Taff and his wife, Tori, have two daughters: Maddie Rose and Charlotte.
Songs that Taff has done with other artists include "Strength of My Life" with Leslie Phillips; "Your Love Broke Through" with Phil Keaggy; and "Give Your Love" and "Divina" with Koinonia.
Discography
Solo
2007 Now More Than Ever (SpringHouse Records/EMI)
2003 The Best of Russ Taff (SpringHouse Records/EMI)
1999 Right Here, Right Now (Benson Records/Provident Records)
1998 The Apostle (soundtrack, Grammy)
1995 Winds of Change (Reprise Records/Warner Bros. Records)
1994 We Will Stand (Yesterday & Today) (Myrrh Records/Word Records, Greatest Hits)
1992 A Christmas Song (Sparrow Records)
1991 Under Their Influence (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)
1989 The Way Home (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1987 Russ Taff (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1985 Medals (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1983 Walls of Glass (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)
With Gaither Vocal Band
2003 A Cappella (SpringHouse/EMI)
2002 Everything Good (SpringHouse/EMI)
With The Imperials
1996 The Imperials LEGACY (Word, Double CD Collection)
1981 The Very Best of The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
1980 Christmas With The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
1980 Priority (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
1979 One More Song For You (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1979 Heed The Call (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
1978 Imperials Live (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1977 Sail On (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
Born Again
Russ Taff Lyrics
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It doesn't take a rebel to sing along
This art is weak in its pretty, pretty frame
And I'm your monkey with a misspelled name
"I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away
I'll put down your disco
I'll be born again
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
Do you don't you want to take this hit
Does it make you feel like a part of "it"
"And I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away
I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away"
I'll be born again
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
The valley of the dolls
Is the valley of the dead
The valley of the dolls
Is the valley of the dead
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
"I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away
I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away"
I'll be born again
I'll be born again
I'll be born again
I'll be born again
The song "Born Again" by Russ Taff is an intense commentary on the emptiness of pop culture and a longing for a deeper spiritual significance. The lyrics speak to the listener by asking, "Do you or don't you want this to be your song?" which is a question that challenges the listener's willingness to participate in a culture that might be seen as superficial or meaningless. The singer goes on to provide an unflattering portrait of the art, "This art is weak in its pretty, pretty frame," and admits to fulfilling the role of a performer by declaring, "I'm your monkey with a misspelled name."
The chorus, "I'll put down your disco and take your heart away, I'll be born again," is a powerful proclamation of the singer's desire to break free from the shallow and meaningless aspects of popular culture in order to rediscover himself and find true spiritual fulfillment. The bridge lines "I'm someone else, I'm someone new, I'm someone stupid, just like you," suggest that a life of spiritual emptiness is one of ignorance and foolishness, and that everyone is equally susceptible to it.
Overall, "Born Again" is a song that encourages the listener to take a critical look at the culture they participate in and to realize that there is a need for spiritual growth and renewal. It is a passionate plea to move beyond superficiality and find something deeper.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you or don't you want this to be your song?
Are you hesitant about accepting this song as your own?
It doesn't take a rebel to sing along
The song is simple enough for anyone to enjoy it.
This art is weak in its pretty, pretty frame
The song may be aesthetically pleasing, but it lacks genuine substance.
And I'm your monkey with a misspelled name
I am a clumsy performer with a name that is often incorrectly spelled.
"I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away
I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away"
I'll be born again
I will renounce your mainstream music and find spiritual rebirth through this song.
I'm someone else, I'm someone new
I'm someone stupid, just like you
The song has the power to transform the listener into a new identity, even one that seems foolish.
Do you don't you want to take this hit
Does it make you feel like a part of "it"
Do you want to join in and experience the sensation of being part of a movement?
The valley of the dolls
Is the valley of the dead
The glamorous world of popular music is a place where true vitality is lost.
"I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away
I'll put down your disco
And take your heart away"
I'll be born again
I will reject your shallow music and find spiritual renewal through this song.
I'll be born again
Through this song, I will experience a transformative rebirth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: MICHELE COLETTI, RICCARDO LUCHINI, MIGUEL COLLINS, TREVOR JAMES, PAUL CROSSDALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@needabreak
That man was singing in the spirit. It was anointed! What a great song for Russ to sing. I've got goose bumps!
@annleroux8812
Russ sings with so much soul and he's definitely filled with the Holy Spirit! 🕊 This song is so touching, makes me want to dance in the Spirit! 👐
@anitaaliwonyamusoke9542
Russ Taff. A passionate musician.
These folks are music ministers before the Lord.
@gingerlover26
Love it when Russ sings!!! We always end up dancing around:)
@carmenforsyth1313
👼Ive been born again !.👼 Amen!.👼
@stevethurmond1158
I’m 52. When I was 12 or 13, I played drums for Russ when he came to our church in Evansville, IN. This was shortly after he left the Imperials. He’s always been my favorite gospel performer. When he sings he’s transformed… He goes to another place. In that moment in time, he’s not really Russ. It’s an amazing experience each and every time I watch him perform.
@RUT812
Russ Taff always takes us into real praise & worship!
@klazienaree2624
Those guys can really sing!! God really blessed them with amazing voices! Yes i born again prees the lord
@donaldphilip6517
Hello beautiful lady h
@diannehughes3970
I’ve never heard him featured in a song…he’s FANTASTIC!!!