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.
Together Forever
Shai Lyrics
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If you say, that you love me.
Won't you stay with me,
For all time?
Because your smile.
It is what keeps me going.
Through,
Yes it does
[Chorus:]
And we'll be together forever
Again
We'll be together forever
Just you and me
I'll be with you...
Until the end of time
Oh oh oh oh
Yes
If, you say that you love me
And care for me in such a special way
You bring me joy
In everything I do.
And I hope
You'll never ever go away.
Please stay
[Chorus]
The way I feel,
I'll be with you till the end of time
Until the end [x3]
We'll be together forever
Girl you gotta believe in my love
We'll be together forever
That's all you gotta do
We'll be together forever
Just hold on, baby just hold on
We'll be together forever
Cause all I need is you
We'll be together forever
And it's your love that keeps me going through
Aww
Together forever
Together forever
And all
All you gotta do darling
Is believe in my love
I'll be with you
Until the end...
Shai's song "Together Forever" is a romantic ballad about a man who is pledging his love and loyalty to his significant other. The opening lines "If you say that you love me. Won't you stay with me, for all time?" expresses the man's desire for his partner to reciprocate his love and stay committed to their relationship forever. He then goes on to explain that her smile is what keeps him going through all the hard times, indicating that she is a source of strength and happiness in his life.
The chorus of the song is a sweet and simple declaration of their love for each other. The man promises that they will be "together forever" and that he will be with her "until the end of time." He acknowledges the special way that she cares for him and brings him joy in everything he does, and he hopes that she will never leave him.
The lyrics of the song express a deep and enduring love that is rooted in mutual respect, companionship, and positive reinforcement. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes the idea that their love is unbreakable and it will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
If you say, that you love me.
Asking for assurance of love
Won't you stay with me,
Asking for commitment
For all time?
Asking for lifelong commitment
Because your smile.
Acknowledging how significant the lover is
It is what keeps me going.
Admitting how reliant they are to the lover
Through,
Despite
All the hard times
Challenges and difficulties they encounter in their relationship
Yes it does
Lover's smile is a source of strength to overcome challenges
And we'll be together forever
Expressing their desire for long-lasting love
Again
Repeating their declaration of love
Just you and me
Emphasizing exclusivity of their relationship
I'll be with you...
Reassuring the lover of steadfastness
Until the end of time
Until their final moments
If, you say that you love me
Reiterating the importance of affirmation of love
And care for me in such a special way
Desire for genuine concern and attention
You bring me joy
Acknowledging the lover's positive impact
In everything I do.
Their lover's presence is felt in everything they do
And I hope
Expressing a desire
You'll never ever go away.
Fear of separation from the lover
Please stay
Pleading for the lover to stay
The way I feel,
Emotional declaration
I'll be with you till the end of time
Reiterating commitment until the end
Until the end [x3]
Until their last breath
Girl you gotta believe in my love
Asking for the lover's trust
Just hold on, baby just hold on
Asking for patience and understanding
Cause all I need is you
Stating that the lover is everything they need
And it's your love that keeps me going through
Acknowledging the lover's support in their life
All you gotta do darling
Asking for the lover's cooperation in their relationship
Is believe in my love
Reassuring the lover of their love and devotion
I'll be with you
Reaffirming commitment
Until the end...
Commitment until their last breath
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARC D. GAY
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Antoinette Alvarez
on If I Ever Fall In Love
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