VIDEO: Stevie Wonder performs 'As' at Aretha Franklin's funeral
by Xeni Jardin from on (#3XY6A)
Read the lyrics below. Read them.When Stevie performed this at the Queen of Soul's funeral, my beloved and I were watching, yesterday, surrounded by our dogs, mourning her loss along with the world. When he sang the spoken word part, man. Chills.We all know sometimes life's hates and troublesCan make you wish you were born in another time and spaceBut you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's doubleThat God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placedSo make sure when you say you're in it, but not of itYou're not helpin' to make this earthA place sometimes called hellChange your words into truthsAnd then change that truth into loveAnd maybe our children's grandchildrenAnd their great grandchildren will tellBelow, the studio recording of 'As,' from 'Songs in the Key of Life.' A great and timeless composition. The whole album is one of the greatest works of art, just the best.Brings me to my feet and to tears every single time. Below, also, an earlier live performance of the song by the great Stevie Wonder.Read the damn lyrics and know they mean something. Always.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYQfWJNWe3Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCHJ_UFSaes LYRICSAsStevie WonderAs around the sun the earth knows she's revolvingAnd the rosebuds know to bloom in early mayJust as hate knows love's the cureYou can rest your mind assureThat I'll be loving you alwaysAs now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrowBut in passing will grow older every dayJust as all that's born is newYou know what I say is trueThat I'll be loving you alwaysAlways(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)Always(Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea)Always(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)Did you know that true love asks for nothingNo no her acceptance is the way we payDid you know that life has given love a guaranteeTo last through forever and another dayJust as time knew to move on since the beginningAnd the seasons know exactly when to changeJust as kindness knows no shameKnow through all your joy and painThat I'll be loving you alwaysAs today I know I'm livingBut tomorrow could make me the pastBut that I mustn't fearFor I'll know deep in my mindThe love of me I've left behind'Cause I'll be loving you alwaysAlways(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)Always(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)Always(Until the day that is the day that are no more)Did you know you're loved by somebody(Until the day the earth starts turnin' right to left)Always(Until the earth just for the sun denies itself)I'll be lovin' you forever(Until dear mother nature says her work is through)Always(Until the day that you are me and I am you)Always(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the skyUntil the ocean severs every mountain high)Always We all know sometimes life's hates and troublesCan make you wish you were born in another time and spaceBut you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's doubleThat God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placedSo make sure when you say you're in it, but not of itYou're not helpin' to make this earthA place sometimes called hellChange your words into truthsAnd then change that truth into loveAnd maybe our children's grandchildrenAnd their great grandchildren will tellI'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the skySongwriters: Stevie WonderAs lyrics (C) Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC