The Way Love Goes
Brian McKnight
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I remember how you used to wait by the phone Counting every minute that I was gone And you used to call me sweet things in the morning light After you would hug me so tender Each and every night Lately you got so much to do And your never at home By the time I get to see you You need your time alone I've been too afraid to ask you But I need to know [Chorus] Is this the way love goes Say it isn't so Is this the way love goes Right before my eyes Wearing a disguise I need to know Is this the way love goes Staring at a photograph of you and I inframed When I blink my eyes you start to fade away Oh, I recall that day in fall and all the things you said All of the promises that you never kept Lately you got so much to do And you're never at home When I finally get to see you You need you're time alone I've been too afraid to ask you But I need to know [Chorus] [Bridge] Everybody needs to a love they can count on I'm the kind of man who needs to know exactly where I stand Stayin' up late at night I'm wondering How we can make it right Never gonna say goodbye I'm crying Find a way to make it right
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Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL BRANDON BARNES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"The Way Love Goes" is one of the tracks from Brian McKnight's first studio album "Brian McKnight." The album was released in 1992.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on several music charts. It reached #11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, demonstrating McKnight's early success as a new artist.
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Lyric Meaning"The Way Love Goes" is a classic love ballad. The song expresses the ups and downs of love and the pain of losing someone.
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GenreThe song holds onto Brian McKnight’s signature sound. It's primarily classified as R&B but also showcases elements of soul and pop music.
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Song Reception"The Way Love Goes" received positive reviews from music critics. The song was not only praised for its melody but also for McKnight's impressive vocal range.
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VideoA music video was made for this song. The video features McKnight serenading his love interest and plays along with the song's romantic theme.
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Career Influence"The Way Love Goes" is often considered one of Brian McKnight's breakthrough songs. It helped to establish him as a formidable talent in the music industry, particularly within the R&B genre.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live by McKnight at several concerts and live performances throughout his career, often being met with significant applause and audience adoration.
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Song CollaborationLike many other songs on his debut album, "The Way Love Goes" was written by McKnight himself, demonstrating his talent not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter.
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Background VocalsIf you listen closely, you can hear McKnight’s own background vocals on the track. His distinctive vocal harmonies are a trademark characteristic of his musical style.
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RecordingThe song was recorded in the early 1990s, during a period when R&B was transitioning from the old school rhythm and blues sound to a more contemporary, pop-influenced sound. McKnight’s music, including "The Way Love Goes," is a testament to this transition.
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