at 2:14....Let it out El !! ...... "I get myself in troule whenever I try to resist....I've learnt to embrace the struggle....whether I lose or win" at 3:01-Outro... "Bein' in love again, I'm livin' my life again, THIS TIME I'M GONNA WIN !!" That's right ! Claim it El !!
This entire CD is awesome! But this song is my favorite! El...is so gifted I'm so glad that he came back into the R&B world. We sure do need his music!!!!
WITH PEN IN HAND THAT BROTHA DID THAT! JOYFUL TO FEEL THE PAIN AGAIN GET MYSELF IN TROUBLE WHEN I TRY TO RESIST I FEEL U FOREAL EL I LEARN TO EMBRACE THE STRUGGLE YEAH THATS A POWERFUL PLACE TO B IN WHETHER I WIN OR LOSE MMMMM....... POWERFUL!!!!! IF WE COULD LEARN TO LIVE IN THAT PLACE AND UNDERSTAND THAT PAIN IS A PART OF LIFE RUNNING FROM THE PAIN CAUSES ADDICTIONS! DONT RUN EMBRACE!! AHHH U PREACHING EL BABY B BLESSED AND LIVE IT!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU
El... I'm so glad you're back. And it's only by the grace of God. You have a voice like an angel and it's meant that you sing for the world to hear. I love this song... it has an old skool vibe.
Happy Birthday forever Eldra P. DeBarge. I wish you had a clue.......... hold it down and stay glued love. You've got this and we've got you! Soul and spirituality runs through you and only a few others can share that glory. One of my 2 favourites on the album.
this sounds like switch that boys keeping bobys sound alive now he know he have the gift to keep boby and the switch aound alive with his go boy now thats how you doit
This song...it's such a tribute to the sound of Switch, Debarge...it has such an old school sound...I have such a huge smile on my face. I grew up with this music, under my sisters listening to Debarge in HS in the early 80's. Wow...I love it. Let's all remember to pray for Eldra in is full recovery.
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!! I really feel Bobby in this song, but El makes it his own. DeBarge has always been able to speak to me. Over the years they have sang what Ive felt. Thank God for Ma & Pop DeBarge for giving us the joy of song.
El DeBarge is a legendary GENIUS! Lord I love him. This song is great. But his whole cd is. I am so sorry Bobby is not here to continue what he started and just be able to enjoy and embrace life. I really think El misses him so much. Good luck to you El DeBarge. You have a lot of people rooting for you! ( Hugs!)
Make no mistake about it. El channeled the sound of Bobby and Switch. Music like this is hard to come by these days!!! I'm glad El is getting the help he needs, El you are in my prayers. In the song he talks about embracing the struggle. You will overcome this El.
This reminds me of his Debarge era. Same beat and sound. He really thought out this album. Some old and some new but just good music. I am so proud of him. I am glad he went to rehab. I want more of this good stuff.
People are mocking El for his relapse! That is part if the struggle! Continue being true to yourself and to God. Don't be ashamed to embrace the struggle and ask for help whenever you r in need El!! I'm backing you to win!! You r more than a conqueror!!!
It even has that Switch flavor...Sounds like Bobby DeBarge wrote this. But it sounds like it's dragging on Youtube. I absolutely love this song! Get well, El! We're out here for you when you come out...Proud of you for noticing you needed help with this. Sometimes we can't fight a war on our own. So get well, bruh!
I am/was a die-hard Switch fan and own everything they recorded and this song definitely puts me in the mind of them. And for all those comparing his sound to Bobby on this cut...I heard it too after the first few bars.
What I think would be a great idea, is if El would rerelease Bobby"s last cd it's not over. Nobody really heard it if they didn't hear it on the tube. The songs are great and who can tell the difference in their voices? I'm not sure if the cd was ever released at all, the only place I heard it is on youtube. I think that's a great thought. I hope the powers that be sees this,and it is apporiately titled "it's not over" It's not over for El and the memory of Bobby will never be over.
