Showing posts with label throwback. Show all posts
Showing posts with label throwback. Show all posts

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Ladies Love Lyrics: Anita Baker's "Talk To Me"



Anita Baker's voice & music are both timeless. She is perfection and classic. I love her. This morning while my AB Spotify radio channel played, this song came on and caught my attention. I've always liked it. But, it resonated today because of a current situation in my life. I'm not a big fan of people who shut down emotionally. It disturbs my spirit on so many levels. I cannot be there for you if you do not "Talk To Me." It;s that simple. I am frustrated but Anita worked it out for me. I've done my part, done the work. That's all I can do. And, now, I'm going to listen to Anita and vibe for a little while longer. Get into these classic lyrics below and song above. Enjoy!! 
"Ooh, baby, baby, baby
You stand all alone on your own
Please come inside from the storm
Stand where it's warm, I can see you're in need
Baby, please talk to me now
Swear nothin' is wrong, you're so strong
Baby don't hold this inside
Relax your pride let it go, set it free
My baby, talk to me now
What's wrong, wrong with you?
Why don't you tell me what you're going through, darlin'?

What's wrong, wrong with you?
Why don't you tell me what you're going through?
I can help you if you let me baby, yes I can
I understand, here's my hand
Why stand alone in the dark open up your heart
Let this go, set it free
Now my baby, talk to me now..."

Saturday, January 03, 2015

Ladies Love Lyrics: Erykah Badu "Green Eyes"


It's ten minutes long and could never be a single. But, Erykah Badu's "Green Eyes" is essentially three songs wrapped in one. The beat changes three times. The lyrics are intoxicating. This has been one of my favorite by Badu since "Mama's Gun" dropped. I was reminded of its brilliance when it played on my Spotify radio a few minutes ago. Great song that everyone can relate to. I love that it is so dope that you never realize that it is ten minutes long. Great piece by Badu. PErfect choice for my "Ladies Love Lyrics" posts. Get into the lyrics and video below. 



"My eyes are green
Cause I eat a lot of vegetables
It don't have nothing to do with your new friend
My eyes are green
Cause I eat a lot of vegetables
It don't have nothing to do with your new friend


I don't care, I swear
I'm too thru with you I am
You don't mean nothing to me
So go ahead and be with your friend



My eyes are green
Cause I eat a lot of vegetables
It don't have nothing to do with your new friend
My eyes are green
Cause I eat a lot of vegetables
It don't have nothing to do with your new friend



I'm insecure
But I can't help it
My mind says move on
My heart lags behind
But I don't love you any more
I'm so insecure
Never knew that love did this
Ooh, ooh



I can't remember the last time I felt this way
About somebody
You've done something to my mind
And I can't control it
But I don't love you any more
Yes I do, I think
Loving you is wrong baby
Ooh, ooh



La-di-da
Dum-dee-da-da
Dum-didi-da-da-da
Dum-didi-da-dum-di



I'm so confused
You tried to trick me yeah
Ooh, ooh, oh
Never knew that love could hurt like this
Never thought I would but I got dissed
Makes me feel so sad and hurt inside
Feel embarrased so I want to hide
Silly me I thought your love was true
Change my name to Silly E. Badu
Before I heal, it's gonna be a while
I know it's gonna be a while, chile



I hope it's not too late
Too late, too late, too late
Feeling insecure
Your love has got me sore
I don't want no more



Oh, oh
It's too late, oh, oh ooh, ooh
I'm sorry I love you
At first it was cool
You told me you loved me too, ooh
And then you lost your love
And then you lost your love
And then you lost your love
You wanted me to go away
But I can't go
See I can't leave, it's too late
I can't leave, it's too late
I can't leave, it's too late
I can't leave, it's too late



Just make love to me
Just one more time and then you'll see
I can't believe I made a desparate plea
Believe me yeah, ye-ah, no, oh
You see I can't leave, it's too late
I can't leave, it's too late
Don't you know, I can't leave, it's too late
Can't go no where, no
It's too late
It's too late
It's too late
It's too late yeah
Come on babe



Don't you want to be strong with me
You told me we could have a family
Want to run to me when you're down and low
But times get tough and there you go
Out the door, you wanna run again
Open your arms and you'll come back in
Wanna run cause you say your afraid, afraid



Never knew what a friendship was
Never knew how to really love
You can't be what I need you to
And I don't know why I fuck with you



I know our love will never be the same
But I can't stand the growing pains."


