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.
I'm Gonna Hold On
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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A girl wants a man to do
Oh, baby (oh, baby)
I'll sacrifice for you
I'll even do wrong for you
Oh, baby (oh, baby)
Every minute, every hour
With love and affection
Look out, it's coming in your direction
And I'm
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
Look here
My love is strong, you see
I know you'll never get tired of me
Oh, baby (oh, baby)
And I'm gonna use every trick in the book
I'll try my best to get you hooked
Hey, baby (hey, baby)
And every night, every day
I'm gonna say
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
Look out boy, 'cause I'm gonna get you
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
And I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
You know I will
Every breath I take
And each and every step I make
Brings me closer, baby
Closer to you
And with each beat of my heart
For every day we're apart
I'll hunger for every wasted hour
And I
Every night
And every day
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
Look out, 'cause I'm gonna get you
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
The song "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" by Candi Staton is a classic love song that showcases the lengths a woman is willing to go for the man she loves. The lyrics open with the singer promising to do all the things that a girl wants a man to do, even if it means sacrificing and doing wrong for them. The use of the phrase "oh, baby" adds an element of sweetness and vulnerability to the song.
As the song progresses, the singer promises to shower her lover with love and affection every minute and every hour. She declares that she will use every trick in the book to get him hooked and will not stop until she has his heart. The lyrics are filled with an undeniable determination, as she states that every breath she takes and each step she makes will bring her closer to him.
The repeated line of "I'm gonna make you love me" highlights the singer's belief in her ability to win her lover's heart. It is a powerful statement of her dedication to the relationship and her confidence in her own ability to make it work, no matter what obstacles may come her way.
Overall, "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is an uplifting and passionate love song that showcases the power of dedication and determination in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna do all the things for you
I will do everything that a woman expects a man to do
A girl wants a man to do
I will fulfill all your desires, just like every girl wants a man to do
Oh, baby (oh, baby)
I am deeply in love with you
I'll sacrifice for you
I am ready to give up anything for you
I'll even do wrong for you
I'll go against what I believe is right, just for you
Every minute, every hour
All the time, always
I'm gonna shower you
I will give you a lot of love
With love and affection
My love will come with lots of care and fondness
Look out, it's coming in your direction
Be ready to receive it because it's coming towards you
I'm gonna make you love me
I am determined to make you fall in love with me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I am confident and committed to my goal
My love is strong, you see
My feelings for you are very powerful
I know you'll never get tired of me
I'm sure you'll always want me in your life
And I'm gonna use every trick in the book
I'll use all my abilities to make you love me
I'll try my best to get you hooked
I'll do everything to ensure that you fall in love with me
Hey, baby (hey, baby)
Oh my dear, my love for you is always there
And every night, every day
All the time, always
I'm gonna say
I'll express my love for you even more
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
I will make you mine
Look out boy, 'cause I'm gonna get you
Be ready to fall in love with me
Every breath I take
And each and every step I make
I am always moving closer to you
Brings me closer, baby
Closer to you
Every breath I take, every step I make takes me closer to you
And with each beat of my heart
I feel love for you with every heartbeat
For every day we're apart
Every day that I am away from you is painful
I'll hunger for every wasted hour
I will crave the time lost without you
I'm gonna make you love me
I will not stop until you love me
Oh, yes I will
I am determined
You know I will
You can trust my commitment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY J. ROSS, KENNETH GAMBLE
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on It's the Anointing
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