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.
Sorry I
Will Downing Lyrics
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But I, I do the best I can to make you feel satisfied
I can't think of nothing else, I just can't help myself
I wish that you were right by my side
I called you on the phone, even stopped by your home
I gotta see you so bad, you're always on my mind
And I, I feel you deep inside
And have I told you
That you mean the world to me?
And it's all about you
Let me show you together what we can be
And it's all about you and me
It's all about you, baby
(About you, baby)
I like the things you do the sexy way you move
You know the things that I like yes you do
For me there's only you, for you my love is true
I'm never ever leave you girl and that's no lie
And have I told you
That you mean the world to me and its all about you
Let me show you together what we can be
And it's all about you and me
Have I told?
(Have I told you?)
That you were my world and baby, I love you
Let me show you
(Yes, I do)
Baby, let me show you
Every minute of everyday
I'm gonna be with you for always
Have I told you that you mean the world to me?
(You mean the world to me)
And it's all about you
(It's all about my baby, have I told you?)
Let me show you
Together what we can be and its all about you
Have I told you
(Do you hear me, baby?)
That you mean the world to me?
(I'll give you the world)
And it's all about you
(All about you baby)
Let me show you
(Let me show that)
Together what we can
(I'll show together what we can be)
And It's all about you
(It's all about my baby)
Have I told you
(Have I told you)
That you mean the world to me
(You are my all and all and all and all)
And it's all about you
(All about you)
Let me show you
(It's all about you)
Together what we
(It's all about you)
Can be
And it's all about you and me
(It's all about you and me, baby)
All about you, baby
(About you, baby)
Ou-ou-ou
It's all about you
(It's all about you, baby
(How I love you, honey and I love you, yes I do)
It's all about you
(It's all about you, baby
(How I love you, honey and I love you, yes I do)
It's all about you
(It's all about you, baby)
The lyrics for Will Downing's "Sorry I" express a deep apology and a promise to make things right for a loved one. The singer acknowledges his imperfections but expresses his determination to do the best he can to make the other person feel satisfied. The repetition of the phrase "it's all about you" reinforces this idea of prioritizing the other person's needs and happiness.
The lyrics also describe the singer's intense desire to be with the other person, even going as far as calling and visiting their home just to see them. The sensual language used to describe the other person - "the sexy way you move" - suggests a strong physical attraction as well as emotional attachment. The chorus emphasizes the singer's love and devotion to the other person, with the repeated line "have I told you that you mean the world to me?" serving as a reminder of this fact.
Overall, the lyrics for "Sorry I" express a heartfelt apology and a deep commitment to the other person. The singer acknowledges his flaws but promises to do better and show how much he cares.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a perfect man
I have flaws.
But I, I do the best I can to make you feel satisfied
Despite my imperfections, I put in maximum efforts to keep you happy.
I can't think of nothing else, I just can't help myself
I am completely enamored with you and can't stop thinking about you.
I wish that you were right by my side
I desire your company and wish you were physically present with me.
I called you on the phone, even stopped by your home
I have been attempting to reach out to you in various ways.
I gotta see you so bad, you're always on my mind
I yearn to see you because thoughts of you keep flooding my mind.
And I, I feel you deep inside
My feelings for you are intense and all-consuming.
Baby, you're the best thing that I ever had
You are one of the most valuable things in my life.
And have I told you
Can I tell you honestly and openly right now.
That you mean the world to me?
You occupy a place of utmost importance in my life.
And it's all about you
My world revolves around you.
Let me show you together what we can be
We can achieve great things if we work together.
It's all about you and me
Our relationship is a priority.
I like the things you do the sexy way you move
I find your actions and movements enticing and alluring.
You know the things that I like, yes you do
You very well know what makes me happy and you act accordingly.
For me there's only you
I am completely devoted to you.
For you, my love is true
My affection for you is real and enduring.
I'm never ever leave you girl and that's no lie
I will not abandon you or change my loyalties.
Have I told you that you were my world and baby, I love you
I want to make sure you're aware of the extent of my devotion and affection for you.
Every minute of every day
At all times, without fail.
I'm gonna be with you for always
I will remain committed to you indefinitely.
Do you hear me, baby?
Are you listening closely?
I'll give you the world
I want you to have everything your heart desires.
It's all about you
Everything I do is for you.
Let me show you
Allow me to demonstrate.
Can be
We can achieve great things together.
It's all about you and me
Our relationship should take precedence above all else.
It's all about you, baby
You are the most significant thing in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARMSTED R. CHRISTIAN, REX K. RIDEOUT, WILL DOWNING
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