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.
Interlude
Shai Lyrics
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Waiting on the better days no
How much time do I got left no
Any way no
I take it any way though
I just pray we make it back
And I'm at peace if I let go
It's what I love so I don't think it out
Crowd my thoughts what if I never make it
Homie where your clout at
You're the one that's capping in bars so where your sense at
And I'm alone again
It's when I feel the best
And I ain't had no rest
See we been grinding all time
Ain't paid attention to your last post
And when you caught up in the drama
Homie careful you get exposed
You in ghost mode
Fade away no
Hit a new low
Losing sight of who you are you pay the price now what you pay for οΏΌ
And now you realize all the time
You waste your life you know it
And you can't tell or show it
Now abandon all the lies and live another day to tell your story
And when I'm gone I hope recognize what I was saying in my last days
Life pays
So homie find the way
And when I'm gone I hope recognize what I was saying in my last days
Life pays
So homie find the way
Better days
Waiting on the better days no
How much time do I got left no
Any way no
I take it any way though
I just pray we make it back
The lyrics of Shai's song "Interlude" express a longing for better days and a contemplation of mortality. The singer recognizes the limited time they have left and wonders if they will ever reach a point of contentment. Despite the uncertainties, they remain hopeful and willing to accept whatever comes their way. They express a desire for peace and a detachment from the pressures of life. The singer reflects on their passion for music and their trust issues, only confiding in their inner circle. They question the authenticity of others and warn against getting caught up in drama and losing oneself. They acknowledge the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's purpose before it's too late. The song concludes with a message of hope, urging the listener to find their own path and make the most of their time.
Line by Line Meaning
Better days
Hoping for a brighter future
Waiting on the better days no
Anticipating the arrival of those better days
How much time do I got left no
Questioning the amount of time left in life
Any way no
Regardless of the circumstances
I take it any way though
Accepting whatever comes my way
I just pray we make it back
Hoping to overcome challenges and return to a better situation
And I'm at peace if I let go
Finding inner peace by surrendering control
It's what I love so I don't think it out
Passionately pursuing what I love without overthinking
Besides my inner circle I don't think I trust a mouth
Only confiding in and trusting a close circle of friends
Crowd my thoughts what if I never make it
Feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of potential failure
Homie where your clout at
Asking a friend where their influence or popularity is
You're the one that's capping in bars so where your sense at
Questioning someone's authenticity and calling out their lack of judgment
And I'm alone again
Finding solace and comfort in solitude
It's when I feel the best
Feeling most content when alone
And I ain't had no rest
Not having had a break or relaxation
See we been grinding all time
Working tirelessly without pause
Ain't paid attention to your last post
Neglecting to notice or care about someone's recent social media activity
And when you caught up in the drama
Being entangled in unnecessary conflicts or troubles
Homie careful you get exposed
Warning a friend to be cautious as their true intentions might be revealed
You in ghost mode
Acting covertly or invisibly
Fade away no
Not letting oneself disappear or lose significance
Hit a new low
Reaching a point of deep struggle or difficulty
Losing sight of who you are you pay the price now what you pay for
Suffering the consequences of losing one's sense of self
And now you realize all the time
Gaining awareness of the time wasted
You waste your life you know it
Understanding that life has been squandered
And you can't tell or show it
Unable to express or demonstrate this realization
Now abandon all the lies and live another day to tell your story
Choosing to let go of falsehoods and embrace truth to continue living
And when I'm gone I hope recognize what I was saying in my last days
Desiring for others to understand the meaning behind one's final messages
Life pays
Life rewards or compensates
So homie find the way
Encouraging a friend to discover their own path
Better days
Continuing to hope for a better future
Waiting on the better days no
Remaining patient for the arrival of those better days
How much time do I got left no
Questioning the remaining time in life once again
Any way no
Regardless of the circumstances, as before
I take it any way though
Still accepting whatever comes my way
I just pray we make it back
Continuing to hope for a successful return to a better situation
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Written by: Benjamin Alvarado
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Antoinette Alvarez
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