Columbia Records, the group recorded it's first record which spawned the singles "If This Is Love" and "Love Has No Pride" (written with Aldo Nova).
The Duo, with their band, toured extensively in europe and went on to record two more CD's for the European Label Music For Nations. Another European Label, Frontiers released the "Best Of" CD "Road To Paradise" and "Real Life" album.
Mangold- from Florida via the fertile entertainment breeding ground of New York’s Long Island--began his career as a pianist/organist with a series of rock bands, including Valhalla, a symphonic rock band that recorded for United Artists. He then did three Columbia albums with keyboard trio American Tears (showcasing his dynamic singing), which evolved into Touch, whose Atlantic Records debut had success at home and especially in Europe and Japan. In the middle I worked with Michael Bolton for quite awhile, and worked on his first two records,” Mark says. “I toured with him in his early stages, as a keyboard player--I was actually in his first video, for a song called “Fool’s Game” (written by Mark and Michael), playing keyboards.” Bolton’s first two albums count no fewer than five Bolton-Mangold compositions. He also worked as a co-writer and co-producer with hitmaker Benny Mardones and as a staff songwriter for CBS Songs and Columbia Picture’s publishing division. He is not one of those writers who has been content to let the others have the hits with his songs.
Notably, all instruments besides drums and keys are played by the amazingly multi-talented Al, who scathes on guitar, bass and keys, too boot, besides being an award-winning singer.
It's Gonna Take A Miracle
Drive She Said Lyrics
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It's been a hard, lonely road
Faith, trust and tenderness
Breathe life into my heart of stone
Reach closer to the light
Love could be a heartbeat away tonight
Try, I know we can try
To take back the tears and goodbyes
It's gonna take a miracle
To break down my walls of stone
It's gonna take a miracle
For us to make it through
To bring it back to you
It's gonna take a miracle
But somewhere inside, I know
The miracle is you
Storm's raging inside of me
Dreams that were out of my reach
I know that you hold the key
To doors that are locked up in me
Reach closer to the light
It could be a moment away tonight
We are guilty of crimes of the heart, I know
Can't let go
It's gonna take a miracle
To break down these walls of stone
It's gonna take a miracle
For us to make it through
To get the message through
It's gonna take a miracle
But somewhere inside, I know
The miracle is you, oh...
Oh...
Maybe we can win this time, oh...
It's gonna take a miracle
To break down my walls of stone
It's gonna take a miracle
For us to make it through
To bring it back to you
It's gonna take a miracle
It's something inside, I know
It's gonna take a miracle
A miracle oh, whoa...
It's gonna take a miracle
A miracle, ah, oh-whoa
It's gonna take a miracle, oh...
Gonna need a miracle, a miracle
Gonna need a miracle, oh...
The song It's Gonna Take A Miracle by Drive She Said talks about someone who still believes in love despite having been through tough times. The singer indicates that faith, trust, and tenderness can breathe life into his/her heart of stone. The lyrics suggest that the person is willing to try and take back the tears and goodbyes, but at the same time acknowledges that it's going to take a miracle to break down the walls of stone within them. Later on, the singer admits that they are guilty of crimes of the heart but can't let go, and believes that it's going to take a miracle to make a breakthrough.
The song's chorus is where the message hits home, as they repeat that it's going to take a miracle to break down the walls of stone and for them to make it through, and that the miracle they need is the other person. The second verse highlights the internal struggle and raging storms within them, and how the person they love holds the key to the locked doors within them. The song ends with a plea for a miracle, a victory this time around.
Overall, It's Gonna Take A Miracle is a powerful anthem that speaks to the struggle of letting someone back in after being hurt, and the immense amount of faith and trust it takes. The lyrics reflect the idea that even when we are hurt, we still have hope within us and believe that miracles can happen.
Line by Line Meaning
I still believe in love
Despite challenges and struggles, I continue to hold onto the idea that love exists.
It's been a hard, lonely road
The journey to find and maintain love has not been easy and has caused isolation.
Faith, trust and tenderness
Belief in something greater, reliance on others, and the ability to show and receive care are essential to heal my emotionally hardened heart.
Breathe life into my heart of stone
Revive my ability to feel love and otherwise rejuvenate an emotionally stagnant heart.
Reach closer to the light
Move closer to hope and the possibility of finding love and happiness.
Love could be a heartbeat away tonight
There is a chance to find love soon, maybe even tonight.
Try, I know we can try
It is imperative to make an effort and attempt to restore the love that was lost.
To take back the tears and goodbyes
To repair the damage and undo the sadness and separation.
But I know...
Despite wanting to try and fix what has been broken, I understand the difficulties of the task ahead.
It's gonna take a miracle
The love and restoration required is so substantial that it can only be achieved through divine intervention or an extraordinary happening.
For us to make it through
For the couple to endure, both people will have to work hard towards repairing the relationship.
To bring it back to you
Restore the love that once existed in order to return to a strong, healthy relationship.
Storm's raging inside of me
My emotions are tumultuous and violent, reflecting how tumultuous and violent the relationship has become.
Dreams that were out of my reach
Hopes and desires once thought of as unattainable might now be realized with the aid of love and support.
I know that you hold the key
The other person holds the traits, qualities, and support that can help me rediscover the love that was once lost.
To doors that are locked up in me
To the parts of myself that are emotionally closed off due to previous hurt or past harm.
We are guilty of crimes of the heart, I know
Both parties are to blame and responsible for the setbacks in the relationship.
Can't let go
Even though the relationship is troubled, it is difficult to disentangle and set the other person free in order to move on.
It's something inside, I know
Although it will require a miracle to overcome the obstacles, a possibility for love still exists.
A miracle oh, whoa...
A miraculous intervention would be the only way this relationship could succeed.
Gonna need a miracle, a miracle
This relationship will need divine intervention to overcome the formidable hurdles that have presented.
Gonna need a miracle, oh...
Only a miracle could restore the love and trust that has been lost in the relationship.
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.