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
More Than I
Commissioned Lyrics
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I would cast it to the wind
If I could say it's okay
You would never cry again
If I could wave my hand I'd take away your fears
You would never have to worry as long as I am near
If I could take my brush
If I could muster all my creativity
I would say the perfect phrase
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
But there is One who is much more than I can be
And if you'd put your faith in Him you would have security
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
If I could take my brush
I would paint a perfect day
If I could muster all my creativity
I would say the perfect phrase
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
I know someone who loves you more than I
He loves you more than I
He loves you more than I
The opening lines of the song "If I could take away your sorrow, I would cast it to the wind. If I could say it's okay, you would never cry again," shows the strong desire of the singer to ease the pain and suffering of his loved one. He imagines himself to have the power to take away all her fears and worries if he had the ability to wave his hand. He further makes the poetic statement of painting a perfect day and saying the perfect phrase if he could muster all his creativity as he would love to see his loved one happy all the time.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses his ordinary love for his significant other, but he admits that it can only go so far. He recognizes that there is only so much that he could do and that there is someone greater who can provide the ultimate security and love that his loved one needs. The ultimate message is that he knows of someone greater who loves his significant other more than he does, and that someone is Jesus Christ. He concludes the song by affirming this belief, saying, "I know someone who loves you more than I. He loves you more than I."
The song tells the story of the limits of human love and the unlimited power of God's love. It shows that even though we may want to take away the pain and suffering of those we love, our love can only go so far. However, God's love provides the ultimate security and comfort that we need. The song is a beautiful reminder that no matter how much we love someone or want to be there for them, God's love is greater.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could take away your sorrow
If it were possible, I would try to remove all the pain and sadness you are experiencing
I would cast it to the wind
I would find a way to make your problems disappear
If I could say it's okay
If I could provide reassurance that everything will be alright
You would never cry again
In a utopian world, this would be the end of your tears
If I could wave my hand I'd take away your fears
I would love to evaporate your worries just with a gesture
You would never have to worry as long as I am near
I promise to do my best to ensure you always feel safe and don't have to bear the brunt of any hardships
If I could take my brush
In an imaginary world, if I had a magic wand or a tool to make changes
I would paint a perfect day
I would make everything flawless, without imperfections, every single day
If I could muster all my creativity
If I could gather all my talent, imagination, and inspiration
I would say the perfect phrase
I would utter the ideal words that would uplift and motivate you
The words that I would say will only go so far
I realize that my potential to help you is limited, and there is so much only those 'perfect' words can accomplish
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
What I can offer is pure, genuine support and care, without any superficiality or embellishment
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
My love for you is just like anyone else's; there's nothing extraordinary about it
But I know someone who's greater
However, I am confident that there indeed exists someone greater than me
I know someone who loves you more than I
That person is God, who loves you way more than any human being ever can
If I had my way I would ride through the night
If I could, I'd devote myself to protect and save you even amidst the darkest nights
Like a prince in shining armor
Like a fairy tale hero with a bright and immaculate appearance
I would love to save the fight
I would be the one to take over your battles and conflicts to shield you from harm
And I would love to be your hero
It would be my greatest desire to be the one you trust and rely on in every situation
Who would never ever fall
I would never let anything bring me down so that I can remain the constant support you need
I would be the one to rescue you
Whenever you're sinking, I would be the one to reach out and pull you back to safety
I would be the one you'd call
You can always count on me to be there for you, no matter what happens
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL L BOHANNON
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Lyrics
If I could take away your sorrow
I would cast it to the wind
If I could say it's okay
You would never cry again
If I could wave my hand I'd take away your fears
You would never have to worry as long as I am near
If I could take my brush
I would paint a perfect day
If I could muster all my creativity
I would say the perfect phrase
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
But there is One who is much more than I can be
And if you'd put your faith in Him you would have security
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
If I could take my brush
I would paint a perfect day
If I could muster all my creativity
I would say the perfect phrase
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
I know someone who loves you more than I
He loves you more than I
He loves you more than I
@solaayfaatea4367
If I could take away your sorrow
I would cast it to the wind
If I could say it's okay
You would never cry again
If I could wave my hand I'd take away your fears
You would never have to worry as long as I am near
If I could take my brush
I would paint a perfect day
If I could muster all my creativity
I would say the perfect phrase
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
But there is One who is much more than I can be
And if you'd put your faith in Him you would have security
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
If I could take my brush
I would paint a perfect day
If I could muster all my creativity
I would say the perfect phrase
The words that I would say will only go so far
They're just ordinary words from an ordinary heart
Just an ordinary love from an ordinary guy
But I know someone who's greater
I know someone who
Loves you more than I
If I had my way I would ride through the night
Like a prince in shining armor
I would love to save the fight
And I would love to be your hero
Who would never ever fall
I would be the one to rescue you
I would be the one you'd call
I know someone who loves you more than I
He loves you more than I
He loves you more than I
@traceysamuels7822
I was lost in my teens heard this song and it helped me find my way back to Jesus ..bless these guys
@sheliaw8860
Woke up wanting to hear Commissioned music❤
@fetuut8830
God is good 🙏🏽
@shyiBx
This is one of the smoothest song ever! What a groove. I love it.
@thechronicreative
Exactly 👏🏿
@derrickniblack6277
I may wipe your tears when you start to cry but I know someone who loves you more than I!
Give me goose bumbs every time I hear it !
@nancygardner7032
HE will Love you whether you're right or wrong, even if you're weak or strong, the Love will go on. 💕
@ProdbyADZML
Don't understand how this song isn't on Spotify😭
@isleilua5941
I thought it was just NZ spotify... but yeah kinda stink it ain't on there... hence why we're here haha
@natpicking
@@isleilua5941we really looking up the same song on the same day? Gayyyyyy 😂❤