Nalle assisted Troccoli in her career, helping the young artist record demos which would be given to Michael Blanton and Dan Harrell (Amy Grant's brother-in-law), who formed the Reunion label to start her career in 1982 with Stubborn Love, A second album, Heart and Soul, was released in 1984 and gave her first Grammy nomination a year later, followed by Images in 1986. Troccoli also provided backing vocal for Taylor Dayne's song "I'll Be Your Shelter" in 1989/1990.
Miss Troccoli moved at age three and was raised in the East Islip community in Long Island, and graduated from East Islip High School, where as a senior, fellow classmates included fellow CCM artist Margaret Becker (a junior) and three-sport star Norman Esiason, Jr, a freshman. At 15, she lost her father to colon cancer. She also lost her mother to breast cancer in 1991, shortly before her album, Pure Attraction, hit the shelves with her number one mainstream hit, "Everything Changes". Before this album came out, she had taken a five year break from the music world to do some "soul searching" and deal with her bulimia.
After her mother's death, she paired with Reunion again in 1991 with Pure Attraction, which launched her on the national charts was "Everything Changes." But ironically, it was "Help Myself To You" which became her first #1 hit in her ten-year career, and began a string of GMA Music Awards nominations, including numerous attempts at Female Vocalist.
Numerous hit songs came afterwards, including 1994's "My Life Is in Your Hands", a song written with Bill Montvilo which defined her career, and inspired the eponymous devotional book, written in 1997, and 1995's "Go Light Your World," which gave us the rise of writer Chris Rice, and was used for charity efforts that year.
In 1996, Troccoli was featured on the Beach Boys' now out-of-print album "Stars and Stripes Vol. 1" singing lead vocals on a cover of their 1969 song "I Can Hear Music" (itself a cover of a Phil Spector song). The Beach Boys sing on the track as well, providing harmonies and backing vocals.
Take Me With You
Kathy Troccoli Lyrics
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If You want to walk upon the sea
If You travel through the deepest valleys
Then that's where I want to be
Take me with You
Take me with You
Take me with You
I know that You heal the broken hearted
I know that You reach for lonely souls
You will always love where hate is planted
And that's where I want to go
Take me with You
Take me with You
Take me with You
You have gone before me into heaven
You have told me I'll no longer cry
Someday I will be completely home
Oh I know that when I die
Take me with you
Take me with you
Take me with you
Take me with you
Take me with you
Take me with you
Take me with you
Take me with you
The lyrics of Kathy Troccoli's song "Take Me With You" express a deep yearning of the soul for the divine. The singer's spirit longs to be close to God and accompany Him wherever He goes, be it the highest mountain or the deepest valley, for the singer knows that wherever God is, that is where she wants to be. This sentiment represents the spiritual seeker's desire for an intimate connection with their Higher Power, to experience the divine in every moment of their lives.
The lyrics also speak about the singer's faith in God's ability to heal the brokenhearted and bring love to places where there is hatred. The singer desires to be by God's side as He works in the world to bring healing, wholeness, and love to all living beings. The assurance of God's promise of eternal life and of a place in heaven is expressed in this passage, bringing the message of hope and comfort to the listeners. The song concludes with the singer's plea to be taken with God, to remain always at His side in life and in death, expressing the ultimate trust and love for God.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me With You" convey the message of the longing for an intimate connection with God and the yearning for a deepening of one's faith journey. The song speaks to the hearts of those who seek spiritual transcendence and reminds them of the eternal nature of life beyond this earthly existence.
Line by Line Meaning
If You want to go up to the mountains
If you decide to ascend to the highest points in life, to achieve great success or experience spiritual epiphanies.
If You want to walk upon the sea
If you desire to explore the unimaginable, to experience wonders or miracles beyond the limits of reality, or to overcome challenges that seem impossible.
If You travel through the deepest valleys
If you find yourself going through the hardest times in life, feeling despair or hopelessness, or facing impossible odds.
Then that's where I want to be
I want to share in the highs and lows of life with you, to learn from your experiences and gain wisdom, and to support and encourage you no matter what happens.
Take me with You
Please let me accompany you on your journey, to learn from you and share in life's adventures.
I know that You heal the broken hearted
I have faith that you have the power to heal emotional wounds, to mend broken hearts, and to bring hope and joy to those who have suffered.
I know that You reach for lonely souls
I believe that you are there for those who feel isolated and alone, that you comfort and support those who feel lost or abandoned, and that you provide the love and companionship that we all need.
You will always love where hate is planted
Your love is unconditional, even in the face of hate and negativity. You offer forgiveness and compassion to all who seek it, and your love can transform even the most hardened and cynical hearts.
And that's where I want to go
I want to be where you are, to be a part of your mission to heal and love the world, and to follow in your footsteps.
You have gone before me into heaven
I believe that you have already paved the way to eternal life, that you have shown us the path to follow, and that you are waiting to welcome us home when our time on earth is done.
You have told me I'll no longer cry
You have promised that there will be no more tears, pain, or suffering in the afterlife, that we will find peace and joy in your presence forever.
Someday I will be completely home
I have faith that one day I will be back in your loving arms, surrounded by your glory, and completely at peace.
Oh I know that when I die
I trust that when I die, I will leave this world behind and be reunited with you in the afterlife.
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.