Lately

Stevie Wonder

About Lately

"Lately" is a song by American singer Stevie Wonder recorded for his album Hotter than July (1980). The song was covered by R&B group Jodeci and released as a promotional single for the live album Uptown MTV Unplugged in June 1993.


Year:
1996
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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 your 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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Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950 as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day. more »

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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".
Song Composition
It's a solo piano ballad with a minimal arrangement. The melody is characterized by Stevie Wonder's soulful voice and heartfelt piano chords.
Lyrics and Theme
Wonder's version of "Lately" taps into emotions of paranoia and insecurity within a relationship, and its lyrics have been praised for their raw vulnerability.
Chart Performance
Although not released as a single in the US, it was released in the UK and made it to the top three in the charts.
Fan Reception
Fans 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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