Story Behind The Song

So, your relationship is at a place where you both are walking on eggshells. It seems as if every conversation starts with, "What's wrong?" Then one day while you are waiting for the maintenance man to come repair her best friend's washing machine, you ask yourself, "What does true love look like?" This song had a truly cathartic effect on me as I wrote it because it allowed me to paint the picture of every great movie I had ever loved, every fantasy story I ever read, and every wish list that many people shared with me throughout my life. What made it even more fun to write was to use imagery that would be "radio friendly." Here's part of one of the lyrics from the song: "...her morning magic is all I need to start my day off right..."

Song Description

So, your relationship is at a place where you both are walking on eggshells. It seems as if every conversation starts with, "What's wrong?" Then one day while you are waiting for the maintenance man to come repair her best friend's washing machine, you ask yourself, "What does true love look like?" This song had a truly cathartic effect on me as I wrote it because it allowed me to paint the picture of every great movie I had ever loved, every fantasy story I ever read, and every wish list that many people shared with me throughout my life. What made it even more fun to write was to use imagery that would be "radio friendly." Here's part of one of the lyrics from the song: "...her morning magic is all I need to start my day off right..." I took a survey to see how people interpreted those lyrics and I was amazed at how many different responses I got. They ranged from one email being quarantined by my virus protection software to someone liking to see his woman iron his shirt before he went to work because his mother used to do that for his father. When you get a chance, send me an email with your response! I co-wrote My True Love with Grammy Award winner Phil Davis, Jr. He did an amazing job producing my song, "I Do," and toured as Will Downing's music director, so I knew that he would be able to create the Pop/R&B/Smooth Jazz feel the song required. Palmer Williams, Jr. was able to harmonize on the subtle changes in the background vocals and help me tell the world the real meaning of true love.

Lyrics

My True Love

Verse
I can't imagine waking up
Without kissing her goodnight
Her morning magic is all I need
To start my day off right
Hot breakfast on the table, then
We hold hands and pray
We thank the Lord for waking us
To start another day

Before I leave to go to work
She meets me at the door
The finest thing you've ever seen
Who could ask for more
She kisses me and holds me tight
Then whispers in my ear
Hurry home tonight for candlelight
And the love that you'll make here

Chorus
A true love is a miracle
That's built right from the core
Of your heart, your soul, your dreams
And things you never knew before
It's natural not demanding
Orchestrated from above
Like the air I breathe, you're all I need
My true love

Verse
My job is so demanding
People seem to be uptight
It's hard to handle pressure
When you feel empty inside
But her tenderness gives me the strength
To reach for corporate skies
I know she's in my corner
When I look into her eyes

At 6pm the shirt she's in
Came off my closet door
She smells so sweet and her pretty feet
Dance across the floor
Sweet warm, embraces in special places
True lovers won't ignore
I'll blow out the light, kiss her good night
She's the one that I adore

Chorus
Ad lib