Saturday, May 31, 2014

Get Into It: Maya Angelou & Dave Chappelle "Iconoclasts"



The Sundance Channel had a series called "Iconoclasts." It pairs two different artists together and they are filmed for a day. This particular interview was filmed in 2006. I just discovered it this week after the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou. It features Maya Angelou and Dave Chappelle in an in-depth conversation. I loved how amazing it was. Maya's voice is one of the most unique ones ever. She speaks with such knowledge and wisdom. This interview also gave me a better insight into Dave Chappelle as well. If you have never seen it, please take the time to do so now. You will enjoy it. Get into it. 



Sunday, March 30, 2014

Ladies Love Lyrics: Glenn Lewis "Something To See"


This song stopped me in my tracks to day. I used to play it constantly back in 2001. I thought that Glenn Lewis would have a great career. I was wrong. His debut cd was just plain dope, lyrically and musically. His voice is so soothing to me. "Something To See" wasn't a single and it should have been one. It was one of the best tracks on the cd. Let's get into it and it's lyrics. 

"I was thinking you and me could start again, fulfill a dream
Read that somewhere we would find a paradise
Walls of change have clearly fell, showing loves cry out for help
But if you only try with me, you'd see that we

Should be trying to find a cause for our own flaws
But know that just to be with you
In a love that's truly free
That could be you and me

It'd be something to see
'Cause you know we're too far gone
To ever be the same way we've been so long
It'd be something to see, we can make it if we hold on
The way it should be with love leading us along..."

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Ladies Love Lyrics: Case "No Regrets"


Sometimes you hear a song and it stops you in your tracks. This happened yesterday. Case has always been a fave of mine. His early cd's were golden to me. This track "No Regrets" features Charlie Wilson and has always made me happy. This is about a losing a love but really wanted it back. Case has a voice that makes me feel every word he sings. Get into the video above and the lyrics below. I know you guys will love it like I do. 

"Loving you was incredible
It came so natural to me
Cause you were always available
For every one of my wants and needs
We always talked about settling down
Raising a family 
But sometimes in life our plans ain't meant to be, ooh yeah

Baby I've tried
But couldn't say
What I really did want from you
Baby and now
My life, my life hasn't been the same
No, no, no babe
Can we give it a chance
Can we start all over again
Before we throw it all away, I just need to know

Here I go around again
Just won't let it die
Being wrong or being right
I just have to try
Love leads me right back to you
It never tells me why
I ain't gonna go through life
With no regrets

Now we can start by makin' apologies
But saying sorry ain't gonna make it right
All the spiteful things you done said to me
Cause I heard you a million times
But now I've learned how to express
What's really on my mind
So I'm telling you
I need you in my life..."

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Ladies Love Lyrics: Christina Aguilera's "Impossible"



I am a Spotify fanatic. I love it. I listen to it more than Pandora lately. So, this song comes on and stops me short. I've always loved Christina Aguilera's "Impossible." It is my favorite song off her best cd "Stripped" in my opinion. Something about the lyrics hit me deep today. If you've ever been in this situation then you know what it is. Listen and vibe with me. 



"It's impossible
It's impossible to love you
If you don't let me know what you're feeling
It's impossible for me to give you what you need
If you're always hidin' from me 

I don't know what hurt you
I just, I wanna make it right
Cos boy I'm sick and tired of trying to read your mind

It's impossible (impossible)
Oh baby it's impossible for me to love you
It's the way it is
It's impossible (impossible)
Oh baby it's impossible
If you makin' it this way

Impossible to make it easy
If you always tryin' to make it so damn hard
How can I, how can I give you all my love, baby
If you're always, always puttin' up your guard

This is not a circus
Don't you play me for a clown
How long can emotions keep on goin' up and down

It's impossible (impossible)
Oh baby it's impossible for me to love you
It's the way it is
It's impossible (impossible)
Oh baby it's impossible
If you keep treating me this way
Over, over (over and over)"

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Ladies Love Lyrics: BLACKgirl's "Where Did We Go Wrong?"



