Sterling Simms (born July 7, 1982), is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His debut album, Yours, Mine & The Truth was released on December 23, 2008 by Def Jam Records. He is currently working on his second album on RCA Records, and recently released a mixtape entitled July's Finest.
Sterling recorded his first song with his grandfather at the age of 6. His grandfather, a musician himself, introduced him to the sounds of Sam Cooke. When he was 15, his mother moved the family of four children to Atlanta. There Sterling began to make the rounds with Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri and other music makers in the city.
After a period struggling, Sterling began to focus on writing, putting his artist ambitions aside. Returning to Philadelphia, Sterling reconnected with Kenny Gamble. Back in Atlanta, Sterling met up with producer Teddy Bishop, who liked the songs Sterling was working on. Bishop asked, "Who was the voice behind the songs?" At Teddy's prompting Sterling decided to pursue becoming a performer again. He sang for Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and a group of other influential music executives, giving them Sam Cooke's "A Long Time Coming." They were impressed with Sterling and by this time Warner Bros and Atlantic were very interested in signing him. While waiting for an offer, Sterling traveled to Miami with Bishop to the VMA’s. Bishop played Sterling’s music for industry veteran George Robinson. Robinson recognized his talent at once and convinced the partners of One Recordings to make Sterling their first release.
Yeah, yeah, come on.
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh!
See, sometimes you gotta
Fight for the one you love.
Some people don't let you know.
This is gonna let you know.
[Verse 1:]
I'm not patiently waiting.
Fellas tryna get in my way.
I'm so anxious.
Tryna figure out how I'm gonna get to you.
See, girl, I'm tellin' you there's no other dude,
That can do what I do, oh, girl...
I'm workin', tryna figure it out.
Now, you know what I'm talkin' about.
Already a better me, a better love.
But, about you and me? A better us.
You know...
[Hook:]
I ain't tryna play the sidelines no more.
Tryna get the keys to your door.
Whatever you need, girl, I'm a be.
Just to get you right next to me...
[Chorus:]
I can't stop.
I can't breathe.
I think that I should let you know.
I can't stop.
I can't breathe.
I think that I should let you know.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
I think that I should let you know.
[Verse 2:]
Baby, I know that I can't get right.
What if I met you in another life?
We could be together.
There can be no other.
What if it's all about me and you?
Now, think about it. Aye, aye.
Now, be about it.
I've searched my whole life for the perfect move.
Baby, what should I do?
[Hook:]
I ain't tryna play the sidelines no more.
Tryna get the keys to your door.
Whatever you need, girl, I'm a be.
Just to get you right next to me...
[Chorus:]
I can't stop.
I can't breathe.
Girl, I just gotta let you know.
There's no 'whole' without 'we'.
Girl, I just gotta let you know.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Girl, I just gotta let you know.
[Bridge:]
Tell me, what should I do
Just to get close to you?
Now, tell me, girl. [x4]
Now, tell me what should I do
To get back with you?
Now, tell me, girl. [x4]
Woah-ohh, oh yeah.
[Chorus:]
I can't stop.
I can't breathe.
I think that I should let you know.
I can't stop.
I can't breathe.
I think that I should let you know.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
I think that I should let you know.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.
Runnin' [x4] back to you, girl.