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.
If I Ever Fall Acapella
Shai Lyrics
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Your lips said "Hello" and I said "Hi"
I knew right then you were the one
But I was caught up in physical attraction
But to my satisfaction
Baby, you were more than just a phase
(Ever fall)
In love again
(Again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever
(Ever fall)
In love so true
(So true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
Oh, yeah, yeah, y-yeah
The very next time she'll be my friend
If I say that I could be your one and only
Promise that you'll never leave me lonely
I just wanna be the one you need, oh baby
I just wanna be the one to serve you
Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you
I cherish every moment that we share
And if I ever
(Ever fall)
In love again
(Again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall
(Ever fall)
In love so true
(So true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
I need someone who'll be my friend
To be with me through thick and thin
Please share my love with me my friend
I need someone like you
And if I ever
(Ever fall)
In love again
(Again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall
(Ever fall)
In love so true
(True)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
The song "If I Ever Fall in Love" by Shai is a love song that describes the excitement and uncertainty of falling in love. The song starts with the singer recalling the first time they saw their lover's brown eyes, and acknowledging that they were attracted to them physically. However, the singer later realizes that their love goes beyond just attraction, and they hope to find someone who is not just a lover, but also a friend. Throughout the song, the singer expresses their devotion to their lover, promising to cherish every moment they share and never leave them lonely. Ultimately, the song is about finding true love and happiness with someone who is not only attractive but also your friend.
The lyrics of "If I Ever Fall in Love" have resonated with many people since the song's release in 1992. The song was a huge hit in the United States, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying on the chart for 22 weeks. Its success helped the group Shai win a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo in 1993. The song has been covered by several other artists since then, including Pentatonix in 2012, and has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including Boyz n the Hood and Glee.
Line by Line Meaning
The very first time that I saw your brown eyes
I first saw your eyes and was immediately drawn in
Your lips said 'Hello' and I said 'Hi'
We exchanged greetings when we first met
I knew right then you were the one
I felt a strong connection with you from the very beginning
But I was caught up in physical attraction
Initially, I was only attracted to your physical appearance
But to my satisfaction
As time went on, I learned there was much more to you than your looks
Baby, you were more than just a phase
You were not a temporary interest, but someone special
And if I ever (Ever fall) In love again (Again) I will be sure that the lady is a friend
If I fall in love again, I want that person to be both a romantic partner and a friend
And if I ever (Ever fall) In love so true (So true) I will be sure that the lady's just like you
If I ever experience a deep, true love, I want it to be with someone like you
The very next time she'll be my friend
Next time, I want to make sure that the woman I fall in love with is also a close friend
If I say that I could be your one and only
If I tell you that I want to be your exclusive partner
Promise that you'll never leave me lonely
Promise me that you will always be there for me emotionally
I just wanna be the one you need, oh baby
I want to be the person who fulfills your emotional needs
I just wanna be the one to serve you
I want to support and take care of you
Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you
I feel like I'm not good enough for you
I cherish every moment that we share
I value the time we spend together
I need someone who'll be my friend
I am searching for someone who I can both love and be close friends with
To be with me through thick and thin
Someone who will stand by my side in good times and bad
Please share my love with me my friend
I want to share my love with you and build a relationship together
I need someone like you
I want someone who embodies the qualities I see in you
And if I ever (Ever fall) In love true (True) I will be sure that the lady's just like you
If I ever experience a deep, true love, I want it to be with someone who is like you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL E. MARTIN
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Antoinette Alvarez
on If I Ever Fall In Love
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