Rosie also played in a band called The Oasis and A Touch of Class before joining The Curtis Ohlson Band (with Levi Seacer, Jr. on guitar). Levi called Rosie one day and asked her to come to Minneapolis to sing a demo of a song for The Pointer Sisters.
With Prince
While she was doing the demo, Prince came in the studio, was taken aback at her abilities and asked her to join his band The New Power Generation. Prince often referred to Rosie as his "secret weapon".
Rosie was introduced in 1990 as the new vocalist and keyboard player on Prince's Nude tour. Her first appearance on a Prince album was on Graffiti Bridge. She was also a member of The NPG in the movie Graffiti Bridge. She performed and wrote on the Diamonds and Pearls album. On the title track, Rosie displayed her ability to sing in the whistle register, hitting an E6 note toward the end of the song. In 1992, after the Diamonds and Pearls tour, Rosie decided it was time for her to go solo again, although she continues to work on and off with Prince .
Solo career
Rosie started recording her debut solo album. Several albums worth of material were recorded, and the album was set for release on Paisley Park Records. Unfortunately, it was hopelessly entangled in the legal battle between Prince and Warner Brothers Records, and it was never released.
Rosie eventually released a debut album for Motown. It opens with "I Want You" and also contains "My Tender Heart" (composed by Rosie Gaines and Prince), which she performed on The Ryde Dyvine TV special in late 1992.
In 1995, Rosie released the album Closer Than Close. A single of the same name which had been left off the album, was released two years later. The song peaked at #4 in the UK and became a club favorite.
With her own record label, Dredlix Records, Rosie is striving to bring her music directly to music lovers via the Internet. In 1997 she released an internet-only album, Arrival. Limited to 2,000 copies, it was available exclusively through her official website.
In 2003 she released her critically acclaimed album You Gave Me Freedom through Dome Records in the UK.
Gaines released her latest album "Welcome To My World" for SUSU Records in November 2006.
Source: http://wikipedia.org
Welcome To My World
Rosie Gaines Lyrics
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Welcome to my world
Chorus
I welcome you in my world
Welcome in my world
Welcome you as my friend
Welcome as my friends
My land is your land
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Across the sea all the elders have been saying
That you would come was written in the stars
Look over there see the mighty eagle flying
He's got a prayer he's bringing it to the sun
Chorus
I welcome you in my world
Welcome you in my world
Welcome you as my friend
Welcome as my friends
My land is
My land is your land
We cross the stream over mountains through the valleys
Winter sings her song telling the weak to be strong
Come over here to the place of celebration
My people dancing pounding the ground so smooth
From mouth to ear
This world has come
Through every year
Selfishness will start to fade away
When you let the spirit guide your way
Chorus
I welcome you in my world
Welcome
Welcome you as my friend
Welcome as my friends
My land is
From mouth to ear
This world has come
Through every year
Selfishness will start to fade away
When you let the spirit guide your way
Welcome to my world
Welcome to my world
You know that you're my friend
Welcome to my world
Welcome as my friend
My land's your land
The lyrics of the song "Welcome to My World" by Rosie Gaines celebrates the unity and friendship between different cultures and races. The song invites people from different parts of the world to come together and share experiences in a world that belongs to everyone. The song's opening line, "Welcome to my world," is an invitation to the listener to step into Gaines' world where everyone is accepted as a friend.
The chorus of the song reiterates the invitation, with Gaines singing, "I welcome you in my world, welcome in my world, welcome you as my friend, welcome as my friends." The message is clear - Gaines invites everyone to come into her world and be comfortable knowing that all are welcome. She goes on to declare that "My land is your land," emphasizing the universality of the world, and imploring everyone to live in harmony.
The song speaks poetically of the journey that people take towards coming together. From "across the sea," Gaines declares, "the elders have been saying that you would come was written in the stars." She encourages people to "cross the stream over mountains through the valleys," implying that although the journey may be tough, it is worth it. Gaines also invokes the power of spirituality, suggesting that "selfishness will start to fade away when you let the spirit guide your way."
Overall, the song is a beautiful celebration of friendship, unity, and the power of love to conquer all differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my world
I invite you to experience life from my perspective
I welcome you in my world
I'm happy to have you here with me
Welcome in my world
You are welcome to explore and enjoy my world alongside me
Welcome you as my friend
I consider you a friend and am excited to share my world with you
Welcome as my friends
All of you are welcome in my world as my friends
My land is
My world is
My land is your land
You are welcome to make my world your own
Across the sea all the elders have been saying
For generations, wise people have predicted your arrival
That you would come was written in the stars
Your presence here was always meant to be
Look over there see the mighty eagle flying
Witness the strength and majesty of the eagle soaring in the sky
He's got a prayer he's bringing it to the sun
The eagle carries a message to the heavens, a prayer for all to hear
We cross the stream over mountains through the valleys
Together we will face any challenge, journeying far and wide
Winter sings her song telling the weak to be strong
The harshness of winter can inspire those who feel weak to find their strength
Come over here to the place of celebration
Join me in a joyful atmosphere of festivity
My people dancing pounding the ground so smooth
See the rhythmic movements of my community dancing together in harmony
From mouth to ear
Through oral tradition
This world has come
The stories of this world have been passed down from generation to generation
Selfishness will start to fade away
The negative trait of selfishness can be overcome by embracing togetherness
When you let the spirit guide your way
Acting according to one's inner values and connection to the divine can promote harmony
You know that you're my friend
I hope you feel the genuine warmth of our growing friendship
Welcome to my world
Once again, I invite you to experience life through my unique lens
My land's your land
I happily share my world with you, and hope you feel at home
Contributed by Nolan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.