Tender Lover
Babyface
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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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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO REID, PERRI REID
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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.
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Commercial SuccessThe 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.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Written and Produced by BabyfaceBabyface 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.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the category of New jack swing, a fusion genre combining elements from R&B, hip hop, and pop music.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Tender Lover" features Babyface singing and dancing stylishly in various settings, showcasing his engaging performance skills.
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Grammy AwardsThough "Tender Lover" didn't win any Grammy, his album “Tender Lover” was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1990 Grammy Awards.
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Influential SongThe song has been instrumental in defining the New Jack Swing era in R&B music and has influenced generations of artists since its release.
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Choreography in VideoThe 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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