I saw a notice that Frankie Beverly died and it seemed surreal. The first time I heard his music I was 11 and I knew intrinsically that he understood love as much as one could at that age. But songs like that were plentiful then. I contemplated what I'd post. A popular tune or something from his catalog that left me bettered and chose the latter.
Reason
Frankie Beverly & Maze
You've given me a reason to love one more time
Came into my life and made up my mind
You are to me what I want you to be
You've given me a chance to love tenderly
And deep in my heart I knew you were meant for me
Right from the start it was like destiny
You've given me a reason
A reason
You've given me a reason
A reason one more time
I can't explain the way you make me feel
You've given me a love that's so so real
You came along and you gave me a song
I know, I know, I know, I know
Now we have a love that's so so strong
You light up my life the things that you do for me yeah
And I'll be with you throughout all eternity
You've given me reason
To love one more time
To love one more time
Thank you for your love
Thank you baby
Ooooh baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
For giving me your love
Given me a reason
A reason