Lalah Hathaway - "That Was Then"

Lalah Hathaway's "That Was Then" from the album, "Self Portrait." Video direction and photography by Craig Seymour (www.craig-foto.com)

[@toniiedward]

BEAUTIFUL......... Ms. Hathaway........🙏🌹 This song is a message for someone, by someone. Words are loud and clear. So much you truly didn't know back then, but now growing in Christ, confidence and self-love. now you know. and that's amazing. 2-20-24.

[@zoman4977]

❤Love this artist and song 😍 . Praise God The one and only Jesus Christ on how far he's brought you

[@min.a.t.simmons7195]

Her spirit is thick, deep, and kind. May the Lord protect her from evil men and women.

[@temeishawilliamsnehal4553]

Amen

[@charhenson7470]

This is the most beautiful prayer for a woman I've ever read or heard!!! May God bless you and your whole family for blessing her!

[@elzeditz995]

Amen God Bless you for saying this that shows what type of spirit you have within you... Godly!

[@Mysteree]

❤️

[@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334]

Ahead of her time..just like dad...

[@redaquarian8665]

She is so unappreciated for her gift.

[@ladyvann6136]

Oh yesss

[@shirleneogburn3430]

I tell people that all the time! She's amazing and doesn't get the recognition she deserves!

[@ladyvann6136]

Shirlene Ogburn Real talk ! And she seems to be such a down to earth person as well. She definitely deserve sooo much more👍

[@divineselfentity]

Thts alrite, as long as God & Jesus acknowledges it, thts all tht matters

[@ladyvann6136]

Tawasha Walker Amen, Amen That's the BIG PICTURE !

[@clystiemarie]

Another living legend that doesn't get her props.

[@kikomura5247]

Clystie Ford remember better artist will always be underrated.

[@htkm1179]

Word!

[@veralawhornee3944]

She might not get her pros but, she is truly blessed and highly, highly favored

[@marikalindagrant2147]

Clystie Ford We over like who’s Beyoncé?

[@marikalindagrant2147]

Vera Lawhorn Ee Message from God.

[@godschildmoses]

Her voice is butter!

[@ameliaandrews3052]

Or silk...just smoove

[@kevinkeith8613]

ebony moses

[@vickieweprice5695]

@@kevinkeith8613 this girl is singing I listen to in the morning this my go to work jam

[@dontezprewitt7570]

Just like her Father!

[@tommykeith6589]

ebony moses & 2 STIX OF (MARGIRINNY)!! EARTH-QUAKE TOOK ME THERE!!!😅

[@kimberlyyoung1934]

My goodness this woman and her tone....incredible! She's not recognized enough for this amazing God given gift!

[@michaelwilds1626]

I agree with you 💯% 💯 times!!!!

[@kofoblue3172]

The female version of her father vocally she is.

[@lifejourney3086]

I AGREE!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@mjjames2700]

The perfect song for anyone that's having issues on moving on

[@Sagg75]

After listening to this, now I can move forward in my life after being used, lied on, lied to, and verbal abused as a child and an as a young adult man. Thank You Lalah for this song for inspiration and healing my mind, body, and soul.

[@mannygforever]

This song just takes me to a peaceful place. It's like medicine, like healing.

[@tamaraisabellify]

agreed

[@seauxsouthern504]

Yes Yes Yes...I agree

[@jakitafields6456]

Exactly

[@priscillaedgeston4194]

Totally agree......so additive... Can't hear music like this any more Smh.....

[@ameliaandrews3052]

Yes...

[@IMJUSBOI76]

Tears and Joy, at the same dam time... Letting Go is hard, Moving On is Fearful , Starting Over is Scary...A bad breakup can fill you with all types of emotions. This song is healing my soul. I gotta move on, " THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW'

[@charoletteguilford1192]

Showed me How... how to move on, that was then and this is now

[@elliottdaughtry2307]

See 'payback is a dog' , the stylistics

[@katrinabaker4656]

I'm lot for words it wasn't meant for me to be loved 💔

[@katrinabaker4656]

It's a new chapter for me

[@altahouse1189]

Yes

[@seveyonlewis4030]

I'm 14 years old && my mom has me loving music like this ... I can't get enough!

