Originally from Detroit, Michigan, the six original members were Keith Staten, Fred Hammond, Mitchell Jones, Karl Reid, Michael Brooks, and Michael Williams. In 1991 Staten and Brooks left the group and were replaced by Marvin Sapp, Maxx Frank, and Eddie Howard, Jr.. By 1994 Howard had left the group and Williams left a year later. Hammond also left to pursue a career with the group Radical For Christ. He was replaced by Montrell Darrett. By 2000, Marcus Cole and Chris Poole had taken the place of Sapp and Darrett on the group's last studio album. In 2002 Commissioned released a reunion album which brought back most of the group's former members and featured most of its greatest hits. The group performed live on stage during the 2002 Stellar Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.
(2) An urban Black gospel band with crossover appeal, Commissioned are an extremely evangelistic group in concert who put on such a dramatic show that the altars are routinely packed with repenters following their performances. Members Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, Michael Brooks and Marvin Sapp have all done many successful solo projects as well. They spent most of the '90s pursuing those careers, but found themselves back together in 2001 for a reunion tour and the first of another successful series of albums. ~ Bil Carpenter, Rovi
Here I Am
Commissioned Lyrics
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Rain fills the sky
Yet the sun is always there though it seems too hide
Waiting for the right moment to brighten up your life
Just like a mother's love
A child can rest there and be secure
I can be that and much more
Standing here with outstretched hands
You've got understand
If you only look My way hear the words I say
I offer you My love
How long must I wait
I am here (right here, right here waiting for you)
I am here (with love unconditional, yea)
I am here (right here, right here waiting)
Right here waiting for you
Too involved everyday
Looking for love everywhere
I'm the missing piece to your puzzled life
Why can't you see that I care
How many tears do you cry
How many disappointments before you realize
I am what you need
Give why love a try
Standing here with outstretched hands
You've got understand
If you only look My way hear the words I say
I offer you My love
How long must I wait
I am here (right here, right here waiting for you)
I am here (with love unconditional, yea)
I am here (right here)
Right here waiting
Tell Me why do you insist on loving Me from a distance
I offer you My love but still there is resistance
Draw nigh unto Me and I'll draw nigh to you
There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you
I lay down My life to prove My love to you
Stop hear My voice take a look around
Seek My face while I yet may be found
Won't you come closer draw near
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
Realize that I'm right here
The lyrics of Commissioned's song "I Am Here" express a message of hope and love from a divine being to a person who is struggling to find love and fulfillment in their life. The singer is waiting patiently for the person to realize that they are not alone and that there is unconditional love available to them if they only give it a chance.
The first verse describes a situation where rain fills the sky, but the sun is still there, waiting for the right moment to brighten up the person's life. This analogy compares the sun to the divine being who is always there, even when the person may not see or feel their presence. The singer then goes on to say that they can be like a mother's love, a place of rest and security for the person.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I am here," emphasizing the divine being's constant presence and willingness to offer love and support. The singer asks how long they must wait and urges the person to give love a try. The second verse speaks directly to the person's struggles and disappointments in their search for love and offers the solution of turning towards the divine being for fulfillment.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to stop searching for love and fulfillment in all the wrong places and to realize that the divine being is always present, waiting to offer unconditional love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting for you
I am patiently waiting for you to come to me.
Rain fills the sky
Despite the challenges and difficulties in your life (as symbolized by rain), there is always hope.
Yet the sun is always there though it seems too hide
Though things can seem bleak, there is always light and positivity shining in the midst of it all.
Waiting for the right moment to brighten up your life
I am waiting for the perfect opportunity to enter your life and bring light and joy to it.
Just like a mother's love
Like the comforting and secure love of a mother, I can offer you that same kind of love and safety.
A child can rest there and be secure
People can find comfort and security in my love, just like a child can rest in their mother's love.
I can be that and much more
I can provide even more than just a mother's love and security.
If you only give Me half a chance
If you just give me a small opportunity, I can show you how much love and goodness I can bring into your life.
Standing here with outstretched hands
I am open and ready to receive you and offer you my love and care.
You've got understand
You need to realize and acknowledge that I am here for you, waiting to help and love you.
If you only look My way hear the words I say
If you just listen to my message and acknowledge my presence, you will see how much love and care I am offering you.
I offer you My love
I am giving you my love and care.
How long must I wait
I have been waiting for a while now, and I am eager to show you my love and care.
I am here (right here, right here waiting for you)
I am right here, waiting for you to come and receive my love and care.
I am here (with love unconditional, yea)
I am here, ready to give you my unconditional love.
Right here waiting
I am patiently waiting for you to acknowledge me and receive my love.
Too involved everyday
You may be too busy or distracted with your everyday life to realize my presence.
Looking for love everywhere
You might be looking for love in all the wrong places, when it has been with you all along.
I'm the missing piece to your puzzled life
I am the solution to your problems and difficulties, the missing piece to your life's puzzle.
Why can't you see that I care
I am here, showing you how much I care for you, but you may be unaware of it.
How many tears do you cry
You may be going through pain and sadness, and I am here to help you through it.
How many disappointments before you realize
You may be facing disappointment and setbacks, and I am here to offer you hope.
I am what you need
I am exactly what you need in your life and can provide you with what you are searching for.
Give why love a try
Take a chance and try out my love and care, and see how it can transform your life.
Tell Me why do you insist on loving Me from a distance
Why are you keeping your distance from me and not acknowledging my presence and care?
I offer you My love but still there is resistance
I am giving you my love and care, but you may still be hesitant to accept it.
Draw nigh unto Me and I'll draw nigh to you
If you come closer to me, I will come closer to you and offer you my love and care.
There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you
I am willing to do anything to show you my love and care.
I lay down My life to prove My love to you
I am willing to sacrifice everything to show you how much I love and care for you.
Stop hear My voice take a look around
Listen to my message and acknowledge my presence around you.
Seek My face while I yet may be found
Look for me while I am still here, offering you my love and care.
Won't you come closer draw near
Take a step closer to me and experience my love and care.
Realize that I'm right here
Acknowledge my presence and realize that I am here for you, offering you my love and care.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: QUINCY JONES, ROD TEMPERTON, JEREMY LUBBOCK, CHRISTOPHER ERNEST BOARDMAN
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