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.
You've Got The Love
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through
Sometimes it seems the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
But you've got the love I need to see me through
When food is gone, you are my daily meal (hmmm)
When friends are gone I know my Saviour's love is real
Your love is real
You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love (hmmm)
You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through
Oh, it gets so rough sometimes
Oh, the going gets so hard
But I know:
You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love (hmmm)
Instrumental
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you (I know, I know)
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through
It's all I can do sometimes to keep it together
But I know you've got it; you've got the love
You've got the love x6
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through
Candi Staton’s hit song “You’ve Got The Love” is a soulful and upbeat track about the power of love to help you overcome tough times. The song’s lyrics describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and distressed, but being able to find hope and support through the love of someone dear. The first verse starts with the singer expressing her frustration with life and wanting to give up, but then remembers that she can always rely on the love of her partner or friend to help her overcome any obstacles. The chorus then repeats the title phrase “you’ve got the love”, emphasizing the importance of having someone to love and support you during tough times.
The second verse elaborates on this idea, stating that even when things go wrong and nothing seems to be working out, the presence of love in one’s life can make it all feel worthwhile. The bridge of the song further solidifies the importance of love, comparing it to food and stating that without it, life would be unbearable. The final chorus repeats the title phrase several times, signifying that love is the anchor that keeps one grounded and hopeful through life’s many struggles.
The song was originally recorded by The Source featuring Candi Staton in 1986, but it was later remixed by DJ/producers like Frankie Knuckles and became a dance hit in the UK in the early 1990s. The song has since been covered by many other artists and used in various movies, TV shows, and commercials. Its upbeat and positive message has made it a timeless classic, and it continues to inspire listeners to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
Occasionally, I get so frustrated that I want to give up on everything and express it by throwing my hands up.
I know I can count on you
I have confidence in you that you won't let me fall and will help me out in difficult situations.
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
At times, I feel so displeased and disheartened that I feel hopeless and helpless and have no interest in anything.
But you've got the love I need to see me through
I believe your love will guide me and support me during these tough times and help me overcome challenges.
Sometimes it seems the going is just too rough
There are moments when life seems to be excessively challenging and difficult to keep up with.
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Even if I put in my best efforts, sometimes everything goes wrong and takes a negative turn.
Now and then I feel like life is just too much
At times, I feel that life is overwhelming and it's difficult to handle everything that comes my way.
But you've got the love I need to see me through
However, I'm confident that your love and support will motivate and encourage me to tackle everything strongly.
When food is gone, you are my daily meal (hmmm)
When I don't have anything to eat, your love and care fills me up, and you make sure that all my needs are met.
When friends are gone I know my Saviour's love is real
Even if I lose all my friends, I am aware that I have the love of my Saviour that is real and everlasting.
Your love is real
Your love is not superficial but genuine, and it means everything to me.
You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love (hmmm)
You possess the love that is important to me, and it's comforting to know that you are always there for me.
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
Occasionally, I get so frustrated that I want to give up on everything and express it by throwing my hands up.
I know I can count on you
I have confidence in you that you won't let me fall and will help me out in difficult situations.
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
At times, I feel so displeased and disheartened that I feel hopeless and helpless and have no interest in anything.
But you've got the love I need to see me through
I believe your love will guide me and support me during these tough times and help me overcome challenges.
Oh, it gets so rough sometimes
Life can be so challenging and upsetting at times, and it's hard to deal with all of it.
Oh, the going gets so hard
As time passes and challenges keep on arising, it becomes increasingly tough to keep up with everything.
But I know:
However, I am aware of one thing:
You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love (hmmm)
You possess the love that is important to me, and it's comforting to know that you are always there for me.
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
Occasionally, I get so frustrated that I want to give up on everything and express it by throwing my hands up.
I know I can count on you (I know, I know)
I have confidence in you that you won't let me fall, and this trust and faith I have in you is only getting stronger.
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
At times, I feel so displeased and disheartened that I feel hopeless and helpless and have no interest in anything.
But you've got the love I need to see me through
I believe your love will guide me and support me during these tough times and help me overcome challenges.
It's all I can do sometimes to keep it together
At times, I give my all to keep everything under control and stay composed.
But I know you've got it; you've got the love
However, I know that you are always there for me with your love and support, and that gives me immense confidence and peace of mind.
You've got the love x6
You have the love that I need, and I know I can always count on you.
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
Occasionally, I get so frustrated that I want to give up on everything and express it by throwing my hands up.
I know I can count on you
I have confidence in you that you won't let me fall and will help me out in difficult situations.
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
At times, I feel so displeased and disheartened that I feel hopeless and helpless and have no interest in anything.
But you've got the love I need to see me through
I believe your love will guide me and support me during these tough times and help me overcome challenges.
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on It's the Anointing
I love this song