[@freddymain6910]

+Seveyon Lewis I was bumpin this in the womb bro

[@seveyonlewis4030]

+Groovdafied I'm in here talking to her now , she is smiling, lol , I went to see her in concert when she was in Baltimore

[@belindabarrett484]

Sounds like you are a old soul. You know good music thanks to your mom

[@abbyandrews3650]

Thanks to your mom. I have done the same to my daughter. She is into old school and feels sorry for her 3 year old son and how she won't be able to relate to his songs.

[@tommykeith6589]

Seveyon Lewis Your moms & U are wise beyond your years! Ask her mom let me hear her father also?!

[@ladyvann6136]

"It was like a lifetime passed right through my fingers (through my fingers . . . umm) So long ago so much that I didnt know (so much that I didnt know) Kind of like a light shined down and showed me how How to move on that was then and this is now " AMEN

[@URBCLIPZ]

Yeeeessssss

[@rosamcniel1173]

Speaks to my soul 😊

[@Doxologie]

Lady V Ann AMEN

[@sherrillraymond7595]

Yea I'm feeling that too

[@kennethcabarrussr.4088]

Can listen to this a hundred times!! never gets old!!!

[@Marvie313]

I feel you !

[@kennethcabarrussr.4088]

One of the "soulest" sistas on the planet!

[@MimiG3330]

Right!!!! ❤❤❤

[@nicoleaugustine2273]

Right.. Me too I listen to it every night

[@cahuntleych]

Kenneth Cabarrus you ain’t never lied about that one brother 🤜🏾

[@sheelag1]

Yes that was my song 6 years ago. I loved ❤this man so much I had to pray him out of my life. Guess what?? God gave him back to me, truly really to love me. At our wedding he was the one who cried , he was so excited.

[@MultiJaylea]

Donny lives on....

[@dannybeasley137]

So true, thank' you for that

[@ameliaandrews3052]

He truly does...

[@shamonshontay6308]

Yes sir💯🔥

[@sophiadilworth885]

He left Us Gem

[@tracimcgill3692]

She dorta makes me think of roberta flack.

[@redaquarian8665]

Finally! Ms Lalah received her just due at the Grammy Awards 2017! Best R & B Album (Lalah Hathaway Live) and Best Traditional R & B Performance (Angel).

[@tomtheeagle1]

Not before time, that's for sure. This woman can sing the phone book.

[@tommykeith6589]

Red Aquarian CREAM RISES TO THE TIPPY!!😅😅

[@denisejohnson720]

She definitely has her dad's vibe!

[@mrs.fdeddins1045]

What an on time song for me. After 25 years of life's obstacles and toxic relationships I still never gave up on black men. Reminds me of the feeling I feel when he calls and texts....he makes time for me not call when he can. Finally he found me but it was only after I discovered my self worth and beauty. #lessons

[@dannybeasley137]

I'm so glad you didn't give up on us because there is nothing like black love . The struggles that we go through in life if we can find the way to come together makes it well worth it.

[@lacscybolesplayerthebeast8806]

Felecia Eddins I think I’m having the same experience I just have to keep waiting until god says so but the wait is so hard praying I get through this!!

[@337Brian]

Thank you for that!!

[@sheadjustedhercrown1633]

Amen..

[@mrs.fdeddins1045]

@@lacscybolesplayerthebeast8806 you will and blessings are always in the waiting process. It builds something wonderful in you. Beautiful things take time. Be encouraged

[@derrickthompson2298]

This song is priceless. Isn't it amazing how the melody, words, and rhythm of a song will just lift your soul?

[@graylonarnwine3261]

She is a beautiful soul❤. She deserves way more credit,she is dope

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

amen

[@4338]

This song invokes so many, many, many memories of an imaginary love that was spotlight one-sided!!! However, you live and learn.

[@Ladysappraisal]

I hear Donny in Lalah, both so soothingly soulful

[@kikomura5247]

Kathy Allen-Gray yes you do indeed he is there through her music.

