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.
Touch A Four Leaf Clover
Atlantic Starr Lyrics
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Maybe you'll get over (Yeah)
Try and luck might come your way (Your way)
Here I am on a cloud
If you want me, take the chance, cry "Love" out loud
As I drift through the sky
Shooting Cupid's loving arrow, you just might try
But don't miss me
Take your time and aim
'Cause you've only got one chance
I think you better touch
Touch a four leaf clover (Yeah)
And maybe you'll get over
Touch a four leaf clover
And luck might get you over (Ooh)
Touch a four leaf clover (Yeah)
And maybe you'll get over
Try and luck might come your way
Like the wind, I am free
Going places, being things I wanna be
To settle down is, oh, so hard
But I will grant you that one chance, pick the right card
But don't miss it
Take your time, pick it
You only got one chance
You'd better
Touch a four leaf clover
And maybe you'll get over (Maybe you'll get over)
Touch a four leaf clover (Yeah, yeah)
And luck might get you over (It just might get you over)
Touch a four leaf clover
And maybe you'll get over
Try and luck might come your way
I'm free as a bird, yeah, yeah, yeah
To catch me is to catch a leprechaun, hoo, ooh
Hold on to your rabbit's foot
And I just might be yours forever
But you'd better
Touch a four leaf clover (Yeah)
And maybe you'll get over (Maybe you will get over)
Touch a four leaf clover (Mmm)
And luck might get you over (It might get you over)
Touch a four leaf clover (Yeah)
And maybe you'll get over (Try it)
Try and luck might come your way (Hoo)
Touch a four leaf clover
You might get lucky, you just might get me
You, yeah, oh, just get might get lucky
Touch a four leaf clover
You never know, maybe you'll get over
Come on, baby, touch it
'Cause you just might do it
Like the wind I am free
But you know I think you just might be the one for me
So come and touch it
Touch that four leaf clover
Ooh, babe, oh, babe
Just might get lucky
Ooh, yeah, touch that four leaf clover
The lyrics of Atlantic Starr's song "Touch A Four Leaf Clover" express the idea that taking chances and trying one's luck might lead to love and happiness. The metaphor of the four leaf clover, a rare and sought-after symbol of good fortune, is used to suggest the possibility of overcoming obstacles and finding something special. The singer is portrayed as a free-spirited individual who wants to be pursued but also offers a warning that there is only one chance, and it must be seized carefully. The imagery of shooting Cupid's arrow adds a romantic element to the song, emphasizing the idea that love requires risk and effort.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea of touching a four leaf clover as a way to find luck and overcome obstacles. The verses add more detail, describing the singer's individuality and the need for someone who can match their spirit. The bridge offers a playful twist as the singer compares themselves to a leprechaun, a mythical creature associated with finding treasure and granting wishes.
Overall, "Touch A Four Leaf Clover" is a catchy and upbeat song that combines themes of love, luck, and individuality with a catchy melody and memorable lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch a four leaf clover
Take a chance on love and see where it takes you
Maybe you'll get over
You might just fall in love and get over any heartache or bad luck you've had before
Try and luck might come your way (Your way)
If you take a chance on love, luck might just come your way
Here I am on a cloud
I'm on top of the world and feeling great
If you want me, take the chance, cry "Love" out loud
If you want to be with me, take a chance on love and tell me how you feel
As I drift through the sky
I'm free and uninhibited, just like the wind
Shooting Cupid's loving arrow, you just might try
I'm willing to take a chance on love and see if it works out
But don't miss me
Don't miss your chance to be with me
Take your time and aim
Take the time to make sure you're really ready and sure about your feelings
'Cause you've only got one chance
You only get one chance to take a chance on love, so make it count
And luck might get you over
Luck might help you get over any heartache you've had before
Like the wind, I am free
I'm free and full of potential, just like the wind
Going places, being things I wanna be
I'm free to be whoever and go wherever I want in life
To settle down is, oh, so hard
It's hard for me to commit to one person or place in life
But I will grant you that one chance, pick the right card
I'm willing to give love a chance, but you have to make sure you're the right person for me
Take your time, pick it
Take your time and make sure you're really ready and sure about your feelings
You'd better
You better make sure you're really ready and sure about your feelings
I'm free as a bird, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm free to do whatever I want and go wherever I want in life
To catch me is to catch a leprechaun, hoo, ooh
It's hard to pin me down or make me commit to one person or place
Hold on to your rabbit's foot
Take any luck you can get to make sure everything works out
And I just might be yours forever
If things work out and we're a good match, I might be willing to commit to you forever
You might get lucky, you just might get me
If you take a chance on love, you might just get lucky and you might end up being with me
You never know, maybe you'll get over
You never know what might happen if you take a chance on love, maybe you'll finally get over any past heartache or bad luck
Come on, baby, touch it
Take a chance on love and see where it takes you
'Cause you just might do it
You just might be ready to take a chance on love
Just might get lucky
You might get lucky and end up with the person you've always dreamed of
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Lewis, Wayne I. Lewis
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Compass Amour
Old school music does something to my soul. It humbles me in a way like no other music does
Arzel Higgs
Its nothing wrong wirh your on dream world
Arzel Higgs
If this song never could be real, it something still nothing wrong as what world of your owns
Arzel Higgs
I a greed
Kurt Adams
I truly understand
eric2181965
Comes to mind is this: Sharon Bryant & Angela Winbush, two awesome singers whom sort of were sort of "singing in the pocket" while members of a group, but once opportunities came for solo projects, those voices broke out. Sharon's only solo project in the late 1980's showed what a truly dynamic singer she is.
iluvmyboba
@Kevin Ford Well, Brother Ford. I'm glad to have found you. I would like to ask you about the group Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Beavers. There is so little information about them. What happened to them. I thought there was a lot of talent there.
Kevin Ford
You know it's a shame that her one solo project didn't get the advertisement that it deserved. It is still one of my favorite albums/cd's of all time and I'm a soul/r&b/pop music connoisseur from the mid sixties til today. Trust me when I say that I'm a walking encyclopedia of that music that just also happens to be an ex-nightclub dj!!!!!!!
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Desmond Anderson
OH YES-HER COVER OF "FOOLISH HEART"(ORIGINALLY BY STEVE PERRY OF JOURNEY) TOLD MY STORY BECAUSE I HAVE ONE; HER VOICE IS SO ANGELIC
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responare
This band and her voice always make me feel good ...anyplace anytime...