Crystal Lewis (Born September 11, 1969 in Corona, California) is the name o… Read Full Bio ↴Crystal Lewis (Born September 11, 1969 in Corona, California) is the name of an American Gospel Vocalist.
In 1984, at the age of 15, Lewis auditioned for a children's musical called Hi Tops, written and produced by Ernie and Debbie Retino, creators of Psalty, the Singing Song Book. Lewis passed the audition and was able to go into the studio and participate in the Soundtrack recording with the rest of the cast members. While working with the musical, Lewis met a member of the Rockabilly band, The Lifters. After becoming friends with the members of that band, Lewis was asked to join. Soon after, the band changed its name to Wild Blue Yonder. Lewis also met her current husband, Brian Ray, through her association with the band.
Wild Blue Yonder was together for two years and recorded a single full length album, produced by Daniel Amos frontman Terry Scott Taylor, for Frontline Records in 1986. She would also sing on D.A.'s album Fearful Symmetry in 1986, and Taylor's solo album A Briefing for the Ascent in 1987. After Wild Blue Yonder disbanded, Frontline offered Lewis a solo recording contract at the age of 17. Beyond the Charade, her first solo project, was released in 1987. Lewis went on to record two more albums for Frontline, Joy in 1988, and Let Love In in 1990, before starting her own record label, Metro One Music in 1992 with a distribution deal through Diamante Music Group.
For a brief time, Lewis starred in a Nickelodeon Television series called Roundhouse. Lewis left the show after one year.
Her next solo project, Remember, was recorded and released on Metro One label in 1992, followed by The Bride in 1993, and Hymns: My Life in 1995. The Bride was listed at # 97 in the 2001 book, CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. A greatest hits collection released that year landed Lewis in the # 1 spot on the Pop/Dance charts with her rendition of "Shine Jesus Shine." Beauty For Ashes was released in 1996, the first album from Metro One to be distributed through a new arrangement with Myrrh Records. Ashes was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, and the song "People Get Ready...Jesus Is Comin' " was the # 1 song of the year (1996) in Christian Radio. The album also won an ASCAP award for "Beauty For Ashes" as the most played song (1997). The album contained four # 1 radio singles: "People get ready...Jesus is Comin' ", "Beauty of the Cross", "God's been good to me", and "Beauty for Ashes."
Gold was released in 1998 and gave Lewis two # 1 hits, "Lord, I Believe in You" and "Not the Same". Gold was later re-issued that same year with a new recording of "Lean On Me" (lead vocals by Crystal Lewis), which originally appeared on Kirk Franklin's album The Nu Nation Project that included "Lean on Me" featuring Mary J. Blige, R.Kelly, Bono, Crystal Lewis and The Family. That same year, Crystal won Dove Awards for "Female Vocalist of the Year" and "Spanish Language Album of the Year" for La Belleza de la Cruz. Lewis also joined Franklin along with Gerald Levert, Mary J. Blige, and Bono on stage at the 1999 Grammy Awards for a performance of "Lean on Me."
Lewis returned to her Rockabilly roots briefly in 1999 with The Attack of the Screamin' Rays. The live project Live @ The Woodlands, recorded live in Houston, Texas on November 6, 1998, was also released that year. Crystal picked up two more Dove awards in 1999 for "Special Event Album" for her contribution to the project Exodus, and "Spanish Language Album" for Oro. In 2000, Lewis released Fearless, which was nominated for "Best Christian Pop Album of the Year" at the 2000 Grammy Awards. The song "Only Fools" from that album was voted song of the year by ASCAP. Her first Christmas album, Holiday! A Collection of Christmas Classics, went on to be voted the 5th Best Christmas album of all-time by CCM Magazine.
Crystal released her second greatest hits project More in 2001. A second live project, More Live, recorded at the Sun Theater in Anaheim, California on November 17, 2001, was released in 2002, along with another collection of hymns and gospel standards, Holy, Holy, Holy. See was released in 2005, and, the children's project, Joyful Noise was released in 2006.

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Dirty devices, divide and devise
A plan to diminish our creative minds
Distorting our views, of ourselves and our minds
Destructive dirty devices
Destructive dirty devices

[Chorus: ]
We are more than we know

We are more than we know
We are meant for more than this world would suppose
We are more than we know

I believe in all things spiritual
That God is in this place
Always watching, guiding,
Knowing what the look on my face means
Knowing every thought before I think it and it's gone
Knowing each word I'm gonna say before it rolls off my tongue
Knowing each word I'm gonna say before it rolls off my tongue

[Chorus: ]

Listen and let go, You will hear and know
You'll see and believe, You can walk on water

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crystal Lewis's song 'More' touch on the theme of the negative influence of technology, media, and society on our consciousness and our perception of ourselves. The song highlights how these 'dirty devices' cause division, distort our thoughts, and diminish our creative potential. The chorus then offers a hopeful perspective, declaring that we are more than what the world supposes, and that there is a spiritual dimension to our existence that can be accessed through listening, letting go, and trusting in a guiding force.

The opening verse of the song paints a picture of the devices and systems that are used to manipulate and control us. It suggests that these devices are not just external, but also have an impact on our internal world by distorting our self-image and limiting our creativity. The repetition of 'destructive dirty devices' emphasizes the severity of their impact and calls for awareness and resistance.

The chorus is the most memorable and powerful aspect of the song, as it offers a message of hope and affirmation. The statement 'We are more than we know' is a reminder that our potential is limitless and that we have a deeper purpose beyond what society tells us. The reference to God and spirituality reinforces this message, by suggesting that there is a higher power at work that is always watching and guiding us.

Overall, Crystal Lewis's 'More' is a song that speaks to the struggles of modern life and the need to rise above the negativity and distractions that hold us back. It encourages us to trust in our innate worth and potential and to connect with a higher source of guidance and inspiration.

Line by Line Meaning

Dirty devices, divide and devise
There are harmful tools that are used to separate and come up with strategies to hinder our creativity.

A plan to diminish our creative minds
These devices are used to create a plan to weaken and restrict our creativity.

Distorting our views, of ourselves and our minds
These devices make us see ourselves and our views in a distorted way.

Destructive dirty devices
These tools and strategies are harmful and destructive.

[Chorus:] We are more than we know
Despite the attempts to hinder us, we have great potential and capabilities beyond what we realize.

We are meant for more than this world would suppose
Our abilities and worth are greater than what society deems to be our limits.

[Chorus:] We are more than we know
We have unlimited potential and capabilities beyond our understanding.

I believe in all things spiritual
The artist has faith in the supernatural and believes that it plays a role in our lives.

That God is in this place
The presence of God is felt around us.

Always watching, guiding,
God is constantly overseeing and leading us.

Knowing what the look on my face means
God knows the emotions and thoughts behind our expressions.

Knowing every thought before I think it and it's gone
God knows our thoughts before we even have a chance to process them.

Knowing each word I'm gonna say before it rolls off my tongue
God knows every word we will speak before we even say it.

[Chorus:]
Despite what we may think about ourselves, we have limitless potential and are capable of miraculous things.

Listen and let go, You will hear and know
If we listen and release our doubts, we will gain understanding.

You'll see and believe, You can walk on water
With this understanding, we can have faith and believe that we are capable of miracles.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dean Ivanhoe Fraser, Duane Stephenson, Sherita Lewis, Mackeehan Solomon

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