One of the great mysteries of the late Eighties and Early Nineties was how this singer never grabbed a firm foothold on the soul music scene.
From St . Louis, David Peaston's mother is Martha Bass, one of The Clara Ward Singers.
His older sister is Fontella Bass, who sang the hit "Rescue Me."
David initially began a career as a school teacher, but after a staff layoff in 1981 he moved to New York, where he took up session work as a singer and auditioned for a gospel musical "Don't Get God Started."
Alongside four hundred hopefuls, he also auditioned for the infamous talent contest at the Apollo in Harlem.
He sang thirty seconds of "God Bless The Child" (which he first sang at a funeral) and instantly qualified.
In 1988, he began winning TV audiences on the televised "Showtime At The Apollo."
The result was a deal with Geffen Records and his 1989 album "Introducing David Peaston," including "Two Wrongs (Don't Make it Right)," "Don't Say No" and the Vee Allen song, "Can l?"
The same year he made his London concert debut supported by Gerald Alston, and also toured in the USA with Gladys Knight.
Peaston moved to MCA for the 1991 release "Mixed Emotions" including "Luxury Of Love,"
In 1993, he recorded a gospel album with his mother entitled "Promises: A Family Portrait Of Faith."
In December of 2000, Peaston performed a Nativity Concert in Italy alongside his sister Fontella Bass.
Peaston was later diagnosed with diabetes and had his legs amputated, forcing him to use prostheses.
In 2006, Peaston returned to music with his album, Song Book: Songs of Soul & Inspiration. The album featured eight new tracks by Peaston, as well as several of his biggest hits.
Peaston died from complications of diabetes in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 1, 2012, at the age of 54.
Take Me Now
David Peaston Lyrics
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no more pain
now that I have learned to love again
sweet surrender love's been found
take me now
all the feeling that were pushed aside
you touched me and they came alive
take me now
take me to the magic of your love
take me to the places men dream of
take me to the point where only love is found
take me now
taaaaaaaaake me now
in the madness of this cruel world
God has given me the perfect girl
sweet surrender
love's been found
take me now
all my dreams are found in you
you give me life and love so true
magic moments lost now found
take me now
take me to the magic of your love
take me to the places men dream of
take me to the point where only love is found
take me now
take me now
I need you to comfort me
you keep me alive
I've been a prisoner in love
I lost to a world
No more darkness
and no more pain
now that I have learned to love again
sweet surrender love's been found
take me now
take me to the magic of your love
take me to the places men dream of
take me to the point where only love can be found
take me, take me to those places
take me
oooh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh oh oh oh oh
take me
ooo ooo ooo oooo
ooo ooo ooo, ooo, ooo ooo ooo ooo
Take me to the mystery of your love
take me to the magic of your love
take me to the places men dream of
take me to the point where only love can be found
Lyrics found here
The lyrics to David Peaston's song "Take Me Now" speak of a journey towards love, a journey that begins with darkness and pain but ends in the magical embrace of love. The opening verse talks about the singer's newfound freedom from darkness and pain, now that they have learned to love again. They attribute this transformation to the person they're singing to, thanking them for touching them and bringing their buried feelings to life.
The chorus then invites this person to take them to the magic of their love, to places that men dream of and to the point where only love is found. The repetition of the phrase "take me now" speaks to a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer longs to be enveloped in this person's love.
The bridge further emphasizes the singer's need for this person's love, as they describe themselves as a prisoner in love, lost to a world without it. The song closes with a final plea to be taken to the mystery and magic of this person's love.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of hope and redemption through love, with the singer journeying towards healing and wholeness through the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
No more darkness
I am no longer living in darkness
no more pain
I am no longer experiencing pain
now that I have learned to love again
I have found love after experiencing loss and heartbreak, and it has transformed me
sweet surrender love's been found
I have given myself over to love and it has been a sweet surrender
take me now
I am ready and willing to be taken by love
all the feeling that were pushed aside
Emotions that I had buried have been brought to the surface
you touched me and they came alive
Your touch has brought my emotions back to life
magic moments lost now found
Precious moments that I thought were lost forever have been rediscovered
take me to the magic of your love
Please show me the power and wonder of your love
take me to the places men dream of
Take me to the places that represent ultimate happiness and fulfillment
take me to the point where only love is found
Take me to the place where love is the only thing that exists
in the madness of this cruel world
The world can be a difficult and overwhelming place
God has given me the perfect girl
I feel grateful to have found the perfect partner in this chaotic world
all my dreams are found in you
You are the embodiment of all my dreams and hopes
you give me life and love so true
Your love is authentic and vitalizing
I need you to comfort me
I need your affection and support to get through difficult times
you keep me alive
Your presence in my life is what gives me vitality and purpose
I've been a prisoner in love
My past experiences with love have felt oppressive and limiting
I lost to a world
I felt defeated by the challenges of the world and love
take me to the mystery of your love
I want to explore the secrets and depths of your love
Contributed by Cole M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.