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.
You
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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You know what makes me feel alright
Sometimes I know I hurt you so
But I could never let you go
With you beside me girl
Your love to gide me girl
And out of this whole wide world
Through all hard times you've been my friend
Through good and bad through thick and thin
Sometimes I know I hurt you so
But I could never let you go
I know your good for me
You make it so plain to see
Your love and it's extasy
I got you
There has been lots of women none quite like you
Some have been mighty friendly no one so true
You have proved to me baby that you understand
I will love you forever and you know I can
I need you I need you
I need you I need you you
You hold the heartbeats to my life
You know what makes me feel alright
Sometimes I know I hurt you so
But I could never let you go
With you beside me girl
Your love to gide me girl
And out of this whole wide world
I got you
The lyrics to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly's song 'You' express a deep love and appreciation for a significant other who is considered the heartbeat of the singer's life. The lyrics convey that the person knows what makes the singer feel good, despite sometimes being hurt by the singer's actions. The singer cannot imagine letting go of this person who has been a friend through thick and thin, who has shown true loyalty and understanding. The lyrics express that the singer's love and the joy it brings is ecstasy, and that they will love each other forever.
Overall, the song is about standing by the one you love, through thick and thin, through good and bad times, and never letting them go. It is about being grateful for that person's presence in your life, and acknowledging how much they mean to you.
Line by Line Meaning
You hold the heartbeats to my life
You are the one who keeps me alive, you are the rhythm of my heartbeat and the essence of my existence.
You know what makes me feel alright
You are my soulmate and you always know how to lift my mood however gravely I'm drenched in sadness or pain.
Sometimes I know I hurt you so
Sometimes I do things that cause you pain or discomfort, and deep within me, I know it hurts you as much as it hurts me.
But I could never let you go
Despite the challenges we've faced together and sometimes the urge to withdraw, I can never let go of the love we have for each other.
With you beside me girl
You are my companion, my partner in life, and I am happy to have you beside me every moment of every day.
Your love to gide me girl
Your love illuminates my path, guides me through the rough terrains of life and steers me towards the light at the end of the tunnel.
And out of this whole wide world
Out of all the people in the world, you are the one person who means the entire world to me, and I treasure you dearly.
Through all hard times you've been my friend
Through thick and thin, I have come to rely on you as my best friend, someone to share my sorrows, and joys with.
Through good and bad through thick and thin
Our journey together has had its ups and downs; we've had good times and bad times, but we have held on together through it all.
I know your good for me
I have no doubt that you are right for me and that we are meant to be together for eternity.
You make it so plain to see
It's clear as day that you are the one for me, and my love for you only strengthens as the days pass.
Your love and it's extasy
Your love is what completes me, it brings me ecstasy and fills me up with happiness and joy.
There has been lots of women none quite like you
Though I have met many women, none come close to you, you are the best thing that ever happened to me.
Some have been mighty friendly no one so true
While some women have been amiable towards me, none have been as genuine and authentic as you, and I appreciate that about you.
You have proved to me baby that you understand
You have shown me over and over again that you understand me, my flaws, my insecurities, and my strengths, and you love me genuinely despite them all.
I will love you forever and you know I can
My love for you will never fade away or diminish with time, and I am committed to loving you eternally because of how profoundly you have touched my heart.
I need you I need you
My love for you is not only that of affection, but it's also that of necessity, my life without you would be empty and meaningless.
I need you I need you you
I will always need you by my side, now and forevermore.
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fleetwood D'Elegance
Just such a (soothing)
overtone expression of
(smooth) lyric plus
funky (miletone)
beats that let's you
get up to (grooving)
on a (rhythmic)
journey some of
the best
(R&B)
clashing with great swinging
(smooth jazz)
Lynell Kelly
Frankie Beverly and Maze are truly one of the greatest of all times. They're music never goes out of style
Blackcurrency Loyalty is priceless
Ppppiolll
Summer Breeze
Indeed!!
Rodney Flora
+Brenda Moreno this is the real shit my kind of jam im old school already
Brenda Moreno
5stars
charlton myers
WTG
kenny redd
I'm going to give some history. First, off Marvin Gaye help Maze in the early years when they first started off. Secondly, they are so underrated it sadden true music lovers. Maze has healed the our community with love and unity. We owe them so much sad part they are not recognize for the pure music genius which we been blessed to encounter.
Joann Horn
Yeah ya right! Woohday
Gloria Ward
Thank you MAZE!!
Gloria Ward
I enjoyed and still love that music!!!!!!Thank you.