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.
Hallelujah Anyway
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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Uhhhhhhhhuuuwhhh!
You have some problems,
You need got to solve hem.
You get down on your knees and pray
When is he coming through,
When will he answer you.
But in the mean time,
Just keep your mind,
In a positive attitude.
And while you waiting,
Start praising,
He is gonna see you through,
Here is what you got to do.
(Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around
You gotta lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway.
Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around
You gotta to lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway-ay-ay.) wooohoo!'high'
So much is going on,
What's takin god so long.
Your is back is up against the wall,
(2 phrases I didn't understand)
You got to trust him,
Be patient,
He's working behind the scenes.
Just keep re(...., didn't understand quite well).
Start dancing.
He's givin you the victory
Show him that you believe.
(Background, verse 2)
(Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around
You gotta to lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway.)
(Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around
You gotta to lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway-ay-ay.)
Wooohoo!'high'
Uhm!
You see he's working it out for you
(Background, verse 3)
(Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around (Woohooo!'high')
You gotta to lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway-ay-ay.
Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around
You gotta to lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway.) 2x
(Ooooh! ‘high')
Yeah!
Just say hallelujah.. anyway.
He is maybe in your eyes, yeah
Just say hallelujah anyway, uuuhmm.
He's working it out for you 2x
Working it out for you
He's working it out for you
Working it out for you
He's working it out for you
Working it out for you
He's working it out for you
Uhmm.
(Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around (Woohooo!'high')
You gotta to lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway.)
You got to praise him, uhmm.
Just praise him!
You may not feel like it.
Just praise him anyway.
Yeah, just say hallelujah anyway.
The lyrics to Candi Staton's song "Hallelujah Anyway" are about keeping faith and remaining positive while waiting for a miracle. The message encourages listeners to focus on praising God, even when it feels like nothing is happening. The song speaks to the frustration that can come with difficult circumstances, and the call to keep going, to hold on to hope, and to find joy in the midst of hardship.
The opening lines focus on the problems the listener faces that require a solution, and the call to turn to prayer. The lyrics state that while it may not be easy, or quick, to wait for answers from God, it's important to maintain a positive attitude and stay focused on an eventual resolution. The chorus speaks to the need to stay faithful, to continue to praise God until everything turns around, and to hold on to hope even in the toughest moments. The song reinforces the idea that even when the situation seems insurmountable, God is working behind the scenes, and there is a reason to celebrate in the present.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hallelujah Anyway" encourage listeners to keep praise as the focus, even if it doesn't seem like there is reason to do so. The message is one of hope, faith, and the belief that good things are on the horizon. The lyrics speak to the power of prayer and positive thinking, trying to help listeners embrace the present moment with a spirit of joyfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
You have some problems,
You need got to solve hem.
You are currently facing problems that you need to find solutions to.
You get down on your knees and pray
When is he coming through,
When will he answer you.
Well it may mot be right away.
You pray and ask when God will come to your aid, but sometimes it may take time until He answers you.
But in the mean time,
Just keep your mind,
In a positive attitude.
In the meantime, it's important to maintain a positive attitude and outlook.
And while you waiting,
Start praising,
He is gonna see you through,
Here is what you got to do.
While you wait for an answer, start praising God because He will help you overcome your challenges.
Praise him till your blessings come down
Praise him till your situation turns around
You gotta lift up your voice and say: hallelujah anyway! Hallelujah anyway.
It is important to continue to praise God until good things happen, and to keep saying 'hallelujah anyway' despite your situation.
So much is going on,
What's takin god so long.
Your is back is up against the wall,
(2 phrases I didn't understand)
You might be feeling like you're dealing with a lot of problems at once and you don't know why God isn't helping you yet despite being backed into a corner.
You got to trust him,
Be patient,
He's working behind the scenes.
You must trust in God and be patient, even if you're not seeing any immediate results, as God is always working behind the scenes.
Just keep re(..., didn't understand quite well).
Start dancing.
He's givin you the victory
Show him that you believe.
Ignore whatever the unclear phrase is, start dancing to remind yourself of the victory that God is giving you. This way, you'll show Him that you believe.
You see he's working it out for you
(Background, verse 3)
Believe and have faith that God is working everything out in your life, even though it might not feel like it right now.
You got to praise him, uhmm.
Just praise him!
You may not feel like it.
Just praise him anyway.
Yeah, just say hallelujah anyway.
Even if you don't feel like it, you have to praise God and say 'hallelujah anyway' regardless of how you feel.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MONICA COLE POLLARD
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