Houston began singing at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, as a child and became a background vocalist while in high school. She was one of the first black women to appear on the cover of Seventeen after becoming a teen model in 1981. With the guidance of Arista Records chairman Clive Davis, Houston signed to the label at age 19. Her first two studio albums, Whitney Houston (1985) and Whitney (1987), both peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and are among the best-selling albums of all time. Hit singles from the albums, including "How Will I Know", "Greatest Love of All" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", established her as a catalyst in the acceptance of black female artists on MTV. Her third studio album, I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990), yielded two Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, the title track and "All the Man That I Need". Houston's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 received widespread media coverage.
Houston made her acting debut with the romantic thriller film The Bodyguard (1992), which despite its mixed reviews became the tenth highest-grossing film to that date. Its soundtrack won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and remains the bestselling soundtrack album of all time. It generated multiple hit singles, including "I Have Nothing", "I'm Every Woman" and "I Will Always Love You"; the latter won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, spent a then-record 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling single by a woman in music history. Subsequently, she went on to star in the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996), and she recorded their respective soundtracks; the former scored her last Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)", while the latter, produced by Houston herself, became the bestselling gospel album of all time. As a film producer, she produced multicultural movies and series such as Cinderella (1997) and The Princess Diaries and The Cheetah Girls.
Houston's first studio album in eight years, My Love Is Your Love (1998), spawned several hit singles, including the title track, "Heartbreak Hotel", "It's Not Right but It's Okay" and the Academy Award-winning Mariah Carey duet "When You Believe". Following the success, she renewed her contract with Arista for $100 million in 2001, one of the biggest recording deals of all time. However, her personal problems began to overshadow her career. Her 2002 studio album, Just Whitney, received mixed reviews, while her drug use and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown received widespread media coverage. After divorcing Brown, Houston returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart with her final studio album, I Look to You (2009). In February 2012, Houston accidentally drowned in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, with heart disease and cocaine use as contributing factors. News of her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards, which took place the day following her death, and was covered internationally. Her life and career were dramatized in the 2022 biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Her assets amounted to $250 million, earned over a 25-year career.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitney_Houston
Discography
Whitney Houston (1985)
Whitney (1987)
I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990)
My Love Is Your Love (1998)
Just Whitney (2002)
One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
I Look to You (2009)
Eternal Love
Whitney Houston Lyrics
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I don't understand
The way I feel
I don't know just where I am
There is some mistake
What am I doing here
Away from you
Where I belong
Keeping us apart
And in return
I'm left with just my broken heart
I close my eyes
I feel you close to me
I'm in your arms
Where I belong
Eternal love
Is all that I have to give
It's only for you I live
You're all that I've got
Just say you love me
And that no one else
Can ever make you feel the same
Something's wrong
I just don't understand
I've never felt this way
For any other man
My only dream
My one reality
My pledge to you
Eternal Love {Eternal love, Eternal love, Eternal love...}
All that I give you is
All that I have
Oh baby take me in your arms {I remember, I remember, I hear you call my name}
Just say you love me
And that no one else
Can ever make you feel the same {Oh no, Oh no, Oh no}
No one loves you like I love you
No one loves you like I do
It's just not fair
You can't keep me away
'Cause I won't give you up
I've got to get you back today
My only dream
My one reality
My pledge to you
Eternal love {Eternal love, Eternal love, Eternal love...}
{Eternal love...Eternal love...Eternal love...}
Eternal love sweet baby
{Nobody loves you like I love you} nobody loves you like I love you
{Nobody loves you like I do} nobody loves you like I love you
{Nobody loves you like I love you} nobody loves you like I love you
{Nobody loves you like I do} nobody Baby
Eternal love...eternal love...baby
Eternal love...
Whitney Houston's song "Eternal Love" explores a deep-seated yearning for unconditional love and devotion. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer feels lost and incomplete without the person she loves, asking why they are apart and expressing the unfairness of their separation. The chorus repeats the phrase "eternal love," reinforcing the concept of a love that transcends time and distance.
The song also delves into a sense of desperation and pleading, with the singer begging their loved one to reciprocate their feelings and proclaiming that no one else can make them feel the same. The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "nobody loves you like I love you," emphasizing the unique and all-consuming nature of the singer's love.
Overall, "Eternal Love" presents a powerful emotional portrayal of the depth and intensity of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's wrong
I'm feeling uneasy and unsure about the situation.
I don't understand
I don't have clarity about what's going on.
The way I feel
My emotions are confusing me.
I don't know just where I am
I'm feeling lost and disoriented.
There is some mistake
There might be a misunderstanding or miscommunication.
What am I doing here
I'm not sure why I'm in this situation.
Away from you
Being away from you doesn't feel right.
Where I belong
I feel like I belong with you.
It isn't fair
The situation is unjust.
Keeping us apart
We're being separated from each other.
And in return
As a result of that decision.
I'm left with just my broken heart
I'm left with nothing but sadness and pain.
I close my eyes
I try to envision a better situation.
I feel you close to me
I imagine you being near me.
I'm in your arms
I visualize myself being held by you.
Eternal love
The love I feel for you is never-ending.
Is all that I have to give
My love is the only thing I can offer you.
It's only for you I live
You're the reason I live my life.
You're all that I've got
You're the only thing that matters to me.
Just say you love me
I need to hear you express your love.
And that no one else
I want to be your only love.
Can ever make you feel the same
No one can love you the way I love you.
I've never felt this way
My feelings are completely new and overwhelming.
For any other man
You're the only man I feel this way about.
My only dream
My biggest aspiration is to be with you always.
My one reality
Being with you is the only reality I want.
My pledge to you
I promise to love you endlessly.
No one loves you like I love you
My love for you is unique and unparalleled by anyone else.
