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.
Here I Am Again
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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The way that you make me feel
A burning deep down inside
A love that I cannot hide
Our love is you and me baby
That makes the world go 'round
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me
Layin' all my troubles down
Come and take me
Here I am, baby
Come and take me
Take me by the hand
Show me
Here I am, baby
It always ends up this way
Me begging you every day
A love that I cannot have
You broke my heart into half
Our love is you and me baby
That makes the world go 'round
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me
Layin' all my troubles down
Here I am, baby
Come and take me
Here I am, baby
Come and take me
Take me by the hand
Squeeze me
Here I am, baby
When I'm down
I can always call you
For a helpin' hand
I know you'll do the best you can
But it don't take much from me
Just my cup of Joe
Oh there's love inside me
I believe there's going to be an explosion
It's tough for me, oh baby
I can do worry
Tell me all your troubles
You won't ever have to worry now
Just one more thing, ask everybody
Everybody you see, no, no
You'll find yourself lost
And alone on a darkened street
Here I am, baby
Come and take me
Here I am, baby
Come and take me
Take me by the hand
Show me
Here I am, take me
Here I am, show me, won't you
Here I am, baby
Come and take me
Won't you teach me, baby?
Won't you take me by the hand?
Teach me
Here I am, baby
The lyrics to Candi Staton's "Here I Am Again" express a sense of longing and desperation for love. The singer cannot believe the intensity of their feelings for their loved one, and they have a burning desire to be with them. The love that they share is all-encompassing, and it makes their world go 'round. Despite this, the singer often finds themselves begging for their loved one's affection and feeling heartbroken when it is not reciprocated. However, they know that they can always rely on their loved one for support and comfort in times of need. The bridge of the song suggests that the singer has a deep well of love inside them that is waiting to explode, and they implore their loved one to take a chance on them and show them the way.
Overall, "Here I Am Again" is a powerful love song that explores the highs and lows of being in a relationship. It portrays a sense of vulnerability and authenticity that resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe that it's real
I am amazed that the love I feel for you is genuine
The way that you make me feel
You give me a burning feeling of deep, passionate love inside
A burning deep down inside
My love for you is intense and passionate
A love that I cannot hide
My love for you is so strong that I cannot suppress it
Our love is you and me baby
Our relationship is built on the love we share together
That makes the world go 'round
Our love is the center of our world, and the foundation of our happiness
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me
If you have been sharing your love with me
Layin' all my troubles down
You have helped me to forget my problems and find peace
Here I am, baby
I am always here for you, my love
Come and take me
Take my love, my heart, my everything
Take me by the hand
Guide me, lead me, and show me the way
Show me
Reveal to me the depth of your love for me
Squeeze me
Hold me tight, caress me, and never let me go
It always ends up this way
Our love is complicated and often leaves me heartbroken
Me begging you every day
I find myself constantly pleading with you for your love and attention
A love that I cannot have
My desire for your love is insatiable, yet I cannot have it
You broke my heart into half
Your actions have caused my heart to shatter into pieces
When I'm down
When I am feeling low or sad
I can always call you
I know that I can rely on you for support and care
For a helpin' hand
To provide me with assistance or comfort when I need it
I know you'll do the best you can
I have faith in your ability to help me through tough times
Just my cup of Joe
All I need is a little bit of love and affection from you
Oh there's love inside me
My heart is full of immense love and affection for you
I believe there's going to be an explosion
My love for you is so powerful, it feels like it will burst out of me
It's tough for me, oh baby
My love for you is a challenging and difficult experience
I can do worry
I am filled with anxiety and concern about our relationship
Tell me all your troubles
Share your problems with me, and I will be there to help you through them
You won't ever have to worry now
I will always be here for you, through thick and thin
Just one more thing, ask everybody
Asking others will confirm that our love is strong and true
Everybody you see, no, no
Everyone can see the love that we share
You'll find yourself lost
Without me, you will feel alone and directionless
And alone on a darkened street
You will feel isolated and fearful, with no one to turn to
Won't you teach me, baby?
Show me how to love you better, and deepen our connection
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Terinia reid
on It's the Anointing
I love this song