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.[
Wings Of Your Prayer
Take 6 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
When it all goes wrong
I will take your hand and help you be strong
Should you start to fall
Should you lose it all
I will come to your side when you call
I'll fly on the wings of your prayer
There's a (bright) silver lining
Just behind the (darkest of) clouds
You will find the sun's still shining
If you let your faith show you how
When the winds blow cold
And they chill your soul
I will reach out my arms to hold
Just remember
There's someone who cares
When you need me I'll always be there
Just remember
I'll fly on the wings of your prayer
When your road seems far
For you burdened heart
When you wish at night upon the stars
Just remember
There's someone who cares
When you need me I'll always be there
Just remember
I'll fly on the wings of your prayer
The lyrics of "Wings of Your Prayer" by Take 6 is a beautiful and uplifting reminder to anyone going through a difficult time that they are not alone. The first verse assures the listener that in times of trouble or distress, the singer will reach out with a comforting hand to offer support and strength. The second verse encourages the listener to have faith in the midst of trials, that even in the dark times there is a silver lining and the sun will continue to shine. The third and final verse pledges an unwavering commitment to being there whenever the listener needs them, and that the singer will be lifted up to them by the power of their prayers.
One of the central themes of this song is the power of prayer, which is a source of comfort and strength during times of struggle. The lyrics suggest that when we call out in times of need, we are given wings to rise above our troubles and find hope and peace. The song also expresses the importance of having someone in our lives to lean on when we a feeling overwhelmed, and the reassurance that even when we feel alone, we are never truly on our own.
Overall, "Wings of Your Prayer" by Take 6 is an inspiring and moving song that provides encouragement and comfort to anyone who is facing a difficult time. Its message of hope, faith, and support is universal and timeless, making it a beloved classic that can speak to anyone who needs a little lift.
Line by Line Meaning
When your night is long
During those endless, gloomy nights
When it all goes wrong
Or when things seem like they can't get any worse
I will take your hand and help you be strong
I will hold your hand and support you till you find the strength to fight it through
Should you start to fall
In case you begin to lose your balance
Should you lose it all
Or even lose everything you hold dear
I will come to your side when you call
I'll be there for you, whenever and wherever you need me
Just remember
Always keep in mind
I'll fly on the wings of your prayer
That I'm listening to your hopes and dreams as you raise them up to the heavens
There's a (bright) silver lining
Because there's always a glimmer of hope on the horizon
Just behind the (darkest of) clouds
It may be hidden behind the darkest moments, but it's there waiting for you to find it
You will find the sun's still shining
Never forget that the sun always rises after the darkest hour
If you let your faith show you how
Just have faith, and it will lead you to the light at the end of the tunnel
When the winds blow cold
When life is harsh and unforgiving
And they chill your soul
That chills you down to your very core
I will reach out my arms to hold
I'll wrap my arms around you to keep you warm and safe
There's someone who cares
Never forget that you have someone who loves and cares for you
When you need me I'll always be there
I'll always be there by your side, no matter what happens
When your road seems far
When the journey ahead seems like an endless road
For your burdened heart
When your heart is heavy and filled with sorrow
When you wish at night upon the stars
When you're praying to the heavens for a miracle to happen
Just remember
Never forget
I'll fly on the wings of your prayer
That I'll be beside you, lifting you up on the wings of your prayers
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sabelo
If it touches your heart... it's spiritual. Powerful ♥️
clive mwiinga
2020 anyone?! This song is one of my old time favourite
LP Martin
Vocal harmonies of the highest level.
Michael McKenzie
Great song. Brings tears every time.
embe1
What a beautiful song.
raeez zibi
1of my fav thank u lord for alowing me to hear this
Lukhona Butshingi
Great song
marioTmaggot
Very nice song.
Janelle McIntosh
Encouraging
embe1
Who is cutting onions again