Lately
Stevie Wonder
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Lately, I have had the strangest feeling With no vivid reason here to find Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging 'Round my mind Far more frequently you're wearing perfume With, you say, no special place to go But when I ask, "Will you be coming back soon?" You don't know, never know Well, I'm a man of many wishes Hope my premonition misses But what I really feel My eyes won't let me hide 'Cause they always start to cry 'Cause this time could mean goodbye Lately, I've been staring in the mirror Very slowly picking me apart Trying to tell myself I have no reason With your heart Just the other night, while you were sleeping I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name But when I ask you of the thoughts you're keeping You just say nothing's changed Well, I'm a man of many wishes I hope my premonition misses But what I really feel My eyes won't let me hide 'Cause they always start to cry 'Cause this time could mean goodbye, goodbye Oh, I'm a man of many wishes I hope my premonition misses But what I really feel My eyes won't let me hide 'Cause they always start to cry 'Cause this time could mean goodbye
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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5 facts about this song
Release Information"Lately" was first recorded and released by Stevie Wonder on his 1980 album "Hotter Than July".
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Song CompositionIt's a solo piano ballad with a minimal arrangement. The melody is characterized by Stevie Wonder's soulful voice and heartfelt piano chords.
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Lyrics and ThemeWonder's version of "Lately" taps into emotions of paranoia and insecurity within a relationship, and its lyrics have been praised for their raw vulnerability.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not released as a single in the US, it was released in the UK and made it to the top three in the charts.
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Fan ReceptionFans often regard "Lately" as one of the underappreciated gems in Stevie's discography, primarily due to its emotive lyrics and moving melody.
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