After an earlier career with The Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, Farris emerged in the early 2000's with his first solo album, "Goodnight Sun" that saw him develop and create music more in tune with his own personal spiritual journey. In June of 2007 he released the critically-acclaimed "Salvation in Lights" which married old time roots Gospel sounds with his own unique arrangements that were mainly inspired by New Orleans Black Gospel, Stax and the blues. The music was both spiritual and personal as it deals with individual struggle but also has a commonality that music fans can enjoy purely for its soul.
He won the Americana Music Association's “New & Emerging Artist of the Year” award in 2008 and started to make a name for himself as a dynamic performer. In 2008 and 2009, Farris and his Roseland Rhythm Revue performed monthly residencies at Nashville’s’ Station Inn that he named “Sunday Night Shout!” The shows had audiences consisting of people from all walks of life and the goal was to make the crowd feel “excited, delighted and loved.” The official live recording of the Station Inn shows, "SHOUT! Live," was released in 2009 and won the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award for “Best Traditional Gospel Album of the Year” in the spring of 2010.
When the “1,000 year flood” hit the Middle Tennessee state area in May of 2010 he gathered up some of the finest Nashville musicians including: Sam Bush, Ketch Secor & Gill Landry (Old Crow Medicine Show), Kenny Vaughan (Marty Stuart), Byron House (Robert Plant) and members of his Roseland Rhythm Revue to record six in 6 hours at Nashville’s Downtown Presbyterian Church. The music was a beautiful blend of old time country, gospel and blues with Mike leading the “Cumberland Saints” from the pulpit. In October of that year the EP was released as The Night The Cumberland Came Alive with partial proceeds donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The music is listed as Mike Farris and the Cumberland Saints on last.fm.
Farris amazes audiences whenever he plays solo or with any one of his different configurations from the stripped down to the full nine-piece Roseland Rhythm Revue. His voice connects and mesmerizes in such a way that it doesn’t matter if the songs are his own compositions or ones sung 200 years ago. He has guested on Patty Griffin's Grammy Award winning "Downtown Church" album and was a featured performer at the 2011 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame's American Music Masters concert celebrating Aretha Franklin.
On 8 February 2015, Farris won the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album for Shine For All the People.
Take Me
Mike Farris Lyrics
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I know a place y'all, ain't nobody lyin'
There's no lyin' to the masses
Ain't nobody begging to be separate
I know a place, everybody's smilin', yeah, smilin'
Oh, you take me
(I'll take you there)
(I'll take you there)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
(I'll take you there)
Oh, let me take you there, let me take you there
(I'll take you there)
When I wake up in the mornin'
And I'm gazing through my mind
I've been searchin' for salvation now
Jesus is right on time, yeah, yes, He is
He says to walk with Me, yes, He does
He says to talk with Me
Oh, you got to, you got to have faith in Me
And all I want to do, all I wanna do
Oh, you take me, alright
(I'll take you there)
Oh, hey, hey, yeah, yeah
(I'll take you there)
Oh, let me take you there, let me take you there, yeah
(I'll take you there)
Let me take you to that place, alright
(I'll take you there)
I'll take you there
I'll take you there
I'll take you there
...
The lyrics to Mike Farris's song "Take Me In" evoke a sense of hope and optimism, speaking of a place where there is no crying or lying, where people are smiling and everyone is included. The song seems to offer a message of salvation, with the singer yearning to be taken to this place of peace and happiness.
The opening lines speak of a place where nobody cries or lies, suggesting a utopia that is free from deceit and pain. Farris then goes on to talk about how this place is available to everyone, with no one begging for segregation. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "take me there," emphasizing the desire to find this idyllic place. The reference to Jesus suggests that this place of peace may be a spiritual one, and that following him is the way to find it.
The anthemic quality of the song and its repeated chorus make it an uplifting and hopeful tune, inspiring listeners to look for the good in the world and strive for a better future. The combination of gospel and rock influences in the music also adds to the sense of joy and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a place, ain't nobody cryin'
I am aware of a location where people do not cry and are not in pain.
I know a place y'all, ain't nobody lyin'
I am privy to a location where honesty is valued, and people don't deceive each other.
There's no lyin' to the masses
No one is dishonest or tries to deceive the larger public.
Ain't nobody begging to be separate
No one is requesting to segregate or divide themselves from others.
I know a place, everybody's smilin', yeah, smilin'
At this place, everyone is happy and smiles often.
Oh, you take me
The singer requests someone to take them to this location.
(I'll take you there)
The singer assures the listener that they will guide them to this place.
C'mon now, let me take you there
The artist insists the listener follow them to this place.
When I wake up in the mornin'
The artist is referring to the start of a new day.
And I'm gazing through my mind
The artist reflects on their thoughts and introspects.
I've been searchin' for salvation now
The singer has been seeking redemption or liberation from their troubles.
Jesus is right on time, yeah, yes, He is
The artist believes that Jesus has appeared in their life exactly when they needed him to.
He says to walk with Me, yes, He does
Jesus has instructed the singer to follow him.
He says to talk with Me
Jesus has asked the singer to communicate with him.
Oh, you got to, you got to have faith in Me
The singer outlines that one must trust and have confidence in Jesus.
And all I want to do, all I wanna do
The artist expresses their desire or goal.
Oh, you take me, alright
The artist reiterates their desire to be taken to the happy location they mentioned before.
Let me take you to that place, alright
The singer insists that they will guide the listener to the said location.
I'll take you there
The lyricist emphasizes their commitment to helping the listener reach the happy destination.
I'll take you there
The lyricist repeats their commitment to assisting the listener in reaching the happy place.
I'll take you there
The lyricist reiterates their vow to guide the listener to the happy destination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALVERTIS ISBELL
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