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.[
Delilah
Take 6 Lyrics
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Not the one who's up in your face
Yeah, yeah
Mam tried to warn ya
But you tried it for yourself anyway
She's neither flesh nor blood
She knows what to do and what to say
She plays with hearts and lives for fun
Let go of Delilah
She's after your hair
You better beware
Let go of Delilah
You don't need her
She doesn't care
So you walk on a wire
But you were saved by the net
Now you're playin' with fire
But the fire's got you starting to sweat
You've never been this high before
The elevation's blowing your mind
The simple things that you adore
Are makin' you blind
Better let go
Let go of Delilah
She's after your hair
You better beware
Let go of Delilah
You don't need her
She doesn't care
When you're thirsty
She'll make you think
That she's a tall glass of water
But you don't have to drink
Don't forget
Who made the water
He's the only one
That can supply all your needs
Let go of Delilah
She's after your hair
You better beware
Let go of Delilah
You don't need her
She doesn't care
The song "Delilah" by Take 6 has a clear warning message to anyone who follows after a woman that plays with hearts and lives for fun as Delilah does. The song advises the listener to be cautious and stay away from Delilah because she doesn't care and is only after their hair. Delilah is portrayed as someone who is not easily forgotten once you encounter her, but she's a deception that sucks you in, making you do things you wouldn't normally do. The lyrics also suggest that Delilah is not a human being but an entity that is neither flesh nor blood but can manipulate and control those who fall into her trap. The song encourages the listener to let go of Delilah and to focus on the One who can meet all their needs, Jesus Christ.
The message of the song "Delilah" by Take 6 is relatable to everyone who has fallen prey to someone or something that promises pleasure but causes harm in the end. The song's use of biblical references like Samson and Delilah illustrates the dangers of going outside the way of God in pursuit of temporary satisfaction. The song is a beautiful blend of gospel and jazz, and the vocal harmonies are impressive. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and they deliver their message with clarity and precision.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the one in the corner
There's a woman who's not in the spotlight, but still has your attention.
Not the one who's up in your face
This woman is not aggressive or dominating in her approach.
Mam tried to warn ya
Your mother gave you guidance about this woman, but you didn't heed her advice.
But you tried it for yourself anyway
Despite the warnings, you decided to pursue this woman on your own.
She's neither flesh nor blood
This woman is not a typical human being; she may be manipulative or deceptive.
She knows what to do and what to say
The woman is adept at using her words and actions to get what she wants.
She plays with hearts and lives for fun
This woman enjoys toying with people's emotions and actions purely for her own amusement.
And Delilah's her name
This woman is specifically named Delilah.
Let go of Delilah
It's time to break things off with this woman.
She's after your hair
Delilah is trying to harm or manipulate you in some way.
You better beware
You need to be more cautious and aware of Delilah's intentions.
You don't need her
This woman is not a necessity in your life, and it's better to leave her behind.
She doesn't care
Delilah is indifferent to your feelings or concerns; she's solely focused on her own agenda.
So you walk on a wire
You're in a precarious situation, like balancing on a tightrope.
But you were saved by the net
You escaped a dangerous or risky situation by some sort of safety net.
Now you're playin' with fire
You're still in a risky situation, but this time you're enjoying the excitement of it.
But the fire's got you starting to sweat
The high-risk situation is beginning to make you nervous or scared.
You've never been this high before
You've never experienced such an intense, thrilling situation.
The elevation's blowing your mind
The situation is having a strong, overwhelming effect on you.
The simple things that you adore
The smaller, simpler things in your life that you value are being ignored or forgotten.
Are makin' you blind
Your focus on the high-risk situation is causing you to overlook other important aspects of your life.
When you're thirsty
In times of need or want,
She'll make you think
Delilah will make you believe
That she's a tall glass of water
That she can provide you with everything you need, like a refreshing drink of water.
But you don't have to drink
You don't have to accept Delilah's offers or manipulations.
Don't forget
Remember
Who made the water
God is the true source of what you need in life.
He's the only one
No one else can provide what you truly need.
That can supply all your needs
God has the power to provide you with everything you need, without requiring you to compromise yourself or be manipulated by others.
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.