Shai was formed at Howard University in Washington D.C. Three of the four members, Marc Gray, Carl Martin, and Darnell Van Rensalier, belonged to the same fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, and along with good friend, Garfield A. Bright, decided to take a chance at turning their hobby of singing into a career. Moving to New York City, New York, the foursome tried to secure a record deal, but they couldn't find any takers. With their money running out and their future looking bleak, the members of Shai took a chance on a radio contest that radio station WPGC was sponsoring. They chose to perform a song that Carl Martin wrote, "If I Ever Fall in Love," which they sang a cappella. The song won the contest and began finding airplay on WPGC. Other stations soon followed, and suddenly the record labels came calling. After signing with Gasoline Alley, Shai began putting together its debut album.
"If I Ever Fall in Love" was the first single and peaked at #2 in the U.S. The next two releases from the double-platinum album, "Comforter" and "Baby I'm Yours" both reached #10. The group's next CD was a remix album largely consisting of new versions of their previous hits, which resulted in a revised version of the song "Baby I'm Yours" simply titled "Yours" which peaked at #63. Future efforts fell shy of the Top 40 although the group did briefly reappear there in 1994 with the #34 "The Place Where You Belong" from the Beverly Hills Cop III soundtrack. The group's last charting single was 1996's #89 single "I Don't Wanna Be Alone". Shai is still active releasing such albums as "Destiny" (1999), "Back From The Mystery System: The Love Cycle" (2004), "Love Cycle: Back From The Mystery System" (2007) and "Worldwide (as D-n-G of Shai" (2009). Visit http://www.myspace.com/shaimusicworld their official MySpace.
Come Home to My Love
Shai Lyrics
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Somebody's offering a job a thousand miles away
And I want to take it, it's the opportunity of a life time
But I need a second opinion, an opinion other than mine
So I, I'm turning to you
Because you always seem to know what to do
When times like these arrive, I call
So I, I wanna to know, should I really, really go?
And if so, are you coming with me?
I, I got to know, if you really want me to go
And if so, come with me
I never wanted anything as much as I want you with me
You were the one who said to follow my dreams
Of having a house, a car, a view of the stars, and a beautiful wife
So I need someone I can go with, I need some love in my life
So I, I'm turning to you
Because you always seem to know what to do
When times like these arrive, I call
On the only real love of my life, you are my life
I want to know, should I really, really go?
And if so, are you coming with me?
So I, I got to know, if you really want me to go
And if so, come with me
I need you to come with me
I need you to come with me
I need you to come with me
...
The song "Come Home to My Love" by Shai is a romantic ballad that revolves around a man's dilemma about accepting a job offer that is a thousand miles away from his hometown. The singer receives a call with a job offer that could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but he needs a second opinion before he takes it. The person he turns to for advice is his girlfriend, whom he calls his only true friend in the world. This decision is crucial because it means leaving everything behind, including their life together.
The singer wants to know whether his girlfriend will come with him if he decides to take the job. He expresses that he wants her more than anything and that she was the one who encouraged him to follow his dreams. He believes that he needs someone to share his journey with, and he wants her love in his life. The singer is ready to take a leap of faith, but he can only do it if his girlfriend comes with him.
The song is a beautiful ode to love and partnership. It highlights the importance of having someone to share your life's journeys with, be it personal or professional. The singer's vulnerability and his trust in his girlfriend are heartwarming. The song portrays that love and support in a relationship are crucial, especially when making important decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a call, a telephone call today
I received a call on my phone today
Somebody's offering a job a thousand miles away
Someone offered me a job that is located far from here
And I want to take it, it's the opportunity of a life time
I am interested in taking the job because it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
But I need a second opinion, an opinion other than mine
I am seeking advice from someone else because I want a second opinion
Because you always seem to know what to do
I am turning to you because you have a history of giving good advice
When times like these arrive, I call
I usually contact you during times like this
On my only true friend in the world, my girl
You are my closest and most trusted friend
I wanna to know, should I really, really go?
I want to know if I should truly accept the job offer
And if so, are you coming with me?
If I accept the job, I am wondering if you will come with me
I never wanted anything as much as I want you with me
I desire your company more than anything else
You were the one who said to follow my dreams
You encouraged me to pursue my dreams
So I need someone I can go with, I need some love in my life
I am searching for someone to go on this journey with me and add more love to my life
On the only real love of my life, you are my life
You are the love of my life and the most important thing to me
I need you to come with me
I require your presence on this journey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARNELL ANDRE VAN RENSALIER, MARC D. GAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Regulus AHAYAH' Bath Kol & Garden of Eden
Greetings!
Thank you for sharing.
My heart sings this to the Messiah: The King of Kings & Lord of Lords soon to come and reign 1000 years in this earthly realm of mortal men.
Can hardly wait to wait!
To bow down and worship him.
I've never been in love with a mortal man.
My Heart, Loyalty, Body and Soul belongs to him "Only."
I've nothing here in this earthly realm.
Thankful for the physical experience.
But it is time for me to ascend back unto the one, who's side that I was taken from......
Yes...I am what mortals here in this realm call, "Love sick & Home sick."
I wish to return back to my 1st and "Only" Love.
The one that my Heavenly Father espoused me to as his Bride.
For he has said,
◄ 2 Corinthians 11:2 ►
New International Version
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.
New Living Translation
For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband—Christ.
English Standard Version
For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Again, Thank you for uploading and sharing this wonderful Melody.
~Shalom~
🐏🐑🐏🌳🕎🌳🐏🐑🐏
Nunya Bidness Google
This is my JAMMY JAM! I agree with Ice that this should have been a single. Human, they were just fine. lol Jodeci has their place in my heart but Shai epitomized class and brought that real love back to music. Everything isn't all about bumping and freakin-sometimes a gal just likes to be courted and I have always respected a man who can express himself plainly and openly.
Jojo
My favorite song on that "Back At Cha" album. Timeless soul.
K
One of my most favorite songs!💓
leon Ng
this is the best song ever!!!!
Regulus AHAYAH' Bath Kol & Garden of Eden
Greetings!
Thank you for sharing.
My heart sings this to the Messiah: The King of Kings & Lord of Lords soon to come and reign 1000 years in this earthly realm of mortal men.
Can hardly wait to wait!
To bow down and worship him.
I've never been in love with a mortal man.
My Heart, Loyalty, Body and Soul belongs to him "Only."
I've nothing here in this earthly realm.
Thankful for the physical experience.
But it is time for me to ascend back unto the one, who's side that I was taken from......
Yes...I am what mortals here in this realm call, "Love sick & Home sick."
I wish to return back to my 1st and "Only" Love.
The one that my Heavenly Father espoused me to as his Bride.
For he has said,
◄ 2 Corinthians 11:2 ►
New International Version
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.
New Living Translation
For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband—Christ.
English Standard Version
For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Again, Thank you for uploading and sharing this wonderful Melody.
~Shalom~
🐏🐑🐏🌳🕎🌳🐏🐑🐏
高학년
sweet memories
WarriorWeek87
Yes! They were one of those glut of girl groups that came out in 1993-94, and they were really good! The lead girl in E.V.E. I think is probably best known as the girl in Aaron Hall's video for "I Miss You."
WarriorWeek87
Depends on one's definition of "fun." For me, the fun comes in the soulfulness, the vocals, the music, the emotional fusion of all those things.... I don't care about stage antics or personal-life issues... miss me with all that Hailey-Brothers dirt and drama. Just give me the music, pure and simple. That's all the fun I need!
Justin Dillon
1994 was the shit tho
Nunya Bidness Google
garfield co-hosted with me on my show Sunday. "if you click my link-you can hear him and me!