While on this label, the men of 3rd Storee toured with N'Sync and Britney Spears. In 1999, they released their self-titled debut album which had five tracks produced by Babyface. One of these tracks, "If Ever", was released as a single. The album's other single was "Party Tonight."
After the first album, lead singer Lil Man left the group to pursue a solo career. In 2005 he released his first album "Learn How To Love" which spawned the hit single "Happy Together." As part of his current deal with Treacherous Records, K. Young was given his own production company "Magic Ink." He currently is touring in Europe.
The group was then moved to Def Soul, which was serving as the new distribution method for Edmonds Entertainment. While there, the group roster expanded to five, as they added long-time friend, J'Son, and Gavin, who had impressed the group's manager, Jacqueline McQuarn.
While on Def Soul, the group released the album Get With Me in 2002. It included the track "I'm Sorry," which the group had recorded for the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack. The title track, "Get With Me," was produced by Rodney Jerkins and was released as a single.
Following the release of their sophomore effort, the group went on a brief hiatus. They returned in 2006 under the new name, Chapter 4, and had lost Kevontay in the process. Under the new name, the group was signed to J Records, where they released the single "Fool Wit You." They were reportedly working on a new album, but that seems to have been lost in the rough.
Don't Lose Hope
3rd Storee Lyrics
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Sitting there feeling like the world has passed you by
I can feel you
I feel you there thinking that your time is running out
It's been so long since somebody
Patted you on the back
But what do you need that for
There's nothing you can't do if you pray
Stay in the fight a little longer for better days
Never loose hope for tomorrow
Never loose sides of your ribbon in the sky
Never forgot into sorrow
The rain will come but the sun must shine
(Keep hope alive)
I can see you
Put the smile on you face because you came out on top
I can feel you
You used what you had and you now know it was alive
'Cause it feels so strong from behind the past
You bounced your way back
It's what you are living for
Reach inside you heart and explore
There's nothing you can't do if you pray
Stay in the fight a little longer for better days
Never loose hope for tomorrow
Never loose side to the ribbon in the sky
Never forgot into sorrow
The rain will come but the sun must shine
(Keep hope alive)
Follow you dreams, by any means it doesn't matter what it seems
Hold on to you pride it is the fuel of you energy to your destiny
Never loose hope of what tomorrows bring
Never loose hope for tomorrow
Never loose sides of your ribbon in the sky
Never forgot into sorrow
The rain will come but sun must shine
(Keep hope alive)
I can see you
No matter what the world say, keep hope alive
I can feel you
No matter what's around you, keep hope alive
I can see you
In "Don't Lose Hope," 3rd Storee offers words of encouragement to someone who is feeling hopeless and like they've been left behind by the world. The song acknowledges the feeling of time running out, but offers hope that things can get better if the person stays strong in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that there is power in prayer and that the person should not forget their dreams, even if they seem out of reach. The chorus emphasizes the importance of not losing hope, even in difficult circumstances, because the rain will eventually stop and the sun will shine again.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as 3rd Storee acknowledges the person's feelings and lets them know that they are not alone. The line "It's been so long since somebody patted you on the back" highlights the isolation the person feels, but the lyrics encourage them to look within themselves for strength. The phrase "there's nothing you can't do if you pray" suggests that faith can be a powerful source of hope and inspiration.
The second verse focuses on someone who has already bounced back from difficult circumstances and uses their experience to inspire others. The line "you used what you had and you now know it was enough" suggests that sometimes we have more resources at our disposal than we realize. The verse urges the listener to hold on to their pride and not to lose hope for what tomorrow may bring.
Overall, "Don't Lose Hope" is a song that encourages listeners to persevere in the face of adversity and not to give up on their dreams. It acknowledges the pain and isolation that comes with feeling hopeless, but offers a message of hope and encouragement to listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see you
The singer can see the listener, acknowledging their presence and struggle
Sitting there feeling like the world has passed you by
The singer recognizes the feeling of the listener that everything has passed them by
I can feel you
The singer can empathize with the listener's emotions and feelings
I feel you there thinking that your time is running out
The singer is aware that the listener is worried about running out of time
It's been so long since somebody
Patted you on the back
The listener has been feeling unsupported and neglected
But what do you need that for
Reach inside your heart and explore
The singer encourages the listener to look within themselves for validation instead of seeking it from others
There's nothing you can't do if you pray
The singer believes that prayer and faith can help the listener achieve their goals
Stay in the fight a little longer for better days
The singer urges the listener to persevere through tough times for the promise of better days ahead
Never loose hope for tomorrow
The singer advises the listener to never give up hope for the future
Never loose sides of your ribbon in the sky
The singer tells the listener to hold on to their dreams, aspirations and goals
Never forgot into sorrow
The rain will come but the sun must shine
(Keep hope alive)
The singer reminds the listener that bad times will come and go, but they must keep hope alive in order to persevere
Put the smile on you face because you came out on top
The singer acknowledges the listener for overcoming obstacles and finding success
You used what you had and you now know it was alive
The listener has learned that they have the power within themselves to achieve their goals
'Cause it feels so strong from behind the past
You bounced your way back
The listener has come back from their past and feels strong because of it
It's what you are living for
Reach inside you heart and explore
The singer reminds the listener to continue to explore their heart and live for what they believe in
Follow you dreams, by any means it doesn't matter what it seems
Hold on to you pride it is the fuel of you energy to your destiny
Never loose hope of what tomorrows bring
The singer empowers the listener to follow their dreams and to not lose hope about the future
No matter what the world say, keep hope alive
The singer encourages the listener to keep their hope and positivity despite any negativity from the world
No matter what's around you, keep hope alive
The singer reminds the listener that regardless of their circumstances, they should continue to maintain hope
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES LORELL MOSS, PAUL D. ALLEN
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