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.[
Even Though
Take 6 Lyrics
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No one to turn to and no one to call
Let Me show you how it can be
If the mountain to get over seems so high to climb
The second hand keeps ticking you're running out of time
Let Me show you how it can be
Who makes the sun shine through again
[Chorus:]
Even though you're alone surely I have heard you sing your song
Even though the pain has not yet ended let it go
Even though your heart is still aching just know I'm right beside you
You don't have to face it on your own
Even though
I have seen you so many times before
Ashamed of how you're living your head hanging low
Let Me show you how it can be
Put your weight on My shoulders
I'll carry the load
I'm willing and able through the highs and the lows
Let Me show you how it can be
You know that I'm the One
Who makes the sun shine through again
[Chorus]
Give Me your every care and need and worry
Talking full surrender call Me I'll hear you
So much to give you
Let it go
Even though your heart is still aching
Just know I'm right beside you
You don't have to face it on your own
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Even Though" by Take 6 are about offering a helping hand to those who are struggling, whether it be with pain, shame, or feelings of loneliness. The opening lines suggest that the person in question is without anyone to turn to and may feel as though they have hit rock bottom. However, the singer offers to guide and support them: "Let Me show you how it can be." The chorus is an affirmation that even in the midst of pain and hardship, this person is not alone and is heard by a higher power. The lyrics emphasize that they don't have to shoulder the burden alone and are encouraged to let go of their cares and concerns. The singer offers a message of hope, reminding the listener that they can overcome hardships because they are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Even though you tend to stumble and fall
Despite your flaws and mistakes, I am still here for you.
No one to turn to and no one to call
You may feel alone in your struggles, but I am always available to listen.
Let Me show you how it can be
I want to guide and support you through your hardships.
If the mountain to get over seems so high to climb
When the obstacles ahead seem insurmountable, don't lose hope.
The second hand keeps ticking you're running out of time
Don't let the pressure of time limit your ability to overcome challenges.
You know that I am The One
As your creator, I am here to provide you with strength and comfort.
Who makes the sun shine through again
I can provide you with hope and opportunity when things feel bleak.
[Chorus:]
Even though you're alone surely I have heard you sing your song
Despite feeling lonely or unheard, I have been listening to your struggles and accomplishments.
Even though the pain has not yet ended let it go
Although your past may be painful, it's important to not let it define you and instead move forward.
Even though your heart is still aching just know I'm right beside you
Even in your lowest moments, know that I am there to accompany and support you.
You don't have to face it on your own
You are never alone in your experiences and hardships.
I have seen you so many times before
As your creator, I have watched you overcome obstacles throughout your life.
Ashamed of how you're living your head hanging low
You may feel guilt or shame in your choices and actions, but I want to remind you that you can always start fresh and move forward.
Put your weight on My shoulders
I am willing and capable of supporting you through anything.
I'll carry the load
I can take on your burdens and help you lighten the weight on your shoulders.
I'm willing and able through the highs and the lows
No matter the ups and downs of life, I am always ready and able to provide guidance and support.
Give Me your every care and need and worry
I welcome all of your concerns and am always ready to listen and help.
Talking full surrender call Me I'll hear you
When you give yourself fully to me, you can trust that I am always listening and available to guide you in your life.
So much to give you
Let it go
I have so much to share with you, but you need to let go of any fear and hesitation to receive it.
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.