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.
Southern Girl
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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I wouldn't be right here if you hadn't been right there
Southern girl your the one lots of lovin lots of fun
The tenderness you give me I wanna take it everywhere
I wasn't happy not at all
You were the first to here my call
Your hospitality shows me that you care
Sure know how to tree me you just make me feel so good
Southern girl here's to you no one can do it like you do
Girl you be so sweet I just always knew you would
Girl you love me from the start from the bottom of your heart
Came along a heard my song
Southern girl southern girl
Southern girl southern girl
Girl you keep me satisfided
Always right there by my side
Girl there's one thing you should know
That I really dig you so
Southern girl don't you know ya good to me and I dig you so
I wouldn't be right here if you hadn't been right there
Southern girl southern girl
Southern girl southern girl
The song Southern Girl by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly is a love song dedicated to a woman who is from the South. The singer is expressing his gratitude and admiration for the Southern girl and how good she is to him. He acknowledges that he wouldn't be where he is now if it wasn't for her love and support. The singer is in awe of the tenderness that the Southern girl provides and expresses his desire to take it everywhere. He points out that he wasn't happy until she came along and her hospitality shows that she deeply cares for him.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's love for the Southern girl, and how he enjoys being around her. He praises the way she treats him and how she always satisfies him. The singer acknowledges that there is no other girl who can do what the Southern girl does, and he appreciates her sweet and gentle nature. The song emphasizes the singer's loyalty to the Southern girl and his desire to be with her always.
In summary, the song Southern Girl is a love letter to a woman from the South. The singer expresses his appreciation for her loving and caring nature, how she satisfies him, and how he loves being around her. He acknowledges that she is the reason he is happy and that he deeply cares for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Southern girl don't you know ya good to me and I dig you so
You may not realize it, but you mean a lot to me and I really appreciate you.
I wouldn't be right here if you hadn't been right there
I owe a lot of my success and happiness to you and your support.
Southern girl your the one lots of lovin lots of fun
You bring so much love and joy into my life, and I cherish every moment with you.
The tenderness you give me I wanna take it everywhere
Your caring and gentle nature is something I wish I could bring with me everywhere I go.
I wasn't happy not at all
Before I met you, I was really unhappy with my life.
You were the first to here my call
But you were there for me when I needed someone to talk to, and that meant everything to me.
Your hospitality shows me that you care
The way you treat me and welcome me into your life is a clear sign of how much you care about me.
Below the mason dixon line down there where the girls are fine
In the southern part of the United States where the weather is warm and the girls are beautiful,
Sure know how to tree me you just make me feel so good
people really know how to have fun and make me feel great, and you especially make me feel amazing.
Southern girl here's to you no one can do it like you do
I want to raise a glass to you, because nobody can ever replace you or do what you do.
Girl you be so sweet I just always knew you would
You have always been such a sweet and loving person, and I knew that from the moment we met.
Girl you love me from the start from the bottom of your heart
You have loved me unconditionally from the beginning, and that kind of love is truly rare and special.
Came along a heard my song
When you came into my life, you understood me and my needs in a way that nobody ever had before.
Southern girl southern girl
There's nobody quite like you, southern girl.
Girl you keep me satisfided
You bring satisfaction and happiness into my life like nobody else can.
Always right there by my side
Through thick and thin, you have always been there for me, and I am so grateful for that.
Girl there's one thing you should know
I want to emphasize how important you are to me and make sure you understand just how much I value you.
That I really dig you so
Simply put, I think you're amazing and I love you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK STROBEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@11434246
I'm a 45 white englishman,I grew up with this music,thanks to my uncle and aunt.Maze are the bollocks..My pals think it's shit.Fuck em,i'm a soul boy.
@luisrojas3173
+ICF EDDIE anyone that doesn't like Frankie Beverly & The Maze ain't no pal of mine
@gcuthrell1
Sooo you felt the need to share that....why?
@latashaesawhouseaustin4169
If you’re from South Carolina like myself... you are a true Southern Girl ❤️ we are the true G. R. I. T. S. Girls Raised In The South
@qweenjess8459
PERIODDTT! #SouthCarolinian
@aushashell1373
864Raised!
@natashamichelle5819
803!
@sagba9473
864 ayyyeee😂
@MusiqTruth
North Carolina born and bred. Collards and cornbread eattin, spot fish frying, plate fixin’, tadpole catchin, sun tea makin, Sunday mornin smiling sweetheart 🌹 things get twangy
@SoloCport
Exactly when I'm jamming this Sunday morning