In listening to the album, it is obvious Gokey has a strong sense of who he is as an artist and what he wants to say to his audience. There’s a focus and a sense of purpose rarely found on a debut disc. “It’s country, but it has a little different edge,” says the Milwaukee native. “I want to create my own fingerprint, and I want my music to say something. I want to have an emotional connection, but at the same time, I want to make people just have a good time, make them want to dance, have fun and party. I wanted to throw all those emotions in that CD, and I feel like I accomplished that.”
During his tenure on American Idol, Gokey impressed the judges with his versatility as he performed hits by The Temptations, Carrie Underwood, Michael Jackson and Rascal Flatts, among others. As he continued to rise through the ranks of Idol hopefuls, it became increasingly clear that Gokey was blessed with a voice that could sing any style of music and turn any song into a compelling moment. So why did he choose a career as a country artist? “I felt like I could be myself,” he says matter-of-factly, and admits he got some career advice from someone he respected. “Randy Travis was a mentor for American Idol, and he asked me, ‘Have you thought about country? You really need to, because people would love you and the amount of soul that you could bring to country. You bring a uniqueness to it.’”
Gokey is still somewhat surprised and humbled by the encouragement he got from one of his musical idols, and says the overall American Idol experience helped him define who is as an artist. “As the show progressed, I started to find myself and started to hone in on who I want to be, what I want to be, and what I want to represent,” Gokey relates. “The thing that I identified with the most was the message. When I sing, I want to sing something passionately, and I want to sing something that has a lot of meaning to me. I always found that in country. I want to be known as a country singer the rest of my life.”
Gokey’s life before American Idol embodies the themes that populate the country music lexicon, from his humble roots in a poor but loving family to his hard-working days as a truck driver to the loss of the person most dear to him: his wife, Sophia. Life has prepared Danny Gokey to sing country music.
Born the fifth of six children, Danny grew up in a family that was often short on cash, but long on love and encouragement. His parents were music fans and introduced their children to a variety of sounds including Motown, jazz, and country. “My first CD was Wynonna Judd, and I loved it. I love her,” Gokey gushes. “She had this soul that went into it, and you just felt the music when it played, and the first single that I bought in my life was Tim McGraw’s ‘Don’t Take the Girl.’ I listened to that song, and it made me want to cry. Vince Gill is another one of my favorites.”
Like many artists before him, from the legendary Aretha Franklin to Platinum-selling rock band Switchfoot, Gokey can trace his musical roots to the church. While working in the music departments at two different churches, Gokey also logged hard days as a trucker. “I drove an eighteen wheeler semi-truck, a big rig,” he says. “I liked it actually. Was it what I wanted to settle with for the rest of my life? No, because music was where my passion was.”
His wife encouraged Danny to give American Idol a shot, but just a month before the audition, Sophia died unexpectedly after what should have been a routine heart surgery. The couple had been high school sweethearts, and Danny was devastated. He found solace and healing in music. “Music was the key place where I would go, and I would let the sorrow come out, let the tears just roll. Some music I would listen to had a determination in it, and I resolved that this is not going to be the thing that destroys me for the rest of my life. It can be turned into a building block, and I can become a better person for it. Music brought healing. That’s how I got through and still get through it today.”
Knowing firsthand the power of music, Gokey entered the studio determined to craft a debut album filled with songs that matter. “I definitely have something to say with this album, and I think people will recognize that,” he says. “Music was the catalyst that helped bring healing, a determination and a resolve. That’s why I want to do music. I want to bring that same hope. When my wife passed, I tried out for American Idol, and music brought me hope. It brought me a reason to live again. Now I want to bring that into my music.”
Working with producer Mark Bright, well known for his work with Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts, Gokey has crafted an album filled with memorable, meaningful songs, penned by some of the industry’s top songwriters. Veteran tunesmiths Marv Green and Kent Blazy penned the title track and first single, “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me.” It’s a buoyant look toward a brighter future, an optimistic anthem sure to be adopted by all who believe in better days ahead.
“I Still Believe” is a groove-oriented number co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. “It’s Only” is a powerful call to action that illustrates some of life’s challenges and encourages us to make a difference where we can. Penned by Tom Douglas and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, the song is a compelling ballad that demonstrates the range and emotional depth in Gokey’s soul-drenched voice.
