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.
The Blessing
Will Downing Lyrics
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to find a Love, I could call mine.
Time has sustained, a joy in my heart,
knowing one day, I'd feel where you are.
Together forever, is more than a passing thought.
Embracing the comfort of sharing a Love that never gets lost.
Bless me
Enter this life, where we are two, sharing our joy, in the prime of our youth.
Your love is my dream that somehow came true.
God knew my heart, He blessed me with you.
Ooh oh, oh yes He did, ooh oh babe.
So subtle the wish, when I came to see,
the Angel in you, looking down upon me
I smiled at you, smiled back, with your eyes.
Loved how it felt, to be frozen in time.
You are the woman, who defines the me that I am.
Ah, blessing
You're how it feels to be touched and caressed by God's hands.
Bless me
Enter this life, where two become one.
Blessed in our Love, that's never undone.
Bless me
Your Love is my, my dream that, somehow came true.
God knew my heart, He blessed me with you.
You are the woman, who defines the me that I am.
Blessing
You're how it feels, to be touched and caressed by God's hand.
Bless me
Enter this life, where we are two,
sharing our joy, the prime of our youth.
Bless me
Your Love is my dream, that somehow came true.
God knows my heart, He blessed me with you.
We enter this life, where two become one.
Laced in our Love, never undone.
Your Love is my dream that somehow came true.
God knows my heart.
My blessing is you
The song "The Blessing" by Will Downing is a love song that expresses gratitude for finding true love. The lyrics describe the search for a love that can be called one's own and the joy that is felt when it is finally found. The singer speaks of the comfort and security that come from being with the one you love and the feeling of being blessed by God to have found that person. The opening line speaks of the effort put into finding love, which implies that it is not something that comes easily. However, the joy and contentment that it brings offset this effort, as indicated by the phrase "a joy in my heart".
The lyrics also point to the notion that this love is eternal and will never be lost. The singer expresses the desire to be blessed, which implies a sense of being protected from harm. The personification of love as a dream that somehow came true reinforces this sense of being blessed, as if it were an act of divine intervention. The song affirms the belief in the power of love to bring two people together and make them whole. The final line sums up the essence of the song by stating that the singer's blessing is the woman he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
I searched all day, and into the night, to find a Love, I could call mine.
I spent a lot of time searching for a love that would be truly mine.
Time has sustained, a joy in my heart, knowing one day, I'd feel where you are.
I waited patiently for the day when I could be with you, and my heart was filled with joy all this time.
Together forever, is more than a passing thought. Embracing the comfort of sharing a Love that never gets lost.
I wanted to be with you for a long time, and now that we're together, I feel comforted by the fact that we'll always be in love.
Bless me
I'm asking for a blessing in our love.
Enter this life, where we are two, sharing our joy, in the prime of our youth.
Let us start our life together, and be happy together while we're young.
Your love is my dream that somehow came true. God knew my heart, He blessed me with you.
You are the love of my life, and I feel so lucky to have you. It's like God knew what I needed and blessed me with you.
Ooh oh, oh yes He did, ooh oh babe.
I am so grateful for you, and it feels like a blessing from God.
So subtle the wish, when I came to see, the Angel in you, looking down upon me
When I first met you, I didn't realize how much I wanted you, but now I see that you were like an angel, watching over me.
I smiled at you, smiled back, with your eyes. Loved how it felt, to be frozen in time.
When we first saw each other, we both smiled and I felt like time stood still. It was an amazing feeling.
You are the woman, who defines the me that I am. Ah, blessing
You complete me and make me a better person. It's truly a blessing to have you in my life.
You're how it feels to be touched and caressed by God's hands. Bless me
Being with you feels like being wrapped in God's loving embrace. It's truly a blessing.
Enter this life, where two become one. Blessed in our Love, that's never undone.
Let us start our life together, and our love will never fade away.
We enter this life, where two become one. Laced in our Love, never undone.
We've come together as one in our love, and there's nothing that can separate us.
Your Love is my dream that somehow came true. God knows my heart. My blessing is you
You are the love of my life, and I feel so blessed to have you. You are my greatest blessing.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE DAVIES
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Renee Newton
This song is amazing!!! Never heard it before.
Love Will Downing. His voice is timeless!!!
D SwintMusic
This song is phenomenal!!!!
sirugo
One of the best songs I've heard in a long time. A masterpiece.
Lisa B
Beautiful lyrics and so elegant! One of my favorite songs by Will Downing!
LaTanya Queen
This is a Beautiful WEDDING song. When i get married I WILL be walking down the aisle to THE BLESSING......
LAQUINTA CARTER-SIMON
God knows my heart and blessed me with you. Simply Beautiful.
Algenia Adams
When I first heard this song, it was and is so fitting for me and my man! Our relationship is truly a blessing! I love you MTW!
Sherry Taylor
Just heard this on the radio and had to pull it up and listen again. I Love it! So beautiful and got me feeling some kind of way. Will Downing, you did that.
louise cooper
Will Downing has an amazing voice! This is a beautiful song!!
Cynthia Humbles
This song is beautiful, never heard it before and now I will not forget it. Love it.