Tender Lover

Babyface

About Tender Lover

"Tender Lover" is a song performed and produced by R&B and soul singer Babyface (born as Kenneth Edmonds). It was the title track from the 1989 namesake album and the second single. Featuring backing vocals by Troop, it was Babyface's second single and last number one single on the Hot Black Singles chart. As his previous single had done, "Tender Lover", was also a Top 40 hit, peaking at number fourteen.


Year:
2005
4:20
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Feels good, everybody
Tender lover, tender love

Eleanor Rigby
Spends half her life all alone
No fault of her own
Made a decision
Love has no place in her home
Love it has a right to go

Love has no limit
If you believe in love
It'll open up so
Don't even give in
'Cause if it starts to give
Just hold on
We didn't didn't make it
But love'll get you by
If you only try
Just don't give up on love
'Cause it didn't work out this time

Tender lover, girl, I'm so sorry
Well I never meant to hurt you
I never meant to break your heart
Tender love, so broken hearted
Well I never meant to break your
Break your little tender heart

Don't ever give up
In spite of our love
Love is much too precious
It's greater than both of us
There's more than enough
Keep lookin' for love
Just be a believer
It'll give you what you want

Sky is the limit
If you believe in love
It'll open up so
Don't ever give in
'Cause if it starts to give
Just hold on
We didn't didn't make it
But love'll get you by
If you only try
Just don't give up on love
'Cause it didn't work out this time

[Hook]
My tender lover
Tender lover, tender love
Tender lover, tender love

Love has no limit
If you believe in love
It'll open up so
Don't even give in
'Cause if it starts to give
Just hold on
We didn't didn't make it
But love'll get you by
If you only try
Just don't give up on love
'Cause it didn't work out this time

[Hook]

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Babyface

Kenneth Brian "Babyface" Edmonds (born April 10, 1959) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entrepreneur. more »

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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO REID, PERRI REID

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Detail
"Tender Lover" is a song by American musician Babyface, which was included in his second studio album also titled as "Tender Lover," released in 1989.
Commercial Success
The song was a big success and reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B chart in the United States.
Song Theme
The song is about expressing deep affection and love to a significant other. The lyrics describe a man's emotional and physical longing towards his lover.
Lavish Production
"Tender Lover" is known for its romantic theme and smooth R&B production, a signature style of Babyface. The song features rich instrumentation, catchy hooks, and soothing vocal harmonies.
Written and Produced by Babyface
Babyface not only performed the song but was also responsible for writing and producing "Tender Lover." This multifaceted involvement in the track showcases his talents as a songwriter, producer, and singer.
Music Genre
The song falls under the category of New jack swing, a fusion genre combining elements from R&B, hip hop, and pop music.
Music Video
The music video of "Tender Lover" features Babyface singing and dancing stylishly in various settings, showcasing his engaging performance skills.
Grammy Awards
Though "Tender Lover" didn't win any Grammy, his album “Tender Lover” was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1990 Grammy Awards.
Influential Song
The song has been instrumental in defining the New Jack Swing era in R&B music and has influenced generations of artists since its release.
Choreography in Video
The music video for the song made headlines for its elaborate choreography – a reflection of the high-energy and innovative dance styles that were happening during the late 1980s.

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