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.
Six Nights And A Day
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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Yes, you did
You promised to stick by me baby
Our problems we would always share
When my love was growing strong
You turned and walked away
And I cried for you baby oh
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
First time I saw you
You were like a cold gust of wind
Yes, you were
You knocked on my heart baby
And just like a fool I took you in
Yes, I did
When my love was growing strong
You turned and walked away
And I cried for you baby oh
Six nights and a day
Monday don′t know how much longer
I can keep on hanging on
Tuesday sleeping in a tear stained bed
Keeping neighbours up all night long
Wednesday just don't know what it is
Can′t seem to pull through
Thursday I'm still trying to get over you
Friday I just can't seem to make
This thing go away
Saturday think I′ll go to church on Sunday
And get on my knees and pray
Oh, baby
(Six nights and a day)
Love just won′t go away
(Six nights and a day)
I cried for you baby
(Six nights and a day)
Six nights and a day oh, yeah
(Since you been away)
Monday I walk the floor
Tuesday couldn't eat no more
Wednesday took the phone off the hook
Thursday just wanted to be by myself
Friday you got me screaming and crying
Saturday keeping my neighbours up all night
Sunday I need you baby.
The song "Six Nights and a Day" by Candi Staton is a story of heartbreak and abandonment. In the beginning of the song, the singer is recalling a time when her lover promised to stand by her no matter what, but when her love started to grow stronger, he walked away. She spent six nights and a day crying for him and trying to make sense of what went wrong.
The song shows a clear depiction of the seven-day week, with each day symbolizing the different emotional state of the singer since her lover left her. The song begins with Monday, where she is trying to hold on to the promise that her lover made to her. Tuesday is more of a hopeless situation where she is unable to eat due to her emotional state. Wednesday is characterized by confusion and uncertainty while trying to make sense of why he left. Thursday is about the struggle to try and get over him. Friday is characterized by frustration with being unable to forget him. On Saturday, she is unable to sleep due to her longing for him. And finally, on Sunday she finds herself seeking redemption through church and prayer.
The song portrays a sense of helplessness caused by rejection, loss, and heartbreak. Despite the singer's efforts, she still cannot shake off the deep-seated emotions she has for her lost love. In essence, the song is a reminder that the hurt of losing a loved one does not heal easily and may take days, weeks, or even months.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me baby that you really care
You expressed your feelings for me and promised to be by my side through thick and thin.
You promised to stick by me baby
You promised to be my support system and stay with me no matter what.
Our problems we would always share
You vowed to take equal responsibility for our problems and work on them together.
When my love was growing strong
When I was deeply in love with you and our relationship was thriving.
You turned and walked away
You suddenly left without any explanation or reason.
And I cried for you baby oh
I was devastated and heartbroken, shedding tears for you.
Six nights and a day
I continued to cry and mourn for six nights and a day, unable to shake off the pain.
First time I saw you
The initial moment when we met and you caught my attention.
You were like a cold gust of wind
You were distant and unsettling, yet still captivating.
You knocked on my heart baby
You won me over with your charm and persistence.
And just like a fool I took you in
I fell for you despite my doubts and the potential risks involved.
Monday don′t know how much longer
On the first day of the week, I am unsure if I can keep enduring the pain of your absence.
I can keep on hanging on
I am unsure if I can continue holding on to the threads of our relationship.
Tuesday sleeping in a tear stained bed
The second day, I am crying myself to sleep and my bed is wet with tears.
Keeping neighbours up all night long
My sobs are so loud that my neighbours are disturbed and unable to sleep.
Wednesday just don't know what it is
On hump day, I am still unsure what went wrong or how to overcome this pain.
Can′t seem to pull through
I am struggling to cope and move beyond this heartache.
Thursday I'm still trying to get over you
On the fourth day, I am still attempting to let go of my feelings for you.
Friday I just can't seem to make
On the fifth day, I am unable to figure out how to fix our relationship and make things right.
This thing go away
I am unable to make this pain and heartache disappear.
Saturday think I′ll go to church on Sunday
On the weekend, I contemplate turning to religion to find solace and answers.
And get on my knees and pray
I will turn to prayer and seek divine intervention to heal my broken heart.
Love just won′t go away
My love for you is persistent and refuses to dissipate.
Since you been away
Ever since you left me, I have been struggling to recover and move on.
Monday I walk the floor
On the first day of the week, I find myself pacing around restlessly in my emotional turmoil.
Tuesday couldn't eat no more
I am unable to consume food on the second day, as my appetite is diminished by my sadness.
Wednesday took the phone off the hook
On the third day, I disconnect myself from the world and avoid communication by taking my phone off the hook.
Thursday just wanted to be by myself
On the fourth day, all I desire is solitude and personal space to process my emotions.
Friday you got me screaming and crying
On the fifth day, the pain and frustration of our relationship issues cause me to express my emotions in outbursts of tears and screams.
Saturday keeping my neighbours up all night
My neighbours are still being affected by my emotional distress, keeping them awake at night.
Sunday I need you baby.
On the last day of the week, I still yearn for your companionship and emotional support.
Writer(s): Earl Wright, George Henry Jackson
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Terinia reid
on It's the Anointing
I love this song