The group is named for Michael Tait's late father, of whom he says "taught me how to appreciate the human experience whether it be a sunny day, a beautiful lawn, or amazing trees set before an amazing mountain. He taught me how to love and embrace mankind, whether it be a Chinese girl hanging out with a black guy whose mom is a white lady." As for the band's mission, Michael Tait says, "...ultimately I hope and pray [people] see the Gospel... People look for so many other ways to fill the emptiness in their lives, and there's just no way to do it besides Christ."
Musically, the band blends the styles of modern rock, pop, funk, soul, and R&B. Michael Tait describes the group as "guitar-toting, drum-slinging rockers." Preceding the release of their 2001 debut album, Empty, Tait performed selections from the project all over the world, including Amsterdam.
Looking for You
Tait Lyrics
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Life's so bittersweet
Like a dream, remembering,
When I could talk to you
We were safe in a world of harm
Before I knew it our love was gone
I miss you so much
I'm looking for you,
You make me smile
I had to fall, and lose it all,
But that's all right with me
You pushed aside my selfish pride
You opened up my eyes,
When I was lost you came to me
You crossed the oceans to set me free
I need you so much
Looking for you,
Cause you're all that's true to me
You make me smile
You, you're all I ever needed, I know, I know
Only you, you're all I ever wanted, I know, I know
You, you're more than a dream,
Yeah you're everything
My own symphony,
You're my destiny
I'm looking for you,
Cause you're all that's true to me
You make me smile
I'm Looking for you
Ooh I sing this for you
Cause nothing's as true,
You make me smile
So I smile, yeah I smile,
Every time I think of you
I smile, I do,
Oh every time I think of you
I'm all right, I'm okay, it's for sure
Only when I'm next to you
You are my soul's desire
I'm all right, I'm okay, it's for sure
Only cause I'm next to you
You are my soul's desire
My soul's desire,
My my my soul's desire
Oh yeah, oh yeah,
You are, you are
The lyrics to Tait's song Looking For You express a sense of longing and yearning for a loved one who is no longer present. The singer is in a state of wakefulness, unable to sleep as they reflect on their bittersweet life and remember a time when they were able to talk to this person. The song suggests that this individual provided safety and comfort in a world full of harm and that their love was a source of stability. The singer confesses to missing this person greatly and is looking for them because they are the only true thing left in their life that makes them smile. The lyrics evoke feelings of lost love and a desire to find it again.
The song has a slow, melancholic melody that contributes to its emotional weight. The lyrics are intense and full of raw emotion, building up to a powerful chorus that repeats the words "looking for you". The song is essentially a love song, expressing a deep sense of need for someone who has left a void in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wide awake, chasing sleep,
I cannot sleep but I am full of energy, feeling restless.
Life's so bittersweet
Despite the many happy moments, life has its share of hardships.
Like a dream, remembering,
It feels like a dream and I am reminiscing.
When I could talk to you
I miss being able to talk to you.
We were safe in a world of harm
Our love gave me a sense of safety and protection even in difficult times.
Before I knew it our love was gone
Our love ended unexpectedly and before I realized.
I miss you so much
I am filled with longing for you.
I'm looking for you,
I am actively searching for you.
Cause you're all that's true to me
You are my one true love.
You make me smile
You bring joy to my life.
I had to fall, and lose it all,
I had to go through difficult times and lose everything to understand my true desires.
But that's all right with me
Despite the hardships, I am at peace with my journey.
You pushed aside my selfish pride
You helped me overcome my egoistic tendencies.
You opened up my eyes,
You showed me a new perspective on life.
When I was lost you came to me
When I was feeling lost, you came to my rescue.
You crossed the oceans to set me free
You went to great lengths to help me become free from my past.
I need you so much
I depend on you to be happy.
You, you're all I ever needed, I know, I know
You are the one person who completes me.
Only you, you're all I ever wanted, I know, I know
I searched for many things but only you are what I really wanted.
You, you're more than a dream,
You are more than just a dream or a fantasy.
Yeah you're everything
You are my everything.
My own symphony,
Our love is like a beautiful musical composition.
You're my destiny
I believe you are meant to be in my life.
Ooh I sing this for you
I am singing this song for you.
Cause nothing's as true,
Because nothing else is as real or meaningful.
So I smile, yeah I smile,
When I think of you, I cannot help but smile.
Every time I think of you
Whenever you come to my mind.
I smile, I do,
I smile in your memory.
Oh every time I think of you
Every time you come back to my mind.
I'm all right, I'm okay, it's for sure
I am at peace with my life and my choices, thanks to you.
Only when I'm next to you
I am truly happy and at ease when I am with you.
You are my soul's desire
You are the only person who can satisfy my soul's deepest desires.
My soul's desire,
My deepest longings.
My my my soul's desire
It is all about my soul's deepest desires.
Oh yeah, oh yeah,
I am deeply convinced of this truth.
You are, you are
You are everything to me.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRADLEY DAVID SPALTER, GLORIA STEWART, ROBBIE NEVIL
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