The Philadelphia born Beverly started the group as Raw Soul in 1970. They recorded a couple of singles on the small Gregar label, but without any major hits. But with a few personnel changes, a relocation from Philadelphia to the San Francisco Bay Area in California in 1971, and an introduction to Marvin Gaye, the group became an immediate success. Gaye took the group on the road with him as one of his opening acts, and in 1976 he suggested that they changed their name from Raw Soul to Maze.
Maze signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1976, and released their debut album, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, in 1977. From that album, the hit singles included "Happy Feelin's," "While I'm Alone," and "Lady of Magic"; ultimately giving them their first gold record and earning Maze a devoted fan base. They also had success with the following albums Golden Time of Day (1978), Inspiration (1979) and Joy and Pain (1980).
Their next recording was Live in New Orleans, three quarters of which was recorded at the Saenger Theatre, on November 14–15, 1980. Three of those songs got into the U.S. R&B chart, including "Running Away," "Before I Let Go," and "We Need Love To Live." By that time, the band had both a reputation in America also enjoyed a following in the United Kingdom with promotional support from the British DJ Robbie Vincent. In May 1985, Maze sold out eight nights at the Hammersmith Odeon.
In 1989, they signed with Warner Bros. and released the hit album Silky Soul, plus Back to Basics in 1993, and released the live DVD recording at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1994. The two albums also attained gold disc status.
The group released Can't Stop the Love in March 1985, which featured the group's first number one R&B hit "Back In Stride." The Top 5 follow-up, "Too Many Games," was part of that recording. They had another number one R&B success with "Can't Get Over You."
In October 2004, "Twilight" appeared in the video game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on funk radio station, Bounce FM.
Maze continues to tour around the United States as well as Europe to this day. Every year they are the also the closing act for the Essence Music Festival.
Feel That You
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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And I feel that you need me it's so plain to see
When I'm chained in my self pity
Your tenderness sets me free and I
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Get it up get it up get it up get it up
You just do everything like nobody else
And I need you need you beside me
I wanna give you myself
If I hurt you and you feel bad
Your lovin ways makes me sad and I
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin you
We have each other In so many ways
We'll have each other from now on
I keep feelin you I keep feelin you
Every single day baby I keep feelin you
The lyrics to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly's song "Feel That You're Feeling" are a testament to the unbreakable bond between two people deeply in love. The singer expresses his complete devotion to his love interest, Darlene, acknowledging that she has been nothing but good to him, and that he feels that she needs him just as much as he needs her. The singer admits to sometimes feeling chained down by his own self-pity, but whenever he feels that way, Darlene's tenderness and love set him free.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the depth of feeling that the two lovers share, as the singer repeats "Feel that you're feeling what I get to feeling," essentially saying that their love is so strong that they are in sync emotionally. The singer describes how unique Darlene is to him, stating that she does everything like nobody else, and he needs her beside him always. He also acknowledges that he may hurt her from time to time, but her loving ways always make him feel remorseful.
The song ends on a positive note, with the singer stating that they have each other in so many ways and that they will have each other from now on. He confesses that he keeps feeling her every single day, indicating that their love keeps growing stronger with each passing moment.
Overall, "Feel That You're Feeling" is a romantic love song that explores the range of emotions that come with being deeply in love. The lyrics speak to the power that love can have in slipping the chains of self-doubt and uncertainty, and the chorus emphasizes the importance of being in sync with one's partner emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in love with you darlene cause you so good to me
I am deeply in love with you Darlene because you treat me so well.
And I feel that you need me it's so plain to see
It's very clear to me that you need me just as much as I need you.
When I'm chained in my self pity
During times when I feel sorry for myself and trapped,
Your tenderness sets me free and I
Your gentle and caring nature helps me break free from that feeling.
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
I can sense that you share the same emotions that I do.
For you ooh baby ooh baby
This is all for you, my love.
You just do everything like nobody else
You are so unique and special- no one else can compare.
And I need you need you beside me
I need you to be by my side always.
I wanna give you myself
I want to give all of myself to you.
If I hurt you and you feel bad
In the event that I hurt you and you are feeling upset,
Your lovin ways makes me sad and I
Your ways of showing love and affection make me sad that I caused you pain.
We have each other In so many ways
We have each other in more ways than we can count.
We'll have each other from now on
We will have each other's love and support, from this moment on.
I keep feelin you I keep feelin you
I continue to feel your presence and your love, every single day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANKIE BEVERLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charles Goldsmith
I love playing this song when I'm having a family reunion with my family down south and up north... 💪🏿❤❤❤💯💯💯👑🍻🍻🍻🥃👑🍾
WSL 4 LIFE, STERLING SR.
YOU MUST HAVE FAM HERE IN PHILLY.
Nichole Royster
One of my favorite groups of all time.. Everytime I listen to FBM, the music sounds so fresh. His words are so defining that makes me want to keep listening...
Fordrias Production and Performing Arts Team
The live version of this song is everything!!! Still playing Summer 2022
Johnny Lane
Oh yeah you bet. Anything live like this is beautiful.
Trina F.
One of my favorite Maze jams. Wish there was an extended version. Can't get enough of this song.
Anthony Wilson
The live in la version is better. Ijs
demetrius hill
Live in New Orleans is long
Moustafa Ziani
@Anthony Wilson i agree with you the live version is so powerful !
MeKaRa Cultured Clark
Trina F. I can dig it!!💜💜💜💜