Lately
Stevie Wonder · Love Harmony & Eternity: 50th Anniversary [2010]
With no vivid reason here to find
Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging
Round my mind
Far more frequently you're wearing perfume
With you say 'No special place to go'
But when I ask, will you be coming back soon?
You don't know, never know
Well, I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
But what I really feel
My eyes won't let me hide
Cuz they always start to cry
Cuz this time could mean goodbye.
Lately I've been staring in the mirror
Very slowly picking me apart
Trying to tell myself I had no reason
With your heart
Just the other night while you were sleeping
I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name
But, when I ask you of the thoughts you're keeping
You just say 'Nothing's changed'
(2x)
Well, I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
What I really feel
My eyes won't let me hide
Cuz they always start to cry
Cuz this time could mean goodbye
Lately - Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder's "Lately" stands as a quintessential example of his late-career mastery, blending lush orchestration with his signature soulful vocal delivery. Recorded for the 2010 "Love Harmony & Eternity" anniversary collection, the track reflects a period where Wonder continued to explore complex harmonic structures while maintaining his infectious rhythmic drive. The song exemplifies his ability to weave personal reflection with universal themes of connection and introspection, characteristic of his work from the 1970s through the 2000s. As a staple of his discography, "Lately" showcases his enduring influence on R&B and soul music, proving his capacity to craft timeless recordings that resonate across generations. The composition remains a testament to his technical proficiency and emotional depth, cementing his legacy as one of the most innovative voices in American music history.