Although Bryant was never Atlantic Starr's only lead singer -- Wayne and David Lewis also provided their share of lead vocals -- she was a major asset. So it came as quite a disappointment when she left Atlantic Starr in 1984 to pursue a solo career. But all was not lost. The talented Barbara Weathers was hired as a replacement and 1985's As the Band Turns -- Atlantic Starr's first post-Bryant album and sixth album overall -- found the outfit unveiling a smaller lineup that consisted of Weathers, the Lewis Brothers, and Phillips. Sudderth, Daniels, Archer, and Carroll were all gone, but despite those personnel changes, Atlantic Starr was still distinctive and recognizable. As the Band Turns, which contained the major hit "Secret Lovers," turned out to be Atlantic Starr's last album for A&M; in 1987, they moved to Warner Bros. and fared well with the album All in the Name of Love and the smash hit "Always." A syrupy adult contemporary ballad, "Always" reflected the Lewis Brothers' desire to have the type of crossover success that Whitney Houston and Lionel Ritchie had been enjoying in the '80s; they got their wish when "Always" soared to number one on both the pop and R&B charts.
After All in the Name of Love, Weathers left the band to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Porscha Martin, who was featured on 1988's We're Movin' Up. Martin was around for a few years before being replaced by Rachel Oliver (Atlantic Starr's fourth female vocalist) in the early '90s. Atlantic Starr's relationship with Warner Bros. ended after 1991's Love Crazy, and in 1994, the band recorded one album for Arista: Time. That album was a commercial disappointment and the single "I'll Remember You" only made it to the fifties on Billboard's R&B and pop singles charts. Time (which was David Lewis' last album with the band) found a fifth female singer, Aisha Tanner, replacing Oliver. And when 1999's Legacy was distributed by the small, independent Street Solid label, Atlantic Starr unveiled yet another lineup -- one that consisted of two Lewis Brothers (Wayne and Jonathan) as well as Oliver (who had returned and replaced Tanner) and a new male singer named DeWayne Woods. Although Legacy received very little attention, Atlantic Starr hung in there and was still performing for die-hard fans when the 21st century arrived.
Thankful
Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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There's no heavy thing
It's just a mere reminder for those of us who
Sometimes forget just how good we are
Life is something we pretend to take for granted
We've gotta it so good that we're hard to satisfy
It would be so nice if we lead towards appreciation
You should tell the child that only has bread and butter
That some folks have no bread at all
And the man that has no fortune
That hasn't still found someone to love
He should stand just as tall
That's why I'm thankful for every morning that I rise
I'm thankful whether God sends rain or blue sky
I'm thankful 'cause I can clearly see
His love for you and me
Hey, looking back through the years when I was very young
I used to dream of becoming a star
Even though I was [Incomprehensible], I was patient because of you
In time I would grow fine
There were many obstacles that were in my way
I could have done bad things and been locked away
But with lot of attention from my family
Success is seen this day
I'm thankful for every morning that I rise
I'm thankful whether God sends rain or blue sky
I'm thankful 'cause I can clearly see
His love for you and me
If we only stop to count our blessings
We'll find that there will be no time to complain
Oh, what we don't have, that's not the best thing
'Cause the most important things in life we can always gain
That's why I'm thankful
Thankful, thankful
His love
That's why I'm thankful for every morning that I rise
I'm thankful whether God sends rain or blue sky
I'm thankful 'cause I can clearly see
His love for you and me
Thankful, thankful
I'm thankful
Thankful 'cause I can really see
His love
“Thankful” by Atlantic Starr is a song that reminds listeners to appreciate every moment and count their blessings. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the tendency to take life for granted and yearning for people to move towards appreciation. The song then delves into how one should empathize with others who are less fortunate and encourage them to have gratitude for what they do have. Towards the end of the song, the lead singer reveals their own life's story and how they managed to overcome obstacles and become successful, but still remain grateful for their blessings.
The song portrays important messages regarding appreciation and gratitude towards life and people around us. Life is too short to not appreciate the goodness that we have, and we often forget to count our blessings. The lyrics invite us to reflect on our lives, understand the importance of compassion, and be grateful for every opportunity and blessing in our lives. The song reminds us to not take life and love for granted, and that every moment is worth being thankful for.
Line by Line Meaning
This song is just a simple little message
This song is aimed at reminding us how good we are and how grateful we should be.
There's no heavy thing
The song is not meant to place heavy demands on us.
It's just a mere reminder for those of us who
The song is intended as a reminder for those of us who sometimes forget how good we are.
Sometimes forget just how good we are
We can all be forgetful of how much we have going for us at times.
Life is something we pretend to take for granted
We often act like we don't care about life or fail to appreciate it enough.
We've gotta it so good that we're hard to satisfy
Sometimes we're so used to having good things in life that it's difficult to appreciate them or be satisfied with them.
It would be so nice if we lead towards appreciation
It would be great if we could cultivate a habit of appreciating everything we have in our lives.
It's not hard if just we try
Developing an attitude of gratitude is not difficult if we make an effort to do so.
You should tell the child that only has bread and butter
We should remind those who have very little that others have even less.
That some folks have no bread at all
Some people don't even have the bare minimum of food to survive.
And the man that has no fortune
We should remember that not everyone is rich or well-off.
That hasn't still found someone to love
Some people haven't had the chance to find someone special to love.
He should stand just as tall
Even if they lack certain things in life, people should still maintain their dignity and stand up for themselves.
That's why I'm thankful for every morning that I rise
The singer is grateful for every day and every opportunity to enjoy life.
I'm thankful whether God sends rain or blue sky
The singer is grateful regardless of the circumstances or the weather.
I'm thankful 'cause I can clearly see
The singer is grateful because they have a clear understanding of the good things in their life.
His love for you and me
The singer is grateful for the love that God has for everyone.
Hey, looking back through the years when I was very young
The singer is reflecting on their youth and how far they've come in life.
I used to dream of becoming a star
The singer had aspirations of becoming famous in their youth.
Even though I was [Incomprehensible], I was patient because of you
Even though the singer may have faced challenges or setbacks, they were able to remain patient and persevere because of their faith or someone special in their life.
In time I would grow fine
The singer is saying that they were able to overcome their challenges or improve themselves over time.
There were many obstacles that were in my way
The singer faced many challenges and difficulties in life.
I could have done bad things and been locked away
The singer could have made bad choices and ended up in trouble with the law.
But with lot of attention from my family
With the help and support of their family, the singer was able to stay on the right track.
Success is seen this day
The singer has achieved success in their life, thanks in part to the help of their family and loved ones.
If we only stop to count our blessings
If we take the time to appreciate everything we have, we will realize how much we truly have to be thankful for.
We'll find that there will be no time to complain
When we are grateful for what we have, we will have no reason to complain or focus on what we lack.
Oh, what we don't have, that's not the best thing
Focusing on what we don't have is not the best way to live.
'Cause the most important things in life we can always gain
The most important things in life, such as love and happiness, can always be acquired or experienced.
Thankful, thankful
The singer reiterates their gratitude and appreciation.
I'm thankful
The singer is expressing their gratitude for everything in their life.
Thankful 'cause I can really see
The singer can clearly see the many blessings in their life.
His love
The singer is ultimately grateful for the love that God has for everyone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID LEWIS, DAVID E. LEWIS, WAYNE LEWIS, WAYNE I. LEWIS
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