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Reared on Motown backbeats, 70s groove bands, and gospel wails, multi-talen… Read Full Bio ↴Reared on Motown backbeats, 70s groove bands, and gospel wails, multi-talented artist Angela Johnson has a knack for creating songs that infuse the classic elements of music’s yesteryear into a dynamic and contemporary brew distinctly her own. Her critically-acclaimed solo albums They Don’t Know (2002 Purpose) and Got To Let It Go (2005 Purpose) introduced Angela as a soothing soul singer with a stealth, gut-punching alto and a sensitive songwriter of deceptively simple melodies that moved listeners from romantic sways to back-burning sweats. Her most recent offering, A Woman’s Touch (2008 Purpose) is a single-producer project that furthers Angela’s evolution as an erudite production talent and continues a legacy of female musician/producers not seen since the pioneering days of Patrice Rushen and Angela Winbush. Boasting the crème de la crème of soul and R&B, from Rahsaan Patterson and Eric Roberson to Maysa and Julie Dexter, A Woman’s Touch is more than an indie soul project, it is an industry event unseen since the timeless producer albums of Quincy Jones and Norman Conners. When considered alongside a body of work that includes two solo masterpieces and two highly-hailed group projects as the lead singer of the soul-funk band, Cooly’s Hot Box, Angela’s fifth studio release is a revealing testament to the time and commitment Angela has spent honing her multi-faceted skills to a spit-shined perfection. To thrive for over 15 years in this bare-knuckle business of music requires talent, beauty, a strong constitution, and steely determination—qualities Angela has possessed since day one. Her enduring career isn’t surprising to those in the know; Angela’s talents and tenacity have made it seem destined. As a musical child prodigy who played piano by age 4 and violin by age 9, it appears Angela Johnson was born for music. She certainly was prepped for this glorious—and occasionally brutal ride—by her upstate New York rearing in the tough industrial town of Utica, NY. There, as a teenage choir director and church organist in her Baptist church, Angela received her first critical training on how to rouse a crowd through the power of song. Refinement as a musician and performer came through a fated stint at State University of New York (SUNY) in Purchase. At SUNY, Angela studied as a violin major and met her fellow students and future Cooly’s Hot Box bandmates, including close collaborator Christian Urich of the cult favorite, Tortured Soul. Several years of singing lead and writing for Cooly’s Hot Box produced three dance hits (“What A Surprise,” “Make Me Happy,” and “We Don’t Have To Be Alone”), a doomed label deal with Virgin Records that still produced Cooly's commendable debut Take It, and a much celebrated sophomore project (Don’t Be Afraid, Get On) under Angela’s current label home, Purpose Records, signaled the end of the Cooly's era. After departing Cooly’s in 2002, Angela met the industry as a grown woman of esteemed talents with an experience earned doctorate in music business chicanery. The year also found a newly motivated Angela Johnson determined to show the world what she could do as an artist, alone. Since her 2002 solo debut, They Don’t Know, and its auspicious follow-up, Got To Let Go, Angela Johnson has been making the kind of honest soul music that has inspired promoters, music lovers and industry insiders everywhere to make sure that everyone knows exactly who she is. With the 2008 release of A Woman’s Touch, interest in Angela’s music has exploded throughout the music scene, from radio to industry bloggers the word is out. Even before A Woman’s Touch, Angela’s talents as a singer, songwriter and producer have been in high demand. With songs featured on HBO’s The Wire, UPN’s Kevin Hill, FX’s The Shield, and WB’s Roswell, and a 2005 national TV advertising campaign with Cooly’s Hot Box for SBCglobal.net (AT&T/Cingular) already under her belt, soon everyone will be whistling an Angela tune. Madison Avenue aren’t the only ones taking notice of Angela’s talents. Artists like Conya Doss (“Emotions”), Seek (“Journey Into Day”), Laurnea (“No Shame”), and Reel People (“Can’t Stop”) have all sought out Angela Johnson’s unique sound to grace their projects. More than an artist’s musician, Angela’s a proven hit producer and songwriter with a 2001 top ten, gold selling hit, “Angel,” for Japanese R&B superstar, Double. It’s because of Angela’s track record for helping talented artists’ deliver some of their most memorable work that A Woman’s Touch track listing reads like the who’s who of contemporary soul. On her latest project Angela expertly guides Grammy award-winning artists like Gordon Chambers (“Get Away”) and Claude McKnight of Take 6 (“Here I Stand”) through unexpected, tropical soundscapes, revealing different sides of these familiar talents. As the writer, producer and arranger of every track of A Woman’s Touch, Angela repeatedly illuminates recognizable artists through the different lenses of her unique musical kaleidoscope. Whether it’s pushing Frank McComb (“Play”), labelmate Monet (“That’s Just The Way”) or Eric Roberson (“Let Me Know”) to move their soulful sounds to the dance floor or lifting the curtain on her solo-worthy backing singers Lisala (Walkin’) and Tricia Angus (“Not The One”) on compositions that places their ample voices firmly center stage, Angela’s never predictable. Even when she allows trademark artists to do what they do best, like Maysa on the romantic “More Than You Know” or Rahsaan Patterson’s funky “Dream Flight”, Angela Johnson still manages to put her indelible stamp on the music. A Woman’s Touch also illustrates Angela’s ear for arranging persuasive, radio-friendly material that would be at home on any adult contemporary, smooth jazz or progressive soul station. Catchy duets like Jazzhole front man Marlon Saunders (“Wait On A Maybe”) with newcomer Lenora Jaye, or Angela’s own vocal collaborations with band mate Ernesto Abreu (“Amal”) or Lisala and Tricia Angus (“Crying Over You”) confirm that independent soul needn’t ever be dull or esoteric to be good. Then again, that’s Angela Johnson’s work, to keep the music simple, yet vibrant to the ear. It’s the music she’s best at that is perhaps most reflective of whom Angela is as an artist, wife, mother, and as a woman: a strong, uncomplicated, uncompromising melody determined to play all the keys of life. Six years after the release of her solo debut and countless more steadily riding the music industry rollercoaster to prominence, A Woman’s Touch, parades an artist at her peak. Still in fighting form with a point to prove, Angela Johnson is an ever-evolving talent with an unquenchable desire to feed her listeners that good, soul-nurturing music their hungry for.