Truly feeling this one! I am hyping this CD to EVERYONE! Love love love it! I can't believe I slept on this CD for so long. I'm telling everyone I know to buy this it. This is good music right here!
THIS TRAX MAKES ME FEEL WARM ALL OVER..TOP NOTCH MATERIAL.. runs lap around other main stream material!! brother El.. welcome home .. you were missed BIG TIME! Sing that JOINT.. man i cant get enough of this SMOKIN TRAX.... WOULD LOVE TO HEAR A NEW ALBUM FROM THE DeBarge FAMILY!
Keep em comin @dogboy1.. we love you El...Peace & 1 LOVE! ....Port
I really love this song and second chance also. I am so glad to see you back El.. This is truly a SECOND CHANCE!! and I am so excited for you. You are like one of our greats, from our beloved MOTOWN HISTORY!! WELCOME BACK!!!! KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!! and HOLD ON TO GOD'S EVER LOVING HAND!! He will see you through!!! GOD BLESS YOU on your new CD!!! LUV ALWAYS!! OH yeah!! been seeing you all over BET!! still looking good!!!
Oh my God, this song just makes me so happy! It reminds me soooo much of all the old DeBarge and Switch songs!!! Thank you El so much for bringing good music back. I can just feel his spirit in this song.
This is my absolute FAVORITE song off the CD!!!! It jus has that OL SKOOL feel to it! I love the lyrics too!!! I have already worn this song out! LOVE IT! Thanks for coming back; living your life again EL :) Love you!
@SaturnStar7 OMG that part makes me cry. Especially when you know what he is talking about; His children, family, regrets... That layering is classic El. Thanks for the wording cuz I've been trying to describe that last part! lol
Is it just me or Jam & Lewis always show up on comeback albums? (See: Earth, Wind & Fire's "Illumination", The Isley Brothers' "Eternal" and Chaka Khan's "Funk This")
My boyfriend put me on to El's CD....Oh my goodness( in my sha-nay-nay voice) ...we listen to this cd over n over ....At the end of this song , puts me in the mind of Marvin Gaye's love to ball.....LOVE IT!!!!!! now where is The Other side on here???...That's a very pretty song.....! listen to the end of this song now, makes me just wanna slow dance with him and my boys...just real feel good music....(eyes close)hmmmmmmm...love love love itttttttttttttt!!
This is a great song and I can't lie, he sounds a lot like Bobby in dis one. It's like Bobbys soul took over his body for a couple of seconds in dis song. I love it , God bless you El and keep the faith cause "Somebody Loves You" God , your family and your fans.
@eknewpiz Your right about the Switch Bobby sound..I've read /heard an interviw in which he says he felt his late brother's spirit whe he ws penning this song!
@kelikel2 wow yo he really said dat, das crazy?I guest I was rite . I am a big Debarge fan , i been listening to them since i was born so it dont super surprise me but if ya listen to El old stuff he is the only one that came close to sounding jus like him.
bought 5 cds and gave them away to my family and friends. Why is this my favorite song? Cant put my finger on it but this song's melody is beautiful and sounds familiar. Love it!
@deandreajefferson Same for me! The last part of the song where he says, "Tears in my eyes, that's no surprise, can't shake it baby, guess I better let it flow," oh my gosh! That got me through some stuff this past week. And this is the song where he is talking about his relationship with his children. My favorite... well, they are all my favorite but I love this song and Sad Songs and The Other Side... that's a whole other discussion! whew!
@galaxia523 Oh that what it is! I knew it was something familiar about the style of this song (havent listened to Switch in a while lately). Keep on loving your family El and where you come from and also embrace the future and what God has in store for you. You deserve it. Way to go Bobby's lil brother!
@galaxia523 I use to think he sang with switch and debarge, until there were two different debarge brothers in either group. Thats why I think El can release Bobby's last cd since it went nowhere and only Youtube people has heard it. The should think about that heavely then do it.
