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.
Satisfied
Crystal Lewis Lyrics
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Listening to my favorite song
Watching all the cars go by
My mind wanders and wonders why
I can't drive a car like that
I can't have a little more cash
For a bigger house with much more room
High-heel shoes
I bring myself back to reality
What was I thinking, I have everything I need
I don't want for anything at all...
I'm satisfied
satisfied [love your life]
Satisfied [laugh a lot]
Satisfied [be content]
Satisfied [with what you've got]
I've been given sweet salvation
Forgiveness came and rescued me
I am wrapped up in redemption
I was guilty - now I'm free
I think about the air I breathe
I think about the song I sing
I think of friends and family
I think what I've got I like a lot it's all I need
don't let this world trick you in to thinking
You need what its got to be happy
Satisfaction comes from something
This world cannot provide...
Be satisfied!
everything we really need
From now until eternity
God already knows we need it
God already knows we need it
stop your eyes from darting here and there
Trust your desires to His care
His promises are true...!
The lyrics of Crystal Lewis's song "Satisfied" is about feeling content and grateful for what one has and being mindful of the fruits of god's grace. The song is a reminder to enjoy life and its simple pleasures, and not to be obsessed with the things we cannot have or the desires that the world plants in our minds. The song opens with the singer stuck in traffic, but instead of being anxious, she listens to her favorite song and reflects on her life's blessings. The singer points out the materialistic desires that people have, such as bigger cars, bigger houses, and more clothes, but she reminds herself that she already has everything she needs and that she is satisfied with what she has.
The second verse of the song talks about the redemption the singer has received through god's forgiveness, and how she is grateful for the life she has. She points out that the little things in life, such as the air she breathes, the songs she sings, and the love of family and friends, are enough for her to feel content and happy. The singer encourages listeners not to be deceived by materialistic desires but instead to trust God and believe in His promises, stating that everything we truly need has already been provided for us.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in traffic too long
Stuck in traffic, feeling frustrated
Listening to my favorite song
Trying to distract myself by listening to music that I enjoy
Watching all the cars go by
Observing the world around me as I idle in traffic
My mind wanders and wonders why
Questioning why I am not able to have the same things as the people driving the expensive cars passing by
I can't drive a car like that
Envious of the luxury cars and wishing I could have one
I can't have a little more cash
Wishing for more money and financial security
For a bigger house with much more room
Desiring a larger and more spacious home
For more leather jackets, hats, and dresses, High-heel shoes
Wanting to indulge in more material possessions like clothing and accessories
I bring myself back to reality
Realizing that my desires may not be practical or attainable
What was I thinking, I have everything I need
Reminding myself that I am fortunate to have all that I currently possess
I don't want for anything at all...
Feeling content with what I already have
I'm satisfied
Feeling fulfilled and grateful for what I have in life
Satisfied [love your life]
True satisfaction comes from loving and appreciating the life you have
Satisfied [laugh a lot]
One way to achieve satisfaction is to find joy and laughter in life
Satisfied [be content]
Contentment with what you already have brings true satisfaction
Satisfied [with what you've got]
Being grateful and satisfied with what you already have in life
I've been given sweet salvation
Acknowledging the gift of salvation and redemption in life
Forgiveness came and rescued me
Reflecting on the power of forgiveness and how it has impacted my life
I am wrapped up in redemption
Feeling a sense of protection and hope through the idea of redemption
I was guilty - now I'm free
I was once burdened by guilt, but am now free from those feelings
I think about the air I breathe
Taking time to reflect on the simple things in life, like breathing
I think about the song I sing
Thinking about the impact of music and the emotions it can evoke
I think of friends and family
Feeling grateful for the relationships in my life
I think what I've got I like a lot it's all I need
Realizing that what I have is already enough to make me happy
don't let this world trick you in to thinking
Warning against the temptation to believe that material possessions lead to happiness
You need what its got to be happy
Society may pressure us to pursue material possessions as a means of finding happiness
Satisfaction comes from something
True satisfaction cannot be found in material possessions alone
This world cannot provide...
Material possessions and external factors cannot provide true, lasting satisfaction
Be satisfied!
Encouragement to find contentment and satisfaction from within
everything we really need
Our needs in life are already provided for
From now until eternity
Our needs will always be taken care of, even in the afterlife
God already knows we need it
Putting faith in a higher power and trusting that our needs will be met
stop your eyes from darting here and there
Advising against the temptation to constantly compare ourselves to others
Trust your desires to His care
Putting faith in a higher being to take care of our desires and needs
His promises are true...!
Trust that the promises of a higher power will be fulfilled and our needs met
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