Mansfield go… Read Full Bio ↴Darrell Mansfield is an American Gospel/Blues musician.
Mansfield got his start in 1974 with a band called Jubal. When the band arrived at a Maranatha! Music meeting, they discovered that another band had a similar name. So, to avoid confusion or conflict, both bands decided to take on new names. Mansfield's band took the name, the Gentle Faith, which had been the name of band member Henry Cutrona's earlier group. The other band renamed themselves Daniel Amos.
Gentle Faith released their first self titled album in 1976 on Maranatha! music. Three years later, Mansfield formed the Darrell Mansfield Band which went on to release five albums: High Power; Get Ready; Darrell Mansfield Band : Live; Vision and Revelation.
Over the years that followed, Mansfield continued to record and tour heavily and has continued to be on the forefront of blues music in the Christian music industry. He has released many critically acclaimed albums including a couple of projects with the Resurrection Band's Glenn Kaiser.
Aside from releasing his own albums, Mansfield has also contributed harmonica to many other artist's recordings as well, including albums by Adam Again, Bon Jovi, and Loverboy. (from wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Mansfield)
You Got To Move
Darrell Mansfield Lyrics
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You gotta move, child, you gotta move
When the Lord gets ready you got to move
You may be high, you may be low
You may be rich child, you may be poor
But when the Lord gets ready you gotta move
You gotta move, child, you gotta move
When the Lord gets ready you got to move
You may be high, you may be low
You may be rich child, you may be poor
But when the Lord gets ready you gotta move
The lyrics of Darrell Mansfield's song "You Got to Move" speaks about the inevitability of change and the need to adapt to those changes. It serves as a reminder that at any given time, one's current state may change, be it financial or social status, and that the only constant in life is change. The song further emphasizes that when such changes occur, it is essential to move forward and embrace them.
The repetition of the phrase "You gotta move" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and insistence that change is necessary. The line "When the Lord gets ready you gotta move" suggests that change is divinely ordained and that one should not resist it. It reminds listeners to have faith and trust that when changes come, they have been ordained for a reason and that they should embrace them.
In conclusion, "You Got to Move" is a powerful reminder of the need to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changes that may occur in our lives. It encourages listeners to embrace these changes with open arms, knowing that they are an inevitable part of life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta move, you gotta move
It is necessary for you to move
You gotta move, child, you gotta move
Hey young person, you have to pick up and go
When the Lord gets ready you got to move
Once the Lord decides, you must leave
You may be high, you may be low
You could be at the top or at the bottom
You may be rich child, you may be poor
You could have a lot of money or be struggling financially
But when the Lord gets ready you gotta move
Still, at the Lord’s command, you must leave
You gotta move, you gotta move
It is necessary for you to move
You gotta move, child, you gotta move
Hey young person, you have to pick up and go
When the Lord gets ready you got to move
Once the Lord decides, you must leave
You may be high, you may be low
You could be at the top or at the bottom
You may be rich child, you may be poor
You could have a lot of money or be struggling financially
But when the Lord gets ready you gotta move
Still, at the Lord’s command, you must leave
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
laidbacklaura
Geez! Never been a big fan of most christian music, but this guy is amazing!!! Way to blow the harp!!
Jason Vickrey
laidbacklaura and harmonica isn't even his original instrument. He played guitar until early to mid 70's then after a suicide attempt he couldn't play guitar anymore. So he took up Harmonica. My unbiased opinion, he's one of the greatest. My biased opinion, he's THE greatest (because my story with Darrell is far beyond just a love of his music).
Jim Chumley
Yeah most christian music pretty much sucks (Im born again too! 12-26-83) but Glen Kaiser, Darrell Mansfield, Bryn Haworth are a few i like alot.
ranzamaceanruig
In addition to his phenomenal skills on the harp, he's also one of the nicest and most genuine guys you'll ever meet.
Simon Schenirer
laidbacklaura pb65
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692MOM
@Jim Chumley Their is still a lot of Christian music out there...just have to look for it
Mike Wilson
Does it get any better than that! Praise GOD!!!
john behrens
WOW! -Praise the LORD!!!
Jennifer Pelton
I saw Darrell back in the 80's then again around 2000. Still love him. best Harmonica player in my book.
Jim Chumley
Jennifer Pelton One of the best, there are alot of awesome harp players out there.