Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina Atkins-Campbell were born in Inglewood,
California. The Campbell (formerly Atkins) sisters grew up as part of a large family of nine children in Inglewood, California. Their parents are Thomasina (An evangelist and choir director at the Evangelistic Church of God in Christ) and Eddie (a youth minister). Because of their proximity in age, the two singers grew up closer to one another than to any of their seven siblings. The sisters quickly entered the world of church choirs, traveling gospel shows, and some television productions. All nine Atkins children were on the Bobby Jones Gospel show on BET.
The sisters had their sights set on making music a career and enrolled at El Camino College to study voice. There they ran up against the divide between academic music studies and the popular musical world. "We had to study classical and sing arias, which was fine," Erica told the Times, "but the teachers would tell us if we sang anything else it would damage our instrument." The sisters tours with the 1995 Michael Matthews traveling gospel show Mama I'm Sorry and Sneaky. Each sister subsequently toured as a backup singer for a variety of R&B acts including Brandy.
A meeting with producer Warryn Campbell led to their song publishing deal with the giant EMI music conglomerate and a series of songs that landed on the soundtracks. They wrote "Dance" and performed it with Robin S. for the soundtrack to the 1998 film Dr. Dolittle; "Let Go, Let God" for The Prince of Egypt Inspirational, one of three soundtrack albums for the film; and songs of theirs were recorded by Yolanda Adams and 702. At the same time, Mary Mary as a musical entity took shape.
The sisters' profile in the gospel industry was raised when their songs "Time To Change" and "Yeah" were recorded by Yolanda Adams on the Mountain High... Valley Low CD. The duo was subsequently signed to Columbia Records/C2 Records and decided to perform under the name Mary Mary, honoring Mary, the mother of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. They were first gospel act to record for the industry giant Columbia Records since Tramaine Hawkins in the mid-1990s. Their first single, "Shackles (Praise You)" became a crossover hit, being popular with gospel, R&B, and pop audiences. It was a Top 10 R&B and Top 40 pop hit, and peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became the first gospel song in five years to crack the R&B top ten and gained wide exposure on the MTV video cable channel. The album was a huge success because it offered a younger, hipper version of gospel that audiences could relate to.
Their first album, Thankful (Mary Mary Album) in May 2000, which would go on to win the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, and a second single, "I Sings". Peaking at #1 on the Gospel album chart and at #59 of the overall Top 200 chart, Thankful was certified Platinum for sales of 1 million copies in the USA. Both singles were also hits in the UK and Europe, and to this day remain popular with Christian youths in the US, Latin America, and Europe.
With their second album Incredible, the duo was able to maintain their success. The record, soon after its release, went to #1 on the Gospel chart, and was able to enter the Top 20 of the Top 200 album chart. Incredible was later certified Gold for 500,000 copies sold in the United States. The album's singles In The Morning and I Try became relatively large hits within the contemporary gospel nation.
After taking time off to have children, their third album Mary Mary appeared. It became the duo's first album to enter the Top 10 on Billboard and was later on certified Gold for sales of 500,000 copies. The first single "Heaven" containing a sample from seventies soul trio the Honey Cone's "Want Ads". Heaven made history and broke chart records as it had an unprecedented 9 week run as the #1 record on Billboard's Gospel Radio chart. The second single, "Yesterday", also became a hit, especially on the Adult R&B charts where it peaked at #10. On the R&B/Hip Hop chart, the song became their second biggest hit since "Shackles" in 2000, reaching the #53 spot so far.
On October 10, 2006`, the recording group released their most recent album inspired by Christmas songs and is called A Mary Mary Christmas.
Walking
Mary Mary Lyrics
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Shadow a cloud or a light in the sky
Am I getting it wrong or am I getting it right
Well all I can take it one, one step at the time
Look at me I'm trying
Every day I fall down
Make mistakes, get back up
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
Some people say walking takes too long
But I say with walking you can't go wrong, no
Why should you rush your way through life?
