Loving You Still
Tamia · Tamia
Fell in love, and everything that I wanted
What a life for me...
Now a thing don't mean a thing,
since we've parted
Meant the world to me...
And though my heart's still beatin',
when will i breathe again
And when will someone wake me from,
this awful dream I'm in
[Chorus:]
If you could see the way I live my life
If you could see the way I cry at night
If you could understand the reasons why
That I'm loving you still...
If you could hear me when I call your name
You gotta know it's driving me insane
You know I'll never ever love again
'Cause I'm loving you still
[Verse 2:]
I had someone watch over me, my protector
Kept me safe and warm
I had someone makin' love to me,
I thought forever
But forever now is gone..
So i spend my days pretending,
I spend my nights alone
I've never missed somebody so,
I've never loved so long
[Repeat chorus]
[Bridge:]
And now that you've gone away
Lord knows that I must pray
That we will meet again
But until then...
[Repeat chorus/Out]
Loving You Still
Tamia's "Loving You Still" stands as a defining track from her self-titled debut album, released in 1999. The song exemplifies the R&B and neo-soul sound that characterized her early career, blending smooth vocals with a soulful production style. As a lead single, it captured the essence of romantic devotion and emotional vulnerability that became a hallmark of her discography. The recording reflects the era's shift toward more organic instrumentation and introspective lyricism, distinguishing it from the polished pop-R&B trends of the late 1990s. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey deep affection without relying on clichés, cementing its place within her body of work and the broader landscape of contemporary R&B music.