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.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_L._Williams
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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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Someone Like You
Vanessa Williams Lyrics
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For someone exactly like you
I've been traveling all around the world
Waiting for you to come through
Someone like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you
I've been travelin' a hard road baby
Lookin for someone exactly like you now
I've been carryin a heavy load
Waiting for the light to come shining through
Someone like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you, Someone exactly like you
I've been doin' some soul searching
To find out where you're at
I've been up and down the highway
In all kinds of foreign lands
I've been all around the world uh
Marching to the beat of a different drum
And just lately I've realized uh
Baby the best is yet to come
Someone like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you now keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you
Exactly like you
Yeah, Someone exactly like you now
Ohm baby the best is yet to come
Baby, the best is yet to come
Exactly like you now
In Vanessa Williams's song "Someone Like You," the lyrics outline the singer's long search for the perfect match. She has traveled all over the world searching for someone exactly like her ideal person. She's been carrying a heavy load, traveling a hard road, and doing some soul searching to find her match. The song suggests that she's been looking for a long time and finally, she's found someone exactly like her match.
The chorus emphasizes that someone like the one she's discovered makes it all worthwhile and keeps her satisfied. The singer believes that this perfect match is the best thing that could happen to her life; hence, the repetition of the phrase in the final lines of the song.
The song gives hope to anyone who feels like they've been searching for a long time for love. It suggests that there's a perfect match out there somewhere for everyone, and the singer has found hers, making her feel happy and satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been searching a long time
I've been trying to find my perfect match for a while.
For someone exactly like you
For a person who meets all my expectations and needs.
I've been traveling all around the world
I've been exploring various places and cultures to find you.
Waiting for you to come through
Hoping that you will appear and make my life complete.
Someone like you makes it all worthwhile
Having someone like you makes everything in life meaningful.
Someone like you keeps me satisfied
Having someone like you fulfills all of my emotional needs.
Someone exactly like you
The one who matches me perfectly and meets all of my expectations.
I've been travelin' a hard road baby
I've been facing tough challenges while searching for you.
Lookin for someone exactly like you now
I'm searching for the one who is just like you at this moment.
I've been carryin a heavy load
I've been weighed down with a burden of hope for too long.
Waiting for the light to come shining through
Hoping for a sign that shows me where to find you.
I've been doin' some soul searching
I've been trying to figure out where you are and who you are.
To find out where you're at
To discover your whereabouts and your current situation.
I've been up and down the highway
I've been travelling far and wide to track you down.
In all kinds of foreign lands
In different countries, territories and exotic places.
Marching to the beat of a different drum
Living life differently and seeking for someone unique like you.
And just lately I've realized uh
Recently I've come to the understanding that,
Baby the best is yet to come
My life has yet to reach its climax with you by my side.
Exactly like you
Precisely the way you are is the one I want.
Yeah, Someone exactly like you now
The one who resembles you now is the one I seek.
Ohm baby the best is yet to come
My life will get even better once I find you.
Baby, the best is yet to come
My future is bright with you in it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Van Morrison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nita7624
"Someone Like You"
I've been searching a long time
For someone exactly like you
I've been travelin all around the world
Waiting for you to come through
Someone like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you
I've been travelin' a hard road baby
Lookin for someone exactly like you now
I've been carryin a heavy load
Waiting for the light to come shinin through
Someone like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you, Someone exactly like you
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I've been doin' some soul searchin
To find out where you're at
Mhmh, I've been up and down the highway
In all kinds of foreign lands
I've been all around the world uh
Marchin to the beat of a different drum
And just lately I've realized uh
Baby the best is yet to come
Someone like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you makes it all worthwhile
Someone like you now keeps me satisfied
Someone exactly like you
Mhmmh, exactly like you
Yeah, Someone exactly like you now
Ohm baby the best is yet to come
Baby, the best is yet to come
Uhuh, exactly like you now
@MrBlactye
My heart is so full right now. Just listening to music like this bring me so much joy.
@BoyTheBlack
perhaps my favorite by Vanessa...such a heart felt song...kinda makes me feel even more misarable as i lay here all by myself...waiting for that special someone to hopefully come someday...
@PMChannel.
Love her beautiful voice and phenomenal tone. Vanessa Williams is so gorgeous.
@wevans0420
1 of my all time CD's - this is a real Songrest. If you ever get a chance see her in person. The voice is Real...
@pissedoff7771
i brought this next cd while living in baltimore two years.there was some good work put into this cd.i played it on my way to work.coming home,at home.
@markgeorge5056
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
@seanjames1967
i absolutely love this song....
@HealingFawn1956
This song takes on special meaning when that certain someone comes along that you have been looking for, forever. And yes....powerful.
@jarbon5
Vanessa Williams looks so tormented on that album cover. She looks like someone that you allow compassionately into your arms as you warmly embrace them, to provide them some measure of comfort. And, this song is lovely:)
@purpleivory2
A Van Morrison gem from 1987.