Take Me to the King

Tamela Mann

About Take Me to the King

"Take Me to the King" is a song recorded by American recording artist Tamela Mann. "Take Me to the King" was released on June 12, 2012 as the lead single from Mann's third studio album, Best Days. At the 55th Grammy Awards, the song received a Grammy nomination for "Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance". Also a huge commercial success, "Take Me to the King" topped the US Billboard Gospel Songs chart for 19 consecutive weeks. Mann performed the song on the 44th GMA Dove Awards in October 2013. In 2016, "Take Me to the King" was certified Platinum the RIAA for sales exceeding 1,000,000 copies. 


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2012
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Take me to the king
I don’t have much to bring
My heart is torn in pieces
It’s my offering
Take me to the king

Truth is I'm tired
Options are few
I’m trying to pray
But where are you?
I’m all churched out
Hurt and abused
I can’t fake
What’s left to do?

Truth is I'm weak
No strength to fight
No tears to cry
Even if I tried
But still my soul
Refuses to die
One touch will change my life

Take me to the king
I don’t have much to bring
My heart’s torn into pieces
It’s my offering

Lay me at the throne
Leave me there alone
To gaze upon your glory
And sing to you this song
Please take me to the king

Truth is it’s time
To stop playing these games
We need a word
For the people’s pain

So lord speak right now
Let it fall like rain
We're desperate
We’re chasing after you

No rules, no religion
I’ve made my decision
To run to you
The healer that I need

Take me to the king
I don’t have much to bring
My heart’s torn to pieces
It’s my offering

Lay me at the throne
Leave me there alone
To gaze upon your glory
And to sing to you this song

Take me to the

Lord we’re in the way
We keep making mistakes
Glory is not for us
Its all for you

Take me to the king
I don’t have much to bring
My heart’s torn to pieces
It’s my offering

Lay me at the throne
Leave me there alone
To gaze upon your glory
And sing to you this song

Take me to the king
Take me to the king
Take me to the king

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Tamela Mann

Tamela J. Mann (born June 9, 1966) is an American actress and gospel singer, known for her role as Cora in Tyler Perry's plays, including I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, and What's Done in the Dark. Mann began her career as a singer with the gospel group Kirk Franklin and the Family. Mann was a featured soloist on several tracks while with Franklin's group, including "Don't Take Your Joy Away", "Now Behold the Lamb", and "Lean on Me", the latter of which also included Mary J. Blige, Crystal Lewis, R. Kelly, and Bono. She released her own album, the Master Plan, in 2009. more »

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Written by: Kirk Franklin

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Release Data
"Take Me to the King" was released on June 12, 2012. It appears as the lead single on Tamela Mann's third studio album, "Best Days."
Chart Success
The song was a major hit, reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Chart. It stayed on the chart for several weeks, solidifying its success among gospel music fans.
Grammy Recognition
"Take Me to the King" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance in 2013, solidifying its impact on the music industry.
Songwriter
The song was written by popular musician and producer Kirk Franklin, adding a high-profile name to its creation.
NAACP Image Award
In 2014, the song won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary).
Music Style
"Take Me to the King" is best classified as Gospel, Contemporary Christian music. It integrates elements of traditional gospel music with more modern, contemporary instrumentation and style.
RIAA Certification
The song has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 1 million units.
Song Meaning
Lyrically, "Take Me to the King" delivers a potent message of seeking spiritual guidance and hope in times of struggle and confusion, a message that resonates with many listeners.
Length
The length of the song is 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Despite being slightly longer than the typical single, it has managed to retain its allure and popularity.
Achievements
"Take Me to the King" was Tamela Mann's first major crossover hit, opening her music to audiences beyond just the gospel genre.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Mann's powerful vocals, alongside Franklin's compelling songwriting, as key factors contributing to the song's success.
Household Tune
Since its release, "Take Me to the King" has become a frequently covered song in many churches, making it a household tune among Christian communities globally.

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