“I Will Not Say Goodbye,” written by Lari White, Chuck Cannon and Vicky McGehee, is a poignant ballad that Gokey says he just had to record. “That song just totally represents what I felt when my wife passed away,” says Gokey, who has launched a charitable foundation, Sophia’s Heart, in his wife’s memory. “Sophia’s Heart got started because I wanted to keep her legacy alive.”
Though there are songs sure to make listeners stop in their tracks and examine their priorities, there are also several that will inspire fans to roll down the windows and sing along. “Life on Ya” and “Get Away” are infectious slices of fun, and “Crazy Not To” captures the exhilaration of falling in love. “You don’t want people to feel overwhelmed with one certain thing,” Gokey says of balancing the meatier songs with more fun fare. “You want them to experience different things, and I think we accomplished that. At one point, I said, ‘I want fun, fun songs!’ You want to be very balanced, and I feel like we did a good job at that. Sometimes I want to have fun just for no reason.”
Poignant, rowdy, thought-provoking and smile-inducing -- Danny Gokey’s debut album is all those things and so much more. It’s a reflection of life’s peaks and valleys from a young man well acquainted with both. “I’m very proud of this CD. Every song has something to say,” he relates. “We’re all human, and human beings are made up of so many different aspects. We want to be entertained, but we also want to be inspired, and music is a universal language.”
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Haven't Seen It Yet
Danny Gokey Lyrics
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Have you been praying and you still have no answers?
Have you been pouring out your heart for so many years?
Have you been hoping that things would have changed by now?
Have you cried all the faith you have through so many tears?
Don't forget the things that He has done beforeAnd remember He can do it all once more
It's like the brightest sunrise
Waiting on the other side of the darkest night
Don't ever lose hope, hold on and believe
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet
You're closer than you think you are
Only moments from the break of dawn
All His promises are just up ahead
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet (oh)
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet (oh)
Maybe you just haven't seen it
He had the solution before you had the problem
He sees the best in you when you feel at your worst
So in the questioning, don't ever doubt His love for you
'Cause it's only in His love that you'll find a breakthrough, oh
It's like the brightest sunrise
Waiting on the other side of the darkest night
Don't ever lose hope, hold on and believe
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet
You're closer than you think you are
Only moments from the break of dawn
All His promises are just up ahead
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet (oh)Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet (yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh)
Maybe you just haven't seen it
He is moving with a love so deep
Hallelujah for the victory
Good things are coming even when we can't see
We can't see it yet, but we believe that
He is moving with a love so deep
Hallelujah for the victory
Good things are coming even when we can't see
We can't see it yet, but we believe that
It's like the brightest sunrise
Waiting on the other side of the darkest night
Don't ever lose hope, hold on and believe (don't ever lose hope)
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet
You're closer than you think you are (yes, you are)
Only moments from the break of dawn (Oh)
All His promises are just up ahead
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet (oh)
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet (oh)
(You gotta hold on, hold on)
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet (oh)
(Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet)
Just haven't seen it yet, ooh
In Danny Gokey's song "Haven't Seen It Yet," the lyrics address the struggles of faith and waiting for a breakthrough. The artist questions if listeners have been praying and seeking answers, but have yet to receive them, have been hoping for change without seeing any results, or have lost faith in the face of countless struggles. The song suggests that listeners may have simply not seen what is waiting for them on the other side of the toughest experiences they have endured.
The song urges listeners to remember the things that they have overcome in the past and to recognize that with faith, they can overcome any hurdles they currently face. The lyrics suggest that God had already found a solution to listeners' problems even before they could ask for it, and that He holds love for listeners even in their toughest moments. The song advises holding on to hope, believing in the power of God's promises, and being ready for a breakthrough, even if it might come at an unexpected time.
In short, "Haven't Seen It Yet" encourages listeners to hold on to faith and hope, even when things seem bleak, and to remember that with God on their side, they will always have a source of strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you been praying and you still have no answers?
Have you been communicating with God, but haven't received a response yet?
Have you been pouring out your heart for so many years?
Have you been expressing your deepest emotions to God for a long time?
Have you been hoping that things would have changed by now?
Have you been expecting things to be different than they are right now?
Have you cried all the faith you have through so many tears?
Have you used up all of your faith while grieving for a long time?
