The group sings in a contemporary style, integrating R&B and jazz influences into their devotional songs and has 10 Grammy wins, 10 Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award and two NAACP Image Award nominations. They won Grammy Awards in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1998, and 2003 and have collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Queen Latifah, Joe Sample, Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller and Gordon Goodwin.
In 1980, Claude McKnight formed an a cappella quartet, The Gentlemen's Estate Quartet, at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, a Seventh-Day Adventist College, where he was a freshman. He auditioned fellow students for the hobby group. The Gentlemen were rehearsing in a campus bathroom (later said to be in Peterson Hall), getting ready for a performance, when Mark Kibble walked by and heard them singing. He joined the harmonizing, adding a fifth part, and ended up singing with them onstage that very night.[1] Mark later invited Mervyn Warren to join the group. The group performed under the moniker "Alliance".
The group performed in local churches and on campus over the next years, with members changing due to college's inevitable comings and goings. In 1985, the lower half of the group (bass, baritone, and second tenor) left upon graduating. At that time, Alvin Chea, Cedric Dent, and David Thomas joined.
The group was signed to Warner Brothers in 1987, and quickly changed its name to "Take 6" after a name search revealed that "Alliance" was already being used. Their eponymous debut album, released in 1988, won them two Grammy Awards and resulted in top ten appearances on both the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Contemporary Christian Charts. Take 6's swinging, harmony-rich gospel sound attracted a flurry of attention, and the group went on to record or appear with a number of luminaries, including Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder.
In 1991, after the release of their second album, So Much 2 Say, Mervyn Warren left the group to pursue a career as a producer. Joey Kibble, Mark's younger brother, was invited to round out the vocal lineup. The group added instrumentation to their purely a cappella sound beginning with the record He Is Christmas; Join The Band and Brothers continued their streak of success, and Take 6 amassed a total of seven Grammys and eight Dove awards, as well as topping the Downbeat Magazine's Reader's and Critic's poll for seven years' consecutively.
Take 6's 1998 release, So Cool, brought the group back to its a cappella origins.
In 2006 the group launched Take 6 Records and the 2006 release Feels Good was released on that label.
The group currently lists Nashville, Tennessee as its home.[2] All members grew up Seventh-Day Adventist.[
Biggest Part of Me
Take 6 Lyrics
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(In your eyes) I can see a new horizon
(Realize) That will keep me realizin'
You're the biggest part of me
(Stay the night) Need your lovin' here beside me
(Shine the light) Need it close enough to guide me
(All my life) I've been hoppin' you would find me
Well, make a wish, baby
And I will make it come true
Make a list baby, of the things I'll do for you
Ain't no risk in lettin' my love rain down on you
So we can wash away the past so that we may start anew
(Rainbow) Risin' over my shoulder
(Love flows) Gettin' better as we're older
(All I know) All I wanna do is hold her
She's the life that breathes in me
(Forever) Got a feelin' that forever
Together) We are gonna stay together
(Forever) For me there's nothing better
You're the biggest part of me
Well, make a wish, baby
And I will make it come true
Make a list baby, of the things I'll do for you
Ain't no risk in lettin' my love rain down on you
So we can wash away the past so that we may start anew
More than an easy feelin'
She brings joy to me
How can I tell you what it means to me
Flow like a lazy river
For an eternity
I finally found someone who believes in me
And I'll never leave
(Now I've found all I need)
(Beside me) Need your lovin' here beside me
(To guide me) Keep it close enough to guide me
(Inside of me) From the fears that are inside of me
You´re the biggest part of me
(Forever) Got a feelin' that forever
(Together) We are gonna stay together
(Forever) From now until forever
You're the biggest part or me
You're the life that breathes in me
You're the biggest part of me
You changed my life
You made it bright
And I'll be a savior to you
For the rest of my life
Oh, the biggest part of me
The lyrics to Take 6's song "Biggest Part of Me" express the singer's deep love and devotion towards their partner. The first three lines of the song create an image of new beginnings, as the sun rises and a new horizon appears. The singer realizes that their partner is the biggest part of their life and continues to ask them to stay the night and guide them towards a better life. The lyrics are filled with promises and a desire to make the other person happy, stating that there is no risk in letting their love rain down on them and wash away the past so that they may start anew. The singer expresses their gratitude for finding someone who believes in them and promises to be their savior for the rest of their life.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love and commitment towards someone who has changed the singer's life for the better. The lyrics highlight the importance of having someone who loves and supports you through thick and thin, and the power of love to bring new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
(Sunlight) There's a new sun arisin'
A new day is beginning, full of hope and new opportunities
(In your eyes) I can see a new horizon
Looking into your eyes gives me the sense that there are new and exciting things to come
(Realize) That will keep me realizin'
The sense of possibility and hope that I get from you will keep me inspired and motivated
You're the biggest part of me
You are the most important person in my life, and you bring me joy and meaning
(Stay the night) Need your lovin' here beside me
I crave your physical presence and the comfort of your love
(Shine the light) Need it close enough to guide me
I need your guidance and support to help me navigate through life's challenges
(All my life) I've been hoppin' you would find me
I have been longing for you to come into my life
You're the biggest part of me
You are the most important person in my life, and you bring me joy and meaning
Well, make a wish, baby
Tell me what you desire most
And I will make it come true
I will do everything in my power to fulfill your wishes
Make a list baby, of the things I'll do for you
I am willing to go above and beyond to make you happy
Ain't no risk in lettin' my love rain down on you
There is no danger in letting my love overwhelm you
So we can wash away the past so that we may start anew
Let us leave behind any negative history and begin again with a clean slate
(Rainbow) Risin' over my shoulder
Optimism and positivity are always with me
(Love flows) Gettin' better as we're older
Our love is growing and deepening with time
(All I know) All I wanna do is hold her
All I want is to embrace you and feel your love
She's the life that breathes in me
You are the source of vitality that sustains me
(Forever) Got a feelin' that forever
I sense that our love will last forever
(Together) We are gonna stay together
We will remain united and committed to each other
(Forever) For me there's nothing better
Being with you forever is the best thing that could happen to me
You're the biggest part of me
You are the most important person in my life, and you bring me joy and meaning
More than an easy feelin'
Our love is more than just a passing emotion or pleasure
She brings joy to me
You fill my life with happiness and bliss
How can I tell you what it means to me
I cannot accurately express the significance that you hold in my life
Flow like a lazy river
Our love is effortless and peaceful, just like a meandering stream
For an eternity
Our love will last forever
I finally found someone who believes in me
You have faith in me and my abilities, and that means everything to me
And I'll never leave
(Now I've found all I need)
I will never abandon you, because you are everything to me
(Beside me) Need your lovin' here beside me
I require your presence and love to feel content
(To guide me) Keep it close enough to guide me
I need your love and guidance to help me navigate life's journey
(Inside of me) From the fears that are inside of me
Your love helps me overcome my innermost fears and anxieties
You´re the biggest part of me
You are the most important person in my life, and you bring me joy and meaning
(Forever) Got a feelin' that forever
I sense that our love will last forever
(Together) We are gonna stay together
We will remain united and committed to each other
(Forever) From now until forever
Our love will last eternally, from now until forever
You're the biggest part or me
You are the most important person in my life, and you bring me joy and meaning
You're the life that breathes in me
You are the source of vitality that sustains me
You changed my life
Your presence has had a significant and profound impact on my existence
You made it bright
You bring light and positivity into my life
And I'll be a savior to you
For the rest of my life
I will always be there for you, acting as your protector and support, and I will never abandon you
Oh, the biggest part of me
You are the most significant aspect of my life
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Written by: David Robert Pack
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