Babyface Featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels
This Is For The Lover In You
Babyface Featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels
(Nostalgia · Jul 2026)
People who grew up in the '80s and '90s find themselves transported back to a time when romance felt timeless and celebration was communal. This track captures that sweet spot between vulnerability and confidence—when lovers felt bold enough to declare their affection without apology. Those who return to it do so searching for that nostalgic warmth, a reminder of relationships that shaped them and the joy of feeling truly wanted.
The first wave is pure nostalgia—this song takes you straight back to a moment when love felt simpler and more hopeful. That warmth unlocks a deeper appreciation for romance itself, reminding you why those feelings mattered so much then.
You return to this track when you're feeling reflective about past connections, or when you want to recapture that sense of genuine affection without complication. It's the kind of song that fits perfectly into quiet moments alone, or when you're sharing memories with someone who understands where you're coming from.
Babyface crafted a contemporary love song meant to celebrate romantic connection, but listeners couldn't escape the pull of time itself—the presence of Shalamar's original voices transformed the track into a portal to their own pasts rather than a vessel for present desire. The reunion became bigger than the romance, making nostalgia the dominant emotion that swallowed the song's intended intimacy.
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