Shalamar's first single, the 1977 Motown medley "Uptown Festival," featured a bevy of faceless studio musicians; once it became a hit, Griffey decided to form a performing group under the name Shalamar. Through Soul Train, Griffey found Jody Watley, Jeffrey Daniel, and Gerald Brown, the three vocalists that became Shalamar; Brown was quickly replaced by Howard Hewitt in 1978.
Shalamar's string of poppy dance-soul hits began in 1979 with "Take That to the Bank"; later that year, "The Second Time Around" hit the Top Ten. Throughout the early '80s the group were favorites on the U.S. R&B scene, as well as scoring a number of British hit singles (the two biggest being "A Night To Remember" and "There It Is" in 1982). Watley and Daniel left the group in 1982 and were replaced by Delisa Davis and Micki Free in 1984; Watley went on to stardom as a solo act. Daniel released an album "Skinny Boy in 1990 and choreographed Michael Jackson's Bad and Smooth Criminal videos. He is also credited with teaching Michael the Moonwalk.
The following year Shalamar won a Grammy award for "Don't Get Stopped in Beverly Hills," which was featured in Beverly Hills Cop. Hewitt left for a solo career in 1986, signaling the end of the band's career as hit-makers. Sidney Justin replaced Hewitt and the group recorded 1987's Circumstantial Evidence, which was a commercial disappointment. The group faded away soon after the release of 1990's Wake Up.
Jeffrey, Howard Hewett and Carolyn Griffey (Solar Records Dick Griffeys daughter) reformed Shalamar in the late nineties and played two UK Arena tours in 1999 and 2003. In 2005 Shalamar appeared on the primetime TV show Hit Me Baby One More Time and have been touring globally ever since.
In October 2009, the reconstituted Shalamar of Hewett, Daniel, and Griffey, performed as a part of "The Ultimate Boogie Nights Disco Concert Series", at IndigO2, within the O2 Arena Entertainment Avenue in London. This prompted their return to the UK in April 2010 for a tour. Shalamar returned to IndigO2 in October 2011, December 2012, December 2013 and December 2014. Shalamar performed a series of eight UK tour dates in April 2015 and another tour of four UK dates in July 2015.
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Take That to the Bank
Shalamar Lyrics
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Take that to the bank
A long time we stayed together
Been through the roughest weather, you and I
Still rich with love
We never had to borrow
And baby, only we know why
I?m so glad I saved my love for you
And I did what I had to do
I invested my heart so free
For what you gave me
Open your account to me
?Cause I?ll give you security, my love
Take that to the bank
My interest is strong
I got a love you can count on, baby love
Take that to the bank
Best believe I shopped around
Good insurance you have found in me
Don?t you worry
No one can steal my heart
Our contract can?t be torn apart
That easily
?Cause we build a strong love affair
On investments of equal share
Two hearts that beat as one
Just look what love has done
Dime in the socket
Just like money in my pocket, baby love
Take that to the bank
I know how to treat a man
With me you?re in good hands, baby love
Take that to the bank
Keep savin?, keep buildin? (Baby)
That interest for our love
Take that to the bank
Keep savin?, keep buildin? (Sugar)
That interest for our love
Take that to the bank
(Huh) Save on love
Save it for me, baby
(Huh) Save on love, yeah
Take that to the bank
Take that to the bank
Keep savin?, keep buildin?
That interest for our love {Love}
Take that to the bank
Keep savin?, keep buildin?
That interest for our love {Love}
Take that to the bank
Open your account to me
?Cause I?ll give you security, my love
Take that to the bank
My interest is strong
I got a love you can count on, baby love
Take that to the bank
In Shalamar's song "Take That to the Bank," the lyrics speak about a long-term relationship filled with love and security. The chorus encourages the listener to take their love to the bank and invest it in a guaranteed account for safekeeping. The song suggests that the investment is already in motion and that the lovers are building a strong foundation of love and trust that can withstand anything that comes their way.
