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.
Fly Higher
Will Downing Lyrics
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I speak to the reality that lives in me and calls to you
Know that you were all of what I live and breath
One hundred proof
Never does a day go by when in your eyes I see my truth
There would be no life for me if ever there's no you
You became the love that grew to know just how the pieces fit
Teaching me the where the when the why the how the truth in it
There′s no way this road to love brings you back to me
(Baby)
You're the only one (You're the only one I want)
You′re the only one (You take my breath away)
And when I′m with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
You're the only one (I want)
You′re the only one (Take my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
I′m standing in that place where life tells me that you're my destiny
Never was afraid to trust
Your love was there to fill my need
Understand that all there is all there will ever be
There no way the earth keeps spinning you right into me
(Baby)
You′re the only one (You're the only one)
You're the only one (Takes my breath away)
And when I′m with you baby (When I′m with you)
I fly higher, higher, higher (I fly higher)
You're the only one (You′re the only)
You're the only one (Only one who takes my breath away)
And when I′m with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
You're the only one (You′re the only to make me)
You're the only one (feel the way that I do)
And when I'm with you baby (Only you, only you)
I fly higher, higher, higher (lifts me up, up higher)
You′re the only one (You′re the only one)
You're the only one (You′re the only one that I need)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
Repeat Chorus adlib to fade
The lyrics to Will Downing's "Fly Higher" speak to the intensity and depth of love, describing how the only person who takes the singer's breath away is their love interest. The lyrics reveal a deep emotional connection between the two people, with the singer expressing gratitude for their love and explaining that life would be incomplete without it. The love between them is described as "one hundred proof" meaning it's pure and strong. The lyrics also touch on the idea of destiny, with the singer stating that they believe their love interest is meant to be their partner in life. They also assert that there is nothing in the world that can keep the two of them apart, no matter what comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re the only, only one who takes my breath away
I acknowledge that you are the one who takes my breath away and makes me feel alive
Know that you were all of what I live and breathe
I recognize that you are the reason for my existence and everything I do
One hundred proof
My love for you is pure and genuine, like a strong alcoholic beverage
Never does a day go by when in your eyes I see my truth
Every day, I see my true self reflected in your eyes
There would be no life for me if ever there's no you
I cannot imagine living without you as you give meaning to my life
You became the love that grew to know just how the pieces fit
You are the love that helped me understand how all the pieces in my life fit together
Teaching me the where, the when, the why, the how, the truth in it
You taught me the importance of the where, when, why, and how, and the truth behind it all
Understand that all there is and all that there will ever be
Accept that everything that exists or will exist in the future cannot change my love for you
There’s no way this road to love brings you back to me
I know that the journey of love may not always bring us back to each other, but I will always love you
You're the only one (You're the only one I want)
You are the only person that I desire and want to be with
You′re the only one (You take my breath away)
Your presence and love for me takes my breath away
And when I′m with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
Whenever I’m with you, you lift me up and make me feel alive
I′m standing in that place where life tells me that you're my destiny
I believe that you are my destined companion in life
Never was afraid to trust
Your love was there to fill my need
Your love was always there for me to trust and fulfilled my emotional needs
There no way the earth keeps spinning you right into me
Although it may seem impossible, fate keeps bringing us back together
You're the only one (Only you, only you)
You are the only one who can make me feel this way
I fly higher, higher, higher (lifts me up, up higher)
Your love lifts me up and takes me to greater heights
You′re the only one (You′re the only one that I need)
You are the only one that I need in my life
Writer(s): Rex K Rideout, Gary Anthony Taylor, Will Downing
Contributed by John V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mojazzfoya
You're the only, only one who takes my breath away
I speak to the reality that lives in me and calls to you
Know that you were all of what I live and breath
One hundred proof
Never does a day go by when in your eyes I see my truth
There would be no life for me if ever there's no you
You became the love that grew to know just how the pieces fit
Teaching me the where the when the why the how the truth in it
Understand that all there is and all that there will ever be
There's no way this road to love brings you back to me
(Baby)
You're the only one (You're the only one I want)
You're the only one (You take my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
You're the only one (I want)
You're the only one (Take my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
I'm standing in that place where life tells me that you're my destiny
Never was afraid to trust
Your love was there to fill my need
Understand that all there is all there will ever be
There no way the earth keeps spinning you right into me
(Baby)
You're the only one (You're the only one)
You're the only one (Takes my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby (When I'm with you)
I fly higher, higher, higher (I fly higher)
You're the only one (You're the only)
You're the only one (Only one who takes my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
You're the only one (You're the only to make me)
You're the only one (feel the way that I do)
And when I'm with you baby (Only you, only you)
I fly higher, higher, higher (lifts me up, up higher)
You're the only one (You're the only one)
You're the only one (You're the only one that I need)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
Repeat Chorus adlib to fade
Mojazzfoya
You're the only, only one who takes my breath away
I speak to the reality that lives in me and calls to you
Know that you were all of what I live and breath
One hundred proof
Never does a day go by when in your eyes I see my truth
There would be no life for me if ever there's no you
You became the love that grew to know just how the pieces fit
Teaching me the where the when the why the how the truth in it
Understand that all there is and all that there will ever be
There's no way this road to love brings you back to me
(Baby)
You're the only one (You're the only one I want)
You're the only one (You take my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
You're the only one (I want)
You're the only one (Take my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
I'm standing in that place where life tells me that you're my destiny
Never was afraid to trust
Your love was there to fill my need
Understand that all there is all there will ever be
There no way the earth keeps spinning you right into me
(Baby)
You're the only one (You're the only one)
You're the only one (Takes my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby (When I'm with you)
I fly higher, higher, higher (I fly higher)
You're the only one (You're the only)
You're the only one (Only one who takes my breath away)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
You're the only one (You're the only to make me)
You're the only one (feel the way that I do)
And when I'm with you baby (Only you, only you)
I fly higher, higher, higher (lifts me up, up higher)
You're the only one (You're the only one)
You're the only one (You're the only one that I need)
And when I'm with you baby
I fly higher, higher, higher
Repeat Chorus adlib to fade
Carlos Rushing
I have every cd that this guy has ever recorded, and he seems to keep on getting better with each and every project. His ballads are romantic and heart felt and his up tempo songs are equally as impressive. This is how great music is suppose to sound.
Ronald Dhladhla
@Catina Carey he is star ⭐️ I spent most of my time listening to his music
Catina Carey
Idk what I would do on my early morning drives home from the hospital without my Will Downing💋
Carlos Rushing
incredible song
Deborah Brown
Such a charismatic and sultry artist. If you've never seen him live....TREAT YOURSELF. He is one of my favorite LIVE performers. Talk about electrifying. Much LOVE and continued success!
Elaine Santiago
Everything he is sings is hypnotic....keep them coming Will
Carlos Rushing
This entire CD is hoooot this brother this brother never fails, go get this one please.
Carlos Rushing
This is that song that you play when you just wanna hold her close. It's that type of jam that you spin whenever she's alone in the kitchen looking out of the window, as you pull her close to you. This is that song that you play whenever you pick her up from work and after she fastens her seatbelt, you hold her hand as you drive homeward. This is the song that you play whenever you need for her to understand that. She's the only one ❤️
TheeRKLJ
One of the few "celebrated" baritones in the business. Love the voice, love the song!