With such strong connections to the church, praising the Lord through music came naturally. Eric played piano while Anson played drums.
"We have been singing all of our lives," Eric said. "Back then we never expected to do it professionally. Eventually we developed a desire to do this globally, rather than just locally."
They were influenced by Commissioned, a major gospel group in the 1980s. A friend of theirs knew Fred Hammond, a founding member of Commissioned, and delivered a demo they had recorded on equipment at the radio station at their father's church.
They became a duo, Dawkins and Dawkins, and released their self-titled debut album in 1993. Hammond was impressed and brought them on tour with Commissioned.
Their fusion of contemporary gospel with elements of rap and R&B, which was tagged "rhythm and praize," struck a chord with audiences. Their second album, "Necessary Measures," was released in 1994. "Focus" came out in 1998. They did numerous national tours.
Dance
Dawkins & Dawkins Lyrics
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put your feet on the floor and dance with me
cuz i-
come on everybody get up out ya seat
put your feet on the floor and dance with me
cuz i
got a habit of moving around
when i think about how he brought me out i
if you only knew everything i knew i
i would like to take a minute just to tell ya bout
some of the thing that have been on my mind
on my miiiiiiind
and maybe then you'd understand why
even in the bad times
i can still wear a smile
a smile
okay let me begin now
one
i got my family and
two
i got my sanity and
three
i got food to eat, clothes on my back, shoes on my feet and
four
i can get around on my own and
five
im never ever alone and
six
did i mention that i'm sooold out
to the one who
sits on the throne
come on everybody get up out ya seat
put your feet on the floor and dance with me
cuz i
got a habit of moving around
when i think about how he brought me out i
couldn't help it if i wanted to
if you only knew everything i knew i
i'm not the least bit shy
not the kind you can tell
shhh! get quiet
i like to lift my voice up high
when i glorifyyyyy
and if somebody gets a little bit offended
about the way...
one
i got my family and
two
i got my sanity and
three
i got food to eat, clothes on my back, shoes on my feet and
four
i can get around on my own and
five
im never ever alone and
six
did i mention that i'm sooold out
to the one who
sits on the throne
come on everybody get up out ya seat
put your feet on the floor and dance with me
cuz i
got a habit of moving around
when i think about how he brought me out i
couldn't help it if i wanted to
if you only knew everything i knew i
... it's not about me
it's not about you
it doesn't matter what i may be going through
oh i
i'm on a mission to shout...
all my days
come on everybody get up out ya seat
put your feet on the floor and dance with me
cuz i
got a habit of moving around
when i think about how he brought me out i
couldn't help it if i wanted to
if you only knew everything i knew i
... come and dance with me
come and dance with me yeah
got a habit of moving around
when i think about how he brought me out i
couldn't help it if i wanted to
if you only knew everything i knew i
...
The song `Dance` by Dawkins & Dawkins is an upbeat, energetic and joyful gospel song that encourages listeners to dance, celebrate and praise God for all the good things in their life. The song begins with the catchy and repetitive phrase "come on everybody get up out ya seat, put your feet on the floor and dance with me." The singer then goes on to explain how he has a habit of moving around and dancing because he is so grateful for all the things God has done for him. He mentions how he has his family, his sanity, food to eat, clothes on his back, shoes on his feet, and he is never alone. He then mentions that he is sold out to God who sits on the throne.
The lyrics are a testimony to the singer's faith and how it has helped him to overcome any hardships he has faced. He encourages listeners to dance and celebrate even in bad times because God is always with them. He is on a mission to shout all his days and share his love and joy with others. The song ends with an invitation to dance with him and celebrate the goodness of God.
Overall, the song `Dance` is a great example of how music can be used as a form of worship to express one's love and gratitude towards God. The lyrics are simple, catchy, and easy to sing along. The song's message is universal and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
come on everybody get up out ya seat
Inviting everyone to stand up and get ready to dance
put your feet on the floor and dance with me cuz i-
Encouraging people to put their feet on the floor and dance along with the singer
got a habit of moving around when i think about how he brought me out i
The singer feels the need to move around when they reflect upon how they were helped
couldn't help it if i wanted to if you only knew everything i knew i
Even if they wanted to stop themselves from dancing, the singer couldn't do so because of all the knowledge they have
i would like to take a minute just to tell ya bout some of the thing that have been on my mind on my miiiiiiind
The singer wants to share their thoughts with the listeners and take a moment to do so
and maybe then you'd understand why even in the bad times i can still wear a smile a smile
The singer maintains a positive attitude even during tough times
i got my family and
The singer feels grateful for their family
i got my sanity and
The singer is grateful for their mental health
i got food to eat, clothes on my back, shoes on my feet and
The singer is blessed with basic necessities such as food and clothing
i can get around on my own and
The singer has the ability to travel on their own
im never ever alone and
The singer always has someone with them, spiritually or physically
six did i mention that i'm sooold out to the one who sits on the throne
The singer is fully committed to God
i'm not the least bit shy not the kind you can tell shhh! get quiet i like to lift my voice up high when i glorifyyyyy
The singer is not shy about praising God and likes to sing loudly
if somebody gets a little bit offended about the way...
The singer does not care if someone gets offended by their praise to God
it's not about me it's not about you it doesn't matter what i may be going through oh i i'm on a mission to shout...
The song is not about the singer or the listener, rather, it's about a mission to proclaim the greatness of God
all my days
The singer will continue to proclaim God's greatness for the rest of their life
come and dance with me come and dance with me yeah
The singer wants everyone to dance and celebrate with them
got a habit of moving around when i think about how he brought me out i couldn't help it if i wanted to if you only knew everything i knew i
The singer is moved by the thought of how God helped them and they can't help but dance when they reflect upon it
Contributed by Zachary F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.