Stevie Wonder

Released: November 21, 1995

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Verse 1]
Lonely, my life used to be lonely
Lonely like the single lonely number one
Lonely like a lonely sun
Without a single iota to shine upon, yeah

Crying, deep inside I was crying
Like the muddy Mississippi, my tears flowed
Carrying with it my lonely soul
Leaving no clue of who, where or what I would become

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, how I longed to be possessed by one somebody
To hold me, control me, show me what I should do with my broken life
But oh, was I lifted when I let your light inside my body
Then I shed my sorrows for joy, love and you
In my, my, my, my li-li-life

[Chorus]
I'm dancing to the rhythm of your love
Singing sweet melodies of your sweet, sweet love
Forever grateful for your love

[Verse 2]
Money, oh, how did I have money
Enough to last me from start 'til the end of time
With some more to leave behind
And yet I was a cent-less pauper in distress, hey hey
I can, feel the very presence of your love here
Though I've never seen the pleasure of your smile
No, I've never touched your hand
And yet you've given me eternal happiness

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, oh, how I longed to be possessed by one somebody
To hold me, control me, show me what I should do with my broken life
Oh, was I lifted when I let your light inside my body
Then I shed my sorrows for joy, love and you in my
My, my, my li-li-life

[Chorus]
I'm dancing to the rhythm of your love
Singing sweet melodies of your sweet, sweet love
Forever grateful for your sweet, sweet love
I'm dancing to the rhythm of your love
Singing sweet melodies of your sweet, sweet love
Forever grateful for your sweet, sweet love
I'm dancing to the rhythm of your love
Forever grateful for your love

[Breakdown]

Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, how I longed to be possessed by one somebody
To hold me, control me, show me what I should do with my broken life
Oh, was I lifted when I let God's light inside my body
Then I shed my sorrows for joy, love and you
In my, my, my, my li-li-life

[Chorus]
I'm dancing to the rhythm of your love
Singing sweet melodies of your sweet, sweet love
Giving all praises for your sweet, sweet love
I'm dancing to the rhythm of your love
Forever grateful for your love

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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