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.
During The Storm
Shai Lyrics
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And your rainbow starts to appear
Let us take you far far away from here
Girl rest your eyes, I'll watch you
Don't worry none, I'll keep you safe
Keep you safe, safe, keep you safe
And every waking moment
In the stormy days of life, I'll be the light, so hold on
To guide you through the night, just be patient
Can we spend our nights alone with thoughts of paradise only
To be with you my love, forever
During the storm, during the storm
Don't let the rain drops fall upon your face
During the storm, during the storm
Don't let the rain drops fall upon your face
As things go by, I'll stay by your side
Your love I need, it cannot be denied, no no
Through the years, untested waters
Girl just come with me to another place
In the stormy days of life, I'll be the light, so hold on
To guide you through the night, just be patient
Can we spend our nights alone with thoughts of paradise only
To be with you my love, forever
During the storm, during the storm, during the storm
(Don't let the rain drops fall upon your face)
During the storm, during the storm
During the storm, during the storm
(Don't let the rain drops fall upon your face)
During the storm, during the storm
During the storm, during the storm
Don't let the rain drops
In "During The Storm," Shai sings about being a source of comfort and safety for a loved one during difficult times. The opening verses describe a new day and the promise of a rainbow, indicating hope and positivity. Shai pledges to take his love interest away from whatever troubles they may be facing, keeping them safe and praying for beautiful moments to come. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the need to remain steadfast and patient, not allowing the hardships of life to dampen one's spirit or optimism.
The second verse further solidifies Shai's commitment to his partner, expressing his desire to stay by their side through thick and thin. He acknowledges that love cannot be denied and that together they can navigate uncharted territory. The chorus repeats again, but with an added layer of urgency, imploring the listener to not let the raindrops fall upon their face during the storm.
Overall, "During The Storm" is an uplifting song that aims to provide comfort and support during tough times. It speaks to the importance of having a partner who can act as a beacon of light and hope in dark times, helping to guide you through the storm.
Line by Line Meaning
When the sun shine brings a new day
A hopeful start of a new day with sunshine. A new beginning.
And your rainbow starts to appear
Positive changes happening in life like a rainbow appearing after the storm.
Let us take you far far away from here
Get away from tough circumstances and go to a peaceful and happier place.
Girl rest your eyes, I'll watch you
As the support system, I will take care of you.
Don't worry none, I'll keep you safe
I pledge to keep you away from harm, so no need to worry about anything.
Keep you safe, safe, keep you safe
Reassurance of protection.
And every waking moment
Every moment of my life.
I'll pray the sun adorns your face, your face
I hope the sunshine brings happiness and a smile to your face.
In the stormy days of life, I'll be the light, so hold on
In difficult times, I will be the beacon of hope, so hold tight.
To guide you through the night, just be patient
I will be there to guide you through the dark and tough times, so stay patient and strong.
Can we spend our nights alone with thoughts of paradise only
Let us escape the harsh reality and fantasize about a paradise that we can build together.
To be with you my love, forever
A promise of eternal love and commitment.
During the storm, during the storm
In the difficult times.
(Don't let the rain drops fall upon your face)
Don't let the harsh times hurt you and keep your spirits up.
As things go by, I'll stay by your side
No matter how life evolves, I will always stand by you.
Your love I need, it cannot be denied, no no
Expressing the need and love for the other person without any doubt.
Through the years, untested waters
Undiscovered and unexplored times that lie ahead.
Girl just come with me to another place
Let us start a new phase in life together and leave behind the past.
During the storm, during the storm, during the storm
Reinforcing the fact that hard times are always there.
(Don't let the rain drops fall upon your face)
Avoid losing hope and faith even in the toughest moments.
During the storm, during the storm
Repeating the message of support and care in tough times.
During the storm, during the storm
Highlighting the fact that hard times can be faced together as a team.
(Don't let the rain drops fall upon your face)
Reiterating the need to stay strong and positive even in the dark moments.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL E. MARTIN, DARNELL ANDRE VAN RENSALIER, GARFIELD R. BRIGHT JR., MARC D. GAY
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Antoinette Alvarez
on If I Ever Fall In Love
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