Summer's career began in 1983 when she was cast as the voice of niece Penny on the original cartoon version of Inspector Gadget. Her unique, throaty voice was instantly recognizable to casting agents (as well as viewers even today), who began frequently casting her in animated programs. Many of these were part of cult franchises, like The Care Bears Movie and Ewoks. Audiences finally had a chance to put Summer's voice to a face when she was cast as the afrocentric Winifred "Freddie" Brooks in the Cosby Show spin-off A Different World. She remained a regular cast member of the show from 1988 through its end in 1993.
In all, Summer has voiced over 70 animated characters between 1983 and 2006, many of them African-American girls. Summer has also ventured into the realm of music. In 1990, she sang background vocals on two tracks for fellow A Different World cast member Jasmine Guy's self titled LP. In 1993 she released an album (as lead singer) with her band Subject to Change. The album was not officially released by Capitol Records because of creative differences; the records that were produced were distributed promotionally and are considered a rarity. The band, with an aggressive political message and rock-soul fusion sound, remained popular as a co-headlining act with other performers.
In 1999 Summer released the solo album Street Faërie produced by and featuring guest artist (and friend) Lenny Kravitz; The album was not hugely successful. Summer toured as Kravitz's opening act, but her label dropped her and a planned spot with Lilith Fair was cancelled. The label continued to promote it, however, sending out a four-track sampler to radio and issuing remix singles of the track "Revelation Sunshine" in Europe, with a special single specifically for Austria.
Revelation Sunshine
Cree Summer Lyrics
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Could you tell I did try to hide it
We can't have can we try just to share
I did try to take it
When I look I see you in me
I don't want to fight it
Shelter us from the storm
Out of my mind
Into yours
Out of my mind
Into yours
Take it slow we got time to find it
We don't have to chase it
Got no push got no shove
We just got love we don't have to force it
Out of my mind
Into yours
Out of my mind
Into yours
We got change it's changing all the time
You got yours and I got mine
Promise me that you won't promise me
Revelation sunshine because I'm
Out of my mind
Into yours
Out of my mind
Into yours
Love
Love is
Love is all
Love is all around
Love is all around us
Love is all around us look
Love is all around us look around
The lyrics of Cree Summer's song Revelation Sunshine are about love and the natural flow of relationships. The first verse talks about how the singer is trying to hide their feelings for someone, but they can't help it. They question whether or not they can share these feelings with the person they are interested in. The second verse acknowledges that the two individuals are similar, and the singer doesn't want to fight the feelings she has for the person. She wants to be able to share it with them, but she also wants to be protected from any negativity that could come with it.
The chorus, "Out of my mind, into yours" suggests that the singer is beginning to understand and connect with the other person on a deeper level. They want to take things slowly and allow the love to develop naturally. They don't want to force it, but rather wait for love to come to them. The repetition in the chorus, as well as the repetition of the phrase "love is all around us," emphasizes the importance and universality of love.
Overall, the song is about how the singer wants to give and receive love, but they want to do it in a healthy and natural way. The lyrics suggest that love should never be forced, but rather allowed to develop over time.
Interesting facts about the song Revelation Sunshine:
Line by Line Meaning
Did you see was I obvious
Did you notice that I was being obvious?
Could you tell I did try to hide it
I tried to hide my feelings, could you see through my efforts?
We can't have can we try just to share
We may not be able to have it all, but can we share and make it work?
I did try to take it
I tried to take what I wanted.
When I look I see you in me
I recognize that we are very similar.
I don't want to fight it
I don't want to resist this.
Shelter us from the storm
Protect us from the bad times.
It's so warm I get lost inside it
It feels so good I can't focus on anything else.
Take it slow we got time to find it
Let's take our time, no need to rush.
We don't have to chase it
We don't need to aggressively pursue what we want.
Got no push got no shove
There's no need for any forcefulness
We just got love we don't have to force it
We simply have love, no need for coercion.
We got change it's changing all the time
Things are constantly changing.
You got yours and I got mine
We both have our own experiences
Promise me that you won't promise me
Don't make promises you can't keep
Revelation sunshine because I'm
Revelation of light, because I am.
Out of my mind
I am not thinking clearly.
Into yours
I'm seeking your perspective.
Love
The emotion of deep affection.
Love is
Affection is characterized by...
Love is all
Love is everything
Love is all around
Love can be felt everywhere.
Love is all around us
Love is present in our lives right now.
Love is all around us look
If you look around, you'll see love everywhere.
Lyrics © FAMA MUSIC
Written by: CREE FRANCKS, NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, RANDY JACKSON
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