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"Releasing songs of freedom and revelation of God’s love in pursuit of identities being restored back to Christ."
Beckah Shae’s destiny was mirrored in a simple act at an early age. The little girl, who was already often called a songbird, was recorded singing, “Jesus Loves Me” at the age of 2. Beckah’s mother was raised in a traditional Jewish home, and her conversion to Christianity was a crucial element in guiding Beckah to her own faith and witness through music. She would need that assurance of God’s love in the coming years.
Following her parents divorce at age 3 were a series of trials that lead Beckah to spend much of her childhood moving into friends and family members homes, staying in cars, hotels, battered women shelters and even spending time in foster homes. Despite what some would describe as hardships, Beckah considers it a joy to have developed a strong dependence on God and His word during this time. She received an understanding of God as her Safety, Shelter, Refuge, Security, Father and Best Friend and found comfort in expressing herself through her songwriting. People who heard her recognized a power in her voice that came straight from the passion in her heart. A talent scout soon discovered Beckah Shae shortly after her high school graduation and within a few months, Beckah was recording a demo in Los Angeles, working with some of the top producers of the time, leading to a meeting with Randy Jackson at Columbia Records.
She began to seek acceptance and approval from industry professionals, which led to an obsession to meet all their expectations. Her identity was lost and seeking to be found as she hopped from trend to trend. Now Beckah Shae quotes, “To see yourself the way God sees you, is the beginning of Freedom". Overcoming bulimia, depression, and anxiety, Beckah is passionate about exposing the enemy and his attempt to rob Gods people of their self-worth by convincing them to accept a false identity. She received God as her Deliverer, Healer, Provider, Husband and Joy and believes that sharing an Intimate God, will lead people to a knowledge of the fullness that He has for them.
Following several confirmations, Beckah heard the call of God to move to Nashville in 2002. It was there God revealed a bigger vision for the songbird. Little did she know, God was working to provide a partner to help take her music to a new level. Beckah was introduced to Shoc, a rising young producer who had worked previously with Christian artists such as tobyMac, Group 1 Crew, and Lil’ iRocc Williams. They discovered that their passions for ministry followed the same path, and as time progressed, their friendship and musical partnership developed in to love. The pair married in August of 2004 and has since produced 2 independent works on Shae Shoc Records, titled “Butterfly” and “Joy”. Both projects are tinged with soulful vocals and catchy pop/r&b beats. “Butterfly” and “Joy” are currently available nationwide through iTunes & all internet distribution. Beckah Shae has been singing and ministering at hundreds of churches and events across the nation since 2005. As an independent recording artist, her single "No, No" had great success placing in the top 10 at several radio stations. "Faith Is" has also been favorably played throughout America. She sang on Grammy Award Winner Jonny Lang’s latest album "Turn Around" and has recently done demo work for tobyMac's upcoming release in Feb 2010.
Shoc, Beckah, and their 2 daughters Joy and Grace, are now living in Nashville, TN. They have been members of Family Affair Ministries since 2003. Currently, the Lord has been using Beckah to heal sicknesses, speak prophetically, and release words of knowledge and wisdom. Songs of truth, freedom, restoration, and joy are released through Beckah to enrich others to accept the infinite love that Christ has for them. Beckah Shae says of the winding road she has traveled, "I know that He’s allowed me to endure all the things I’ve gone through in life to draw me close to Him and find Faith, humble me while gaining a bold confidence in His Power and develop a true compassion and genuine love for His people. I'm on a mission to dive deeper into the heart of God and share with the world the truth and treasures I find while I’m in there! To God be ALL the Glory Forever!"
Surprise
Beckah Shae Lyrics
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Cause I'm still surprised every time your eyes meet mine,
That we could be well...
Meant to be) But isn′t it crazy though,how we met that day
Through a friend,by the phone,talking business
But I was in love with my first love
Everything I had everything I saw was him
I wasn't looking for no one
But to my surprise you're everything
And more than I could′ve ever asked for
Sent from above,baby I′m in love
I'm so thankful that you′re here now, everything seems so clear
It's just so natural
No fear
Baby this is real
(Our connection has already been predestined and see,
Well we didn′t have to try cause,
Everything already just fell in line,and that's why...)
Whenever you′re here I feel like never letting go
Like you're a part of me,working towards the same goal
Could you ever be more perfectly made; just for me?