It's just not fair
The situation feels unjust.
You can't keep me away
I won't let anyone or anything keep us apart.
'Cause I won't give you up
I won't let go of our love.
I've got to get you back today
We need to be together right now.
Eternal love sweet baby
My love for you is never-ending and enduring.
Nobody loves you like I love you
My love for you is unparalleled and unique.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY ASHER, PAUL JABARA
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Magda Fox Gampens
Eternal Love MON AMOUR
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Something's wrong
I don't understand
The way I feel
I don't know where I am
There's some mistake
What am I doing here
Away from you
Where I belong
It isn't fair
She's keeping us apart
And in return
I'm left with just my broken heart
I close my eyes
I feel you close to me
Back in your arms
Where I belong
Eternal Love
that's all that I have to give
It's only for you and me
You're all that I've got
Just say you love me
And that no one else
Can ever make you feel the same
Something's wrong
I don't understand
I've never felt this way
For any other man
My only dream
My one reality
My pledge to you
Eternal Love
All that I give you is
All that I have
Oh baby take me in your arms
Just say you love me
And that no one else
Can ever make you feel the same
No one loves you like I love you
No one loves you like I do
It's just not fair
You can't keep me away
Cause I won't give up
I've got to get you back today
My only dream
My one reality
My pledge to you
Eternal Love https://youtu.be/UDwyRr-tNok
Fisher Amen
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS. IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU COULD EVER DO AND IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES
ARE YOU 100% SURE THAT IF YOU DIED TODAY THAT YOU WOULD GO TO HEAVEN? (CLICK 'READ MORE')
There are some things that you should know:
1. Realize that you are a sinner and in need of a Savior:
Ro 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
Ro 3:10 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:"
It all began when the first humans, Adam and Eve were created and God put them in the garden of Eden. God created them perfect to live in fellowship with Him. There was no death or sorrow. God told them not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. They disobeyed God and as a result, sin entered into the world. The pain, which this world sees, is the result of sin.
2. Because of our sins, we die both spiritually and physically, but God sent His Son to die so that you can have a chance not to have to go to hell by accepting what He did on the cross:
Ro 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Ro 5:8 "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Every person who has ever lived is a sinner and is not righteous because we do bad things. A sin is a crime against God, just as if you steal something at the store, it is punishable by going to jail. It's the same thing with sin. Lying, stealing, sex before marriage, pride, hatred, ect. are all sins. Hell is a prison for those who commit crimes against God. That’s because you must be perfect in order to get to heaven. No matter how well you live your life from then on, you have already sinned, which will be punished if you are not pardoned. If you commit a crime, and then live as a good citizen you still will go to jail for the crime you committed. Right? Just as the President can pardon a crime so you won't go to jail, Jesus can pardon your sins so that you do not go to hell, and can go to heaven when you die. You won’t have to pay for your own sins because Jesus already did that for you. But if you reject the pardon that He offers, you will have to pay for your own sins by going to hell.
3. If you will confess Jesus Christ as Your Lord, place your Faith in Him and Believe in your heart that He died, shed His blood and rose again as a sacrifice for your sins, you will be saved (from hell).
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
You cannot get to heaven by being a good person, going to church, baptism or any other way other than by turning to Jesus, believing in your heart that He died on the cross and rose from the dead for your sins and placing your Faith in Him. While these are good things to do, some people believe that they will get to heaven, but your Faith must be in Christ and His sacrifice alone and nothing else, giving your life to Him.
Eph 2:8,9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Ro 10:9,10;13 "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved..For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
4. You must submit your life to Jesus Christ and His will in Faith, believing in your heart that He died and rose again shedding His blood to pay for your sins as a sacrifice to God. If you want to accept Jesus free gift of salvation, or if you have any doubts about whether or not you are going to heaven, HUMBLY PRAY THIS PRAYER TO GOD FROM YOUR HEART IN FAITH:
”Dear Lord Jesus I believe that You are the Lord and believe in my heart that You died on the Cross and Rose from the dead, shedding your blood as a Sacrifice for my sins. I repent and turn to You as the only way of salvation, I submit my life to you, placing my Faith and Trust in You as Lord of my life, Please save me and I thank You for it, in Jesus holy name, Amen.”
If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ and meant it with all of your heart, you are now a child of God and will go to heaven. Now that you are on your way to heaven, you should attend a bible believing church and follow in baptism..
skinnynicci
When God created Whitney he definitely broke the mold. There will never be another Whitney Houston. Never Ever. Now Whitney, you can rest in eternal peace. Thank you sharing your talent and voice with us.
Kitty
@Ricky Harrison Yeah one of the best!
Ricky Harrison
For sure! Without Whitney, female singing would be so different today. She really set a standard. However, no one can match it.
Perfumaphilia
My mom heard Whitney Houston sing in a church with her mother when Whitney was still a teenager. After the performance, my mom went up to her and said, "Ms. Houston, you are so beautiful, and have the best voice I've ever heard in my life. You're going to be a big star."
She said Whitney was soft-spoken and responded, "Why, thank you so much."
Ollie T
your momma wasn't wrong x
j pugh
so talented but I always thought she was quite shy
smooth persuader
Perfumaphilia I bet she was adorable to see!
mcbrion1951
This appeared on the "Paul Jabara and Friends" album that came out in 1982. It heralded the appearance of a new star. All the djs were buzzing about this cut. Her voice is even purer than on "Saving All My Love" and that's saying something! She was truly The Voice of the last 25 years of the 20th century. The moment I heard this in 1982, I knew she'd become a star.
timmy841212
I bet the buzz was crazy for it!
Daniel Goodwin
I was in New York in 1983 and was given this album by one of the Weather Girls, who had a song on the album. It was the first time I heard "the voice". I was certain she'd be a star.