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.
Joy And Pain
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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Kind that lasts forever more so you thought it would
Suddenly the things you see got you hurt so bad, so bad
How come the things that make us happy make us sad
Well it seems to me that
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Love can be bitter, love can be sweet
Sometimes devotion and sometimes deceit
The ones that you care for give you so much pain
Oh but it's alright they're both one in the same
Listen, don't it seem we go through life going up and down
Seems the things that turn you on turn you around
Always hurting each other if it ain't one thing it's another
When the world is down on you love's somewhere around
And I want you to know that
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Over and over you can be sure
There will be sorrow but you will endure (you will endure)
Where there's a flower there's the sun and the rain
Oh but it's wonderful they're both one in the same
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy
And Pain is a song by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly that explores the duality of love, joy, and pain. The lyrics describe how love can be both bitter and sweet, and how the things that bring us happiness can also cause us immense pain. The optimism in the chorus implies that despite the challenges of love, joy and pain are inseparable and necessary to make life complete. Beverly’s voice is emotive, drawing out the conflicting emotions of the song and bringing the lyrics to life with its soft, smooth cadence.
The songwriting in this track is particularly powerful because of the dichotomy it represents. Joy is symbolized by sunshine, which represents warmth and positive energy. Similarly, pain is symbolized by rain, which represents the cold, wet, and negative emotions that come with heartbreak. The song is notable for its ability to capture a universal truth about love, which is that it is both enjoyable and excruciating. The chorus emphasizes this, stating outright that joy and pain are “both one in the same.”
One of the most fascinating aspects of this song is that it features elements from different genres like funk, soul, and gospel music. This amalgamation reflects the melting pot of sounds that was popular in the 80s. Overall, this song is a timeless classic that highlights the complexity of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when you first found love how you felt so good
Recall the feeling of euphoria when you first fell in love, an emotional high that leaves you feeling content and on top of the world.
Kind that lasts forever more so you thought it would
It was a love that felt enduring and forever bound, a sensation that you thought would never fade
Suddenly the things you see got you hurt so bad, so bad
But suddenly, the things that attracted you to your partner now cause you immense heartache and pain.
How come the things that make us happy make us sad
It is perplexing that the very things that brought us joy once, now bring forth feelings of sadness.
Well it seems to me that
It appears to me that
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
That the experience of joy and pain is like the relationship between sunshine and rain.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
The highs and lows of life, like joy and pain, are an inevitable part of the human experience.
Love can be bitter, love can be sweet
Love can be filled with mixed emotions, sometimes sour and painful, other times sweet and enjoyable.
Sometimes devotion and sometimes deceit
Love can be a mix of genuine affection and also betrayal and deceit.
The ones that you care for give you so much pain
The people that matter most to you are the ones who can cause you the most heartache.
Oh but it's alright they're both one in the same
But it's alright because joy and pain are two sides of the same coin.
Listen, don't it seem we go through life going up and down
Life is a rollercoaster of emotions, with many ups and downs.
Seems the things that turn you on turn you around
Sometimes the very things that attract you to someone can hurt you in the end.
Always hurting each other if it ain't one thing it's another
Humans have a tendency to hurt each other, whether intentionally or not.
When the world is down on you love's somewhere around
In moments of hardship, love can often be found.
And I want you to know that
And I want you to understand that
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
Joy and pain are an inevitable part of life, like sunshine and rain.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
The highs and lows of life, like joy and pain, are an inevitable part of the human experience.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
That the experience of joy and pain is like the relationship between sunshine and rain.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
The highs and lows of life, like joy and pain, are an inevitable part of the human experience.
Over and over you can be sure
Again and again, you can be certain
There will be sorrow but you will endure (you will endure)
You will face heartache and pain, but you will endure it.
Where there's a flower there's the sun and the rain
Just like flowers need both sun and rain to grow, we need both joy and pain to thrive.
Oh but it's wonderful they're both one in the same
It's wonderful that joy and pain are intertwined and two sides of the same coin.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
That the experience of joy and pain is like the relationship between sunshine and rain.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
The highs and lows of life, like joy and pain, are an inevitable part of the human experience.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
That the experience of joy and pain is like the relationship between sunshine and rain.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
The highs and lows of life, like joy and pain, are an inevitable part of the human experience.
Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain
That the experience of joy and pain is like the relationship between sunshine and rain.
Joy
Joy
And pain
and pain
Are like sunshine and rain
are like sunshine and rain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: BILL PADLEY, JEREMY PETER GODFREY, RONAN KEATING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yes,
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Yes and it shows !
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I agree!
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we have enough pain
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You're absolutely right. World class music indeed.
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This is not "old school" children, this is Eternal School. Come study a course in timelessness.
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Too true, my Brother
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For the Good Times! Good Music!
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