Make It Last Forever

Jacci McGhee, Keith Sweat

About Make It Last Forever

"Make It Last Forever" is a 1988 single by Keith Sweat and Jacci McGhee. Taken as the second single and the title track from Sweat's debut album, the single peaked at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a hit on the Hot Black Singles chart, where it peaked at #2.


Year:
1987
4:55
1,108 
#2

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Make it last
Make it last forever (Ever)
Don`t let end our love end (Ooh¡­ooh¡­)
(Ooh¡­ooh¡­ooh¡­oh¡­)
Let`s make it last (Ooh¡­ooh¡­ooh¡­oh¡­)
Let`s make it last forever and ever
Don`t our let our love end (Oh¡­don`t let love end), mmm¡­

Let me hear you tell me you love me
Let me hear you say you`ll never leave me
Ooh, girl, that would make me feel so right
Let me hear you tell me you want me
Let me hear you say you`ll never leave me, baby
Until the morning light (I)

Let me tell you how much I love you
Let me tell you that I really need you
Baby, baby, baby, I will make it all right
No one but you, baby
Can make me feel
The way you make me, make me, make me feel

Whoa¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­
Mmm¡­mmm¡­.mmm¡­
Don`t let our love end (Don`t)
Just make it last forever (Oh, make it last) and ever (Forever)

Your touch is wonderful
Your love is so marvelous
Joy, that`s what I feel
When I`m with you

Nothing, no one (No one, boy)
Could compare to what we have (Hell, no, baby)
Love, it feels so good
I`m so glad you`re mine (Oh¡­oh¡­)

Whoa¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­ (Ooh, baby)
Make it last forever (Ooh¡­ooh¡­ooh¡­)
Know that I love it (No, no, no, no, no, no)
Make it last forever and ever (Yeah, yeah)

Ooh, give me kisses (Kisses)
Love me (Love me), hold me (Hold me)
Squeeze me (Squeeze me)
Chillin` (Chillin`), come on (Come on)
I love you (You know I do), baby

Whoa¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­oh¡­
Mmm¡­mmm¡­.mmm¡­
Make it last forever (No, no, no, no, no, no)
Don`t let our love end (And ever)

Whoa¡­oh¡­oh¡­ho¡­oh¡­ (No, don`t you let it end)
You got to make it last
Never, never, never let it end
Just make it last forever (I loved to) and ever (Woo, oh)

I want our love to last a lifetime (I`d give it up, give it up for you)
Ooh, tell me, tell me you`ll always be mine
(I love you, love you, love you, love you, love you)
To make love forever and ever (Ooh)
We`ve got to make it last
Got to make it, got to make it, got to make (Ho¡­oh¡­), got to make it, oh, baby
Oh, honey (Oh, honey)
I love you (I love you)
Ooh, you`re the best thing in my world
The only thing in the world, I love you so

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Keith Sweat

Keith Sweat (born July 22, 1961) is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and an innovator of the New Jack Swing. more »

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Written by: Teddy Riley, Keith Sweat

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Make It Last Forever" is the title track from Keith Sweat's debut album, which was released in 1987.
Commercial Success
The song reached number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard chart, making it one of Sweat's biggest hits.
Collaboration
The song features a duet with Jacci McGhee, which significantly contributed to its popularity and soulful R&B vibe.
Production
Legendary producer Teddy Riley, a key figure in the creation of the New Jack Swing genre, produced the track.
Background Singers
The background vocals for the song were provided by the American R&B vocal group, The Rude Boys.
Influence
The song is often regarded as one of the standards of the New Jack Swing genre, influencing countless artists and groups in the years following its release.
Longevity
Despite being released over three decades ago, the love song remains one of Keith Sweat's most popular and enduring hits.
Music Video
The music video for "Make It Last Forever" notably features a storyline of a blossoming romance, which was less common for music videos at the time.
Certifications
The album "Make It Last Forever," which houses the title track, was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, further attesting to the song's success.
Live Performances
Keith Sweat has frequently performed "Make It Last Forever" during his live shows, often as part of an encore, reflecting the song's lasting impact and popularity.

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