@galaxia523 I use to think he sang with switch and debarge, until there were two different debarge brothers in either group. Thats why I think El can release Bobby's last cd since it went nowhere and only Youtube people has heard it. They should think about that heavely then do it.
plz give the lyrics to me!
4618GTACELWING 3 months ago
at 2:14....Let it out El !! ...... "I get myself in troule whenever I try to resist....I've learnt to embrace the struggle....whether I lose or win" at 3:01-Outro... "Bein' in love again, I'm livin' my life again, THIS TIME I'M GONNA WIN !!" That's right ! Claim it El !!
mssquirrely 3 months ago
This entire CD is awesome! But this song is my favorite! El...is so gifted I'm so glad that he came back into the R&B world. We sure do need his music!!!!
MsFIRSTLADY35 4 months ago
Since Luther Vandross and Michael Jackson died i thought all my favorite singer is gone until El debarge change it. R.I.P. MJ, and Luther Vandross
LordSasura 5 months ago 2
WITH PEN IN HAND THAT BROTHA DID THAT! JOYFUL TO FEEL THE PAIN AGAIN GET MYSELF IN TROUBLE WHEN I TRY TO RESIST I FEEL U FOREAL EL I LEARN TO EMBRACE THE STRUGGLE YEAH THATS A POWERFUL PLACE TO B IN WHETHER I WIN OR LOSE MMMMM....... POWERFUL!!!!! IF WE COULD LEARN TO LIVE IN THAT PLACE AND UNDERSTAND THAT PAIN IS A PART OF LIFE RUNNING FROM THE PAIN CAUSES ADDICTIONS! DONT RUN EMBRACE!! AHHH U PREACHING EL BABY B BLESSED AND LIVE IT!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU
mssvic88 5 months ago 2
El your Gift stands on it's on merit! Beautiful Song..
apostlederrek 5 months ago 2
Bobby's beautiful voice was all in El's beautiful voice , what a lovely song . RIP Bobby (03-05-56 to 08-16-95).
rivotte1822 6 months ago
El another wonderful one! Love it!
Shemet3 6 months ago
El... I'm so glad you're back. And it's only by the grace of God. You have a voice like an angel and it's meant that you sing for the world to hear. I love this song... it has an old skool vibe.
amanecida007 6 months ago 2
DANG! THIS IS GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yahcoful 7 months ago 3
I really, really love this jam. El has a voice like an angel.
rosamaryful 7 months ago
i loooovvvveeee u eldra!!!
kimalex1 7 months ago 2
Happy Birthday forever Eldra P. DeBarge. I wish you had a clue.......... hold it down and stay glued love. You've got this and we've got you! Soul and spirituality runs through you and only a few others can share that glory. One of my 2 favourites on the album.
beversane 8 months ago 3
Have a Joyful 50th birthday El!
purpleaudkoala 8 months ago 3
what can i say but beautiful....... what a wonderful song
lvalerio12 8 months ago 2
Starting at 3:03...El takes this song to another level. The swag on this is unbelievable.
ElsTheFuture 9 months ago 5
this sounds like switch that boys keeping bobys sound alive now he know he have the gift to keep boby and the switch aound alive with his go boy now thats how you doit
troyknox63 9 months ago
I just luv this song! It's like a new beginning. I'm feelin it!
367kmg 9 months ago 2
Alright Now!!!!!
deejaygrl 10 months ago
Just wonderful !!!!!
gracyas1 10 months ago
loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove this!
CerezaAmor1987 10 months ago
This song...it's such a tribute to the sound of Switch, Debarge...it has such an old school sound...I have such a huge smile on my face. I grew up with this music, under my sisters listening to Debarge in HS in the early 80's. Wow...I love it. Let's all remember to pray for Eldra in is full recovery.
