Andrae and his twin sister Sandra were born July 1, 1942 in San Francisco , California. His father pastored Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ and it was there where he was steeped in gospel music, playing piano and singing before he was 10 years old.
His first group was the Church of God in Christ Singers (COGICS) in 1960, which included Billy Preston. The COGICS were the first group to record the song "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power".
Crouch founded the Disciples in 1968 with Sherman Andrus, Perry Morgan, Reuben Fernandez and Bili Thedford. The group became a frequent attraction at "Monday Night Sing" concerts in southern California put on by promoter Audrey Meier. Meier would introduce Crouch to Tim Spencer of Manna Music Publishing who would be the first to publish one of his songs ("The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" which was written by Andrae at age 15 but tossed in the trash because he thought it poor and salvaged by Sandra.) In turn, Spencer helped launch their recording career by introducing the group to Light Records founder Ralph Carmichael. Sherman Andrus and Reuben Fernandez were replaced by Andrae's twin sister Sandra in 1970. In 1972 singer Danniebelle Hall, trumpeter, Fletch Wiley and drummer Bill Maxwell joined the Disciples.
At the urging of Carmichael, Crouch began to record his compositions in 1969 with the groups debut Take the Message Everywhere releasing in 1970. In 1972, the Disciples appeared on network television's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. By 1985 they had also performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall and toured 68 countries. Crouch's most popular songs from this period include "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "Bless His Holy Name," and "My Tribute". Their contemporary gospel sound reached beyond the traditional African American base and touched a racially and musically diverse audience. The Disciples disbanded in 1981 and Andrae' continued with the Andrae' Crouch singers. Several musical acts and solo performers covered (made recordings of) his more popular works, further expanding Crouch's musical influence.
Satisfied
Andrae Crouch & the Disciples Lyrics
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Ever since I accepted the man from Galilee
Well how can I explain something that I've never, never known before?
It's like walking in the sunshine after a cold and dreary day
Chorus:
I've got that satisfied feeling down in my soul
Satisfied feeling down in my soul
Satisfied feeling down in my soul, all right, yeah!
Chorus
This joy in the Lord was so wonderful, I wanted a little bit more
So I got down on my knees and lifted my hands and
I began to praise the Lord
Something started moving way down in the bottom of my soul
Right then that day, you know the Lord filled me with the Holy Ghost
Chorus
I'm satisfied, I'm satisfied
because he satisfied me. he satisfied me
satisfied satisfied...
Words and Music by Andrae Crouch
Copyright 1972 Lexicon Music, Inc.
The lyrics to "Satisfied" by Andrae Crouch and The Disciples express a profound transformation and spiritual experience that the singer has undergone. The opening lines reveal that the singer's friends are curious about the change that has occurred in their life since accepting the "man from Galilee," referring to Jesus Christ. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of explaining a new and unfamiliar experience that is like "walking in the sunshine after a cold and dreary day." This suggests that accepting Jesus has brought warmth, light, and a sense of fulfillment to their life.
The chorus emphasizes the intense joy and satisfaction the singer feels in their soul. They celebrate this feeling of contentment and fulfillment that comes from their faith and relationship with God. It is portrayed as a deeply internal and personal experience, captured by the repetition of the phrase "satisfied feeling down in my soul." The repetition emphasizes the depth of this satisfaction and how it permeates every aspect of their being.
The second verse describes the singer's desire for more of this joy in the Lord, which leads them to seek a closer connection with God through prayer and praise. As they engage in worship, something powerful stirs within the depths of their soul. The lyrics suggest that the Holy Spirit moves within them, and in that moment, the Lord fills them with the Holy Ghost, solidifying their satisfaction and newfound spiritual experience.
The closing lines of the song reiterate the singer's satisfaction and the reason for it. They proclaim their contentment with assurance, repeating the word "satisfied" to emphasize their deep fulfillment. The singer acknowledges that their satisfaction comes from the One who has satisfied them, emphasizing the role of Jesus in bringing this transformative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
All my friends are wondering about the change that's come over me
My friends are curious about the transformation I have experienced
Ever since I accepted the man from Galilee
Ever since I embraced the man from Galilee
Well how can I explain something that I've never, never known before?
How can I describe something completely unfamiliar to me?
It's like walking in the sunshine after a cold and dreary day
It feels like stepping into the warm sunlight after a gloomy and chilly day
I've got that satisfied feeling down in my soul
I have a deep sense of contentment in my inner being
Satisfied feeling down in my soul
A contented feeling residing within my soul
I've got that satisfied feeling down in my soul
I possess that fulfilled sensation within my soul
Satisfied feeling down in my soul, all right, yeah!
Contented feeling in my soul, absolutely, yeah!
This joy in the Lord was so wonderful, I wanted a little bit more
The incredible joy from the Lord was so marvelous that I desired an even greater portion
So I got down on my knees and lifted my hands and
Therefore, I knelt down, raised my hands, and
I began to praise the Lord
Commenced to express my admiration for the Lord
Something started moving way down in the bottom of my soul
A stirring commenced deep from within my soul
Right then that day, you know the Lord filled me with the Holy Ghost
In that very moment, the Lord bestowed upon me the Holy Ghost
I'm satisfied, I'm satisfied
I am fulfilled, I am fulfilled
because he satisfied me. he satisfied me
Because He has quenched my desires, He has quenched my desires
satisfied satisfied...
fulfilled, fulfilled...
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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