Like I never left

Lyrics

[Intro – Akon vibe, smooth and melodic] Yeah… feel the riddim now One love, one heart, still beating strong No distance, no time, can break this bond [Verse 1 – Akon influence, rhythmic and flowing] Girl, I step away, but my spirit stayed close Travelled the world, but your love the most Seen the highs and lows, faced the stormy seas But every night in dreams, it's you and me No chains could hold, no walls divide Heart still calling, you're my guiding light From the islands to the city lights so bright I'm right here, baby, holding you tight [Pre-Chorus – Building, Whitney emotional intensity] Time may pass, but feelings don't fade Every beat of my heart, your name engraved [Chorus – Whitney Houston soaring power meets Akon catchy hook, with melisma on key lines] Like I never left, ohhh I'm still right here (ooh-ooh-ooh) Loving you stronger, wiping every tear Through the fire, through the rain, my love remains Like I never left, calling out your name (Ohhh… like I never le-e-e-eft) Feel me in the breeze, in the sunshine glow Baby, I'm forever yours, don't you know [Verse 2 – Akon vibe, confident and smooth] They said we'd fall apart, but we rise above Roots run deep, protected by pure love No drama, no games, just real and true Every promise I made, I'm coming through From the motherland vibes to your arms again Reggae in my soul, let the healing begin One touch, one kiss, bring it back to life You're my forever, my eternal wife [Pre-Chorus – Whitney build-up] Miles couldn't change what the heart holds dear I'm back in your world, crystal clear [Chorus – Extended, powerful runs] Like I never left, ohhh I'm still right here (ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah) Loving you stronger, wiping every tear Through the fire, through the rain, my love remains Like I never left, calling out your name (Ohhh… like I never le-e-e-eft, never le-e-eft) Feel me in the breeze, in the sunshine glow Baby, I'm forever yours, don't you know [Bridge – Blended: Akon melodic flow into Whitney dramatic runs] No more waiting, no more lonely nights I cross the ocean just to make it right Hold me closer, let the riddim play Love like this never fades away (Ohhh… never fades awa-a-ay) [Final Chorus – Full power, layered harmonies] Like I never left, ohhh I'm still right here Loving you stronger, year after year Through the fire, through the rain, my love sustains Like I never left, breaking every chain (Ohhh… like I never le-e-e-eft) In your arms again, where I belong This love forever, our endless song [Outro – Fade with Akon ad-libs over reggae skank] Yeah… like I never left… one love… forever… Feel the vibe… still here…