White began performing when she was a child, singing in a gospel group with her parents and brother. The group, called the White Family Singers, sang at local church and community gathering. After a while, the children began working pop music into the act, most notably Elvis Presley. As a teenager, Lari sang show tunes at talent contests and sang with a local rock & roll band. She earned a scholarship to the University of Miami, where she studied vocals and music engineering. After a while, she began writing her own songs, singing in local clubs at night and taking professional singing jobs. Upon graduating from college, she travelled around the United States, looking at various local music scenes. In 1988, she decided to move to Nashville and try to become a professional.
Later in 1988, she appeared on the Nashville Network's You Can Be a Star and won the first prize. The award led to a record contract with Capitol. Before the end of the year, she had released a single on Capitol, "Flying Above the Rain," which became a regional hit in the South but failed to break into the big time. Later that same year, she joined Ronnie Milsap's publishing house and began taking acting lessons. For the next few years, White continued in this vein, choosing to hone her talent, sing in local dinner theaters and wait for another break. That break arrived in 1991, after an ASCAP showcase revived interest in her talents. Following the showcase, Rodney Crowell asked her to sing backup vocals in his live band. In 1992, White signed a record contract with RCA and Crowell produced her debut album, Lead Me Not, which was released the following year.
Lead Me Not received strong reviews and produced three minor hit singles: "What a Woman Wants," "Lead Me Not," and "Lay Around and Love You." Wishes, White's second album, became her breakthrough release, producing the Top Ten singles "That's My Baby," "Now I Know," and "That's How You Know (When You're in Love)." Don't Fence Me In, White's third album, wasn't quite as successful as its predecessor, but it continued her success. Stepping Stone followed in 1998. In 2004, after a lenghty hiatus that found the artist building her own home studio, White released the self-produced Green Eyed Soul on the UK based Mesmerizing Records.
Let's Keep It Together
Lari White Lyrics
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This is that pivotal moment we ask ourselves, what's it gonna be
Don't think just feel
Feel around inside your heart for something real
You can't look me in the eye and tell me you wanna say goodbye
We got a good thing we just gotta keep believin' baby
Oh, let's keep it together
Let's keep it together
Oh, let's keep it together
Let's keep it together
Let's keep it together
Oh, let's keep it together
Now we could chalk it up and call it a day
And say we tried and wash our hands and simply walk away
All that I recall when we made love
We made the sweetest love there ever was
You can't look me in the eye and tell me you wanna say goodbye
We got a good thing we just gotta keep believin' baby
Oh, let's keep it together
Let's keep it together
Together
Oh, let's keep it together
Let's keep it together
Keep it together
Keep it together
Let's keep it together
Oh, let's keep it together
[Repeat until end]
In Lari White's song "Let's Keep It Together," the singer is pleading with her partner to not give up on their relationship. The chorus, "oh let's keep it together" is repeated several times in the song as a mantra for the couple to focus on the positive aspects of their relationship and work through any difficulties. The first verse emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and following your heart, rather than overthinking the situation. The second verse suggests that the memories of their past intimate moments can be a source of hope and motivation to keep their relationship strong.
The song's message seems to be one of hope and perseverance, that with effort and commitment the couple can overcome any challenges they may face in their relationship. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of staying focused on the goal of keeping their relationship together. Lari White's vocals are emotive and powerful throughout the song, conveying the urgency of the message to her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't move, don't breathe
This is a crucial moment that demands stillness and introspection.
This is that pivotal moment we ask ourselves, what's it gonna be
It's time for us to decide how we want to move forward.
Don't think just feel
Put logic aside and listen to your heart.
Feel around inside your heart for something real
Find the truth of what you really want in your heart.
You can't look me in the eye and tell me you wanna say goodbye
You know deep down that you don't want to end this relationship.
We got a good thing we just gotta keep believin' baby
We have a strong foundation in this relationship; we just need to have faith and keep going.
Oh, let's keep it together
Let's work to keep this relationship strong and thriving.
Now we could chalk it up and call it a day
We could give up and walk away from each other.
And say we tried and wash our hands and simply walk away
We could tell ourselves we gave it our all and move on without regret.
All that I recall when we made love
I remember the good times we had together.
We made the sweetest love there ever was
Those good times were truly wonderful and worth fighting for.
Together
We can face anything as long as we're together.
Keep it together
Let's stick together and overcome any hurdles.
[Repeat until end]
The message is clear and worth repeating: We need to work together to keep this relationship strong.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LARI M. WHITE, RICK NEIGER
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