Bell Armstrong performed on the 1st Annual Soul Train Awards ceremony. Her 1986 album Following Jesus won a Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Album - Solo in 1988. She is also a seven time Grammy Award-nominee.
The cover of Armstrong's 1987 Billboard-charting mainstream 7" single "You Bring Out The Best In Me."Vanessa enjoyed a slice of mainstream success in the late 80's. Her self-titled 1987 Jive Records debut yielded the Billboard-charting hit "You Bring Out The Best In Me," as well as the club favorite "Pressing On." [1][3] The next year's follow-up album Wonderful One featured a cover of the Labi Siffre anti-Apartheid anthem "Something Inside So Strong." The song was later remade in 1995 by Armstrong along with Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Tramaine Hawkins, Yolanda Adams, and a host of other gospel artists as a tribute to Rosa Parks. The song was serviced to radio stations to play on the 40th anniversary of the civil rights icon's arrest.
Armstrong appeared on Broadway in 1991 in a production of Don't Get God Started. "Always," a Marvin Winans composition that anchors the play, also appears on Armstrong's 1987 self-titled album. Her Broadway role lead to a cameo appearance in the Oprah Winfrey TV special The Women of Brewster Place. Armstrong was also chosen to record the theme to the popular 80's NBC sitcom Amen.
Vanessa Bell Armstrong took a 3 year self-imposed hiatus from recording before releasing A Brand New Day under a new deal with Tommy Boy Gospel in 2001. Vanessa was presented with a lifetime achievement award during 2004's Gospel Superfest.
Armstrong's 2007 album, Walking Miracle, is her first release in 6 years, and blends traditional gospel fare like "So Good To Me" (produced by Smokie Norful) with contemporary songs like "Til The Victory's Won" (produced by Fred Jerkins III) and the title track (produced by Rodney Jerkins). The latter song was inspired by Armstrong's son who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Always
Vanessa Bell Armstrong Lyrics
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Even if...
Even if...
Even if...
I'll always protect you.
(Shihab)
I'll never hate you
Keeping you away from harm
I wanna make sure you make it through
(Salim)
The entire joy of
Seeing in your eyes
That happiness
I know will never die.
(Salim & Shihab together)
I'll give you warmth
When you're cold
If somethings wrong
You just let me know
I can't keep you away from my mind
I gotta make sure you find
(Salim)
Even you should know
The feeling inside
(Salim, Chorus:)
Even you're far away
I will always be with you
Even when you don't need me
I will always take care of you
You were a friend and more
I'll repay you when you're sore.
Even if you hate me
I will always love you.
(Shihab)
I can't believe
You had get away that quick
(Count the days 'til you come back)
But before you go
I need you to know
That's not it
(Salim)
I help you with anything
Take you to the sky
Bring you the night
Take you so damn high
'Cause even you should know
The feeling inside
(Shihab, Chorus:)
Even you're far away
I will always be with you
Even when you don't need me
I will always take care of you
You were a friend and more
I'll repay you when you're sore.
Even if you hate me
I will always love you.
(Turntable solo)
(Salim)
You're the most beautiful thing that I ever seen
You are the best of everything
And I'll make sure that we keep it that way
I'll take care of you everywhere, everyday
And I just want you to know
You were a friend and more when I needed one
I just want you to know
I love you so much I'd give you the moon and the sun
Even you're name gives me happiness
I will do much more than any of this...
(Guitar Solo)
Even if...
Even if...
I will always
Love you.
The lyrics of Vanessa Bell Armstrong's song "Always" revolve around the theme of unconditional love and support. The song starts with Shihab stating that even if the other person hates them, they will always protect them and keep them away from harm. Salim's verse then comes in, expressing joy in seeing happiness in the other person's eyes and promising to keep them warm when they are cold and be there for them when they need support. The chorus repeats the message of always being there for the other person, even when they are far away and don't need them. The song ends with Salim expressing his love for the other person and promising to do anything for them.
The lyrics of "Always" convey a message of loyalty and support that extends beyond romantic love. It emphasizes the importance of having a friend who will always be there for you, no matter what happens. The lyrics also show the importance of expressing love and appreciation for those who matter to us. The song highlights the belief that even if someone does not feel love towards us, it does not stop us from loving them.
Line by Line Meaning
Even if you hate me
I'll never hate you, keeping you away from harm, I wanna make sure you make it through
Even if you're far away, I will always be with you
Wherever you go, I'll always be there for you
Even when you don't need me, I will always take care of you
Even if you think you don't need me, I'll always be looking out for you
You were a friend and more, I'll repay you when you're sore
You've been more than a friend to me and I'll always be there for you when you need me
Even if you hate me
I will always love you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY BARLOW
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Deltha Alston
on Yes He Loves Me
Lyric to the song I don't no why he cares