Carman (Carmelo Domenic Licciardello) was born in New Jersey where he grew … Read Full Bio ↴Carman (Carmelo Domenic Licciardello) was born in New Jersey where he grew up in an Italian home full of music and laughter. As a boy, Carman played the drums and the guitar, and he began singing in his teenage years. As his career developed, Carman played clubs then went on to Las Vegas. It was after seeing an Andrae Crouch concert that Carman gave his life to Jesus Christ and embraced his new found faith in the living Savior. After five years of ministerial preparation, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he began to develop his ministry headquarters for a worldwide outreach.

During the next two decades Carman changed the face of Christian music and evolved contemporary evangelism into what it is today. Carman established "Carman World Outreach," a non-profit organization that helps touch the lives of literally millions of people worldwide. Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by first naming him "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" in 1990. He has received numerous gold and platinum albums and videos. Even with all this success, the heartbeat of this Champion for Christ continues to beat strong for the souls of people who need Jesus. As an outflow of this passion, Carman had more than 50,000 people attend his "Music for Peace" crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa. These numbers topped the charts as his largest concert crusade ever, until more than 70,000 people packed the legendary Texas Stadium, making it the largest Christian concert in history.

For over 26 years, Carman has entertained, encouraged and preached the Gospel to millions-crossing denominational, cultural and ethnic lines. During this time, he has never compromised the call to take the Gospel to every person.

Carman died on February 16, 2021 (28 days after his 65th birthday) in a Las Vegas hospital, after a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. He was survived by his ex-wife, five stepchildren and ten step-grandchildren.

Everlasting God
Carman Lyrics

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Strength will rise as we wait upon
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord

Strength will rise as we wait upon
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord

Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our Strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won't grow weary

You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles

Strength will rise as we wait upon
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord

Strength will rise as we wait upon

We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord

Overall Meaning

In Carman's song "Everlasting God," the lyrics speak of waiting patiently for strength to rise through one's faith in God. The repetition of "We will wait upon the Lord" emphasizes the importance of patience and trust in God's plan. The lyrics also describe God as a strong and everlasting leader who does not falter or tire. He is portrayed as a protector and comforter to those in need, lifting them up like eagles.

The song speaks to the idea of trusting that God will give the strength needed to overcome any obstacle or challenge. It encourages listeners to have faith in God's power, to trust that His plans are for the greater good, and to wait patiently for His timing. Ultimately, the lyrics convey the message that God is the one true source of strength and hope that can sustain us through even the most difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Strength will rise as we wait upon
Our inner strength will grow stronger as we patiently trust and rely on God

We will wait upon the Lord
We will put our faith and hope in God alone, and wait patiently for His direction and provision

Our God, You reign forever
God is the eternal and supreme ruler of all things, and His sovereignty never ends

Our hope, our Strong Deliverer
God is the source of our hope and strength, He delivers us from our troubles and weaknesses

You are the everlasting God
God is eternal and unchanging, with no beginning or end

The everlasting God
God is the only one who lives forever, and has the power to grant us eternal life

You do not faint
God never gets tired, weary or discouraged, and never loses His power and strength

You won't grow weary
God never becomes fatigued or worn out, and is always ready and able to help us

You're the defender of the weak
God protects and defends those who are vulnerable, helpless, and oppressed

You comfort those in need
God offers solace, relief, and encouragement to those who are suffering, grieving, or distressed

You lift us up on wings like eagles
God empowers us to soar above our problems, worries, and limitations, and gives us a sense of freedom and strength

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