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About Shackles (Praise You)
"Shackles (Praise You)" is the debut single by American gospel singer-songwriter duo Mary Mary, released in 1999. It is considered the group's signature song. Stan North of GospelFlava.com deemed it one of the pioneer songs of urban gospel music. The song was originally recorded and released in December 1999 upon Mary Mary's signing with Columbia Records and was re-released one month later as a promotional single for their upcoming debut album, Thankful. They both feature the same track listing but different album covers, the second using a picture of the duo. "Shackles" became a top-ten hit in several countries around the world, including Australia, Denmark, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom, and it charted well in other major music markets. Mary Mary later shot a music video for the song. The song contains a sample of the Tupac' 1996 hit song "Hit Em Up". A sample of this song then featured on Stormzy's song titled "Rainfall", which was a part of his 2019 album Heavy Is the Head.more »
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Whoo!It sure is hot out hereYa know?I don't mind thoughtJust glad to be freeKnow what I'm saying, uh!Take the shackles off my feet so I can danceI just want to praise you(What ya want to do?)I just want to praise you(Yeah, yeah)You broke the chains now I can lift my hands(Uh feel me?)And I'm gonna praise you(What ya gon do?)I'm gonna praise youIn the corners of mindI just can't seem to find a reason to believeThat I can break freeCause you see I have been down for so longFeel like the hope is goneBut as I lift my hands, I understandThat I should praise you through my circumstanceTake the shackles off my feet so I can danceI just want to praise youI just want to praise youYou broke the chains now I can lift my handsAnd I'm gonna praise youI'm gonna praise youEverything that could go wrongAll went wrong at one timeSo much pressure fell on meI thought I was gon lose my mindBut I know you want to seeIf I will hold on through these trialsBut I need you to lift this loadCause I can't take it anymoreTake the shackles off my feet so I can danceI just want to praise youI just want to praise youYou broke the chains now I can lift my handsAnd I'm gonna praise youI'm gonna praise youBeen through the fire and the rainBound in every kind of wayBut God has broken every chainSo let me go right nowTake the shackles off my feet so I can danceI just want to praise youI just want to praise youYou broke the chains now I can lift my handsAnd I'm gonna praise youI'm gonna praise youTake the shackles off my feet so I can danceI just want to praise youI just want to praise youYou broke the chains now I can lift my handsAnd I'm gonna praise youI'm gonna praise youTake the shackles off my feet so I can danceI just want to praise youI just want to praise youYou broke the chains now I can lift my handsAnd I'm gonna praise youI'm gonna praise youTake them offWhat ya gonna do, yeahTake the shackles off my feet so I can danceI just want to praise youI just want to praise youYou broke the chains now I can lift my handsAnd I'm gonna praise youI'm gonna praise you
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Mary Mary
Mary Mary is an American contemporary gospel duo, consisting of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell (born (1972-04-29)April 29, 1972) and Trecina "Tina" Atkins-Campbell (born (1974-05-02)May 2, 1974). The duo are often credited along with Kirk Franklin for broadening the fan base of urban contemporary gospel in the 2000s by introducing elements of soul music, hip hop, funk and jazz. Mary Mary broke onto the music scene with their popular song "Shackles (Praise You)"—which is considered one of the pioneering songs of urban contemporary gospel music. The group's name, as stated in an interview is inspired by the two famous Mary's from the Bible; Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, and Mary Magdelene. more »
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Written by: ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Shackles (Praise You)" by Mary Mary is often classified under the genre of Contemporary Christian and R&B. |
Album DetailsThe song is included in their debut album, titled "Thankful", which was released in 2000. |
Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 28 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts and held the number 1 spot on the dance charts. |
Breakthrough Hit"Shackles (Praise You)" is widely regarded as Mary Mary's breakthrough hit, establishing their music career. |
International AcclaimThis song gained international success, reaching the top 10 in the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands. |
Award NominationsIt was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album in the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards. |
Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Darren Grant and made a significant impact on various music video channels at the time. |
Inspirational ContentThe song is known for its inspirational lyrics relating to freedom and praise, resonating with a wide range of listeners. |
Cover VersionsDue to the song's popularity, several artists and bands have covered "Shackles (Praise You)" in various music events and TV shows. |
Pop Culture Impact"Shackles (Praise You)" has been featured in multiple movies and TV shows, including "The Fighting Temptations" and "American Idol." |
CompositionThe song was written by Erica Atkins-Campbell, Trecina Atkins-Campbell, and Warryn Campbell. |
Mary MaryThe duo, Mary Mary, consists of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina Atkins-Campbell. |
InfluenceThe success of "Shackles (Praise You)" has helped to expose gospel music to wider audiences, substantially influencing the genre. |
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