Staton sang with the Jewell Gospel Trio and as teenagers, they toured the traditional gospel circuit in the 1950s with The Soul Stirrers, C. L. Franklin, and Mahalia Jackson. They recorded several sides for Nashbro, Apollo[disambiguation needed ], and Savoy Records between 1953 and 1963, before launching a solo career in 1968.
She had 16 R&B hits for Fame Studios and received Grammy nominations for cover versions of country standards. In 1975 she started working with disco producer Dave Crawford and had hits "Young Hearts Run Free" and "Victim". Also, The Mighty Majors ("You Can Never Go Back") was her backup band once on the road.
In 1982 she returned to gospel forming Beracah Ministries with her husband John Sussewell. In 1991 she had a top 10 UK hit as The Source featuring Candi Staton with dance track "You Got The Love".
In 2004 when Sex and the City ended its successful six-year run, the last song played on that show was "You Got the Love" with Sarah Jessica Parker walking down New York City streets and talking about the endless relationship with herself.
Before the Next Teardrop Falls
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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Then I wish you both the best
It's your happiness that matters most of all
But if she ever breaks your heart
If the teardrops ever start
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
Though it hurts to let you go
Darling I want you to know
And if I should ever hear
That she's made you shed a tear
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
I'll be there anytime you need me by your side
To dry away each teardrop you've cried
If she ever leaves you blue
Just remember I love you
And I'll be there
Before the next teardrop falls
Alli estare candor me necesites a tu lado
Para borrar cadda lagrima que haya llorado
If he ever leaves you blue
Just remember I love you
And I'll be there
Before the next teardrop falls
I'll be there, I'll be there
Before the next teardrop falls
The lyrics to Candi Staton's "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" are a bittersweet expression of love and selflessness. The singer acknowledges that her former lover has found happiness with someone else and wishes them well. However, she also promises to be there for him, to offer comfort and support in case his new relationship falls apart. This sentiment is echoed later in the song when the lyrics switch to Spanish, "Alli estare candor me necesites a tu lado, para borrar cadda lagrima que haya llorado" which translates to "I'll be there, if you need me by your side, to wipe away every tear that you've cried."
The repeated phrase "before the next teardrop falls" serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of love and the potential for heartbreak. The singer acknowledges that she still loves her former partner but is willing to put their happiness above her own. The shifting of perspective from the first to the third person, and the addition of a Spanish verse, makes this song universal and emotionally resonant to a wide audience.
Line by Line Meaning
If she brings you happiness
If the person you are with makes you happy and brings joy to your life
Then I wish you both the best
I hope for the best for you and the person you are with
It's your happiness that matters most of all
The most important thing is that you are happy
But if she ever breaks your heart
However, if the person you are with hurts you emotionally
If the teardrops ever start
If you start to cry and shed tears
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
I will be there to comfort you and wipe away your tears before you even cry again
Though it hurts to let you go
Even though it is painful to say goodbye to you
Darling I want you to know
I want you to understand and realize
I'll run to you if ever you should call
I will come to you as soon as you need me, just give me a call
And if I should ever hear
If I find out or learn
That she's made you shed a tear
That you cried because of something she did
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
I will be there to comfort you and wipe away your tears as soon as I find out
I'll be there anytime you need me by your side
I will always be there for you whenever you need me by your side
To dry away each teardrop you've cried
To comfort you and wipe away every tear you have cried
If she ever leaves you blue
If the person you are with ever makes you sad
Just remember I love you
Please remember that I love you
And I'll be there
I will be there to support you
Before the next teardrop falls
Before you even start crying again
Alli estare candor me necesites a tu lado
I will be there when you need me by your side
Para borrar cadda lagrima que haya llorado
To erase every tear you have cried
I'll be there, I'll be there
I will be there, supporting you and comforting you, as long as you need me
Writer(s): BEN PETERS, VIVIAN KEITH
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Terinia reid
on It's the Anointing
I love this song