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.
Just Think About It
Will Downing Lyrics
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I know you think the grass is greener over on the other side
But I'm here to tell you
That nothing and no one in this world's love can compare to mine..oh no
Baby you can do what you like
But before I let you go
Let me put this on your mind
Think about it long and hard
Before you do anything to hurt me and do me wrong
Think about it long and hard
Before you do what you do when you do whatcha doing to me
Just think about it
Think about the times weâ??ve shared
Think about the one who cares
I'm the one who's always been around to satisfy you
Can we give this one more try
I promise you that I
Will be the man that you once knew
The man you fell in love with
Do what you like
But before you walk out that door
Let me put this on your mind
Why throw away what we have
Weâ??ve been together for so long baby
May not be perfect love
But I know that we can
Make this thing work out
(Just Think) Think about it baby, think about it baby
In Will Downing's song "Just Think About It", the singer addresses his pretty lady who he knows is contemplating leaving him for someone else. He assures her that she won't find the grass greener on the other side and that his love is incomparable. The singer pleads with his lady to think long and hard before doing anything to hurt him or do him wrong. He reminds her of all the times they've shared and of his commitment to her satisfaction. He promises to be the man she once knew and to make their love work out.
The song is about the struggle of a man trying to hold onto his relationship amidst his partner's apparent desire to leave him for someone else. It portrays the fear of losing someone who one has invested a lot of time and effort in. It also highlights the power of love as a driving force that can make one fight for their relationship and try to make it work in spite of the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty Lady
Addressing the listener, who is referred to as a 'pretty lady.'
I know you think the grass is greener over on the other side
You are under the impression that another person or situation would be better.
But I'm here to tell you
As the singer, I am saying that I have something important to tell you.
That nothing and no one in this world's love can compare to mine..oh no
My love is unique and unsurpassable, nothing in the world can match it.
Baby you can do what you like
You are free to do whatever you wish.
But before I let you go
Before we part ways, I need to tell you something.
Let me put this on your mind
I need to make you aware of something important that you may not have considered.
Think about it long and hard
Take ample time to consider everything carefully.
Before you do anything to hurt me and do me wrong
Before you take any action that could cause me harm or be detrimental to my well-being.
Think about it long and hard
Take ample time to consider everything carefully.
Before you do what you do when you do whatcha doing to me
Before you take any action that could hurt me in any way.
Just think about it
Lets take some time to truly think about our situation.
Think about the times we’ve shared
Consider all the moments, events and milestones in our relationship.
Think about the one who cares
Think of me, the one who loves you deeply and cares about you and your well-being.
I'm the one who's always been around to satisfy you
I have always been there for you and tried my best to make you happy and content.
Can we give this one more try
Can we try to save and rekindle our relationship?
I promise you that I will be the man that you once knew
I will change and become the person I used to be, whether it be for you or for myself.
The man you fell in love with
The person you were originally attracted to and fell in love with.
Do what you like
I am reminding you that you have free will and can make your own choice.
But before you walk out that door
Don't leave just yet; wait and listen to what I have to say.
Why throw away what we have
We should not give up on our relationship and throw away everything we have built.
We've been together for so long baby
We have spent a long time together, it should not end easily.
May not be perfect love
Our relationship may have its flaws and imperfections but it doesn't mean we should give up on it.
But I know that we can make this thing work out
I have confidence that we can overcome these challenges and make our relationship work out.
(Just Think) Think about it baby, think about it baby
I'm imploring you to think carefully and consider everything that we have been through together.
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