This Is for the Lover in You

Howard Hewett, Shalamar

About This Is for the Lover in You

"This Is for the Lover in You" is a song written by Howard Hewett, member of the trio Shalamar, and songwriter Dana Meyers. The track was originally recorded by Shalamar and appeared on their 1980 Platinum album, Three for Love. The song was the third single released from their album, Three for Love. The single peaked at No. 17 on the U. S. R&B chart in 1981.


Year:
2001
5:07
271 
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Uh, uh, check it, uh, uh, uh
Word is bond, yeah

I will love you anyway baby
Anyway and every way I can
'Cause I'm that kinda man, yes
I will give you everything, baby
Give you more than any girl can stand
I'm gonna love you baby, baby, baby,  baby

I'll talk about making love
In the shower least a hour
And let you dangle in my arms
'Cause love is power, can you feel it?
The sky's the limit once you reveal it
Your heart was wounded , God sent me to heal it
I'm on a mission ain't no stress love
Touch it with precision, just undress, love
I know the right position, come on, trust me, girl
Throw this rock up on your hand
I'll give you the world
Hey, yo, face, whoa
(Ooh, baby, baby)
On the real was the honey looking laced

[Chorus]
This is for the lover in you
This ring  means I'll always be true
This is how we'll start love anew
This time's gonna last forever

I will love you all the way baby
Girl, that means this love will never end
I'll be your lover and your friend
I'll take you anywhere baby
Just say when and girl I'll take you there
I'm gonna take you baby, baby, baby

We're going from Tahiti to France to Italy in one night
Drop top Bentley Coupe parked in the spotlight
And you can drive it laced in all white
I'm wearing triple black, a Gear's top flight
Trips to Venice the man a steel when a menace
A match made in heaven when we blend this
Lovers everlasting in other words endless
To love any other man would be senseless in yor face
On the real was the honey looking laced?

[Chorus]

Ladies and gentlemen, Howard Hewitt
I can say I never met a girl, no, no
Who satisfied my mental and my physical thing
When I lay me down to sleep 
I rest assured with the thought
That you are right, right next to me

[Chorus]

It's for the lover in you, baby
With this ring I'll show you there ain't no maybe
It's for the lover in you baby. oh, yeah, yeah
Oh this time's it's gonna last forever, and ever, baby
It's for the lover in you, baby, baby, baby
Oh, oh
It's for the lover in you, baby
And this time's it's gonna last forever

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Howard Hewett

Howard Hewett (born October 1, 1955 in Akron, Ohio) is an American R&B and gospel singer and former lead vocalist of the R&B group Shalamar. more »

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Written by: DANA MEYERS, HOWARD HEWETT

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"This Is for the Lover in You" was first released by the American R&B group Shalamar in 1980.
Original Group Composition
The original lineup of Shalamar for this album included Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel.
Genre
The song is a blend of rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul music.
Album
The song was included in Shalamar's sixth studio album, "Three for Love".
Charts Performance
"This Is for the Lover in You" achieved considerable success, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
Lyrics Element
The song sings praises of love and romance, a common theme in Hewett's and Shalamar's music.
Cover by Babyface
The song was later covered by artist Babyface in 1996, featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel as guest vocalists. It was a significant hit for Babyface, charting in the top ten and earning a platinum certification.
Grammy Nomination
Babyface's cover version was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 39th Grammy Awards in 1997.
Howard Hewett's Career
After leaving Shalamar, Howard Hewett pursued a successful solo career, and "This Is for the Lover in You" often reminds fans of his Shalamar era.
Legacy
The song continues to be a classic in the R&B genre, symbolizing the sound of 1980s R&B and helping to shape the ongoing evolution of R&B music.

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