I needed you and you needed me
Best friends one with strength when one is weak
Passion for music and ministry
I hoped for you I prayed for you!
So many nights I prayed,days I heard myself say
If only you were here
I could tell you,just how much I love you
But you were with me all along
Warming together,conquering those seasons to get to each other
The song "Surprise" by Beckah Shae talks about how unexpectedly love can enter one's life. The opening lines, "Who would've knew not I, Cause I'm still surprised every time your eyes meet mine, That we could be well... Meant to be," express the singer's shock that she could find her soulmate in such an unpredictable way. She further explains that she met her partner through a friend while discussing business on the phone. At the time, the singer was in love with her first love, and never expected to find someone else. However, as fate would have it, the singer and her partner connected in ways she could never have anticipated.
The song expresses how the singer's life changed from solitary to one of camaraderie and love, wherein everything she and her partner experienced was part of a grand plan. The lines, "Our connection has already been predestined and see, Well, we didn't have to try cause, Everything already just fell in line, and that's why...," emphasize how the singer sees their relationship as predetermined, that they didn't have to force their relationship as everything just came easily to them. The singer also discusses how their love for music and ministry unites them, further strengthening their bond.
In conclusion, "Surprise" is about how love can spring up when least expected and how connection and timing are everything in love. The song also emphasizes the idea that when two people are destined to be together, nothing can stop them.
Line by Line Meaning
(Who would′ve knew not I,
It's surprising that we ended up together, and I never would have guessed it.
Cause I'm still surprised every time your eyes meet mine,
Even though we're together now, I still get a rush of excitement every time we make eye contact.
That we could be well...
I never could have imagined that we would be so happy and compatible together.
Meant to be) But isn′t it crazy though,how we met that day
It's amazing to think about how everything fell into place for us to meet each other that day.
Through a friend,by the phone,talking business
We were introduced through a mutual friend, during a business conversation over the phone.
But I was in love with my first love
At the time, I was still in love with my ex and wasn't looking for anyone else.
Everything I had everything I saw was him
My focus was solely on my ex and I couldn't see anything else.
I wasn't looking for no one
I wasn't actively seeking a new relationship.
Dedicated,concentrated on serving him
I was focused on serving my ex and wasn't thinking about myself or my own needs.
But to my surprise you're everything
To my surprise, you came along and you're everything I could have ever wanted in a partner.
And more than I could′ve ever asked for
You exceed all of my expectations and I feel so lucky to have you in my life.
Sent from above,baby I′m in love
I believe that you were sent to me from a higher power, and I'm truly in love with you.
I'm so thankful that you′re here now, everything seems so clear
Since you've come into my life, everything seems clearer and more purposeful.
It's just so natural
Our relationship feels effortless and natural, as if we were always meant to be together.
No fear
I have no fear about our future together, and I trust that we were meant to be.
Baby this is real
Our love is real and I know that we're meant to be together.
(Our connection has already been predestined and see,
I believe that our connection was already destined to happen.
Well we didn′t have to try cause,
Our relationship came naturally and we didn't have to work to make it happen.
Everything already just fell in line,and that's why...)
Everything fell into place for us, and that's why we were meant to be together.
Whenever you′re here I feel like never letting go
When you're with me, I feel like I never want to let go.
Like you're a part of me,working towards the same goal
You feel like a part of me, and we're working towards the same goals and dreams.
Could you ever be more perfectly made; just for me?
I feel like you were made perfectly for me and our relationship.
I needed you and you needed me
We were meant to be together and we needed each other in our lives.
Best friends one with strength when one is weak
We're best friends and we support each other through both the good and bad times.
Passion for music and ministry
We share a passion for music and ministry, which strengthens our relationship.
I hoped for you I prayed for you!
I prayed for you to come into my life, and I'm so grateful that you're here now.
So many nights I prayed,days I heard myself say
I prayed for you so many times, and even spoke my desire for you out loud.
If only you were here
I wished for you to be here in my life.
I could tell you,just how much I love you
I wanted to tell you how much I love you.
But you were with me all along
You were always meant to be in my life, and I just didn't know it yet.
Warming together,conquering those seasons to get to each other
We went through difficult seasons, but we conquered them and it brought us closer together.
Writer(s): Joseph Paul Longo
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