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.
Need To Know
Dawkins & Dawkins Lyrics
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So listen real close
It's about the way I feel inside
For the one I love the most (for the one I love the most oh)
Never even have to say a word
He knows what′s on my mind
Got a bit of advice for you
You need to know this friend of mine
Need to know, need to know, need to know now
Gotta know, gotta know, gotta know
Need to know, need to know, need to know now
Gotta know, gotta know, gotta know now
You need to know
Need to know, need to know, need to know now
Gotta know, gotta know, gotta know
Need to know, need to know, need to know now
Gotta know, everybody needs to know now
If you're looking for a full time love
With lifetime security
Let me hip you to the Father
Satisfaction guaranteed
To know Him is to love Him
Taste and see the Lord is so right
Like a whole lotta heaven
And a little bit of sweet potato pie
(Repeat Hook)
If you don't know you better ask somebody
Walkin′ around like you don′t need nobody
It's not a riddle, it ain′t hard to figure out
Jesus is the only One you can't live without
The lyrics of Dawkins & Dawkins's song "Need to Know" are about the importance of knowing and loving Jesus. The song starts with the singer wanting to express his feelings for the one he loves the most but implies that this person already knows what's on his mind without him saying a word. Then he gives his listeners a piece of advice that they "need to know this friend of mine," referring to Jesus. The chorus emphasizes the urgency of knowing Jesus and that everyone needs to know him now.
The second verse of the song further emphasizes the importance of knowing Jesus by saying that he provides a full-time love with lifetime security, and if one wants to taste heaven, they should try to taste and see that the Lord is good, like a sweet potato pie. The song also suggests that Jesus is the only one anyone cannot live without, and if someone claims they don't need anybody, they are walking around like they don't need Jesus, which, according to the lyrics, isn't true.
Overall, the songlines transmit a clear message that Jesus is essential to living a happy life and that everyone should strive to know him.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something that I wanna say
I have something important that I need to share
So listen real close
Please pay attention and focus on what I'm about to say
It's about the way I feel inside
I have emotions that I need to express to you
For the one I love the most
These emotions are for the person I love the most in this world
Never even have to say a word
Without speaking, this person understands me completely
He knows what's on my mind
This person is in tune with my thoughts and feelings
Got a bit of advice for you
I have some information that I think will be helpful to you
You need to know this friend of mine
I want to introduce you to someone important to me
Need to know, need to know, need to know now
This information is urgent and you must pay attention
Gotta know, gotta know, gotta know
It's important that you understand
If you're looking for a full time love
If you're searching for a committed romantic relationship
With lifetime security
One that will bring you stability and assurance for the rest of your life
Let me hip you to the Father
Allow me to introduce you to God
Satisfaction guaranteed
I promise you will be satisfied with your relationship with God
To know Him is to love Him
The more you get to know God, the more you will love Him
Taste and see the Lord is so right
Try experiencing God for yourself and you'll see how amazing He is
Like a whole lotta heaven
The feeling of knowing God is pure happiness
And a little bit of sweet potato pie
It's as comforting as a slice of your favorite dessert
(Repeat Hook)
This message is so important, it needs to be repeated for emphasis
If you don't know you better ask somebody
If you're not familiar with God, seek out someone who can introduce you to Him
Walkin' around like you don't need nobody
Don't go through life thinking you don't need help or guidance from anyone
It's not a riddle, it ain't hard to figure out
The concept of knowing God is simple and straightforward
Jesus is the only One you can't live without
God is the only thing that you truly need in your life
Writer(s): Fred Jerkins Iii, Anson Dawkins, Chaka K Blackmon, Erik Dawkins
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Shaloi1994
They were the gospel K-Ci and Jojo man!
@vidabida2899
Shaloi Duncan facts I just said that 😂😂😂😂
@theadmiral460
the Male Angie & Debbie lol
@obedashivila2468
@@theadmiral460 yea Babie. Right on! 👊😉
@obedashivila2468
@Shaloi Duncan, you just echoed my thots aLOUD!! 😮😯👊😉
@jman8021
Basically. Givin' us Gospel slow jams.
@harmonysprings7939
I found Jesus years ago because of this song.....I lost my way :( heard this recently and now I am back .... Jesus is my homie ❤🙏
@destinypetteway884
Amen
@heavenlydove1920
Who is still listening in Jan. 2020? Still banging like new.
@obedashivila2468
@heavenlydove we here Jan15 of 2021!! 👊😉 🙌🙌🙌🙏😋