BLACKgirl was one of my favorite one hit wonder groups. Their debut cd "Treat U Right" was awesome. I still love it. I was writing and listening to an old mixed cd when this song came on. I literally stopped what I was doing to have a full on moment. This was my song. My high school BFF Shay and I played this cd out. We were total fans. So, I had to share a throwback with you guys. IF you've never heard this track before, get into it. If you have, reminisce with me. Enjoy!!

"Now is the time for us to say goodbye
You go your way and I'll go mine

Life must go on
which means I've got to carry on
but I wanna know Kenda
where did we go wrong?
Where did we go wrong?

I remember times you made me laugh
all the times you made me cry
you wiped the tears
the tears from my eyes
oh yes you did
God blessed us with love
from heaven up above
So won't you tell me now
where did we go wrong?

Oh, oh
Where, where did we go wrong

after all that we've been through?
Was it something that we did not do?
Tell me where did we go wrong?"


Monday, March 18, 2013

Ladies Love Lyrics: Outkast featuring Erykah Badu, Goodie Mob "Liberation"

There are some songs that just stay with you. I still feel the same way about Outkast's "Liberation" now that I did the first time I heard it. I actually remember exactly where I was when I first heard it. I was at the House of Blues on a Thursday night. There was a set called "Soul II Soul" College Nights that happened weekly. It was hosted by Rob Nice and DJ'ed by Raj Smoove and Bigg Cheez. My friends and I were regulars. So much so that the bouncers knew us by name and bartenders knew us by our drinks. Don't judge us! :) It was about 2 am when Raj dropped "Liberation." I remember that I stopped dancing to just listen and feel this track. I was enthralled with it. I had to have this song. I knew it was Outkast, Erykah and Goodie Mob from the jump/ I was a fan from that moment. Raj would drop it again before we left. I purchased Outkast's "Aquemini" the next day. I loved it. But, this was always my favorite track. Everything about it is perfect. The beat is dope, the lyrics are great, and it moved me then. And still does today. So, since this song was stuck in my head, I had to share.

(Andre) "And there's a fine line between love and hate you see
Came way too late, but baby I'm on it..
And there's a fine line between love and hate you see
Came way too late, but baby I'm on it..
Can't worry bout, what a nigga think now see
That's Liberation and baby I want it..
Can't worry bout, what another nigga think
Now that's Liberation and baby I want it..

(Big Boi) (Let me hear it, let me hear it, let me hear those, let me hear those)
How many times I, sit back and contemplate
I'm fresh off the dank, but I'm telling my story..
My relationship, with my folks is give and take
And I done took so much, not giving my glory
Now have a choice to be who you wants to be
It's left uppa to me, and my momma n'em told me (yes she did)
I said I have a choice to be who you wants to be
It's left uppa to me, and my momma n'em told me

(Cee-Lo) No, no, no
I'm so tired, it's been so long - struggling, hopelessly
Seven and forty days.. hey
Oh, I sacrifice every breath I breathe
To make you believe, I'd give my life away
Oh lord, I'm so tired, I'm so tired
My feet feel like I walked most of the road on my own
All on my own, wee..
We alive or we ain't living, that's why I'm giving until it's gone
Cause I don't wanna be alone (I don't wanna be alone)
I don't wanna be alone.. yeah
If there's anything I can say, to help you find your way
Touch your soul, make it whole, the same for you and I..
There's not a minute that goes by that I don't believe
that you die.. but I can feel it in the wind
The beginning or the end
But people keep your head to the sky

Shake that load off, shake that load off, 
Shake that load off, shake that load off

Shake that load off, shake that load off, Shake that load off, shake that load offShake that load off, shake that load off, Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off, Shake that load off, shake that load off

(Erykah Badu) Folk in your face, you're a superstar
N***as hang around cause of who you are
You get a lot of love cause of what you got
Say they happy for you but they really not
Sell a lot of records and you roll a Benz
Roll up in the spot, now you losing friends
All you wanna do is give the world your heart
but the label tried to make you compromise your art
You make a million dollars, make a million mo'
First class broad treat you like a n***a po'
You wanna say "Wait!" but you're scared to ask
as your world starts spinning and it's moving fast
Try to stay sane, it's the price of fame
Spending your life trying to numb the pain
You shake that load off and sing a song
Liberate the minds, then you go on home..
"





Sunday, January 06, 2013

Ladies Love Lyrics: Throwbacks

It's time for my first Ladies Love Lyrics of 2013. I am in love with Songza. It has ended my love affair with Pandora for now. I have a station called "The Definitive Soul Collection." It is e-very-thing to me. It plays all of my favorite old school and new school hits. That is where I came up with today's pick. I was an uber Karyn White fan. "Superwoman" was her biggest hit. So, let's reminisce a bit.