Don't forget the things that He has done before
Remember the miracles and blessings that God has provided in the past
And remember He can do it all once more
Trust that God is capable of performing miracles again
It's like the brightest sunrise
God's promises and blessings are like a bright new day
Waiting on the other side of the darkest night
These blessings and promises are waiting for you on the other side of your struggles
Don't ever lose hope, hold on and believe
Never give up hope, remain steadfast in faith and trust in God's promises
Maybe you just haven't seen it, just haven't seen it yet
Perhaps you haven't witnessed God's promises and blessings come to fruition just yet
You're closer than you think you are
You are closer to experiencing God's promises than you realize
Only moments from the break of dawn
Your breakthrough and success are just a few moments away
All His promises are just up ahead
God's promises for you are just around the corner
He had the solution before you had the problem
God already had the solution to your problems before they arose
He sees the best in you when you feel at your worst
God sees the goodness in you even when you feel down or inadequate
So in the questioning, don't ever doubt His love for you
During times of questioning and doubt, trust in God's unwavering love for you
'Cause it's only in His love that you'll find a breakthrough, oh
You will only find your breakthrough through God's love
He is moving with a love so deep
God is eternally working and moving in your life with a deep love for you
Hallelujah for the victory
Praise God for your victory and success
Good things are coming even when we can't see
Even when you cannot perceive it, good things are on the horizon through God's love and grace
We can't see it yet, but we believe that
We may not be able to see it, but we maintain faith and trust in God
Maybe you just haven't seen it yet
Perhaps what you're searching for and hoping for is just beyond the horizon
Just haven't seen it yet, ooh
Just keep holding on and believing, it is only a matter of time
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Colby Wedgeworth, Ethan Hulse, Danny Gokey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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🕆Jesus Never Abandons Us,
In These Times Of Darkness And Hopelessness It May Seem Like All The Walls Come Crashing In Around Us And All Alone In This Life,
But HE is With Us Thru It All,
Right By Our Side To Strengthen Us While We Rise and Catch Us When We Fall!
God Will Never Leave Us In The Darkness, But He Guides Us Into It, To Show Us That HE is The One True Light!☆
When All Hope Is Lost, And EveryThing Is At It's Worst, Always Pray First And Let God Comfort You When It Hurts♡
🕆Thru Christ 🕆All Things Are Possible🕆💓🛐
@waynesmith1704
I don't know what you're going through. And I'm not going to try to compare my testimony to yours.
A little over 37 mths ago, my life crashed into a pile of shattered pieces on the floor of a room in a trauma unit in a Hospital here in Joplin Missouri.
December 23rd, 2015 at 2:36 am, God took my wife home unexpectedly. A pulmonary embolism/cardiac arrest took her away from me, our four kids and our first grand daughter that was due in hours.
In the 5 1/2 hours we spent in that room, I witnessed my wife have a peace that I can't explain except to say that God was in the room and told her ( Chris) that it was going to be ok.
I would like to say that the joy of the Lord has burned bright in me....But I won't lie. I've gotten angry and screamed why !!!!!!
I know that I know that I know EVERY promise GOD made is true. I Haven't Seen It Yet" and the only thing I hear GOD say is " DO YOU TRUST ME ??? "
I stand with a shattered heart in Faith that God LOVES US !!!
He didn't take Chris to punish or hurt me. HE has her and HE knows the pain my broken heart is filled with. I know one day, someday I will see HIS promise with my eyes....Until then, I'll rely on my Faith in Jesus because " I Haven't Seen It Yet "
@jeffsosenheimer6724
Finally have FOUR YEARS Clean from all drugs This Year after 17 years on pills and heroin. Thank you God
@arlieghhannah1772
That's so amazingly great JESUS see's all and he loves you unconditionally he will never forsake you or abandon you .... PRAISE HIM
@demetriagoines8817
God is good you keep on pressing on
@DillonEspe
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!
@Carla-zg6io
Glory to GOD! Congratulations on your continual sobriety
@kaykayfabulous8228
That is great. GOD LOVES YOU. Never give up & keep being awesome. Stay clean & remember how far you have made. GOD LOVES YOU AND HE IS SO PROUD OF YOU AND USES YOU IN SMALL WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Keep it going! 🙏😊
@JrandSia
I played this song when I was going through my infertility journey. I remember crying in the shower yet praising God at the same time, knowing in the end the glory would be his, and I would be blessed with a precious Baby. My husband and I tried for 10 years! My baby will be 1 next week and I put him to sleep to this song ❤ I'm also 4 1/2 months pregnant with baby #2. Keep the Faith!!! 🙏🏼🙌🏽
@Viktoryspromise
Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony! 😢
@annashonhiwa9509
❤❤beautiful testimony
@mulengachisela6677
Amen to this 🙌🏾 story gave me goosebumps....beautiful testimony ❤