Darwin Hobbs is especially popular for his spirit moving song 'He's able' which has taken the breath of Nigerians away. The song indeed has been an inspiration for many, many, many gospel singers.
- Sheffieldhottie
His debut solo project (Mercy) was characterized by an anointing pieced together in soulful song with the help of producers Fred Hammond and Victor and Cedric Caldwell (see review).
Darwin Hobbs turns around swiftly on Vertical, his sophomore project with EMI Gospel, by combining both some of the same, and some fresh twists too.
Production mainstays Victor and Cedric Caldwell return to the fold, and join forces with Tommy Sims, whose Positive Movement production house has blown notorious in recent years. A fascinating choice of guest artists also marks this effort.
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Crucial to the album is the groovified "Cast All Your Cares", which harnesses the writing hooks of Angie Winans and the brothers Caldwell, is powered by the guitar finesse of Paul Jackson Jr., and features a strong chorus supporting Hobb's soulful delivery on lead.
The familiar voice of Donna Summer graces "When I Look Up". It's a softly soaring AC ballad about the liberty that Jesus brings, with Hobbs intertwining his pipes with Summer's exquisite phrasing over subtle bird twittering effects and a soft rhythm track. Written by the Caldwells with up-and-comer Hallerin Hill, it's a quiet full force gale, complete with backing vocals from Angie Winans.
Continuing on the guest artist theme, former Doobie Brother turned solo artist Michael McDonald joins his husky soul with Hobbs' rich tones on the head-bob track, Everyday. Fueled by musical elements of the Gap Band's "Outstanding", the Tommy Sims composition is an urban delight. Check these lines:
Surely the mercy of your love is in this place
I know that every day, come rain or shine
That it's mine all mine.
—from "Everyday"
On "So Amazing", Hobbs turns the tables on those who can't refrain from constantly comparing his vocal vibe to that of Luther Vandross. With his Gospel cover of this Vandross hit, Hobbs boldly tackles this comparison issue head on. No doubt he could easily be mistaken for the crooner, but with Hobbs' spirit of sensitivity infused throughout, there's no comparison on the deeper level. Virtue softly provides sweet backing vocals.
Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald contributed vocals to a couple of The Winans' projects (Decision and Back 2 Back) back when.
He's primarily known for his work with The Dobbie Brothers and Steely Dan, plus his own solo work.
Other hits have come in collaborations with James Ingram, Aretha Franklin, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Donna Summer (who also appears with Darwin Hobbs on this Vertical project).
Hobbs has stated that on this project, "every song was written strategically to represent some aspect of our relationship to God and His relationship to us" —hence the title Vertical, indicating that relationship.
So it's no surprise then, that the jewel in this CD jewel case is the medley of praise and worship ("Praise Medley"). It's on this soft, 8-minute, vocals-focused cut that Hobbs truly astounds with his range and selection of expression. The fact that he doesn't need vocal dramatics to do this speaks volumes to his gift. Holy praise tunes included are "El Shaddai", "You Are Holy", "You Are My Hiding Place" and "Great Is Your Mercy".
Set your alarm clock now, because you certainly don't want to sleep on this project. There's so much to love on this disk that you may not be able to handle it in one listen.
I'm still reeling.
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Lord We Rejoice
Darwin Hobbs Lyrics
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Lord, We Rejoice in the power of Your name.
Lord, We Rejoice in the power of Your name.
We make a choice to voice our opinion,
Your name is great,
we proclaim Your dominion.
Yesterday, today, and forever the same,
[Verse:]
Mountains tremble at the sound of that name.
We assemble just to proclaim Jesus reigns.
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2:]
Every knee must bow at the sound of that name.
We lift a mighty shout just to proclaim
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns.
[Chorus 2:]
Lord, We Rejoice in the power of Your name.
Lord, We Rejoice in the power of Your name.
We make a choice to voice our opinion,
Your name is great,
we proclaim Your dominion...
[Vamp 1:]
Yesterday, today,
and forever, forever.
[Vamp 2:]
Forever the same,
Lord, You never change.
Forever the same,
You never change.
[Vamp 3:]
We rejoice in Your name.
We rejoice the name of Jesus.
[Vamp 4:]
The name of Jesus.
The name of Jesus.
The name of Jesus.
The name of Jesus.
[Ending:]
Yesterday, today, and forever the same,
we rejoice in the power of Your name
The song "Lord We Rejoice" is a powerful anthem of praise and worship, centered on the power of the name of Jesus. The lyrics of the song celebrate the unchanging nature of God and his enduring sovereignty over all things. In the chorus, the singer proclaims that they rejoice in the power of God's name, recognizing it as a force that can move mountains and cause every knee to bow. The verses describe the ways in which believers come together to worship, to lift their voices and declare the greatness and dominion of the Lord.
The song begins with the chorus, which sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The repetition of the phrase "Lord, we rejoice in the power of Your name" emphasizes the joy and celebration that comes with praising God. The second line of the chorus, "We make a choice to voice our opinion," speaks to the power of human agency in worship, the decision to proclaim God's dominion in faith. The verses describe the physical movements of worship, the trembling of mountains and the shout of a congregation declaring Jesus reigns. The second verse emphasizes the mandatory nature of bowing to God's sovereignty, with every knee required to bow at the sound of His name.
The repetition of the phrase "forever the same" in the vamp and ending underscores the unchanging nature of God, who remains constant and faithful throughout all time. Overall, the song encourages believers to lift their voices in praise and worship, recognizing the power and sovereignty of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, We Rejoice in the power of Your name.
We are filled with joy and happiness because we believe that Your name has great power.
We make a choice to voice our opinion,
We have made the decision to speak up and share our beliefs.
Your name is great,
We believe that Your name is wonderful and amazing.
we proclaim Your dominion.
We declare that You are the One who has supreme authority and power over all things.
Yesterday, today, and forever the same,
We believe that You are unchanging throughout all of time and eternity.
we rejoice in the power of Your name.
We are filled with joy and happiness because we believe that Your name has great power.
Mountains tremble at the sound of that name.
The mere mention of Your name is so powerful that even the mountains shake and tremble.
We assemble just to proclaim Jesus reigns.
We gather together specifically to declare that Jesus is in control and rules over all things.
Every knee must bow at the sound of that name.
We believe that every person will one day bow down and recognize the greatness of Your name.
We lift a mighty shout just to proclaim
We shout as loudly as we can to declare that
Jesus reigns, Jesus reigns.
Jesus is the One who rules and has authority over all things.
Forever the same, Lord, You never change.
We believe that You are constant and unchanging, and we can always trust in You.
We rejoice in Your name.
We are filled with joy and happiness because we believe in the power and greatness of Your name.
The name of Jesus.
We specifically rejoice and find power in the name of Jesus, who we believe is the Savior and Lord of all.
Contributed by Joshua L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
zhanae
on Heal the Land
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Oh!
Let's talk about the problems
Please tell me how we solve them
There has to be a brighter day.
Ohhhh!
On your mark, get set, let's go now
Lights, Camera, Action showed now
Seems like this is what we've become
What do we do, Ohhhhh
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land
Oh!)
We've got to find our way back
To the idea that we first had
Somehow we've gone and lost our way
Ohhhh
Wake up and smell the brew now
Make this our finest hour
All faces turn into the ground
This is the answer!
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Why? Oh Why?
is the question, tell me.
Who will stand?
Wanna know how did we end up here?
Or when will it end?
Lord, tell me where do we go from hereee?
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Oh OH Oh OH Oh OHhhh (8x)
HEAL THE LAND!
Pray, seek my face!
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Paula Carr
on My Promise To You
Why don't they have lyrics to this song