"Early in the morning I put breakfast at your table.
And make sure that your coffee has its sugar and cream.
Your eggs are over easy, your toast done lightly.
All that's missing is your morning kiss that use to greet me.

Now you say the juice is sour It used to be so sweet.
And I can't help but to wonder If you're talking 'bout me.
We don't talk the way we used to talk.
It's hurting so deep I've got my pride, I will not cry.
But it's making me weak.

Chorus:
I'm not your superwoman.
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down.
And think that everything's okay.
Boy, I am only human.
This girl needs more than occasional hugs.
As a token of love from you to me, ooh, baby

I fought my way through the rush hour.
Trying to make it home just for you.
I want to make sure that your dinner will be waiting for you.
But when you get there you just tell me
You're not hungry at all.
You said you'd rather read the paper.
And you don't want to talk.

You'd like to think I'm just crazy
When I say that you've changed.
I'm convinced I know the problem
You don't love me the same
You're just going through the motions
And you're not being fair

I've got my pride, I will not cry.
Still I can't help but care

Chorus:
I'm not your superwoman.
I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down.
And think that everything's okay.
Boy, I am only human.
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me... "

My second throwback pick comes from Joss Stone. I have always loved her voice. The song is "Spoiled." I have loved it for years. And, again, I heard it on Songza one night when I couldn't sleep. My Ultimate R&B Collection station is basically golden. I can never go wrong with it. I wonder where Joss is. Get intot he video and lyrics below.



"I kinda thought that I'd be better off by myself
I've never been so wrong before
You made it impossible for me to ever
Love somebody else
And now I don't know what I left you for

See I thought that I could replace you
He can't love me the way you do
'Till now I never knew
Baby

[Chorus:]
I'm spoiled
By your love boy
No matter how I try to change my mind
What's the point it's just a waste of time
I'm spoiled by your touch boy
The love you give is just too hard to fight
Don't want to live without you in my life
I'm spoiled

I tried to tell myself that I'd be over you in a week or two
But baby that was 'bout a year ago
I've never seen the word love so personified as I do with you
And that is why I just can't let go, oh no..."





Sunday, December 30, 2012

Ladies Love Lyrics: Cameo "Sparkle"



This will be my last "Ladies Love Lyrics" for 2012. I decided to reach back for this pick. I wanted to end the year with one of my childhood favorite tracks. The song is "Sparkle" by Cameo. This song means so much to me. My Dad used to sing this all the time. He loved to sing and he could sing so well. I miss those moments. I had not heard this track in well over a decade. So, when it played on Songza last week, I couldn't stop smiling. It instantly brought me back to my childhood home. Hope you guys enjoy this track as much as I have.

"When I first saw you
Like the starts at night
You had sparkle in your eye
High in the sky

How I wish
That you were mine
Cause to me

You're one of a kind
When I look at you
Can make me feel the way you do
It seems so untrue
How someone like you

Sparkle in your eye (I see that sparkle in your eye)
Sparkle in your eye (Ohohohwhoaha)
Sparkle in your eye..."

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Throwback

I heard this today and it brought me back. I've always loved this song and it always makes me feel good. I think that music scene today is mising some of the heart and soul of music from the 80's and 90's. Anyway, feel free to vibe out with me :) Troop "Spread My Wings"

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

My Poetry Corner II: "Altered Reality"


I wanna love you
a little
wanna hold you close
and keep you warm
maybe if only just for a little while
we could pretend that I was yours
and you were mines
that this right here
right now
is the gospel truth
wish we could exist here
in this world
where nothing matters but
the two of us
the place where
we never let the outside in
if only for a moment
if only for a minute
me loving you would be good
would be fine
would be right
cause in here
we are one
we are it
we are love
but this is all a
fallacy of my imagination
the thing I dream when
I close my eyes
when I hear your voice
feel your touch
but in my bed
in the dark
alone with my thoughts & you
we are what I dreamed
and for that short period of time
I grasp hold to this
altered reality

~Kenda Calandra circa 2005