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.
Island
Will Downing Lyrics
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The song "Island" by Will Downing is an invitation to someone to join him on his secluded island. The setting is quite romantic and serene, with gentle breezes and the sun, sand, and sea all in tandem to create a soothing environment. The singer is waiting for his beloved, and he assures her that she'll forget about time and all the worries of the world when she's with him on his island. He tantalizes her by asking if she wants to get away from it all and enjoy his hideaway. He acknowledges that some people think love is mere fantasy, but Will insists that he will make it real if the person he's inviting agrees to fly with him to his island.
The chorus is a repetition of the basic idea: love is attainable if you believe and probably come on his island adventure. Will Downing promises to show her love in different forms- the sun, sand, Moon, stars- and everything she could be. He reiterates that he'll give her love on his island, confirming the momentum of the song. The overall interpretation of the song can be seen as an escape from the hustle and bustle of life, a romantic getaway to a paradise-like place where all your troubles are forgotten and love reigns supreme.
Line by Line Meaning
Umm Umm Umm Umm On my special island gentle breezes the sun and sand and surf and sea called you here to me
My island is a serene and peaceful place with warm winds, bright sun, smooth sand, lively surf, and vast oceans. I sensed that these surroundings attracted you to come and join me here.
I'll be waiting for you baby. You'll forget about time when the earth meet the sky here's the question Dont you want to get away on my hideaway i'll be waiting.
I patiently await your arrival, and you will lose track of time as you bask in the wonder of the place where the earth reaches the sky. So, would you want to escape to my secret haven, a place where I anticipate and welcome your arrival?
Whao Whao some people say love is fantasy if you fly away with me i'll make it real come and spend sometime on my Island (On my Island). All you need is to believe if you fly away me i'll make it real.
Some individuals starve themselves of love, believing it only exists in their minds. But, if you come away with me, I will show you that love is genuine and not just a far-fetched idea. Come and stay with me on my Island, and all you have to do is believe that this is real love I am offering and immerse yourself in it.
Come and show me love On my island (On My Island) Yeah Yeah... Come my way, Come my way, Come my way Ohhh Ohhh Ohh I am gonna give you love Iam gonna show you love On my island.
Come and display to me that you are open and receptive to love on my island. Come to me, come to me, come to me, and I will demonstrate to you the love I have to offer on my Island.
I'll give you the sun in the sand and the Moon and the stars and everything you are I'll will give you love on my Island
I will provide you with warmth that is reflected by the sun in the sand, the brilliance and quietness of the Moon and the stars. You don't have to look any further; I will provide you with genuine love on my Island.
Writer(s): ronnie foster, susaye greene
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.