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.[
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Take 6 Lyrics
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Finding no comfort I'd toss and turn all night
Until one day I saw behind a golden door
A tiny ray of light
Opened my heart to find
Another chance a better time
'Cause I believe
I traveled deep inside on a magic carpet ride
To break those chains that bind
I found the strength somewhere I never knew was there
Left my fears behind
And I can see it clear
A special place not far from here
Follow my destiny
Where I believe You'll be waiting for me
One steadfast soldier
Riding on his roller coaster
Just waiting a safe heaven
Someone to love and can lean on, just lean on
And I now someday I'll find
Another chance a better time
My spirit will dance free so joyful I will be
And I believe You'll be waiting for me
In the song "You'll Be Waiting For Me" by Take 6, the lyrics express the idea that even when one is going through tough times, there is always hope that things will turn out better in the end. The opening lines, "Too many times I've cried/Finding no comfort I'd toss and turn all night," highlight the despair and hopelessness one can feel when dealing with difficult circumstances. However, the following verses suggest that there is a way out of the darkness. The lines "Opened my heart to find/Another chance a better time" show that by looking inward and finding strength and courage, one can overcome the challenges they face.
The chorus, "Cause I believe/You'll be waiting for me," emphasizes the idea of hope and belief in a brighter future. The idea that there is someone or something waiting for them provides comfort and motivation to keep going. The lyrics also suggest that finding this hope may require some inner work and self-discovery. The lines, "I traveled deep inside on a magic carpet ride/To break those chains that bind/I found the strength somewhere I never knew was there/Left my fears behind," demonstrate that overcoming struggles often requires one to face their fears and push past their limits.
Overall, "You'll Be Waiting For Me" is a song about resilience and hope. It encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to overcome obstacles, and to hold onto the idea that there is always a brighter future waiting ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many times I've cried
I have shed tears on numerous occasions in the past
Finding no comfort I'd toss and turn all night
Despite my efforts, I could not find solace and as a result, couldn't sleep all night
Until one day I saw behind a golden door
One day, I stumbled upon a new opportunity
A tiny ray of light
A glimmer of hope in a difficult situation
Opened my heart to find
I became receptive to possibilities
Another chance a better time
A second opportunity to improve my circumstances
'Cause I believe
My conviction that this chance exists
You'll be waiting for me
I am confident that someone is waiting for me
I traveled deep inside on a magic carpet ride
I delved deep into my inner self searching for answers
To break those chains that bind
I aimed to break free from the constraints that held me back
I found the strength somewhere I never knew was there
I discovered an inner strength I did not realize I had
Left my fears behind
I left behind my fears to make progress
And I can see it clear
A clear vision of how things will change
A special place not far from here
I know that my destination isn't too far away
Follow my destiny
I am dedicated to following my life's purpose
Where I believe You'll be waiting for me
I truly believe that someone is waiting for me at the end of my journey.
One steadfast soldier
I am determined and unwavering in my pursuit
Riding on his roller coaster
I am enduring the ups and downs of life
Just waiting a safe heaven
I long for a place that will provide me with safety and security
Someone to love and can lean on, just lean on
I seek a person who will love me and be my support system when I need it
And I now someday I'll find
I am confident that I will eventually find what I'm looking for
Another chance a better time
Another opportunity to create a better future
My spirit will dance free so joyful I will be
I will be filled with joy and freedom when I finally reach my destination
And I believe You'll be waiting for me
I have faith that someone is waiting for me at the end of the journey
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBIN B. LERNER, ANNIE ROBOFF, MATT ROLLINGS
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