The first verse highlights the struggles that the couple has faced and overcome, and how their love has been rich and never borrowed. The singer declares that they saved their love for their partner and invested their heart in the relationship for what they received in return. The second verse praises the singer's qualities as a loyal partner, who has shopped around and found the best love insurance policy for their significant other. The chorus repeats the earlier message about taking their love to the bank, and the bridge instructs their partner to keep on saving and building love interest while reassuring them of continued love and security.
In summary, the song is a declaration of the singer's attitude towards their partner and relationship, which implies the longevity of their love, and promises to always ensure a safe and secure romantic future. The use of financial language in the lyrics reinforces the idea of a strong investment, lasting long-term and growing over time, taking into account the risks and potential of that investment.
Line by Line Meaning
Take that to the bank
You can rely on the promises I have made.
Take that to the bank
I mean what I say and I am confident in my words.
A long time we stayed together
We've been through a lot together and our relationship has stood the test of time.
Been through the roughest weather, you and I
We've faced many challenges but we've always supported each other.
Still rich with love
We haven't lost the passion and connection we have for each other.
We never had to borrow
Our love was never based on anything external or materialistic.
And baby, only we know why
Our love is unique and special and we're the only ones who truly understand its depth and meaning.
I'm so glad I saved my love for you
I'm happy I didn't settle for anyone else and waited for you.
And I did what I had to do
I made sacrifices and put in effort to make our relationship work.
I invested my heart so free
I poured my heart into our relationship without any reservations or hesitation.
For what you gave me
Because of the love you gave me in return.
Open your account to me
Let me in and trust me with your heart.
'Cause I'll give you security, my love
I'll protect your heart and our relationship.
My interest is strong
My love and commitment to you is unwavering.
I got a love you can count on, baby love
You can trust me to always be there for you and love you deeply.
Best believe I shopped around
I didn't settle for just anyone, I searched for the best partner and found you.
Good insurance you have found in me
I can provide you with a sense of emotional security and stability.
Don't you worry
You have nothing to fear when it comes to our love.
No one can steal my heart
My love for you is strong and can't be taken away by anyone else.
Our contract can't be torn apart that easily
Our love is solid and resilient, and won't be easily broken.
'Cause we build a strong love affair
Our relationship is built on a foundation of love and trust.
On investments of equal share
We've both put effort into our relationship and it's paying off.
Two hearts that beat as one
We're deeply connected and in sync with each other.
Just look what love has done
Our love has brought us closer and made us stronger as a couple.
Dime in the socket
Our love is like electricity, with sparks that keep the passion alive.
Just like money in my pocket, baby love
Your love brings me happiness and fulfillment like money in my pocket.
I know how to treat a man
I understand your needs and will treat you with respect and love.
With me you're in good hands, baby love
You can trust me to take care of you and our relationship.
Keep savin', keep buildin'
Let's continue to work on our relationship and make it even better.
(Baby)
That interest for our love
Let's keep investing in our relationship and watch it grow.
Keep savin', keep buildin'
Let's keep working on our relationship.
(Sugar)
Open your account to me
Let me be a part of your heart and trust me with your love.
'Cause I'll give you security, my love
I'll protect your heart and our relationship.
My interest is strong
My love for you will never falter.
I got a love you can count on, baby love
You can rely on me for love, support, and stability.
Take that to the bank
Remember my words and trust in our love.
Take that to the bank
Believe in our love, because it's worth it.
Save on love
Invest in our relationship emotionally, and it will pay off.
Save it for me, baby
Keep your love and commitment for me.
Take that to the bank
Remember my promises and trust in our relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN SPENCER, LEON SYLVERS III
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thepromiseman7745
This is actually the original shalamar
@patrickwilliams5465
I love this era of music. The quality, the beat, the harmony, the choreography! I'm so glad that I grew up with real music like this!
@damonwatlington6526
Me too 👍
@wvanderwahl
That era was iconic in so may ways- Jody was one of those icons. I grew up in the late 70's and 80's ( old bitch that I am ).
@KMYA4ME
Me ✌🏽
@michaelturner6304
Music was 🎶 then
@deborahclarke1875
Agreed. No disrpect lyrics. Gets you up and grooving.
@shepherdolumideowoh7920
Jody is irreplaceable, she's a legend
@davidspeed8300
2024 anyone.?
@ayoangie7099
Keep saving keep building.