You won't get very far running all the time
Look at me I'm trying
Every day I fall down
Make mistakes, get back up
Try again, next time that, see me
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
What does my life say about me
Can anyone see
Does it show I rock with the greatest?
I can't get back the time I spent
Use the rest of it to show all the world how I made it
I put one foot in front of another, yes I do, yeah
And I keep on
I 'm taking it one day at a time
And I am steady walking
Yeah 'cause I know that Jesus walks with me
Yes he does, said I know that Jesus walks with me, yeah
So I keep on, yeah, yeah
Said I keep on walking, walking
Said I am walking, yeah
Mary Maryβs βWalkingβ song is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to take life one step at a time. The song encourages listeners to appreciate the journey and not just the destination because the journey is what makes the destination worthwhile. The song begins by questioning the view of the listener about the singer stating, βTell me what you see when I pass by?β The question posed aims to invite self-assessment and reflection on what one sees or thinks about another person.
The song then emphasizes that walking might appear to take longer to achieve one's goals, but it is the surest way of making progress. The singer further emphasizes that rushing through life might not allow one to enjoy the beauty of life, and it might not lead to success. Hence, she encourages the listeners to use every setback or mistakes made as a lesson to try again and again. Through these lyrics, Mary Mary emphasizes that life is not necessarily about getting it right instantly but taking one step at a time.
One of the essential messages the song teaches is that everyone's journey in life is unique, and people should not compare themselves with others. Instead, the song encourages people to live their truth and let their lives tell positive stories about them. In essence, the song teaches that life is not just about arriving at the destination but enjoying the journey and side attractions.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you see when I pass by
What is your perception of me?
Shadow a cloud or a light in the sky
Is my presence dark or pure?
Am I getting it wrong or am I getting it right
Am I succeeding or failing in your eyes?
Well all I can take it one, one step at the time
I can only move forward slowly and deliberately
Some people say walking takes too long
Some people believe that slow progress is a waste of time
But I say with walking you can't go wrong, no
I believe that slow progress is sustainable
Why should you rush your way through life?
Why prioritize speed over steadiness?
You won't get very far running all the time
Constantly pushing oneself can lead to burnout
What does my life say about me
What impression does my life give off?
Can anyone see
Is it apparent to others?
Does it show I rock with the greatest?
Does it demonstrate my success?
I can't get back the time I spent
I cannot change the past
Use the rest of it to show all the world how I made it
I will use my remaining time to proudly display my achievements
I put one foot in front of another, yes I do, yeah
I move forward despite challenges
And I keep on
I persist
I 'm taking it one day at a time
I am living in the present
And I am steady walking
I am making slow but sure progress
Yeah 'cause I know that Jesus walks with me
I find comfort in my faith
Yes he does, said I know that Jesus walks with me, yeah
My belief is steadfast
So I keep on, yeah, yeah
I persist, no matter what
Said I keep on walking, walking
I continue to make progress
Said I am walking, yeah
I am moving forward at my own pace
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL, NEAL CONWAY, CRYSTAL WATERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@martafiord
LYRICS :
Tell me what you see when I pass by
Shadow a cloud or a light in the sky
Am I getting it wrong or am I getting it right
Well all I can take it one, one step at the time
Look at me I'm trying
Every day I fall down
Make mistakes, get back up
Try again, next time that, see me
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
Some people say walking takes too long
But I say with walking you can't go wrong, no
Why should you rush your way through life?
You won't get very far running all the time
Look at me I'm trying
Every day I fall down
Make mistakes, get back up
Try again, next time that, see me
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking
What does my life say about me
Can anyone see
Does it show I rock with the greatest?
I can't get back the time I spent
Use the rest of it to show all the world how I made it
I put one foot in front of another, yes I do, yeah
And I keep on
I 'm taking it one day at a time
And I am steady walking
Yeah 'cause I know that Jesus walks with me
Yes he does, said I know that Jesus walks with me, yeah
So I keep on, yeah, yeah
Said I keep on walking, walking
Said I am walking, yeah
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