[@leedavis2718]

I've been listing to Lalah Hathaway since her first album release in 1990.she truly is blessed with a voice from heaven. Her music is superior and takes you to a differnt place

[@temeishawilliamsnehal4553]

I absolutely love her...her voice is amazing.

[@timothywillis5073]

Grown folks music, who's with me on this? Me & my lady is about to sip on some wine & 2step. ❤

[@debrawright9451]

That's what's up my brother my husband and I are doing the same thing.

[@beautyandsoul5580]

Gods light is so peaceful.. He guides me from troubled waters and shows me how to have faith through obstacles.

[@LG-kx8xl]

Absolutely!

[@chinewmarie]

Amen ❤

[@divineselfentity]

THIS IS THE SERENITY PRAYER THRU SONG

[@timshoemaker100]

Tawasha Walker Amen to that

[@sdblue1219]

Not only does she have the voice, but she is the essence of grace and beauty 💞

[@tommykeith6589]

Sd Blue & JUICY LIPPS & TA-TA'S!!

[@VirtueEthics999]

Amen to that .

[@337Brian]

I agree and her lips hmmm!!!

[@africanbella28]

@ SD Blue Yes she is💟💟💟

[@paulav8153]

Indeed!

[@albertjannette3989]

I can hear (Donny) strong Spiritual elements through . Lalah Vocals . I love you

[@eugenegrant5797]

So true Albert...She is definitely channeling her Father in her music.

[@ladyvann6136]

YES ! She's got his spirit running all through her.

[@cynthiawilliams5921]

Albert Jannette Yes!

[@LGnLA]

That D N A, she can't help it YAYYYY, I am here for her & her dad... both AMAZING, love them real music lives, yassss!!❤

[@moniquewilliams5962]

Aretha Franklin

[@erikagoldston7149]

This woman, Lalah, is baaaaaadddddddddd!

[@ronjohnson3346]

This that type of song you listen to late with candle light , cuddling and enjoying your lover.

[@Marvie313]

Grown people work music !

[@goddessnoele]

Very true! This helped me focus and organize my database. 🤓

[@ivoryko4510]

Marva Brown Absolutely!!!! And I'm grown out here....

[@clarencegarraway700]

Lol true that

[@brianwyatt2067]

& Stepping

[@mandia469]

The grown folks know what's up!!

[@kizziecorner1000]

I cant stop listening to this. So calming during these trying times. Thanks Lalah

[@nycgurl2u]

I agree with you Kizzie 100%.. Very soothing and relaxing..

[@glendiaroker8075]

recently felt the same way

[@charlesh6179]

Kizzie Corner absolutely agree with you

[@MrYungdredz]

Kizzie Corner someone who feels the same way this is a repeat song im on my husband phone listening to this been on this all day cant stop

[@kiz413]

Kizzie Corner So true . It definitely helps me when im having hard times.

[@rltr4life]

This song gives me chills...I'm listening to it on repeat!

[@sophiadilworth885]

She is something special her voice is beautiful.

[@jamikwapala1929]

N

[@jamikwapala1929]

Nnnnnj

[@jamikwapala1929]

Nnnnnjjn

[@creeme9031]

Her voice is so angelic!

[@sunshine_36judge6]

I just can't stop listening to this song. It makes me feel calm and her voice its simply amazing. Lalah is truely one of the best artist out there.

[@edwina.ondatje3133]

Amen!

[@craigharpe1923]

Datona Beach still jammin this so so relaxing love you la la

[@hb120877]

RIP Donny Hathaway.... Her Father...

[@dijonay971]

Lifts my soul to another place...

[@kaylaslayz9116]

Shaking me waking me up clearing my vision again🌟 My Best Part

[@crawfordl528]

Kayla Fleming "yes!"

[@marvinbentley2752]

I know that's right!

[@Henzo1967]

Kayla Slayz yess

[@JamesSmith-qc4zk]

I 💘 her

[@venuschandell3511]

What's this song actually about?

[@etucker434]

This is my work music. I just float away hearing her voice. Lalah is amazing.

