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.
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Shai Lyrics
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Been waitin' so long just to find it
Tell me where can, can I go
To look for the sunlight [Incomprehensible] of soul
The spirit is soft that I long for
I'm hopeful I can gaze in your eyes
Someone to share my life
Will I find someone
Someone to hold me tight
Aight baby, tell me what you want from me
I, I need devotion
Devotion is what they say
It takes when you yearn for the passion
That takes control, always lets me know
Girl, I don't wanna be alone anymore
The spirit is all that I hope for
I'm hopeful that I can gaze in your eyes
Tell me will I find someone
Someone to share my life
Will I find someone
Someone to hold me tight
Someone to hold, someone to know
I want someone to share my life with
Someone to hold, someone to know
I want someone to share my life with
Someone to hold, someone to know
I want someone to share my life with
Will I find, will I find?
Will I want someone to share my life with?
Someone, someone, someone, someone, baby
Someone, someone, someone, someone, baby
Someone, someone, someone, someone, baby
The lyrics of Shai's song "Will I Find Someone" are about a person who is longing for true love and is expressing their hope and desire to find it. The first two lines of the song set the tone for the lyrics that follow, emphasizing the search for genuine love. The lyrics further express the singer's yearning for a companion who will share their life with them and hold them tight.
The chorus of the song repeats the question, "Will I find someone," emphasizing the uncertainty and anxiety that arises when one is looking for love. The singer's desire for love is so strong that they are willing to ask for it directly.
The second verse of the song is addressed to the potential partner who could provide the love that is sought after. The singer is looking for devotion, a trait that is essential for maintaining a long-term relationship. The third line emphasizes the "passion that takes control," indicating that the singer is looking for a love that will consume them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Will I Find Someone" express the human desire for love and connection, highlighting the uncertainty and hope that come with searching for a significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
Searchin' for true love
Looking for genuine love
Been waitin' so long just to find it
Waiting for a long time in search of true love
Tell me where can, can I go
Asking for advice on where to find it
To look for the sunlight of soul
To find someone with a radiant and pure soul
The spirit is soft that I long for
I'm looking for someone with a tender heart
I'm hopeful I can gaze in your eyes
I hope to find someone who will make me happy
Tell me will I find someone
Asking whether it's possible to find someone
Someone to share my life
Someone to share life's journey with
Will I find someone
Asking again whether it's possible to find someone
Someone to hold me tight
Someone to hold me in good times and bad
Aight baby, tell me what you want from me
Asking for guidance on how to show love
I, I need devotion
Desiring loyalty and commitment
Devotion is what they say
They say that being devoted is essential
It takes when you yearn for the passion
It takes devotion when seeking a passionate relationship
That takes control, always lets me know
Devotion brings certainty in a relationship
Girl, I don't wanna be alone anymore
Desiring companionship and love from a significant other
Someone to hold, someone to know
Desiring companionship and connection with someone
I want someone to share my life with
Desiring someone to share experiences and grow with
Will I find, will I find?
Asking again whether it's possible to find someone
Someone, someone, someone, someone, baby
Repeating the desire for someone special
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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@donnaythomas2123
Who else listening to this masterpiece in 2024😊
@worldwidewizz9404
Good songs get remembered, but Masterpieces never die...
@mekameek1725
Me!!!!!!! 🙌🏾
@mimisteverson2517
Meeeeeee!!!!!
@jaepruitt7800
My fiancée wants me to lip synch this to her at our reception (cause she knows I can’t sing but we both love this song)
@lostgirl2231
This a masterpiece that will never die ❤❤❤
@Thudas22
Back when vocals were actually a requirement to be a singer..
@TheMahoganybeauty
preach
@arielthomas7726
so darn true!!!
@michaelwashington4408
There was artist back then as well who didn't have great voices