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
I Can Love Again
Commissioned Lyrics
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I can love again
More than a sentimental feeling I hold within
With a heart full of compassion You took me in
You're my closest friend, I can love again
A smile would hide my pain
I'd have to laugh to keep from shedding a tear
The sting of a promise broken, a needy word unspoken
But there You were for me
Helped to ease the pain that caused me agony
Can't help but to wonder
Why You pulled me from under
But it feels so good within, I can love again
CHORUS
No one could see
What my foolish pride had done to me
Caused me to ignore
All the love that was in store
That was in store for me
It's because of You
Pride has passed away
Your love revealed what was true
All the love within
Caused this broken heart to mend
Your love I want to commend
Everybody, I can love again
CHORUS * CHORUS * BRIDGE
Life is worth living again
Since You gave me joy and peace
Down within
So good to know I'm loved for sure
Fear no longer lives within, I can love again
CHORUS * REPEAT
The song "I Can Love Again" by Commissioned is a message of hope and gratitude towards someone who helped heal a broken heart. The first verse talks about how the pain caused by a broken promise and unspoken words made the singer feel fearful and incapable of loving again. However, the chorus shows that with the help of a compassionate friend, they were able to overcome their pain and rediscover their ability to love. The second verse suggests that the singer's pride had caused them to ignore the love that was available to them, but the friend's love had helped the singer mend their broken heart. The bridge reiterates the idea that the friend's love has brought joy, peace, and certainty.
The song's message is relatable to anyone who has loved and lost or who has been hurt by broken promises. It emphasizes the importance of having supportive friends who can help us heal and rediscover our ability to love. The song is also a testament to the transformative power of love, as the singer is able to move from fear and pain to joy and peace through the love of their friend.
Overall, "I Can Love Again" is a beautiful song that inspires hope and gratitude towards those who help us through our difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I can love again
The singer is capable of feeling love once more.
More than a sentimental feeling I hold within
The love the singer feels is deep and meaningful.
With a heart full of compassion You took me in
The singer was shown compassion and love by the person being addressed.
You're my closest friend, I can love again
The person being addressed is the artist's closest friend and has helped the artist be able to love again.
A smile would hide my pain
The artist would often put on a smile to hide their emotional pain.
I'd have to laugh to keep from shedding a tear
The singer had to laugh to keep themselves from crying.
The sting of a promise broken, a needy word unspoken
The singer was hurt by a broken promise and the lack of communication from someone who needed them.
Helped turn my pain to fear
The artist's pain caused them fear over future relationships.
But there You were for me
The person being addressed was there for the artist during their time of pain and fear.
Helped to ease the pain that caused me agony
The person being addressed helped the artist alleviate the emotional pain they were experiencing.
Can't help but to wonder
The singer is filled with curiosity about why the person being addressed helped them.
Why You pulled me from under
The artist wonders why the person being addressed helped them when they were struggling emotionally.
But it feels so good within, I can love again
The singer feels good inside and is able to love again thanks to the help and love of the person being addressed.
No one could see
The singer's struggles were not visible to others.
What my foolish pride had done to me
The singer's pride prevented them from accepting love and caused them pain.
Caused me to ignore
The artist's pride caused them to ignore the love that was available to them.
All the love that was in store
There was love available to the artist that they were not accepting due to their pride.
That was in store for me
The love that was available to the singer was meant for them.
It's because of You
The person being addressed is the reason the singer is able to accept love and let go of their pride.
Pride has passed away
The artist's pride no longer holds them back from accepting love.
Your love revealed what was true
The love of the person being addressed helped reveal the truth to the artist.
All the love within
The artist now recognizes the love that is within themselves and others.
Caused this broken heart to mend
The love the singer has received has helped their heart heal from past pain.
Your love I want to commend
The artist wants to express their gratitude and admiration for the love they have received.
Everybody, I can love again
The singer is able to love again and wants everyone to know.
Life is worth living again
The singer has found joy and purpose in life again thanks to the love they have received.
Since You gave me joy and peace
The person being addressed is the source of the singer's joy and peace.
Down within
The artist's joy and peace come from within themselves.
So good to know I'm loved for sure
The artist is grateful to know that they are truly loved.
Fear no longer lives within, I can love again
The singer no longer feels fear in their heart and is able to love again thanks to the love they have received.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
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Riekel Dawson
I can love again more than a sentimental feeling I hold within
With a heart full of compassion you took me in
Your my closest friend
I can love again again
A smile would hide my pain
I had to laugh to keep from shedding a tear
The sting of a promise broken
A needy word unspoken
Helped turn my pain to fear
Dapo
This is my favourite Christian or Gospel Group of all time. I so miss these songs, this track erupts so much old memories
Natisha Robinson
Commissioned will always be my favorite group. Thanks to my dad for playing their records, cassette tapes, and cd's since i was a little girl.
Ms.D Sopretty
Natisha Robinson my dad did too...the only thing he listened to
Kym Lofland
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You sound like my daughters, I played the cassettes, albums, CD'S AND STILL AM. GOD BLESS YOU!
Shane Noel
one of the best gospel groups EVER! All of that talent in one place is overwhelming beautiful. I miss this group.
Coach Anthony Miller
The way Mitchel comes in at 1:46 was off the chains. I wish Montrell could've did more projects with the group. He added that fiyaa like no other!
Paul Jiminez
awesome song,no comparison to this group they are so missed right now!!
Tereese McNair
Although Fred was gone by this album, Commissioned was still doing it! Love it!
Matthew McCarty
Tereese McNair I think he went solo right after their "Number 7" project.
Nina T
Didn't even miss him!