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.

Get Outta My Life
Carman Lyrics

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I always hear My children when they bow to pray
I never fail to entertain all that they say
I mourn with every sorrow
I grieve with every pain
Yet all the while I'm strengthening and blessing them again

I want so much to be their Source from which they feed
For I and only I can give them what they need

That's why within the pages of My Written Word
Time and time again this simple line is often heard

Ask of Me, don't turn to any other
Can't you see? You'll never be a bother
Just believe that I can be your Answer, My beloved child
Ask of Me, don't search in other places
Can't you see? That I'll be your Oasis
In that dry and thirsty world you live in
I'll be your cup of water if only you give in
And ask of Me

Eyes have not seen, nor ears have heard
All of the things that I preferred
For those that love Me
But only if you ask of Me

Ask of Me, don't turn to any other
Can't you see? You'll never be a bother
Just believe that I can be your Answer, My beloved child
Ask of Me, don't search in other places
Can't you see? That I'll be your Oasis
In that dry and thirsty world you live in

I'll be your cup of water if only you give in
And ask of Me

Overall Meaning

In the song Ask of Me, Carman is conveying a message from God to His children, encouraging them to come to Him in prayer and not to turn to any other source for their needs. God is portrayed as a loving and caring Father who hears and answers the prayers of His children. The lyrics highlight the fact that God is always available to listen to His children, and that He wants to be the source of their strength and sustenance. God is willing and able to provide for His children, but they must first ask of Him.

The lyrics also emphasize the importance of the Bible, described here as "My Written Word." Within its pages, God's message to His children is clear: "Ask of Me, don't turn to any other." The song encourages listeners to turn to God in all their troubles, and not to search for answers in other places. By asking of Him, God promises to be their oasis in a dry and thirsty world, providing them with the refreshment that they need.

Overall, Ask of Me is a powerful and uplifting message from God to His children, reminding them of His unfailing love and care for them. The song encourages listeners to come to God with their needs, trusting in His provision and seeking His guidance and strength.

Line by Line Meaning

I always hear My children when they bow to pray
I am always aware and listening to my children when they pray

I never fail to entertain all that they say
I always pay attention and hear every word my children say when they pray

I mourn with every sorrow
I feel sadness and grief when my children experience sorrow

I grieve with every pain
I share in the pain and grief my children feel when they are hurting

Yet all the while I'm strengthening and blessing them again
Despite their pain and sorrow, I am constantly empowering and blessing my children

I want so much to be their Source from which they feed
I desire to be the ultimate source of strength and nourishment for my children

For I and only I can give them what they need
I know that only I can fulfill their deepest needs and desires

That's why within the pages of My Written Word
This is the reason I have included this message within my holy scriptures

Time and time again this simple line is often heard
This message is repeated many times throughout my holy scriptures

Ask of Me, don't turn to any other
I urge my children to come to me first and foremost for their needs

Can't you see? You'll never be a bother
I want my children to know that they are never a burden to me

Just believe that I can be your Answer, My beloved child
I want my children to have faith in me and trust that I can provide for all their needs

Ask of Me, don't search in other places
I urge my children to seek me first, rather than looking for answers and solutions elsewhere

Can't you see? That I'll be your Oasis
I want my children to know that I can provide them with rest, renewal, and refreshment in the midst of a dry and weary world

In that dry and thirsty world you live in
I know that my children live in a world that is often parched and difficult to navigate

I'll be your cup of water if only you give in
I am offering myself as a source of sustenance and refreshment, but my children must be willing to accept and receive what I offer

Eyes have not seen, nor ears have heard
There are many things that are beyond our understanding and comprehension

All of the things that I preferred
There are many blessings and gifts that I desire to give my children

For those that love Me
These blessings and gifts are reserved for those who love and follow me

But only if you ask of Me
My children must come to me and ask for these blessings if they want to receive them

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