His next big move was when he was signed to Teddy Riley's R&B group BLACKstreet in 1994. He worked with the group on their first album and then left the group to pursue his own solo career. He was signed to DreamWorks Records and began working on an album.
In 1999, Hollister released his first albumm, Ghetto Hymns. The album was successful, going gold, and creating one hit single, "My Favorite Girl." "My Favorite Girl" reached #10 on the R&B charts.
Hollister's follow-up album, Chicago '85... The Movie was released in 2000. The album was an autobiographical work and went gold. "One Woman Man" the album's biggest single, reached #8 on the R&B charts.
For his third effort, Hollister moved to Motown Records. He hoped the new label would instill new energy into his music. The album, Things In the Game Done Changed was released in 2002 and faired poorly on the charts and radio.
As a result of the album's shortcomings, Hollister returned to DreamWorks where he released Real Talk in 2003. Following the album's release, Hollister moved to Gospo Centric.
Hollister is reportedly wrapping up his fifth album in the industry, The Book of David: Vol. 1 The Transition. The album will be coming out on September 26, 2006 from Gospo Centric.
Albums
* 1999: Ghetto Hymns (DreamWorks)
* 2000: Chicago '85...The Movie (DreamWorks)
* 2002: Things in the Game Done Changed (Motown)
* 2003: Real Talk (DreamWorks)
* 2006: The Book of David: Vol.1 The Transition (Gospo Centric)
* 2006: The Definitive Collection (Hip-O)
More information can be found at
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Pray
Dave Hollister Lyrics
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All my life i never had a very stable home Daddy left my mother all alone
She did the very best that she could
Why he left i never understood
SO she told me to pray (she told me to pray)
Told me to pray until i get a answer
Money gone and bills need to be paid
We all know what happen if you to late
Seems like nobody cares about me at all SO i think i will pray (think i will pray)
I think i will pray until i get a answer
Pray can change any thing give pray a chance
TO guide you through miss-understandings
All you got do is be willing
Is to let pray
Let pray bring you out 4x
I was listen to what the preacher had to say
He keep looking right in to my face
His words and my life went hand and hand It was just like i was listen to and old friend
Let pray bring you out 4x
In the song "Pray" by Dave Hollister, we see an individual who has had a difficult childhood where his father leaves his mother and they struggle to make ends meet. Despite these hardships, his mother encourages him to pray until he receives an answer, and the individual takes that advice to heart. He finds himself in a situation where he has no one to turn to, no friends or family, and feels like no one cares about him, so he decides to pray. The song suggests that praying can bring about change and guide individuals through misunderstandings, and all they need to do is be willing to let prayer bring them out.
The lyrics show that prayer can be a source of comfort and guidance, especially during times of uncertainty and difficulty. The song has a strong gospel influence, highlighting the power and importance of prayer in one's life. The idea that prayer can change anything and bring individuals out of their struggles is a powerful message that resonates with many listeners.
Overall, "Pray" is a song that emphasizes the importance of prayer in one's life, and how it can serve as a guide during times of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Let pray bring you out (oh oh)
The belief in the power of prayer can change one's life for the better.
All my life i never had a very stable home
The singer experienced a tumultuous and unstable upbringing.
Daddy left my mother all alone
The singer's father abandoned the family when the singer was young.
She did the very best that she could
Despite her difficult circumstances, the singer's mother did her best to provide for her family.
Why he left i never understood
The singer was never able to understand why his father left the family.
SO she told me to pray (she told me to pray)
The singer's mother encouraged him to turn to prayer for guidance and comfort.
Told me to pray until i get a answer
The singer's mother advised him to continue praying until he received an answer from God.
Money gone and bills need to be paid
The singer faced financial difficulties and obligations that he struggled to meet.
We all know what happen if you to late
The singer expresses concern about the consequences of failing to address financial responsibilities and debts.
No friends or nobody that i can call
The singer feels alone and without anyone to turn to for support.
Seems like nobody cares about me at all
The singer feels neglected and ignored by those around him.
SO i think i will pray (think i will pray)
In response to his difficult circumstances, the singer decides to turn to prayer for comfort and guidance.
I think i will pray until i get a answer
The singer is committed to persevering in prayer until he receives guidance and clarity.
Pray can change any thing give pray a chance
The singer believes strongly in the power of prayer to effect positive change in one's life.
TO guide you through miss-understandings
The singer sees prayer as a tool for navigating life's uncertainties and misunderstandings.
All you got do is be willing
The singer believes that all one needs to do to benefit from prayer is to be open and willing to receive guidance.
Is to let pray
The singer underscores the importance of surrendering to prayer and allowing it to provide direction.
Let pray bring you out 4x
The singer repeats his message that prayer can be a powerful force for change and can help one emerge from difficult circumstances.
I was listen to what the preacher had to say
The singer is reflecting on a particular experience listening to a preacher or religious teacher.
He keep looking right in to my face
The singer remembers feeling a personal connection to the words of the preacher or teacher.
His words and my life went hand and hand
The singer felt that the preacher's message was directly relevant to his own life and circumstances.
It was just like i was listen to and old friend
The singer felt a deep sense of comfort and familiarity in the words of the preacher or teacher.
Writer(s): Michael Jones, Cece Winans, Mario Winans
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.