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.
Young Hearts
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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This one and only life?
Endin' up just another lost and lonely wife
You'll count up the years
And they will be filled with tears
Love only breaks up to start over again
You'll get the babies, but you won't have your man
While he is busy loving every woman that he can, uh-huh
Say, "I'm gonna leave" a hundred times a day
It's easier said than done
When you just can't break away
(When you just can't break away)
Oh, young hearts run free
Never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me
Ooh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you
It's high time now just one crack at life
Who wants to live in, in trouble and strife?
My mind must be free
To learn all I can about me, uh-huh
I'm gonna love me, for the rest of my days
Encourage the babies every time they say
Self-preservation is what's really going on today
I say, "I'm gonna turn loose" a thousand times a day
But how can I turn loose
When I just can't break away?
(When I just can't break away)
Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
You and me (ohh)
Ooh, young hearts to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you
Ohh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me (ohh)
Ohhh, young hearts to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
It don't love you (ohh)
Ooh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me
Oh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you
Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
The lyrics to "Young Hearts Run Free" by Candi Staton portray a woman who is tired of sharing her life with a man who loves every woman that he can. She is tired of being a lost and lonely wife and counting the years filled with tears. She encourages young hearts to run free and not be "hung up like my man and me." She wants people to be true to themselves and not be foolish in love.
The song advocates for self-preservation and the importance of learning all there is to know about oneself. The lyrics suggest that it's high time to take control of one's life and not live in trouble and strife. The song is empowering, urging the listener to love themselves for the rest of their lives, even when they can't break away from a toxic relationship.
Overall, the song is an uplifting message about taking control of your life and not being held back by the wrong man or woman. The chorus is catchy, and the verses are full of insight and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the sense in sharing
This one and only life?
Why bother sharing your life with someone if you're just going to end up alone?
Endin' up just another lost and lonely wife
Being committed to someone who does not reciprocate can leave you feeling lost and lonely
You'll count up the years
And they will be filled with tears
Looking back on a failed relationship can be filled with regret and sadness
Love only breaks up to start over again
Love can end suddenly and painfully, but it's necessary to move on and find a better match
You'll get the babies, but you won't have your man
While he is busy loving every woman that he can, uh-huh
You may end up with children, but if you're with a man who cannot be faithful, then you're not truly in a loving, committed relationship
Say, "I'm gonna leave" a hundred times a day
It's easier said than done
When you just can't break away
It's easy to say you're going to leave a bad relationship, but it's much harder to actually do it when you feel stuck
Oh, young hearts run free
Never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me
Ooh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you
Young hearts should run free and not be stuck in a bad relationship that doesn't truly love them. Self love and self-preservation are important when in a difficult relationship
It's high time now just one crack at life
Who wants to live in, in trouble and strife?
Life is short, and it's not worth living if it's full of constant trouble and struggle
My mind must be free
To learn all I can about me, uh-huh
I'm gonna love me, for the rest of my days
It's important to focus on yourself and your own growth, and to love yourself no matter what happens in your relationships
Encourage the babies every time they say
Self-preservation is what's really going on today
Teaching children to prioritize their own wellbeing and safety is important in a world where relationships can be difficult
I say, "I'm gonna turn loose" a thousand times a day
But how can I turn loose
When I just can't break away?
Breaking away from a bad relationship can feel impossible, even if it's something you truly want
Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
You and me (ohh)
Ooh, young hearts to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you
Young hearts should never be stuck in a bad relationship, but focus on their own self-preservation and self-love
Ohh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me (ohh)
Ohhh, young hearts to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
It don't love you (ohh)
Young hearts should never be stuck in a bad relationship where love is not truly reciprocated, as it will only lead to heartache
Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me
Oh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you
Young hearts should avoid getting stuck in a bad relationship, and instead stay true to themselves and practice self-love and self-preservation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Crawford
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Terinia reid
on It's the Anointing
I love this song