few episodes of Desperate Housewives Season 7; she then joined the cast and remained a series regular until the show ended in 2012.
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2. Vanessa R. Williams, who records as just Vanessa Williams (born November 28, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American gospel music singer.
After working as a public school art teacher for many years, she signed with Light Records and Bajada Records. Her debut album Vanessa was released in 2002 and made the top ten of Billboard magazine's gospel albums chart. Her follow-up album Here I Go Again! was released in 2004.
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2 Of A Kind
Vanessa Williams Lyrics
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Turned my world upside down
When I first laid my eyes on you
This feeling's really frightening
'cause it seems to me I've found
The perfect man of all for me to choose
Used to a dream of such a man like you
Boy you are the answer to my prayers
I never felt like this before and
You have opened up the door
Into a space that I would never dare
'cause you give my a meaning
And this love we hare together
Is lifting my heart to a higher ground
I was searching, seeking, finding
Love came out from its hiding
And baby, I' so pleased at what I found
The way you seem to be, the only one for me
This love is truly special, we're 2 of a kind
I've got you on my mind, we're 2 of a kind
This heart is beating inside my chest
And baby, it's you that I adore
The nights we spend together are by far the best
That any woman could be wishing for
We're lucky baby it's like that
This ain't no opposites attract
You make up for all the bad in me
So when days of trouble come around
You know I never let you down
Right by your side is where I want to be
'cause you give my life a meaning
And this love we have together
Is lifting my heart to higher ground
I was searching, seeking, finding
Love came out from it's hiding
The way you seem to be, the only one for me
This love is truly special, we're 2 of a kind
I've got you on my mind, we're 2 of a kind
Vanessa Williams’s song “2 of a Kind” is a love ballad that speaks of finding the perfect match. The song describes the overwhelming sense of awe and emotion that comes with meeting someone who seems to be just right for you. The opening line – “You struck me like lightning, turned my world upside down” – speaks to the sudden and powerful attraction that the singer feels for her love interest. She is amazed by him, and the feeling frightens her because she has never felt that way before.
The chorus repeats the idea that the two of them are “2 of a Kind,” emphasizing that they are meant to be together. The lyrics suggest that the singer has waited a long time to find someone like her love interest. She describes him as the answer to her prayers and a dream come true. The feeling of euphoria that she experiences when she is with him is so intense that it lifts her heart to a higher ground. When trouble comes, the singer is committed to being by her love interest’s side.
In summary, “2 of a Kind” paints a picture of a powerful, emotional love that feels like the perfect match. The song emphasizes that the two protagonists are meant to be together and that their love has the power to lift them up even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
You struck me like lightning
Your presence appeared in my life suddenly, and it instantly had an immense impact on me.
Turned my world upside down
Everything that was once familiar to me has now changed in a significant way, and I am struggling to readjust.
When I first laid my eyes on you
From the moment I saw you, my attention has been captured, and my emotions have been stirred.
This feeling's really frightening
Although I am overjoyed by the prospect of being with you, the sheer intensity of what I am experiencing is also quite scary.
'cause it seems to me I've found
To my astonishment and amazement, I believe that I have discovered the ideal person for me to be with.
The perfect man of all for me to choose
It appears that you are the one I have been looking for, the man who fulfills all of the traits that I desire in a partner.
Used to a dream of such a man like you
In the past, I would often imagine what my perfect partner would be like, and I feel that you embody those qualities I had envisioned.
Never thought it would come true
I have always felt that finding someone like you was a distant and unlikely possibility, but now that I have met you, I am overjoyed.
Boy you are the answer to my prayers
You are the solution to my problems, the person who can fulfill my needs and make me whole.
I never felt like this before and
The emotions that you have stirred in me are completely new and unprecedented.
You have opened up the door
You have given me opportunities and experiences that I had never before considered or believed possible.
Into a space that I would never dare
You have shown me a world that I would have been too afraid to explore on my own, but with you, I feel empowered to do so.
'cause you give my a meaning
You have brought purpose and significance to my life.
And this love we share together
The connection that we have is meaningful and deep, and it is something that I cherish deeply.
Is lifting my heart to a higher ground
Being with you has transformed me and taken me to a new level of emotional fulfillment.
I was searching, seeking, finding
I was caught in a cycle of trying to find someone who met my standards and fulfilled my desires.
Love came out from its hiding
But once I met you, the love that I had been searching for was finally revealed and came to the forefront of my life.
And baby, I'm so pleased at what I found
I am so grateful and content with the fact that I have found someone who is perfect for me in every way.
The way you seem to be, the only one for me
It seems that you are the only person who can truly fulfill my needs and complete me.
This love is truly special, we're 2 of a kind
The love that we share is unparalleled, and our compatibility and shared values make us a perfect match.
I've got you on my mind, we're 2 of a kind
You are always present in my thoughts, and I feel that we are uniquely suited to one another.
This heart is beating inside my chest
My heart beats with excitement and anticipation at the thought of being with you.
And baby, it's you that I adore
You are the one who I cherish and admire above all others, and my affection for you is endless.
The nights we spend together are by far the best
The time we spend together is the most enjoyable and fulfilling part of my life.
That any woman could be wishing for
The love and companionship that we share is something that many people dream of, and I feel so fortunate to have found it with you.
We're lucky baby it's like that
I feel fortunate and blessed to have found you, and I know that our connection is something special and rare.
This ain't no opposites attract
We are compatible in every way, and our shared values and interests make us an ideal match.
You make up for all the bad in me
You bring out the best in me and help to counteract the negative aspects of my personality and behavior.
So when days of trouble come around
During difficult times, I know that I can rely on you to be by my side and support me.
You know I never let you down
I am committed to you and will never abandon or betray you.
Right by your side is where I want to be
Being with you is where I feel happiest and most fulfilled, and I want to be by your side always.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HENRIK MILLING RASMUSSEN, VANESSA LYNNE WILLIAMS
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