Both members attended Dillard High School of Performing Arts. After high school Kev Marcus attended Florida International University and Wil B enrolled at Florida State University. At FIU, Kev met their manager Sam G and the three of them co-founded the production company DKNEX which stands for Di-Versatile Music. The group name "Black Violin" is derived from the influence of a famous jazz violinist, Stuff Smith; six months before Smith's death, he recorded a solo album entitled Black Violin. The duo decided to name their group after the music of the most inspiring violinist they had ever heard.
Black Violin clinched the Showtime at the Apollo 2005 Legend title. Black Violin's notoriety has risen with their performance accompanying Alicia Keys at the 2004 Billboard Awards, and by performing on the same bill with some of the industry's biggest artists. The duo also are avid producers and writers. Most recently, they made a star appearance on "Angelina Ballerina" on the PBS channel.
Black Violin returned to Florida to do a concord in 2011.
The Mission
Black Violin Lyrics
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The mission is on we're takin off
Flying high and with our feet off the ground
The mission is on we taking off
Soon to land upon the place we call home
The mission is on lets some stay together
With love we can weather the storm if we let it its on
It was just about 10 years ago
She took the time jus to see
Where would life she would be
She begin to move nervously
Wondering if the choice would set her free
Little did she know that she would have face the facts of reality
It hard to see but until you live a life filled with love
You will never know how it feels to be loved
And every time you try to move on you realize love its gets too strong
The mission is on lets some stay together
With love we can weather the storm if we let it its on
Its on, its on, its on, its on, its on, it on, The mission is on
I know sometimes life seem strange
Try to look behind those clouds in you
It take a lot to ease my pain
I feel so sad i might jus sing the blues
Lets some stay together hey
With love we can weather the storm its on
The mission is on we're takin off
Flying high and with our feet off the ground
The mission is on we taking off
Soon to land upon the place we call home
The mission is on lets some stay together
With love we can weather the storm if we let it its on
Its on, its on, its on, its on, its on, it on,
The mission is on
The song "The Mission," by Black Violin, is about perseverance and the power of love to withstand adversity. The song is optimistic in its message, and it encourages listeners to focus on the possibilities rather than being weighed down by the difficulties of life. The lyrics convey the idea that no matter the challenges we face, we can always take the necessary steps to make changes and overcome even the most daunting obstacles.
The first verse sets the stage for the song by expressing a sense of urgency and a desire to move forward. The phrase "the mission is on" indicates that the task at hand is pressing and requires immediate attention. The idea of "flying high and with our feet off the ground" suggests that the task is one of great importance but not necessarily burdensome. The chorus repeats the phrase "the mission is on" several times, emphasizing the importance of the task at hand and imparting a feeling of determination to achieve it.
The second verse presents a story about a person who took the time to evaluate their life and make changes for the better. The line "little did she know that she would have to face the facts of reality" suggests that the person was naively hopeful about the changes that they planned to make. However, despite the challenges, the person was motivated to persevere because they understood the value of love in their life. This narrative reinforces the idea that no matter the difficulties we face, we must continue to move forward and trust in the power of love to guide us.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhh hey i dont worry
I am not worried.
The mission is on we're takin off
We are starting the mission.
Flying high and with our feet off the ground
We are feeling excited and free.
The mission is on we taking off
We are embarking on our goal.
Soon to land upon the place we call home
We will soon reach our destination.
The mission is on lets some stay together
Let's work together to achieve our mission.
With love we can weather the storm if we let it its on
We can overcome challenges if we work with love and unity.
Its on, its on, its on, its on, its on, it on, it was on.
Repeated emphasis that the mission is happening now.
It was just about 10 years ago
The story is about a decade ago.
She took the time jus to see
The woman stopped to reflect.
Where would life she would be
She wondered about her life's path.
She begin to move nervously
She got anxious.
Wondering if the choice would set her free
She was thinking about making a life-changing decision.
Little did she know that she would have face the facts of reality
She was unaware of the challenges she would face.
It hard to see but until you live a life filled with love
It can be difficult to understand the power of love.
You will never know how it feels to be loved
Without love, you cannot experience its benefits.
And every time you try to move on you realize love its gets too strong
Love can be overpowering and hard to leave behind.
I know sometimes life seem strange
Life can be unpredictable.
Try to look behind those clouds in you
Find hope and positivity amidst challenges.
It take a lot to ease my pain
It is difficult to deal with emotional pain.
I feel so sad i might jus sing the blues
The singer is expressing their sadness.
Contributed by Josiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adam George
MASTERFULLY done by Kev Marcus. One of my favorite things about Black Violins videos (other than the spectacular arrangement of sound as it takes up residence in my brain and stays for good) is the way Kev and Wil pour their very heart(s) and soul(s) into their music. You can watch them and see how much every piece, every note, means to them.. and you can see, very clearly, that they are absolutely loving every second of it!
Joyce El
I'm totally into the Mission! Always travel with a mission mind set.
Faithwind
Nice hope the mission is to share the peace of mind or believe in the happiness you share brings peace.