The most successful remix single was of the American R&B singer Shanice's 1991 single, "I Love Your Smile". It surpassed the success of the original track, reaching #2 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
Driza Bone's most popular track, as an artist, was the song "Real Love", which reached #16 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1991, before they had remixed "I Love Your Smile". At the time of the single, Drizabone were mainstays April and Garcia, plus vocalist Sophie Jones. Jones had performed the original demo versions of the song, but was not really interested in a musical career, and Dee Heron ( Jamaica, West Indies) gave up her secretary's job to take over her role. The follow-up hit was "Catch the Fire" (UK #54). However, Heron then became the group's second casualty. Having decided that her vocal range was too limited, the backroom duo spent several months auditioning for more suitable replacements. They filled their time by performing remix duties for Linda Layton ("Without You (One On One)"), Alison Limerick, Lisa Stansfield ("Change") and the aforementioned Shanice.
They eventually met the Atlanta, Georgia based singer Kymberley Peer ( Detroit, Michigan), who had formerly worked with Howard Hewitt and Freddie Jackson. She was also a partly established actress, having appeared alongside Marvin Winans and Vanessa Bell Armstrong in the musical, Don't Get Got Started. She was on hand to record Drizabone's first single in three years, "Pressure", which prefaced their long awaited debut album. Thus followed "Pressure" (UK #33), "Brightest Star" (UK #45), and a re-release of "Real Love" in 1995 (UK #24, their biggest hit since the original version of the track). Driza Bone also had a charting album in 1994, titled Conspiracy, which debuted and peaked at #72 on the UK Albums Chart in November of that year. All of their chart successes were released on the Fourth & Broadway record label.
Brightest Star
Drizabone Lyrics
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Whether you're poor
There's something in this world
Worth fighting for
Whether you're high
Whether you're low
You've got to keep pushing on
Whether it's wrong
Let your heart decide
Where you belong
Whether I'm weak
Whether you're strong
You've got to keep pushing on
Forever set my soul on fire
Burning faith take me higher
Just have faith in your desire
Don't be scared to let go
Don't be afraid of who you are
Reach for the brightest star
When sometimes it seems so far
Just reaching out for a dream
And we only really need
To keep on reaching
Keep on reaching out
Keep on reaching
Keep on reaching out
Keep on reaching
Keep on reaching out
Keep on reaching
Whether we win
Whether we lose
What you get
Ain't always what you choose
Whether we laugh
Whether we cry
It all depends on you
And how you set my soul on fire
Burning faith take me higher
Just have faith in your desire
Don't be scared to let go
Don't be afraid of who you are
Reach for the brightest star
When sometimes it seems so far
Just reaching out for a dream
And we only really need
Reach for the brightest star
When sometimes it seems so far
Just reaching out for a dream
And we only really need
To keep on reaching
Keep on reaching out
To keep on reaching
Keep on reaching out
Keep on reaching
In Drizabone's song "Brightest Star", the lyrics are a reminder that despite our differences in wealth, status, and personal strengths and weaknesses, there is always something worth fighting for. The opening lines, "Whether you're rich, whether you're poor, there's something in this world worth fighting for" suggests that the world, despite its imperfections and injustices, still offers opportunities for hope and growth.
The song then goes on to talk about the importance of pushing through obstacles and trusting one's heart and instincts in making decisions about what direction to take in life. The line "Whether it's right, whether it's wrong, let your heart decide where you belong" emphasizes the importance of personal agency and following one's own inner compass.
The song's chorus, "Forever set my soul on fire, burning faith take me higher, just have faith in your desire, don't be scared to let go, don't be afraid of who you are, reach for the brightest star when sometimes it seems so far, just reaching out for a dream" reinforces the idea of perseverance and having faith in one's own ability to pursue their dreams.
Overall, "Brightest Star" is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their inner strength and keep reaching for what they want, regardless of the challenges they may face along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you're rich
No matter how much wealth you possess
Whether you're poor
No matter how little wealth you have
There's something in this world
There is something that exists in this world
Worth fighting for
That is worth putting in the effort to achieve
Whether you're high
No matter how successful you are
Whether you're low
No matter how unsuccessful you are
You've got to keep pushing on
You must continue to persevere
Whether it's right
Regardless of whether it is ethical or not
Whether it's wrong
Regardless of whether it is ethical or not
Let your heart decide
Decide based on what is meaningful to you
Where you belong
Where you should be in life or in your heart
Whether I'm weak
No matter how vulnerable I am
Whether you're strong
No matter how resilient you are
Forever set my soul on fire
Continually ignite my passion
Burning faith take me higher
My strong belief and confidence propel me to greater heights
Just have faith in your desire
Believe in what you want and make it happen
Don't be scared to let go
Do not allow fear to prevent progress
Don't be afraid of who you are
Be confident in yourself and your abilities
Reach for the brightest star
Aim for the best possible outcome
When sometimes it seems so far
Even when it appears unattainable
Just reaching out for a dream
Striving for a goal or aspiration
And we only really need
It is all we require
To keep on reaching
To persist in pursuing our ambitions
Keep on reaching out
To persist in pursuing our ambitions and extending ourselves to others
Whether we win
Regardless of the outcome being favorable or not
Whether we lose
Regardless of the outcome being favorable or not
What you get
What is obtained
Ain't always what you choose
May not be what is desired or intended
Whether we laugh
No matter how happy we are
Whether we cry
No matter how sad we are
It all depends on you
Your actions and mindset shape your experiences
Writer(s): Vincent Garcia, Billy Freeman
Contributed by Henry J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DeltaTauChi
Dearly Beloved. We are gathered here at this time and place to receive spiritual and emotional fortification from this Timeless Deep Soul Anthem. Bless Drizabone for this immense gift.
@grannygirl61812
whos here because this music keeps us positive and want to love right? just asking
@DeltaTauChi
Me Me Me Me and whats his name
@grannygirl61812
@@DeltaTauChi I feel you!
@grumholt7076
Beautiful tune. Takes me back.
@CruelHoax
Pure gold
@leefignon
The most beautiful tune. First heard on Sunset Radio.
@jlgg8944
excelente
@RdB123
incredibly underrated
@gregwoolliscroft6255
love...