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
Let Me Tell It
Commissioned Lyrics
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You can't tell it, oh let me tell it
Get all worked up, go tell somebody and if they look at you a little
Strange
Tell 'em "let me tell it!"
Oh oh oh
I remember the day when I was all confused
Then came you, to my rescue, and improved my way of living
I remember the day, peace I could not find
There was change on my soul, and change in my mind
And then came you, and you had the key
You loosed all my burdens, and set me free, yeah
I can't sit down when I think of his touch
When I think if his goodness, how he loves me so much
Then I get a real good feeling
From my head down to my feet
That's when I raise up both of my hands
And I get up out of my seat, yeah
I remember the day when I was feeling low
Had no money in my pocket, and no place to go
Then came you, you gave to me
A sense of worth and security, yeah
I don't really understand how you can sit down in your seat, and not
At least raise your hands
All the things he's done for you, everything he's brought you through
In the times when we're not faithful he has still be true
I can't sit down when I think of his touch
When I think if his goodness, how he loves me so much
Then I get a real good feeling
From my head to my feet
I must raise up my hands
And get out of my seat
Oh oh oh yeah
Wait a minute
Tell me yeah (What the lord has done for you)
Oh, tell me yeah (What the lord has done for you)
Tell the world, oh yeah (What the lord has done for you)
Ohh, shout it on the hill (What the lord has done for you)
Hey you can't tell it, let me tell it (What the lord has done for me)
I must tell somebody (What the lord has done for me)
I must go tell it on the mountain (What the lord has done for me)
And I must tell it in the valley (What the lord has done for me)
When I think of his goodness, and all he's done for me, I've got to tell
It (Tell it)
Just tell it (Tell it)
In the morning (Tell it)
In the new day (Tell it)
Your love is goodness (Your love is goodness)
Your love is mercy (Your love is mercy)
His love is kindness (Your love is kindness)
Ohhhh (Your live is goodness)
I've got to tell it (Your love is goodness)
Your love is mercy (Your love is mercy)
His love is kindness (Your love is kindness)
And it's faithfulness (Your love is goodness)
Tell it (Tell it)
Oh yeah (Tell it)
Tell 'em it's goodness (Tell it)
Tell 'em he's holy (Tell it)
Tell 'em he's holy (Your love is goodness)
Tell 'em he's holy (Your love is mercy)
Your love is mercy (Your love is kindness)
The song Let Me Tell It by Commissioned is all about expressing gratitude towards God and sharing the goodness of God with others. The song starts by questioning why someone who has received so much grace from God wouldn't want to share their testimony, and encourages them to tell it by getting worked up and not being afraid of what others might think.
The song then goes on to share different testimonies of how God has transformed the lives of the singers, bringing peace, change, and security in times of need. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of joy and gratitude that comes from thinking of God's love and touch, and encourages listeners to raise their hands and get out of their seats to share the goodness of God with others.
Overall, the message of Let Me Tell It is one of praising God for all He has done in our lives and encouraging others to do the same. The lyrics express how wonderful it is to know God's love and how it brings a sense of worth and security in life. The singers are passionate about sharing their testimony and encouraging others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
All the lord's done for you, you're telling me you don't have nothing to say?
Can you believe that with all that the Lord has done for you, you still have nothing to say about it?
You can't tell it, oh let me tell it
If you're not telling it, then let me do it instead!
Get all worked up, go tell somebody and if they look at you a little Strange
Tell 'em "let me tell it!"
If someone is doubting your story or looking at you weird, just tell them to let you do the talking!
I remember the day when I was all confused
I searched for the truth time after time
Then came you, to my rescue, and improved my way of living
There was a time when I was lost and didn't know what to do, but then you came and showed me the truth, and made my life better.
I remember the day, peace I could not find
There was change on my soul, and change in my mind
And then came you, and you had the key
You loosed all my burdens, and set me free, yeah
I was once struggling to find peace, but with you, there was a change in me, you gave me the key to unlock my burdens and set me free.
I can't sit down when I think of his touch
When I think if his goodness, how he loves me so much
Then I get a real good feeling
From my head down to my feet
That's when I raise up both of my hands
And I get up out of my seat, yeah
When I think of how good God has been to me, I can't help but feel an amazing sensation that goes from my head to my feet; it's so incredible that I raise my hands, and sometimes even get up from my seat!
I remember the day when I was feeling low
Had no money in my pocket, and no place to go
Then came you, you gave to me
A sense of worth and security, yeah
There was a time when I felt hopeless, with nothing in my pocket and nowhere to go. But then you came and gave me a sense of worth and security.
I don't really understand how you can sit down in your seat, and not
At least raise your hands
All the things he's done for you, everything he's brought you through
In the times when we're not faithful he has still be true
I can't comprehend how someone could just sit down without at least raising their hands to show how grateful they are for everything that God has done for them. Even during our times of unfaithfulness, God has remained true to us.
Tell me yeah (What the lord has done for you)
Oh, tell me yeah (What the lord has done for you)
Tell the world, oh yeah (What the lord has done for you)
Ohh, shout it on the hill (What the lord has done for you)
Let me hear what the Lord has done for you! Tell everyone you know about the amazing things He has done for you, and shout it from the hilltops!
Hey you can't tell it, let me tell it (What the lord has done for me)
I must tell somebody (What the lord has done for me)
I must go tell it on the mountain (What the lord has done for me)
And I must tell it in the valley (What the lord has done for me)
When I think of his goodness, and all he's done for me, I've got to tell
It (Tell it)
Just tell it (Tell it)
In the morning (Tell it)
In the new day (Tell it)
Your love is goodness (Your love is goodness)
Your love is mercy (Your love is mercy)
His love is kindness (Your love is kindness)
Ohhhh (Your live is goodness)
I've got to tell it (Your love is goodness)
Your love is mercy (Your love is mercy)
His love is kindness (Your love is kindness)
And it's faithfulness (Your love is goodness)
Tell it (Tell it)
Oh yeah (Tell it)
Tell 'em it's goodness (Tell it)
Tell 'em he's holy (Tell it)
Tell 'em he's holy (Your love is goodness)
Tell 'em he's holy (Your love is mercy)
Your love is mercy (Your love is kindness)
I won't stop telling people what the Lord has done for me, everywhere I go and in everything I do, morning, noon or night. God's love is made of goodness, mercy, kindness, and faithfulness, and I will declare His holiness to anyone who will listen.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Missing Link Music
Written by: FRED HAMMOND
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April Powell
Commissioned one of the greatest gospel groups of all time! Over 20 years later and their songs still hold up and never gets old.
Tommie Wimberly
Another great song by commissioned. Brothers with anointed voices singing the gospel of christ. Tell it brothers I'm so glad i purchased your first album I'm going on. Your words music and messages has been blessing me ever since that time until now. I have much love for you all. Thanks for encouraging me along the way.
JO.HU$TLE 2K22
This my jam stay blessed everybody🙏
underablackgaze
'You can't tell it, so let me tell it. Get all worked up, go tell somebody, if they look at you a little strange..tell 'em. Let me tell, oh let me tell it.' I used to play this song repeatedly. Oh my God.
john stevenson
WOW!! WHAT GREAT MEMORIES. GREATEST CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL GROUP OF ALL TIME!!!!
bill smith
Amazing how no group has come up to continue there legacy. They were and are legends
TheTrusouldj
Still a jam!
Vanny Sands
love this song
Michael Surles
One of my all-time jams. Play...repeat....Play...repeat.LOL
Jeremy Walker
one of my all time favs....wow