One Sweet Day
Boyz II Men · Legacy: The Greatest Hits [2001]
Sorry I never told you, all I wanted to say
And now it's too late to hold you
Cause you've flown away, so far away
Mariah:
Never had I imagined, living without your smile
Feelin, knowin' you hear me
It keeps me alive, alive
Together:
And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together (together)
One sweet day
Mariah:
Picture a litte scene from heaven.
Boyz II Men:
Darlin' I never showed you (no no no)
Assummed you'd, always be there
And I, I took your presence for granted
But I always cared (I always cared)
And I miss the love we shared
Together:
And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together (together)
One sweet day
Boyz II Men:
Although the sun will never shine the same
I'll always look to a brighter day
Mariah
Yeah Yeah and Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep
You will always listen as I pray
Together:
And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together (together)
One sweet day
And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together (together)
One sweet day
Sorry I never told you, all I wanted to say
One Sweet Day
Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day" stands as a defining anthem of the mid-1990s R&B and hip-hop fusion era. Released on the compilation album Legacy: The Greatest Hits, the track showcases the group's signature harmonies and smooth vocal delivery that became their trademark. The song's success was unprecedented, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an unprecedented sixteen consecutive weeks. It remains a cornerstone of their discography, celebrated for its infectious melody and emotional depth. The recording exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the group, blending soulful balladry with contemporary production styles that influenced a generation of artists. Its enduring popularity ensures its place as a timeless classic in the history of popular music.

