Larry Graham's Spiritual Journey and Influence on Prince - Facebook
While the groove was heavy, Graham didn't abandon his baritone charm; critics at the time noted he still added enough of a croon to keep listeners swooning. SOONER OR LATER - Larry Graham
The narrator insists that "sooner or later," he will "make you mine" and that it’s "just a matter of time". Larry Graham's Spiritual Journey and Influence on Prince
The song’s lyrics are a straightforward, confident declaration of romantic persistence. Graham isn't just asking for a chance; he’s stating it as an inevitability. Graham isn't just asking for a chance; he’s
It peaked at #17 on the Billboard Dance chart and #27 on the R&B chart.
The track is a masterclass in smooth funk, blending Graham’s "sly bass syncopations" with synthesizers, hand-claps, and even a vocoder.
Unlike the "burned-out relationship" themes found in other similarly-titled songs (like Bob Dylan's "One of Us Must Know"), Graham’s track is celebratory and relentless. He sings about having "so much love burnin'" in his heart and tells his subject they "can't run away". Impact and Chart Success