[@tonibutts9574]

So smooth!

[@MrLiveman2]

Lalah!!!! This lady’s pic should be placed in every thesaurus & dictionary under the word underrated. One of my favorite singers of all time. Looking just like her Daddy with that hat on. 😁

[@teerobie6764]

This song is REAL relevant in my life right now. So very much that I didn't know. Trusting God for patience and direction. Haven't given up, eyes forward and toward the prize!

[@kimberlypatrick-xb9wf]

I cried to this son & still do the hurt I endured with someone who never loved me. Time to move on❤️

[@warrenb330]

I could listen to this angel sing and cry all my troubles out. This song is good for all of us, from the inside out. Keep listening until you believe ...

[@sweetzluvs]

Na na na na na na oh oh . . . Going through changes from back where I once began um mm A distant stranger I used to know so long ago um mm Yea yea yea Enlighten me ?lighten me up Make me all over again Come on a let me in yea It was like a lifetime passed right through my fingers (through my fingers . . . umm) So long ago so much that I didn?t know (so much that I didn?t know) Kind of like a light shined down and showed me how How to move on that was then and this is now Waking up it seems am I the dreamer or the dream Is it possible to know tomorrow unfolds too slow yea Shakin me waking me up clearing my vision again Seems like I?m born again ohh ooooo It was like a lifetime passed right through my fingers (through my fingers . . . umm) So long ago so much that I didn?t know (so much that I didn?t know) Kind of like a light shined down and showed me how How to move on that was then and this is now

[@tommykeith6589]

Marian Davenport So u had time 2write the whole song? U need a hobby but it"s Lalah so u get a pass luv you!

[@davidmostella63]

Beyond awesome lyrics and musical arrangement

[@kevinrooks5717]

good stuff

[@dariusgarland8557]

Love this song, takes you back to your 20's

[@Hootakai]

Nice and Beautiful Thank You For The Vocz ❤️🎸🎶🎶🎸❤️💪🏽

[@mradw2008]

Crazy how true this song is. When my ex and I broke up and I felt my whole world was crashing down. Now I've moved on and SOOOO much happier. Its only been a few months but it seems like a lifetime ago.

[@elleclass696]

👌😲

[@MsHstyle]

She's a whole vibe

[@TheRealnigga1ify]

eargasm! 😍😇 🎵🎵🎶

[@brigettemaarbooi8381]

You are soulful.

[@JudyDavis-iu8ul]

This 🎵 brought me through so Much Pains as a Child growing up and As I Grown up into a Beautiful 😍 Woman GOD has Gave me Some Much JOY From being Hurts Lies Abuse etc

[@L7pushman]

I love this song. .on replay 10 times

[@JaniceThomad]

Jermaine McKenzie how Wonderful!

[@patricesmith6485]

Jermaine McKenzie I do every time I play this song.lol

[@MimiG3330]

Yasss!!

[@karenwright8400]

Jermaine McKenzie this my favorite song,, great choice

[@marvinthompson3885]

Just like listening to her father.

[@anthonyevans9517]

Plus the hat...he wore a hat just like that....she's honoring her father by wearing the hat...rip..Donny.

[@sheilakettles6400]

Who is her dad?

[@sheilakettles6400]

Nevermind, I know

[@douglasdbird8114]

@@sheilakettles6400 Donny Hathaway

[@tjack72052]

Going through changes I'm back where I once began. Enlighten me lighten me up, make me all over again. Whew!

[@melissawhite9871]

I Just Got Played..Repeat Repeat

[@queenfee886]

Loving this song.

[@insidethemusik7114]

When the nostalgia sets in........such a beautiful song

[@bernardfleming6905]

Beautiful song

[@zahkeehassan5372]

Super smooth I love her voice she is so underrated

[@misshawkins1702]

All Time Favorite! Song made me stronger!

[@jessietaylor504]

Yes

[@jessietaylor504]

Another thing sista u r a beautiful queen being honest

[@trendylionesscouture]

My GIRL #LAILA😍❤💛💚🍻💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💨

[@LenaLena7]

A Soul-Angel is what you are, Lalah. What a gorgeous gift you have. You got it from your pops.

