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.
Riding On a Cloud
Will Downing Lyrics
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An angels come my way and put a spell on me
I'm in a daze, I can't believe it's true
But every where we touched, every time we kiss
Inside I feel brand new
You've got me riding on a cloud, don't ever wanna come down
You got me floating in my dreams and even singing way out load
Way up high, you've got me riding on a cloud
How could you know just what I would need and more?
And how did you see what my heart was yearning for?
You looked inside and knocked down the walls of my pride
Now I'm free from fear and the air is clear
[Unverified] some magic carpet ride
You've got me riding on a cloud, don't ever wanna come down?
You got me floating in my dreams and even singing way out load
You've got my heart so open wide sometimes I feel like I can fly
Way up high, you've got me riding on a cloud
On skies of Azur Blue, oh, I'm traveling on high altitude
Across the midnight stars I'm floating it's all because of you
Everywhere I go, loves winds are blowing
And every single day I'm falling deeper and deeper in love
You've got me riding on a cloud, don't ever wanna come down
You got me floating in my dreams and even singing way out load
You've got my heart so open wide sometimes I feel like I can fly
Way up high, you've got me riding on a cloud
You've got me riding on a cloud, don't ever wanna come down
You got me floating in my dreams and even singing way out load
You've got my heart so open wide sometimes I feel like I can fly
Way up high, you've got me riding on a cloud
The song "Riding On a Cloud" by Will Downing is a beautiful love song that talks about the feeling of being in love and how it can lift you to new heights. The lyrics depict the sudden arrival of an angel in the singer's life who casts a spell on him, making him feel like he's floating on a cloud. The singer is in a daze and cannot believe that this kind of love exists. He feels brand new every time he kisses his lover or even where they touched. These feelings have transformed his life and soul to a new level, and he wants to ride that cloud forever.
The powerful and hypnotic lyrics talk about how the singer has found his soulmate, someone who understands him better than society. The words talk about the mystery of how love can make a person feel free from fear, and the air becomes clearer. The singer's heart opens up wide, and he can even fly. The song also talks about the lover's influence in every aspect of the singer's life. The skies seem bluer, he's traveling on a magic carpet ride, floating beyond the stars, and deeper in love.
Overall, Will Downing's "Riding On a Cloud" is a poignant love ballad that talks about how true love can transform a person's life in unimaginable ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the blue so unexpectedly
An unexpected and pleasant surprise happened to me.
An angels come my way and put a spell on me
I met someone special who has enchanted me.
I'm in a daze, I can't believe it's true
I am amazed and in disbelief that this wonderful person is in my life.
But every where we touched, every time we kiss, Inside I feel brand new
Every physical touch and intimate moment with this person makes me feel reborn.
You've got me riding on a cloud, don't ever wanna come down
I feel elated and uplifted by this person's presence in my life.
You got me floating in my dreams and even singing way out load
This person has made me so happy that I can't help but express it through song and daydreams.
You've got my heart so open wide sometimes I feel like I can fly, Way up high, you've got me riding on a cloud
This person has opened my heart to love so much that I feel I can conquer anything and soar to great heights.
How could you know just what I would need and more?
I am amazed that this person seems to know exactly what I need without me even telling them.
And how did you see what my heart was yearning for?
This person seems to understand what my heart desires even better than I do.
You looked inside and knocked down the walls of my pride, Now I'm free from fear and the air is clear.
This person was able to break through my walls and insecurities, allowing me to feel free and clear-minded.
[Unverified] some magic carpet ride
Metaphorically, this experience feels like a magical journey.
On skies of Azur Blue, oh, I'm traveling on high altitude
Metaphorically, I am traveling on blue skies and feeling elevated.
Across the midnight stars I'm floating it's all because of you
This person has brought light and joy into my life, and I feel like I am floating among the stars.
Everywhere I go, loves winds are blowing
Love is guiding my journey wherever I go.
And every single day I'm falling deeper and deeper in love
My love for this person is growing stronger every day.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, EAST BAY MUSIC INC. D/B/A MELORIE MUSIC
Written by: B. EASTMOND, G. CHAMBERS
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