Indigite99 11 months ago
@Indigite99 he went back to rehab a couple months ago because of relapse but I hope he leaves soon...
songcandid 10 months ago
excellent!!
jody808 11 months ago
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!! I really feel Bobby in this song, but El makes it his own. DeBarge has always been able to speak to me. Over the years they have sang what Ive felt. Thank God for Ma & Pop DeBarge for giving us the joy of song.
ladyloves62 11 months ago
i love this song
danitaglass1 11 months ago
loveee this song !!!
taytay2306 11 months ago
El DeBarge is a legendary GENIUS! Lord I love him. This song is great. But his whole cd is. I am so sorry Bobby is not here to continue what he started and just be able to enjoy and embrace life. I really think El misses him so much. Good luck to you El DeBarge. You have a lot of people rooting for you! ( Hugs!)
XXploShon 11 months ago 4
Being humble is good for the heart, mind and soul.
Freedom to love and receive it is sweet.
bloomidnite 11 months ago
Being humble is good for the heart and soul.
bloomidnite 11 months ago
I bought El"s album because of this song. I love the way how it ends!!!!
187chick 11 months ago 3
One person is not Joyful.
B5BB5 1 year ago
Make no mistake about it. El channeled the sound of Bobby and Switch. Music like this is hard to come by these days!!! I'm glad El is getting the help he needs, El you are in my prayers. In the song he talks about embracing the struggle. You will overcome this El.
chessman60619 1 year ago 7
Make no mistake about it. El channeled the sound of Bobby and Switch. Music like this is hard to come by these days!!!
chessman60619 1 year ago
Loving it from 3:03 right to the end.........mmmmmmm soooo smoooooth!!!!!
TheCaulfield1 1 year ago
hes back and he is coming full force...he still got it..im liking this...glad to have him back..
TheSexytee36 1 year ago
This reminds me of his Debarge era. Same beat and sound. He really thought out this album. Some old and some new but just good music. I am so proud of him. I am glad he went to rehab. I want more of this good stuff.
MsTracie 1 year ago 4
ooooooooooooooooh! I LIKE (KISSES) Ms. Chocoletyme
choco36tyme 1 year ago
People are mocking El for his relapse! That is part if the struggle! Continue being true to yourself and to God. Don't be ashamed to embrace the struggle and ask for help whenever you r in need El!! I'm backing you to win!! You r more than a conqueror!!!
kelikel2 1 year ago 8
@kelikel2 AMEN
redrose6451 1 year ago
@kelikel2 AMEN!!!!
Msredhoney720 3 months ago
One of my favourites......
beversane 1 year ago
It even has that Switch flavor...Sounds like Bobby DeBarge wrote this. But it sounds like it's dragging on Youtube. I absolutely love this song! Get well, El! We're out here for you when you come out...Proud of you for noticing you needed help with this. Sometimes we can't fight a war on our own. So get well, bruh!
starsofsound 1 year ago 2
come join el's fan club on facebook, go under candy carter. we have fun on that page, and keep up to date
MsCandy524 1 year ago
I Love It!!! His voice and music is timeless!!!
laehjones 1 year ago 2
Love This Song , This Song Has a Well Told Moral.
Love It , && Nice Job El !!!
ChickMiiMii 1 year ago
PHENOMENAL. I am so happy that this brotther did not lose his voice and that he regained a sense of self. A STRONGER FORCE TOOK OVER.
montgomery1104 1 year ago 2
I am/was a die-hard Switch fan and own everything they recorded and this song definitely puts me in the mind of them. And for all those comparing his sound to Bobby on this cut...I heard it too after the first few bars.