[@bc5127]

Going thru changes back where I was began. I had cancer recently and lost my best friend my mum recently. I listen to this song and it lifts my spirit. B UK x

[@lesliedavis9964]

Sending prayers 🙏🏼 ❤

[@abrahamjackson6019]

This great tune brings me back to a time when i was caught in a woman's rapture. I been on this earth for a while so i thought i knew a thang or two about a thang or two. Family let me tell you i got played and schooled and her listens was hard.... Any man who tells you he's never been played is lying. We all been there. Stevie Wonder sung about her [ Rocket love ] Rick James wrote about her [ Super freak] and my man Prince had a blissful moment [ Darlin Nikki ] but that was then this is now....

[@MrsReever]

+Abraham Jackson Glad you made a comeback.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

+Empress Tee S Thanks family..

[@sequonda1]

Love's rapture....it's so bittersweet. One thing is for certain: if you haven't heard the different beats that your heart makes, then you have never felt true love. Unfortunately, if your heart is genuine and the one whom you desire isn't the same, that rapture will surely carry you away. 😉

[@MrHazeliman]

+Abraham Jackson I feel ya, been there and experienced that but it's all good now. So many things I didn't know.....

[@abrahamjackson6019]

+Sequonda Wright Sweet wisdom.

[@MsYgofan]

This song calms my soul and allows me to think about the good things happening in my life.

[@MimiG3330]

Thank you, Donnie 🎉 for passing your amazing soulful voice unto her that we get to embellish in ❤❤❤

[@spareplanet]

Going on 66 years old. I identify with that “seems like a lifetime passed right thru my fingers” so much

[@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334]

Timeless..she has the Hathaway mantle...

[@pragmatikabsurdist]

I been crushing on this woman since Heaven Knows! 😊😍

[@vanessajohnson2351]

Beautiful. and blessed voice

[@martinprince5326]

Legit, Classic, Rock Solid, True Artistry, Timeless.

[@LayAunaRenea]

it was like a lifetime passed right thru my fingers.. since 2008 this has been my song! Peace to you ms. Hathaway

[@jessietaylor504]

I have my head down

[@trademetrics5323]

Thanks to the Heavens for leading me to this song. It's spiritually intoxicating ❤. And Lalah is pure black dynamite. 🙌

[@MC-dd8ls]

She has an amazing way of tenderly caressing those notes...flawless! Effortlessly easing into beautiful harmonies...love this song!

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

My divorce song....5yrs later remarried, house, own buisiness, a son. Oh yes new wifey is black!

[@drayafacesbeauty5879]

needed that motivations

[@manddwoodroffe6594]

kilamanjaro Mountain

[@stacysims3706]

kilamanjaro Mountain thanks needed that confirmation that life does get better thanks

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

@@stacysims3706 Yes it gets better. You heal. Going on a cruise with Wifey in april,Happy life😁😁😁

[@lorinunnally1611]

so.....you had to mention your wife being black, because? lol

[@all431als]

Her voice carries peace with it a calm one gives who is in a position to make things better in ur life or at least make u feel like it gonna b ok just breath and let time take its course to ur betterment Gotten me through a time or 2 love her.

[@jessietaylor504]

U know what u know

[@C0mpl1c4ted_editz]

Amazing voice so warm….. her music lifts me up, still need to see you live in concert!!!!

[@conleykenya]

I never get tired of this song! Lalah music gives me LIFE! One of my favorite songs by her.

[@chanelhopkins8145]

Kenyanska right! never gets old

[@rtrue3502]

This is sum real grown folks reality jam. Got me thinking too much because it's the truth!!!! 💯😎🤘🤠

[@troyeley8029]

Grooving on this Saturday morning Alone but never lonely.... Natasha goes somewhere over the 🌈🌬️🌬️🌬️🙉🙈🙊#vocalpractice #46yrs.stillstaning.

[@troyeley8029]

Grooving on this Saturday morning Alone but never lonely.... Natasha goes somewhere over the 🌈🌬️🌬️🌬️🙉🙈🙊#vocalpractice #46yrs.stillstaning.

