Tait met Toby McKeehan and Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late 1980s. Together they formed the band dc Talk and released 5 acclaimed studio albums. In 2000, the band decided to take a break with the release of Intermission: the Greatest Hits while all three members devoted themselves to solo projects.
After dc Talk's hiatus was announced, Tait dedicated more time to his band Tait (which he named after his father, Nathel). Tait had partially formed this band around 1997. One of the original members was guitarist Pete Stewart (from the hard rock band Grammatrain), who is featured on the first album, but absent from the second one due to his departing the band to work on his own solo projects.
Take My Hand
Michael Tait Lyrics
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Bellvue Hospital
Hero's love reaches out to everyone - here, a victim of AIDS
Michael Tait as Hero
Hero:
I'd never want to damn you
This virus wants to kill you
With me you're not forgotten
The world will come against you
Humiliate and break you
But know how much I love you
I'm only here to help
If you'll just take my hand
If you'll just take my hand
The lyrics of Michael Tait's song, Take My Hand, reflect the story of a hero's love reaching out to a victim of AIDS in Bellevue Hospital. The hero, presumably Michael Tait himself, understands the pain and loneliness that the victim feels as he faces the fatal virus alone. He reassures the victim that condemning and damning him are the last things in his mind. Instead, he offers his love as a beacon of hope and encourages the victim to take his hand.
Throughout the song, Michael Tait emphasizes the support and assurance he is offering the victim despite the world's judgment and ostracism against him. He acknowledges that the victim may feel broken and humiliated, but his love for him remains unwavering. Ultimately, Michael Tait is there to give a helping hand, and all he asks is for the victim to take it.
The lyrics of Take My Hand are a poignant representation of a love that triumphs over stigma, judgment, and pain. Michael Tait's empathetic and supportive approach to the victim of AIDS is a testament to the power of love and its ability to soothe even the most profound emotional wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not here to condemn you
Michael Tait reassures the victim of AIDS that he is not there to criticize or punish them.
I'd never want to damn you
Michael Tait expresses that he never intends to damn the victim of AIDS and wishes them well.
This virus wants to kill you
Michael Tait reminds the victim of AIDS that the virus they are dealing with is deadly and malicious.
With me you're not forgotten
Michael Tait states that there is someone who cares for the victim of AIDS and is willing to support them during their struggle.
The world will come against you
Michael Tait acknowledges that the world may be hostile towards the victim of AIDS and may not offer them empathy.
Humiliate and break you
Michael Tait acknowledges that the victim of AIDS may be subject to humiliation and shaming as a result of their condition.
But know how much I love you
Michael Tait is reassuring the victim of AIDS that despite the world's ill-treatment, he cares and loves them.
I'm only here to help
Michael Tait states his willingness to offer help and support to the victim of AIDS during their struggle.
If you'll just take my hand
Michael Tait is calling on the victim of AIDS to accept his offer of support and not go through the battle alone.
If you'll just take my hand
Michael Tait is calling on the victim of AIDS to accept his offer of support and not go through the battle alone.
Contributed by Mason Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kim K.
on Alibi
And his lyrics are the higher you go, the harder you fall, Luke 10:18 -I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Jesus told them: I saw Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. Also 'I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God's stars- Isaiah 14:12.
Kim K.
on Alibi
Also, Tait say's the higher you go the harder you fall, -Luke 10:18- I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. CEV. Jesus told them: I saw Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning.
Kim K.
on Alibi
and The Prince of the Power of the Air disguises himself, (Parades as an Angel of Light, & in the garden as an serpent, that is why Tait, says he can see through his disguise.
Kim K.
on Alibi
I believe he is speaking about The Prince of the Power of the air, who gives propositions through deception, but from experience, he knows it is lies.