Haddon began his recording career in the mid 90s with the Voices of Unity on the small Tyscot label. As the group leader for their three albums, Haddon expressed his forward looking musical view, merging elements of soul, hip-hop and funk in the group's Gospel music. VOU had some mild success on the Gospel charts, but by the late 90s Haddon was ready to move more clearly front and center as a solo artist. His first two solo albums, This is My Story and Chainbreaker continued his artistic development and made some moderate noise on the Gospel charts.
However, I’m not sure that even the devoted fan base he had been accumulating could have anticipated his late 2002 release, Lost and Found, his first on giant Gospel label Verity. A project as ambitious as Tonex’s noted debut, Pronounced Toe-Nay, Lost and Found is an exhaustive, inspired opus by a Gospel artist who, with its release, clearly declared himself a new Gospel star.
The disc begins sounding like a dance Gospel album, leading off with two funky numbers, “D.D.” and “Oh Yeah” (the latter featuring the ubiquitous Fred Hammond). From there it covers broad territory, including bluesy, southern soul (“Ain’t Got Nothing” and the radio hit, “Sinner’s Prayer”), Praise & Worship (“Worship Medley”), Prince-style electric soul (“It’s Me”), big ballads (“Stand Still”) and joyous calypso (“The Praises Go (Up, Up, Up)”). Haddon is literally bursting with musical ideas on the album and, amazingly, virtually all work. Equally impressive is the strong lyrical content of the disc – much of it autobiographical -- focusing principally on the power of redemption and the ability of faith to rescue lost or miscast souls.
It took me almost two months to review Lost and Found, mostly because it took so long to fully absorb such an ambitious project. Now I can clearly say that this stands, with Mary Mary’s “Thankful” and Tonex’s “O2,” as perhaps the definitive modern Gospel album of this decade, and is a must for both Soul and Gospel lovers.
excerpt from The Deitrick Haddon Page at Soul Tracks (www.soultracks.com)
© Copyright 2004-5 by Chris Rizik and Soul Tracks ™
Have Your Way
Deitrick Haddon Lyrics
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You can have Your way in me yeah
Can I be transparent for a minute?
some of those rumors that you heard I probably did it
I'm not a perfect man I admit it
But it's covered by the blood I've been forgiven
When I think of things I've done I shake my head
If it wasn't for your mercy I'd be dead
My humility I'm saying now Lord
Just have your way,
You can have your way Lord
Just have Your way in me
In me
Just have your way in me
(and Lord you can have your way in me)
Just have your way in me
(will you, can you bring that for me?)
Yeah, I'm tired of trying to be a superstar
You can have the money, the clothes and the cars
I just want to be your man after your heart
I don't know how I drifted so far
Lord I'm asking you to take the pride away
I'm a sinner and I'm askin' for your grace
I got nowhere else to go that's why I'm prayin'
All I'm tryin' to say is
Just have your way,
Lord I surrender
Just have Your way in me. in me
Just have your way in me
(and Lord you can have your way)
Just have your way in me
I've come humble as I know how to be
Spend a long time since I've been down on my knees
And it's only you that can set me free
I'll be waiting here until you rescue me
And I don't care what people think Lord I need help, I need help
They can't put me in a heaven or a hell
Somebody ought to lift your hands and follow me
It's time for us to be what God wants us to be
All to Jesus I surrender
All to Him I freely give
The song "Have Your Way" by Deitrick Haddon is an honest and intimate confession of a man asking God to take control of his life. The lyrics express vulnerability as the singer admits to his imperfections and past mistakes. He recognizes that it is only through God's mercy and forgiveness that he is still alive. The singer is tired of the superficial things of this world, such as money, clothes, and cars, and desires to be a man who is after God's heart. He acknowledges his need for God's help, surrendering himself completely to God's will. The repeated chorus "Just have your way in me" is a plea for God to do what He wants in the singer's life.
