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.
Stop And Smell The Roses
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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Where you going in such a hurry
Don't you think it's time you realized
There's a whole lot more to life than work and worry
The sweetest things in life are free
And there right before your eyes
You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way
Before you went to work this morning in the city
Did you spent some time with your family
Did you kiss your wife and tell her that she's pretty
Did you take your children to your breast and love them tenderly
You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way
Did you ever take a walk through the forest
Stop and dream a while among the trees
Well you can look up through the leaves right straight to heaven
You can almost hear the voice of God
In each any every breeze
You got to Stop and Smell the Roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the Roses along the way
You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way
Candi Staton's "Stop and Smell the Roses" is a song that urges the listener to take a moment and appreciate the simple joys of life. The lyrics are a stark reminder that many people are getting caught up in the chaos of daily life and are not taking the time to focus on things that truly matter. The singer implores the listener to not be so consumed with the stresses of the world and to not forget about the things that bring true happiness.
The first verse of the song is a call to action that encourages the listener to slow down and take a closer look at the world around them. The chorus emphasizes the importance of counting blessings and living a more balanced life. The second verse touches on the importance of love and family, urging the listener to cherish the relationships they have with loved ones. The final verse encourages the listener to connect with nature, suggesting that time spent in the great outdoors can help connect a person to a higher purpose.
This song carries a powerful message that speaks to people of all ages and backgrounds. The lyrics are simple, yet they carry a profound message that many people can relate to. The song encourages people to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and to focus on the things that truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mister
Excuse me sir or man
Where you going in such a hurry
Why are you rushing or moving so fast?
Don't you think it's time you realized
Do you not believe it's time for you to recognize
There's a whole lot more to life than work and worry
Life has many other aspects beyond just work and stress
The sweetest things in life are free
The best things in life do not cost anything
And there right before your eyes
They can be seen around you at all times
You got to Stop and Smell the roses
Take a break and appreciate the simple things in life
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
One must be grateful and recognize their fortunate situations daily
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
Living life to its fullest is a challenging journey
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way
If you do not appreciate and enjoy the little moments in life
Before you went to work this morning in the city
Before starting the work day in an urban area
Did you spent some time with your family
Did you give attention and interact with loved ones
Did you kiss your wife and tell her that she's pretty
Did you give affection to your spouse and compliment her beauty
Did you take your children to your breast and love them tenderly
Did you express care and gentleness to your kids
Did you ever take a walk through the forest
Have you ever explored a wooded area on foot
Stop and dream a while among the trees
Pause and imagine or reflect while standing amidst the trees
Well you can look up through the leaves right straight to heaven
You can observe up through the foliage towards the sky
You can almost hear the voice of God
The serenity and natural beauty around can evoke spiritual feelings
In each any every breeze
Wind blowing through the leaves produces calming sounds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL SEVERINSEN, MAC DAVIS
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