[@troyeley8029]

Grooving on this Saturday morning Alone but never lonely.... Natasha goes somewhere over the 🌈🌬️🌬️🌬️🙉🙈🙊#vocalpractice #46yrs.stillstaning.

[@willsmith3162]

where is out radio station that plays music like this...... what they call r n b today is bunk. this beautiful woman makes soul music

[@davitamcwilliams8998]

Just seen her in concert at the Queen City Jazz Festival in Charlotte last week. She is just beautiful, soulful and soultry. I been a fan of her since day one. The 70 people that voted thumbs down must have a hearing problem

[@shawnnorman7766]

I keep this on repeat

[@TheSisterStrong]

This song, Just Breathe and Mirror get played daily and I never tire of them.

[@africanbella28]

Her voice and music is timeless, just like her dad. Love this song!

[@MrHawkeye1906]

Nice traveling song or relaxing. Go Lalah!

[@robharding189]

This song never get's old... Just a song I can vibe to.......

[@nannchigga]

OMG ~~~ shes like a smooth chocolate melting my soul ... LIKE FATHER LIKE DAUGHTER !!!! My heart became warm and my eyes are full w tears after listening to it .. tho I'm Chinese I have no idea what shes singing about unless I pull out the lyrics to read ...

[@mertholomy8414]

You know a song is great when you can enjoy it without even understanding the lyrics 👍🏾

[@menthaworden200]

very smooth with silky feelings

[@carltonharris4771]

How could 719 people not like this. Beautiful voice amazing music.

[@carlosrob6494]

peace; I love this song

[@tinamcgowan8041]

Lalah, Give you the calming feeling. I love this song

[@timshoemaker100]

Well said pretty lady

[@mzjazzi6070]

Tina ~ I wholeheartedly agree! Listening December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas! 🔥🔥🔥

[@russellmcallister471]

The most relevant female voice of a generation. Sing lalah like your father truly inspired you to do.

[@mariasoverall1686]

This music is thick, deep and beautiful.

[@haroldford873]

Laylah you are that voice that people would love to hear everyday all day , your spirit collaborates with your Fathers spirit every time you pick up the mic there's not a song that you have ever sung that didn't have a message that one that is in Jesus Christ can relate to everyday life filled with Gods blessings thank you

[@rosiestewart74]

so true

[@edwina.ondatje3133]

Well put!

[@roshellehenderson1879]

Harold Ford enough said, yassss!

[@mamiebell9598]

Harold Ford miles

[@bobbymadison-r4y]

Beautiful song from a beautiful young lady ❤️

[@arvstephenson1107]

Lalah Hathaway is something special, her voice is beautiful.

[@leratomojaki9583]

This song carried me through some of my hardships, even in 2021, this song still gets me emotional. You are love here in South Africa

[@insidethemusik7114]

This song makes me feel so good. Such a great vibe!

[@tamudefoe7115]

This song means so much to me right where I'm at.......

[@gloriamumford7335]

After 30yrs the love of my life came back into my life for a moment last year and omg for those few days we reminsice bout the pass I will love him forever and this song described our relationship I love this song thank you lalah!

[@theresagee3501]

Lalah has always been the bomb. Keep repping you and your father's legency girl you got the gift.

[@MrTru2thalou]

Crazy that she was too young to really get to know her Daddy before he passed, but still carries on with his legacy...so beautiful inside and out...MUCH LOVE MS. HATHAWAY!!! ❤❤❤

[@jadadams1]

I run out of words to describe this wonderful talent

[@catladyjai1113]

Her voice Is smooth like velvet. Love it!!

[@amberwhite5391]

I love this song.. just can't stop listening to it.

[@supremeintentions6804]

Her voice is so soothing and relaxing. She just can sing all the frustrations away. It’s so ANGELIC!!! She touches your soul just like her Dad. R.I.P

[@blackgirlmagic9827]

Come through LaLa, This is the kind of music you can slow dance with your man with at home in the living while sipping on something :) It was like a life time passed right through my fingers...