1Grayton 1 year ago
Wonderful CD
alishahid1 1 year ago
I feel you a lot of people get high to hide pain.But it is joyful to feel the pain again and deal with life.And to love again.
shayhouse100 1 year ago
I feel you a lot of people get high to hide pain.But it is joyful to feel the pain again and deal with life.
shayhouse100 1 year ago
What I think would be a great idea, is if El would rerelease Bobby"s last cd it's not over. Nobody really heard it if they didn't hear it on the tube. The songs are great and who can tell the difference in their voices? I'm not sure if the cd was ever released at all, the only place I heard it is on youtube. I think that's a great thought. I hope the powers that be sees this,and it is apporiately titled "it's not over" It's not over for El and the memory of Bobby will never be over.
mashallw 1 year ago
Truly feeling this one! I am hyping this CD to EVERYONE! Love love love it! I can't believe I slept on this CD for so long. I'm telling everyone I know to buy this it. This is good music right here!
iluvren 1 year ago
Awesome track , fresh yet a old skool Debarge/Switch sound, the last minute & a half is highly addictive-layered vocals are mesmerizing!
Nytro41 1 year ago 2
Beautiful lyrics!
false7sab 1 year ago
THIS TRAX MAKES ME FEEL WARM ALL OVER..TOP NOTCH MATERIAL.. runs lap around other main stream material!! brother El.. welcome home .. you were missed BIG TIME! Sing that JOINT.. man i cant get enough of this SMOKIN TRAX.... WOULD LOVE TO HEAR A NEW ALBUM FROM THE DeBarge FAMILY!
Keep em comin @dogboy1.. we love you El...Peace & 1 LOVE! ....Port
port2344chester 1 year ago 2
Wonderful music EL!!
ESSENCEOFEACHTHING 1 year ago
Beautiful Song El! Keep it up! I love you! <3
xXKhaoticRinoXx 1 year ago
I really love this song and second chance also. I am so glad to see you back El.. This is truly a SECOND CHANCE!! and I am so excited for you. You are like one of our greats, from our beloved MOTOWN HISTORY!! WELCOME BACK!!!! KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!! and HOLD ON TO GOD'S EVER LOVING HAND!! He will see you through!!! GOD BLESS YOU on your new CD!!! LUV ALWAYS!! OH yeah!! been seeing you all over BET!! still looking good!!!
Modelt5000 1 year ago
Now this is quality R&B, from someone who was a part of, an contributed to quality R&B from back in the day, nice song from El...
3811iberis 1 year ago
love this song!!
dhayes71 1 year ago
Oh my God, this song just makes me so happy! It reminds me soooo much of all the old DeBarge and Switch songs!!! Thank you El so much for bringing good music back. I can just feel his spirit in this song.
Msredhoney720 1 year ago
love this! and agree this is a great tribute to Bobby Debarge. Love U El and the rest of the Debarge family......♥
tunbev 1 year ago
This is my absolute FAVORITE song off the CD!!!! It jus has that OL SKOOL feel to it! I love the lyrics too!!! I have already worn this song out! LOVE IT! Thanks for coming back; living your life again EL :) Love you!
Msredhoney720 1 year ago 3
Another favorite from this CD. The vocal layering near the end of the song is so beautiful.
SaturnStar7 1 year ago 4
@SaturnStar7 OMG that part makes me cry. Especially when you know what he is talking about; His children, family, regrets... That layering is classic El. Thanks for the wording cuz I've been trying to describe that last part! lol
schoolmom32 1 year ago
My favorite from the CD. Classic sound! I love the lyrics.
LYNNDIEPEE 1 year ago
this is church,,,,
peggie50 1 year ago
Is it just me or Jam & Lewis always show up on comeback albums? (See: Earth, Wind & Fire's "Illumination", The Isley Brothers' "Eternal" and Chaka Khan's "Funk This")
MyJunior1975 1 year ago
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My boyfriend put me on to El's CD....Oh my goodness( in my sha-nay-nay voice) ...we listen to this cd over n over ....At the end of this song , puts me in the mind of Marvin Gaye's love to ball.....LOVE IT!!!!!! now where is The Other side on here???...That's a very pretty song.....! listen to the end of this song now, makes me just wanna slow dance with him and my boys...just real feel good music....(eyes close)hmmmmmmm...love love love itttttttttttttt!!
