This Is for the Lover in You
Shalamar
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It's got to be real Girl, I could write a book on how you're makin' me feel I know I'll never find Another who could match the lovin' you've givin' to me So this is for the lover in you This ring means I'll always be true This is how we'll start love anew This time it's gonna last forever I trust you, yes, I do And girl, you're not the kind a guy could easily charm Cause the meaning of love Is always shown to me when you are wrapped in my arms So this is for the lover in you This ring means I'll always be true This is how we'll start love anew This time it's gonna last forever (I don't wanna, I don't wanna give you up) This is for the lover in you (I love you , baby) This ring (Ooh) This is (For the lover in you, girl) This time it's gonna last forever I could say I never met a girl, no, no Who satisfied my mental and my physical thing When I lay me down to sleep I'm rest assured with the thought that you are right next to me, my baby This is for the lover in you (Take this ring) This ring (It means I'll always be true) This is (How we'll start love anew) This time it's gonna last forever This is for the lover in you (Take this ring) This ring (Oh oh ) This is (Sweet baby) This time we're gonna be together Oh So much love between us I'll be the one to come runnin' {Be the one to come runnin'} Oh, home to you {Home to you} You give me sweet love With a woman like you, I don't need to play around Oh, you're more than just one woman You're blowin' my mind with the love that you're givin' That's what you hear me say Girl, every day It's for the lover in you, baby With this ring I'll show you that there ain't no maybes It's for the lover in you, baby And it's this time we're gonna last forever It's for the lover in you, baby With this ring I'll show you that there ain't no maybes It's for the lover in you, baby And it's this time we're gonna be together It's for the lover in you, baby With this ring I'll show you that there ain't no maybes It's for the lover in you, baby And it's this time
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Written by: DANA MEYERS, HOWARD HEWETT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Song History"This Is for the Lover in You" was first released by the American R&B group Shalamar in 1980.
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Original Group CompositionThe original lineup of Shalamar for this album included Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel.
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GenreThe song is a blend of rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul music.
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AlbumThe song was included in Shalamar's sixth studio album, "Three for Love".
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Charts Performance"This Is for the Lover in You" achieved considerable success, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
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Lyrics ElementThe song sings praises of love and romance, a common theme in Hewett's and Shalamar's music.
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Cover by BabyfaceThe song was later covered by artist Babyface in 1996, featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel as guest vocalists. It was a significant hit for Babyface, charting in the top ten and earning a platinum certification.
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Grammy NominationBabyface's cover version was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 39th Grammy Awards in 1997.
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Howard Hewett's CareerAfter leaving Shalamar, Howard Hewett pursued a successful solo career, and "This Is for the Lover in You" often reminds fans of his Shalamar era.
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LegacyThe song continues to be a classic in the R&B genre, symbolizing the sound of 1980s R&B and helping to shape the ongoing evolution of R&B music.
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