Lately

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About Lately

"Lately" is a ballad recorded by American R&B girl group Divine. The song was released as the group's debut single in August 1998 and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US. The gospel-inspired song was eventually released to international markets, but it failed to make as big an impact elsewhere as it did in North America.


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1998
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Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin' 'bout you baby 
(and everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by 
Just sittin' away watching the days go by 

Have you ever felt a breeze hit hard, 
Like the wind was blowing it apart
As you're spinning like a merry-go-round, 
Indications of a storm touching down
Wish that I can wear the rain and storm, 
But I guess it was heart break from the norm
Was a day I will always remember, 
The saddest day in sweet November

Lately (I've been watching you) been thinkin' 'bout you baby 
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by (2x)

Baby I'm on my knees praying God help me please,
Bring my baby back, right back to me
If lovin' you was right then I don't want to go wrong
So I drown myself with tears, 
Sittin' here, singin' another sad love song

Lately (I've been watching you) been thinkin 'bout you baby 
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by 
Just sittin' away watching the days go by 

Lately I've been torn apart, 
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missin' you babe, 
Missin' you every day
Lately I've been torn apart, 
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missin' you babe, 
Missin' you every day
Lately (i've been watching you) been thinkin 'bout you baby 
(And everything you do)
Just sittin away watching the days go by 
Just sittin away watching the days go by

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Divine

Divine was an R&B girl group formed in 1996. Its founding members were Kia Thornton, Nikki Bratcher and Tonia Tash. They released their 1998 album Fairy Tales which included the hits "Lately" and "One More Try", a cover of George Michael's 1987 hit single. Divine's hit single "Lately" reached #2 on the R&B charts and also #1 on the Hot 100 charts. This song has sold $1,100, 000 copies and received platinum certification within the following year. The group disbanded in 2000. more »

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Written by: MARK REID, JONATHON LESLEY BECKFORD, IVOR PAUL REID, CHARLOTTE KELLY

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Lately" was released in March 1998. It was one of the biggest hits for the British boy band, Divine.
Chart Performance
The song became a huge commercial success. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Album History
"Lately" was the first single from Divine's only album, "Fairy Tales". The album was released in May 1998.
Group Members
Divine was a four-member boy band, consisting of Ki Fitgerald, Glenn Vine, Vernett Bennett and Wayne Hernandez.
Genre Details
"Lately" is an upbeat pop song, typical of the late 1990s' boy band era.
Sales Figures
The single sold about 180,000 copies in the UK, making it one of the best-selling singles of 1998.
Music Video
The music video for "Lately" features the band members signing the song in various locations around a city.
Breakup
Unfortunately, despite the success of "Lately", Divine disbanded in 1999, less than two years after their formation.
Replay Value
Even though the band didn't last long, their hit song "Lately" is still enjoyed and appreciated by many fans of 90s pop music.
Recognition
"Lately" was recognized as one of the most successful debut singles by a boy band in the UK during the 90s.

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