2. Easy … Read Full Bio ↴1. Early 60's New Orleans duo: Allen Orange and Allen Toussaint
2. Easy description -- two brothers, jazz instrumentalists, doing traditional and contemporary gospel music -- uplifting and inspirational music. The ensemble began during the early 1990's.
Devotion
Allen & Allen Lyrics
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Praise the teacher, that brings true love to many
your devotion, opens all life's treasures
and deliverance, from the fruits of evil.
So our mission, to bring a melody,
ringin' voices sing sweet harmony
For you here's a song, to make your day brighter.
Giving your heart the light to brighten.
All of the dark that falls in your way
You need devotion. bless the children
deliverance from the fruits of evil
In everyone's life, there's a need to be happy.
Let the sun shine, a smile your way.
Open your heart, feel a touch of devotion.
Maybe this song, will help uplift your day.
Make a better way
You need devotion
"Devotion" is a song by Allen & Allen, and it speaks to the power of devotion, the strength that comes from being dedicated to something or someone. The song begins by saying that those who are devoted are blessed, and that the teacher who brings true love is worthy of praise. The devotion of the singer opens up all of the treasures in life and protects them from the fruits of evil. The song's mission is to bring a melody that will ring through the voices of those who sing sweet harmony.
The second verse is directed towards the listener, as the singer offers them a song that will make their day brighter, a song that will stay with them through troubled times. The song is meant to give their heart the light to brighten up all of the dark that might come their way. The chorus repeats the message of the first verse, that devotion is what is needed to bless the children and protect them from the fruits of evil.
In the final verse, the singer encourages the listener to be open to happiness and to let the sun shine and a smile come their way. The listener's heart needs to be open to the touch of devotion, and the song will hopefully help uplift their day. The song ends with a call to action, to make a better way, which means that dedication is necessary to make positive changes and overcome any obstacles that may be encountered in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Thru devotion, blessed are the children
The act of being devoted is what blesses the children.
Praise the teacher, that brings true love to many
The teacher who brings true love to many is worthy of praise.
your devotion, opens all life's treasures
One's devotion can reveal all the treasures of life.
and deliverance, from the fruits of evil.
Devotion can lead to deliverance from the negative consequences of evil actions.
So our mission, to bring a melody,
Our mission is to bring a harmonious melody.
ringin' voices sing sweet harmony
Voices come together to create a beautiful harmony.
For you here's a song, to make your day brighter.
We have a song to offer you that can brighten your day.
One that will last, you long thru troubled days.
This song is one that will last in your heart even during troubled times.
Giving your heart the light to brighten.
The song gives your heart a light to uplift and inspire.
All of the dark that falls in your way
The song will help you through difficult times filled with darkness.
You need devotion. bless the children
Devotion is necessary and can bless the children.
deliverance from the fruits of evil
Devotion can lead to release from negative consequences of evil actions.
In everyone's life, there's a need to be happy.
Happiness is a need in everyone's life.
Let the sun shine, a smile your way.
May the sun shine and bring a smile to your face.
Open your heart, feel a touch of devotion.
Open your heart to feel the touch of devotion.
Maybe this song, will help uplift your day.
Perhaps this song will help uplift and inspire you today.
Make a better way
Improve your life's path by remaining devoted and positive.
You need devotion
Devotion is a necessary factor in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAURICE WHITE, PHILIP BAILEY, PHILIP JAMES BAILEY
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