Lately I

Faith Evans

About Lately I

"Lately I" is a song by American recording artist Faith Evans. Penned by Diane Warren and S. Jordan, it was recorded by Evans for her second studio album Keep the Faith (1998). Produced by Stevie J, David Foster and Mike Mason, the track was released as the album's fourth and final single in fall 1999 and reached number 78 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.


Year:
1998
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Lately I don't wanna see the morning sun
Lately I, I'm not much good to anyone
Lately I don't laugh the way I used to do
Lately I've been cryin', lately I've been missing you

Lately I don't wanna hear my favorite song
Lately I, I'm finding it hard to carry on
Lately everything I see is painted blue
Baby I've been dyin', baby I've been missing you

Lately I don't know why I ever let you go
I want you back, I need you back, without you it's all wrong
Baby make it right, bring your love back to my life
'Cause nothing's been the same since you've been gone

Lately I don't feel like talking to my friends
Lately I, I feel like this pain will never end
I don't want to go the places we went to, no no no
I don't feel like smiling, baby I'm just missing you

Oh baby I want you back, I need you back
Without you it's all wrong
Baby make it right, bring your love back to my life
'Cause I'm just not the same since you've been gone

Lately I don't want to see the morning sun
Lately I, I'm not much good to anyone
Lately I don't laugh the way I used to do, no no no no no
Lately I've been cryin', lately I've been dyin', oh yeah
Save me from this pain I'm goin' through
Lately I've been cryin'
I've been cryin', lately I've been missing, mising you, you

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Faith Evans

Faith Renée Evans, (born June 10, 1973), is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional actress and author. Born in Florida and raised in New Jersey, Evans relocated to Los Angeles in 1993 for a career in the music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B. Sure and Christopher Williams, she became the first female artist to be contracted with Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment recording company during 1994, for which she collaborated with several label mates such as Mary J. Blige and Carl Thomas and released three platinum-certified studio albums between the years 1995 and 2001, including Faith (1995), Keep the Faith (1998) and Faithfully (2001). more »

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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Lately I" is an enigmatic track from Faith Evans's second studio album, "Keep the Faith," which was released on October 27, 1998.
Album Success
"Keep the Faith" achieved a high level of success, being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which signifies that the record sold over one million copies.
Song Artist
Faith Evans is known as the first female artist signed to Sean "Puffy" Combs's Bad Boy Entertainment record label in 1994. She played a significant role in the label's early success.
Musical Style
"Lately I" embodies Faith's soulful R&B style, which made her a notable figure in 1990s R&B music scene. Since her debut, she has influenced numerous other artists in the genre.
Notable Collaborations
Faith Evans is also known for her collaborations with other artists. Although "Lately I" does not feature any guest appearances, her body of work includes collaborations with artists like Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and The Notorious B.I.G.
Personal Life
"Lately I," like many of Evans's songs, is believed to reflect some aspect of her real-life experiences. She often infuses her music with her personal struggles and successes.
Song Theme
In "Lately I," Faith oscillates between notes of love, uncertainty, and contemplation. This song is about a woman who is in deep thought about her relationship. The lyrics reflect a roller coaster of emotions one goes through when in love with someone special.
Soundtrack Appearances
Despite being a less recognized song from the album, "Lately I" carries the classic 90s R&B vibes that make it an ideal selection for evoking nostalgia in films, TV shows, and other medium.
Awards and Nominations
While "Lately I" did not receive any specific awards, Faith Evans herself has won a Grammy and received multiple Grammy nominations over her career, marking her as one of the iconic names in the R&B music scene.
Song Reception
Though not released as a single, "Lately I" has been met with positive reception and strong listenership, further contributing to the overall success of the "Keep the Faith" album.

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