Maze are a soul / quiet storm band, also known alternately as Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Frankie Beverly and Maze, was established in San Francisco, California in the early 1970s.
The band can be considered as the project formerly known as The Butlers, and later Raw Soul, with member Frankie Beverly being songwriter, record producer, arranger, singer, keyboardist and guitarist.
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. 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 following. They also had success with the 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 US 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 and 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.
The group released their next album, 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 also featured on this album. The latter single also became the band's biggest hit in the UK, where it peaked at number 36 on the charts.
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. 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 .
In 2009, a tribute to the hits of Maze was released. Called Silky Soul Music: An All Star Tribute to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, it included modern stars performing Maze's biggest hits with Maze acting as the backing band.
On September 2, 2011, their percussionist and background singer, McKinley "Bug" Williams, died of an apparent heart attack at a hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Maze continues to tour around the United States as well as Europe to this day. Every year they are the closing act for the Essence Music Festival.
Reason
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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Came into my life and made up my mind
You are to me what I want you to be
You've given me a chance to love tenderly
And deep in my heart I knew you were meant for me
Right from the start it was like destiny
A reason
You've given me a reason
A reason one more time
I can't explain the way you make me feel
You've given me a love that's oh so real
You came along and you gave me a song
Now we have a love that's oh so strong
You light up my life the things that you do for me
And I'll be with you throughout all eternity
You've given me a reason
A reason
You've given me a reason
A reason
The lyrics of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly's song "Reason" are seemingly about finding love once again after experiencing heartbreak or disappointment in a previous relationship. The opening lines, "You've given me a reason to love one more time/Came into my life and made up my mind", suggest that the person being addressed has helped the singer move on from past pain and believe in love again. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes this newfound reason to love and the importance it holds for the singer.
The second verse delves deeper into the specifics of this new love, with the singer unable to fully describe the emotions they feel when with this person. The lines "I can't explain the way you make me feel/You've given me a love that's oh so real" demonstrate that the love they've found is intense and genuine. The verse also hints at the idea that this person has brought music into the singer's life ("you came along and you gave me a song"), which could be interpreted either literally or figuratively as representing the joy and brightness this new love has brought.
The final lines once again emphasize the strength of this relationship and the promise of a lasting love that will endure, as evidenced by the imagery of "eternity". Overall, the lyrics of "Reason" celebrate the transformative power of love and the ways in which it can provide a renewed sense of purpose and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
You've given me a reason to love one more time
Your presence in my life has caused me to love again
Came into my life and made up my mind
I knew from the moment I met you that I wanted you in my life
You are to me what I want you to be
You satisfy everything that I desire in a partner
You've given me a chance to love tenderly
Your love has allowed me to express my emotions in a gentle way
And deep in my heart I knew you were meant for me
I always had a feeling that we were destined to be together
Right from the start it was like destiny
Our connection was immediate and unexplainable
I can't explain the way you make me feel
The emotions you evoke in me are indescribable
You've given me a love that's oh so real
Your love is authentic and honest
You came along and you gave me a song
Your arrival in my life brought a new joy that I had never experienced before
Now we have a love that's oh so strong
Our love is now unwavering and sturdy
You light up my life the things that you do for me
Your actions and presence brighten up my entire existence
And I'll be with you throughout all eternity
I will love and cherish you forever
You've given me a reason
Your presence and love have brought a newfound meaning to my life
A reason
A purpose and motivation for living
You've given me a reason
You have given me a reason to wake up every day with joy and gratitude
A reason one more time
A renewed reason to keep loving you and cherishing our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN, NOEL HOGAN
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@cynthiasantiago5800
You've given me a reason to love one more time
Came into my life and made up my mind
You are to me what I want you to be
You've given me a chance to love tenderly
And deep in my heart I knew you were meant for me
Right from the start it was like destiny
You've given me a reason
A reason
You've given me a reason
A reason one more time
I can't explain the way you make me feel
You've given me a love that's oh so real
You came along and you gave me a song
Now we have a love that's oh so strong
You light up my life the things that you do for me
And I'll be with you throughout all eternity
You've given me a reason
A reason
You've given me a reason
A reason
@cherylstevenson5407
I met my husband in 1997; we had both been married before. I was a divorced mother of two daughters and he had lost his wife to cancer. After dating for 6 months; he played this song for me. He stated this was how he felt about me. After losing his wife; I had given him a reason to love one more time. When he told me that he thanked me for my love. I cried. We celebrated 20 years of marriage this past September. Love this song!! Thank God for my husband!!
@millbrazil8346
Be blessed.
@southernsweetscm
Cheryl Stevenson 🗣🙌🏾Congratulations May his blessings be amongst you and your family always 🍾🎉
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That's Wassup
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@sincereiam
Sounds like y'all was meant to be together.
@kendrargainey4873
As I sit here at my husband’s grave site I’m playing our wedding song. My husband played this song for me and sang it from his heart when we met. It was the first song he play and I had never heard it which shocked me😊we play this song all throughout our marriage and it means so much and I sit here I value the memories we’ve created…my suggestion is that you find new ways to love the one you love ❣️I miss and love you my Bo Baby💔
@SexyFace
God bless you & him too♡
@RL_Williams
My condolences to you and prayers for you.
@Goldenlady111
My condolences. May your sweet memories hold you always. ❤