In 1988, Downing finally made his solo debut, releasing the self-titled Will Downing. The album featured a new version of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." The track did not fair well on the R&B charts but it managed to reach #4 on the Dance charts. In the United Kingdom, "A Love Supreme" managed to reach #14 on the singles charts.
Downing has released many albums throughout his career, always on the brink of stardom but never quite making it. In 1989 he released Come Together As One and in '91, Dream Fulfilled. The latter featured the single "I Try" which reached #13 on the R&B charts, Downing's best performance to date.
1993 saw Downing's fourth album release with Love's the Place to Be. In 1995, he released Moods and in 1997, Invitation Only. Continuing his steady stream of releases, 1998 saw Pleasures of the Night, 2000 offered All the Man You Need and in 2002, Sensual Journey.
With so many albums under his belt, Downing never slows down, releasing Emotions in 2003, Christmas, Love and You in 2004 and Soul Symphony in 2005.
While Will Downing has never been a massive celebrity in the United States, he has seen reasonable success in the United Kingdom.
Another Sad Story
Will Downing Lyrics
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She constantly searched for love
And little Miss lonely she don′t know where to start
She still thinks any mans enough
Try to tell her that's she′s worth so much more than she knows
And that love don't make you give up your soul
Just another sad story of love
Just another sad story of can't get enough
I guess that′s how the story goes
Like a moon lit sky and the birds that fly
I guess well never really know
Little Miss heartache she tried to leave this world
Cause it seem to much to bear
And little Miss heartache could be any girl
Thinking life′s just so unfair
Try to tell her that she needs to hold on till the end
And that one day she will smile again
Just another sad story of love
Just another sad story of can't get enough
Like the falling rain, and the wind that blows
I guess that′s how the story goes
Like a moon lit sky and the birds that fly
I guess well never really know
Oh how she hurt so bad
Over love she never had
Only one could understand
And maybe tomorrow
There might be a brighter day
That could melt cold hearts away
And love will find it's way to you
So hold on, be strong
There′s no need to sing another
Just another sad story of love
Just another sad story of can't get enough
Just another sad story of love
Just another sad story of can′t get enough
Like the falling rain, and the wind that blows
I guess that's how the story goes
Like a moon lit sky and the birds that fly
I guess well never really know
The song "Another Sad Story" by Will Downing talks about two women who are struggling with love and the pain that it can bring. Little Miss Lonely is looking for love but doesn't know where to start and believes that any man is good enough for her. She has a low self-worth and doesn't realize that she deserves more than what she's settling for. Little Miss Heartache is experiencing the pain of lost love and has even contemplated taking her own life because it all seems too much to bear. Will Downing tries to tell both women to hold on, be strong, and that there's no need to sing another sad story of love. Love will find its way to them eventually, and they'll find happiness again.
The lyrics showcase the struggle that many people go through when it comes to love. It's a theme that resonates with many, and they can relate to the emotions conveyed in the song. The chorus repeats that it's just another sad story of love and that we can't always predict how the story will end. The metaphorical lyrics liken love to the falling rain, the wind that blows, a moonlit sky, and birds flying, all of which are unpredictable and uncontrollable forces of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Ms lonely with a broken heart
There is a girl who feels lonely and sad because someone has broken her heart.
She constantly searched for love
She is always trying to find love in her life.
And little Miss lonely she don′t know where to start
She doesn't know how to begin looking for love.
She still thinks any mans enough
She believes that any man who shows her some affection is worth being with regardless of whether he is good for her or not.
Try to tell her that's she′s worth so much more than she knows
People around her are trying to make her understand that she deserves better than the treatment she is receiving.
And that love don't make you give up your soul
They are also telling her that she should not lose herself or her values for the sake of love.
Just another sad story of love
This is a common story about love and relationships that end up hurting people.
Just another sad story of can't get enough
The girl is looking for love but is never satisfied with what she gets.
Like the falling rain, and the wind that blows
The story is like the weather, unpredictable and always changing, with no clear end to the cycle of heartbreak and disappointment.
I guess that′s how the story goes
This seems to be the way all love stories end up in disappointment.
Like a moon lit sky and the birds that fly
This could refer to the beauty and mystery of love, which can also be elusive and hard to grasp.
I guess well never really know
Nobody knows for sure how love works and why it can be so painful and complicated.
Little Miss heartache she tried to leave this world
The girl feels so much pain that at one point she may have tried to commit suicide.
Cause it seem to much to bear
The pain of heartbreak seems unbearable to her.
And little Miss heartache could be any girl
This story could be about any girl who has faced heartbreak and disappointment in love.
Thinking life′s just so unfair
She believes that life is not fair to her and that she is not getting what she deserves.
Try to tell her that she needs to hold on till the end
People around her are trying to give her hope and encourage her to keep going through the tough times.
And that one day she will smile again
They are telling her that in the future she will find happiness and forget the pain she is in now.
Oh how she hurt so bad
The girl is in a lot of pain and is suffering greatly.
Over love she never had
The pain comes from investing emotions and time into a relationship that never worked out, which makes her feel like she has lost something important.
Only one could understand
There is only one person who can truly empathize with her pain and situation.
And maybe tomorrow
There is still hope that things will get better in the future.
There might be a brighter day
The future holds the possibility of happiness and joy.
That could melt cold hearts away
Love has the power to heal and make people feel better.
And love will find it's way to you
People are trying to convince the girl that love will come to her eventually and she should not give up hope of finding it.
So hold on, be strong
They are encouraging the girl to be strong and not to give up on life or love.
There′s no need to sing another
They are telling her not to continue singing the same sad song about love and loss, but to remain hopeful and open to new possibilities.
Just another sad story of love
This line repeats the idea that this is yet another sad story of love that seems to be very common and universal among people.
Just another sad story of can't get enough
This line repeats the idea that the girl is always looking for more love and affection but is never satisfied or fulfilled with what she gets.
Just another sad story of love
This line repeats the idea that this story is a common one about love and heartbreak.
Just another sad story of can′t get enough
This line repeats the idea that the girl is always needing more love and never feels satisfied with what she gets.
Writer(s): Rex K Rideout, Will Downing, Phil Jackson
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.