Candi Staton (born Canzetta Maria Staton on 13 March 1940, in Hanceville, A… Read Full Bio ↴Candi Staton (born Canzetta Maria Staton on 13 March 1940, in Hanceville, Alabama, USA) is an American gospel singer. She is best known for her disco hit Young Hearts Run Free and dance hit You Got The Love.

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.

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CANDI STATON Lyrics

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I can ride my bike with no handlebars
No handlebars
No handlebars
I can ride my bike with no handlebars
No handlebars
No handlebars

Look at me, look at me

Hands in the air like it's good to be
Alive, and I'm a famous rapper
Even when the paths're all crookedy
I can show you how to do-si-do
I can show you how to scratch a record
I can take apart the remote control
And I can almost put it back together
I can tie a knot in a cherry stem
I can tell you about Leif Ericson
I know all the words to "De Colores"
And "I'm proud to be an American"

Me and my friend saw a platypus
Me and my friend made a comic book
And guess how long it took
I can do anything that I want, 'cause, look--

I can keep rhythm with no metronome
No metronome
No metronome
And I can see your face on the telephone
On the telephone
On the telephone

Look at me, look at me
Just called to say that it's good to be
Alive
In such a small world
I'm all curled up with a book to read
I can make money open up a thrift store
I can make a livin' off a magazine
I can design an engine sixty four miles to a gallon of gasoline

I can make new antibiotics
I can make computers survive aquatic conditions
I know how to run the business
And I can make you wanna buy a product
Movers, shakers and producers
Me and my friends understand the future
I see the strings that control the system
I can do anything with no resistance

...'Cause I can lead a nation with a microphone
With a microphone
With a microphone
And I can split the atom of a molecule
Of a molecule
Of a molecule

Look at me, look at me
Drivin' and I won't stop...
And it feels so good to be alive and on top
My reach, is global
My tower, secure
My cause, is noble
My power, is pure

I can hand out a million vaccinations
Or let 'em all die of exasperation
Have 'em all healed of their lacerations
Have 'em all killed by assassination
I can make anybody go to prison
Just because I don't like 'em
And I can do anything with no permission
I have it all under my command because

I can guide a missile by satellite
By satellite
By satellite
And I can hit a target through a telescope
Through a telescope
Through a telescope

And I can end the planet in a holocaust
In a holocaust
In a holocaust
In a holocaust
In a holocaust
In a holocaust

I can ride my bike with no handlebars
No handlebars
No handlebars
I can ride my bike with no handlebars

No handlebars
No handlebars

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Handlebars" by Flobots are a combination of boasting, humor, and commentary on the human propensity for power and control. The song starts with the hook, “I can ride my bike with no handlebars,” which serves as a metaphor for the seemingly impossible feats that the singer can accomplish. He continues to list impressive actions that he can take, from complex physical movements to technological feats like dismantling and rebuilding a remote control.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more megalomaniacal, discussing how he can control the world and even the fate of the planet. He toys with the idea of using his power to control and manipulate others, threatening to imprison and assassinate anyone he doesn't like. The song ends with a repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the idea that the singer is in control and can accomplish anything he sets his mind to do, for better or for worse.

Overall, the lyrics of "Handlebars" illustrate the concept of power and the dangerous potential that it holds. The singer takes pride in his ability to control various aspects of his life and beyond, but ultimately, the song critiques the idea that one person or group of people should be able to have such immense power over others.

Line by Line Meaning

I can ride my bike with no handlebars
I am capable of doing something difficult without help.

Look at me, look at me
I want attention and recognition.

Hands in the air like it's good to be Alive, and I'm a famous rapper
I am proud to be alive and successful in my career.

Even when the paths're all crookedy
Even in difficult situations or when faced with obstacles.

I can show you how to do-si-do
I can teach you a particular dance move.

I can show you how to scratch a record
I am skilled in the art of DJing.

I can take apart the remote control, And I can almost put it back together
I have mechanical skills and can fix electronic devices.

I can tie a knot in a cherry stem
I am skilled at making intricate knots.

I can tell you about Leif Ericson, I know all the words to "De Colores", And "I'm proud to be an American"
I am knowledgeable about history and patriotic.

Me and my friend saw a platypus, Me and my friend made a comic book, And guess how long it took
I enjoy spending time with my friends and engaging in creative activities with them.

I can do anything that I want, 'cause, look--
I am extremely capable and confident in my abilities.

I can keep rhythm with no metronome
I am musically talented and can keep a steady beat without help.

And I can see your face on the telephone
I am able to picture the person I am speaking to on the phone in my mind.

Just called to say that it's good to be Alive, In such a small world
I appreciate life and am grateful for the people in it.

I'm all curled up with a book to read
I enjoy reading and spending time alone.

I can make money open up a thrift store, I can make a livin' off a magazine, I can design an engine sixty four miles to a gallon of gasoline
I am skilled in entrepreneurship, journalism, and engineering.

I can make new antibiotics, I can make computers survive aquatic conditions
I can create new medical treatments and technology that can withstand challenging environments.

I know how to run the business, And I can make you wanna buy a product
I understand how to market and sell products effectively.

Movers, shakers and producers, Me and my friends understand the future, I see the strings that control the system
I and my associates are knowledgeable about business and politics and have insight into the future.

I can do anything with no resistance
I am able to accomplish my goals without barriers.

I can lead a nation with a microphone
I have the power and influence to lead a group of people through my public speeches.

And I can split the atom of a molecule
I am skilled in nuclear physics and can split atoms.

My reach, is global
My influence extends worldwide.

My tower, secure
My position of power is stable and strong.

My cause, is noble
The reasons behind my actions are just and honorable.

My power, is pure
My influence is not corrupted and is of high moral quality.

I can hand out a million vaccinations
I have the power to distribute vaccines to a large number of people.

Or let 'em all die of exasperation, Have 'em all healed of their lacerations
I can either provide medical aid or deny it to others.

Have 'em all killed by assassination, I can make anybody go to prison, Just because I don't like 'em
I have the power to commit heinous acts by killing people or putting them in prison arbitrarily.

And I can do anything with no permission
I am able to do whatever I want without seeking approval from anyone.

I can guide a missile by satellite, And I can hit a target through a telescope
I am capable of guiding missiles and hitting targets via advanced technology.

And I can end the planet in a holocaust
I have the power to cause a global catastrophe and destroy the planet.

Writer(s): Canzetta Staton

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