Searching

Roy Ayers

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"Searching" is the third and final single by Pete Rock & CL Smooth from their album, The Main Ingredient. This is a downtempo and mellow song about relationships, with singer Vinia Mojica performing the chorus. Released just prior to the breakup of the group, the song received very little promotion. It was remixed and re-released at the beginning of 1996. The song features samples from the Roy Ayers song "Searching".


Year:
2005
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Do you hear what I hear 
Can you see what I see
Everybody's crying out
And yet we have no unity
My friends always ask me
Mary? tell me why do you weep
'Cause I'm trying to get over 
All the negativity
That's why I'm searching

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We are living in a world
Of "who has what?" and "who is who?"
But I'm telling you my friend
The answer's right in front of you
We are searching for a peace
Piece of mind is what we need
We are searching for the love
That comes with the unity

Oh ooh oh (oh)
Oh ooh oh (everyday)
Oh ooh oh (it rains)
Oh ooh oh (can you stand the pain?)
Oh ooh oh (why do we live the way we choose to live?)
Oh ooh oh
Oh (I'm telling you my brother right now that we got to be)

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Oh ooh oh (oh)
Oh ooh oh (why are we still searching)
Oh ooh oh (when the answer's right in front of you)
Oh
Oh ooh oh (I'm telling you)
Oh ooh oh 
Oh ooh oh (you better look straight a head of your path)
Oh (because the love is always there)

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I don't wanna fuss n' fight
I just wanna make it right
What can we do to be strong
If we try to get along
I'm not trying to preach to you
But I am still searching too, yeah
Me and you can do it, oh
I don't ever wanna be stressed out
I just wanna live my life
The way I feel that I should be
'Cause I wanna be happy, happy
What about you and me

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Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk. more »

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Written by: FREDDIE D III JERKINS, LATONYA BLIGE-DACOSTA, MARY J BLIGE, RODNEY ROY JERKINS, ROY AYERS, XENOS DACOSTA

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10 facts about this song

GENRE
"Searching" by Roy Ayers is considered a blend of jazz fusion, R&B and soul. The song is a stellar example of Ayers' unique fusion style.
RELEASE
The song was released in 1976 as a part of the album called "Vibrations", which is one of the most iconic albums by Roy Ayers.
ARTIST SIGNIFICANCE
Roy Ayers, the singer of "Searching," is also known as the "Godfather of Neo-Soul." He is famous for his instrumental contributions to the field of jazz music, particularly his proficiency in playing the vibraphone.
MUSIC INFLUENCE
“Searching” has been sampled by numerous renowned artists in multiple genres. For instance, hip-hop artists like Big Daddy Kane used parts of this track in their popular songs.
LYRICAL CONTENT
The lyrics of the song unfold an emotional search for love and inner peace. It demonstrates the classic 70s narrative, transcending into the soulful soundscapes.
CHART PERFORMANCE
While exact chart listings for "Searching" are not readily available, the album "Vibrations" where it appears had a successful run on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 154.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
The song is a concert favorite and has been consistently featured in Ayers' live performances.
SOUNDTRACK APPEARANCES
"Searching" was featured in the soundtrack of "CB4," a 1993 American comedy film.
REVIEWS
Music critics and listeners have lauded “Searching” for its groovy ambiance and powerful lyrics, establishing it as a timeless classic in Ayers’ discography.
LEGACY
"Searching" continues to resonate with contemporary audiences experiencing the resurgence of vinyl records, representing the undying popularity of Ayers' music.

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