The song's message is relatable and inspiring to many people. It reminds us that despite our failures and shortcomings, God's grace and mercy are always available. The honesty and vulnerability of the lyrics make it easy for listeners to connect emotionally with the song. It encourages listeners to surrender their pride and allow God to take control of their lives, trusting that He knows what is best for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Have Your way
Asking God to have His way with him and control his life
You can have Your way in me yeah
Giving God complete control to shape him and mold him into the person He wants him to be
Can I be transparent for a minute?
Asking for permission to be honest and open with God
some of those rumors that you heard I probably did it
Admitting to his mistakes and wrongdoings that may have been talked about by others
I'm not a perfect man I admit it
Acknowledging that he is not perfect and has flaws
But it's covered by the blood I've been forgiven
Expressing gratitude for God's mercy and forgiveness
When I think of things I've done I shake my head
Feeling remorseful and regretful for his past mistakes
If it wasn't for your mercy I'd be dead
Acknowledging that God's mercy saved him from the consequences of his actions
God you sure know how to break a brother down
Realizing that God can humble him and break down his pride when necessary
My humility I'm saying now Lord
Declaring his humility and willingness to submit to God
Just have your way,
Repeating his request for God to guide him
You can have your way Lord
Acknowledging that God has control over him
Just have Your way in me
Offering himself up to God's will
In me
Emphasizing his desire for God to work within him
(and Lord you can have your way in me)
Repeating his submission to God's will
(will you, can you bring that for me?)
Asking God to fulfill his request to be molded by Him
Yeah, I'm tired of trying to be a superstar
Acknowledging that he is tired of pretending to be someone he is not
You can have the money, the clothes and the cars
Offering his earthly possessions to God
I just want to be your man after your heart
Stating his desire to follow God's will
I don't know how I drifted so far
Admitting that he has strayed from God's path
Lord I'm asking you to take the pride away
Beseeching God to help him overcome his pride
I'm a sinner and I'm askin' for your grace
Acknowledging that he is a sinner and requesting God's grace and forgiveness
I got nowhere else to go that's why I'm prayin'
Admitting that he has nowhere else to turn to but God
All I'm tryin' to say is
Communicating his plea to God
Lord I surrender
Yielding to God's will and acknowledging His control
I've come humble as I know how to be
Approaching God in humility
Spend a long time since I've been down on my knees
Admitting to having neglected prayer for a while
And it's only you that can set me free
Realizing that only God can free him from his sins and struggles
I'll be waiting here until you rescue me
Putting his faith in God to save him
And I don't care what people think Lord I need help, I need help
Disregarding other people's opinions and admitting that he needs God's help
They can't put me in a heaven or a hell
Realizing that it is God who ultimately decides his fate
Somebody ought to lift your hands and follow me
Encouraging others to join him in following God
It's time for us to be what God wants us to be
Encouraging others to live according to God's will
All to Jesus I surrender
Yielding himself completely to Jesus
All to Him I freely give
Giving everything to Jesus with a willing heart
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
999 ĐJ
I’m 15 and got some things going on with parents. But I’ve found Christ and trust and put my life in his hands. I am faithful. God bless
Dkno MadeIt
God promises He will allow us to see and take hold of His health, His healing, rescue, deliverance, His protection, and His Provision. .... and let him see My salvation. Psalm 91:16
John Israel
Praise be the Most High in the name of Jesus!! You already have that Victory through Christ!!
Ina Grismore
Yea
J&Rfamily
Trust In God I'm Praying For You
King Boon
Lord please have your way with me I surrender and I can't do this without you heavenly father I need you 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Lawanda Gibbs
Have your way in MY life Lord Jesus!!!!! It is time for me to be who and what you have called me to be!!!
Veronica Whitsett 🕊️
YES & AMEN🙏🙌
darness johnson
This song Here made me turn my life around I now let God have his way with me
Stacy boo
Amen 🙏