Love
Angela Johnson Lyrics


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My friends are few and far in between
And there's no one to talk to
About what’s really troubling me
As I look towards the heavens and call out to you
I need you to guide me please come to my rescue

How deep is your love?
How deep is your love?
How deep is your love?
How deep is your love for me?
How deep is your love for me?

I’m on the edge of breaking
These troubles weigh me down
But God you are my refuge
In the midst of my distress

As deep calls to deep
All your billows and waves
Wash over me
Your love is like no other
It keeps drawing me closer

How deep is your love?
How deep is your love?
How deep is your love?
How deep is your love for me?
How deep is your love for me?

I hear you say
It's higher than the heavens
And I hear you say...
That its deeper than the ocean
And I hear you say...
It’s farther than the eye can see
My God....
How great is your love for me?


He rejoices over me with his love
It's a love with no conditions
A love beyond measure
God how great is your love for me!

And I hear you say
It's higher than the heavens
And I hear you say...
That its deeper than the ocean
And I hear you say...
It’s farther than the eye can see
My God....
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How deep is your love?
How deep is your love?
How deep is your love?
How deep is your love for me?
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Overall Meaning

In this song, Angela Johnson expresses a sense of loneliness and the need for someone to confide in. She feels that her friends are few and far between, and there is no one she can truly open up to about her troubles. As she looks towards the heavens, she calls out to God, seeking guidance and asking for rescue.


The recurring question in the chorus, "How deep is your love?" reflects her longing to understand the depth of God's love for her. It's as if she is searching for assurance that His love will be enough to sustain and support her through her difficulties.


She describes herself as being on the edge of breaking, weighed down by her troubles. However, she finds solace in knowing that God is her refuge in the midst of her distress. She acknowledges that His love is incomparable and unlike any other. His love draws her closer, providing comfort and strength in times of need.


The lyrics emphasize the magnitude of God's love. Angela hears God saying that His love is higher than the heavens, deeper than the ocean, and farther than the eye can see. She marvels at the greatness of His love, knowing that it surpasses any human understanding or measurement.


Towards the end of the song, she talks about how God rejoices over her with His unconditional love, a love that knows no bounds and cannot be measured. She recognizes that His love is beyond comparison and exceeds any limitations or conditions that human love may have.


In conclusion, Angela Johnson's song "Love" is a heartfelt expression of the need for God's love as a source of strength and comfort. It reflects her longing to understand the depth and greatness of His love, and the reassurance that His love is constant and unwavering. The lyrics highlight the significance of God's love in providing solace and guidance during challenging times.


Line by Line Meaning

My friends are few and far in between
I have very few friends, and they are distant and not easily accessible.


And there's no one to talk to
I don't have anyone I can confide in or share my troubles with.


About what’s really troubling me
I don't have anyone I can discuss my true worries and concerns with.


As I look towards the heavens and call out to you
I turn to God, looking up to the sky, and pray for guidance and help.


I need you to guide me please come to my rescue
I am desperately seeking God's guidance and assistance to save me from my troubles.


How deep is your love?
I wonder about the extent and profoundness of God's love for me.


I’m on the edge of breaking
I feel like I'm close to reaching my breaking point.


These troubles weigh me down
My problems and difficulties burden and oppress me.


But God you are my refuge
I find solace and protection in God's presence.


In the midst of my distress
Even in the midst of my troubles and anguish, God is there for me.


As deep calls to deep
Just as deep bodies of water interact and resonate with each other, I feel a strong connection with God's love.


All your billows and waves
All the waves and currents of life, both ups and downs, are under God's control.


Wash over me
I feel the overwhelming presence and influence of God's love in my life.


Your love is like no other
God's love is unique and unparalleled in its depth and intensity.


It keeps drawing me closer
God's love continually attracts and brings me nearer to Him.


I hear you say
I perceive and understand God's message.


That its deeper than the ocean
God's love surpasses the vastness and depth of the ocean.


It’s farther than the eye can see
God's love extends beyond what is visible to the eye, beyond any limit or boundary.


My God.... How great is your love for me?
I am in awe of the immense and incomparable love that God has for me.


He rejoices over me with his love
God takes delight in me and expresses joy through His love for me.


It's a love with no conditions
God's love is unconditional, without any requirements or restrictions.


A love beyond measure
God's love cannot be quantified or limited in any way.


How deep, how far, how wide? How great is your love for me?
I ponder the magnitude and extent of God's love towards me.


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Written by: ANGELA JOHNSON

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@bdubsmusclepakk

Angela, you are one bad chick. We went to school together. You would remember if I told you. Keep up the good work. By the way. Angela is the real deal, because she was rocking from college days at Purchase. MMMUUUAAAH!!!

@ILoveToScrub

@bdubsmusclepakk You got that right. I went to Purchase too so I would know :)

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