keshanrobby 1 year ago 2
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keshanrobby 1 year ago
I love it!!
eutuxiaMJ 1 year ago
starting at 3:34, OMG... makes me cry.
schoolmom32 1 year ago
This is a great song and I can't lie, he sounds a lot like Bobby in dis one. It's like Bobbys soul took over his body for a couple of seconds in dis song. I love it , God bless you El and keep the faith cause "Somebody Loves You" God , your family and your fans.
eknewpiz 1 year ago 22
@eknewpiz Your right about the Switch Bobby sound..I've read /heard an interviw in which he says he felt his late brother's spirit whe he ws penning this song!
kelikel2 10 months ago
@kelikel2 wow yo he really said dat, das crazy?I guest I was rite . I am a big Debarge fan , i been listening to them since i was born so it dont super surprise me but if ya listen to El old stuff he is the only one that came close to sounding jus like him.
eknewpiz 10 months ago
@eknewpiz
Look for El Debarje on TJMS. Its a 16 minute interview. But the part where he mentions Bobby's presence is from12:30.
Enjoy ;-)
kelikel2 10 months ago
@kelikel2 I gotta check that out yo . Das one of my favorite male singers of all time.
eknewpiz 10 months ago
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@eknewpiz
Look for El Debarje on TJMS here on youtube. Its a 16 minute interview. But the part where he mentions Bobby's presence is from12:30.
Enjoy ;-)
kelikel2 10 months ago
This is GOOD music ! The Debarge brothers sound so much alike ---well, they are brothers !
JaDiva524u 1 year ago 2
My song!!! Go get it, go get it, go get it! Fire!
15916Coyle 1 year ago
bought 5 cds and gave them away to my family and friends. Why is this my favorite song? Cant put my finger on it but this song's melody is beautiful and sounds familiar. Love it!
deandreajefferson 1 year ago 3
@deandreajefferson Same for me! The last part of the song where he says, "Tears in my eyes, that's no surprise, can't shake it baby, guess I better let it flow," oh my gosh! That got me through some stuff this past week. And this is the song where he is talking about his relationship with his children. My favorite... well, they are all my favorite but I love this song and Sad Songs and The Other Side... that's a whole other discussion! whew!
schoolmom32 1 year ago 2
@schoolmom32 I know what u mean about "The Other Side". He knew damn well what he was doing w/ that track.......Good Lawd
Dimen140 1 year ago
EL DEBARGE IS BAAAACCCKKK! GREAT SONG!
myisha4229 1 year ago 3
REAL TALK!!!
SULIAB 1 year ago
a nod to his brother bobby..sounds like switch!
galaxia523 1 year ago 10
@galaxia523 Oh that what it is! I knew it was something familiar about the style of this song (havent listened to Switch in a while lately). Keep on loving your family El and where you come from and also embrace the future and what God has in store for you. You deserve it. Way to go Bobby's lil brother!
deandreajefferson 1 year ago
@galaxia523 Yes! If you close your eyes, you could see Bobby Debarge singing this one. God Bless El and his Family.
starrchild851 1 year ago
@galaxia523 When I first heard this the first thing I said was "SWITCH!!"
LYNNDIEPEE 1 year ago
@galaxia523 I use to think he sang with switch and debarge, until there were two different debarge brothers in either group. Thats why I think El can release Bobby's last cd since it went nowhere and only Youtube people has heard it. The should think about that heavely then do it.
mashallw 1 year ago
@galaxia523 I use to think he sang with switch and debarge, until there were two different debarge brothers in either group. Thats why I think El can release Bobby's last cd since it went nowhere and only Youtube people has heard it. They should think about that heavely then do it.
mashallw 1 year ago
Great song! Thanks for posting.
CoilyOne 1 year ago 6
@CoilyOne U welcome!
dogboy1 1 year ago