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)
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Let Me Go
Deitrick Haddon Lyrics
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How much I strayed away from my first love.
I've fallen far from grace.
But now I'm gonna tell the enemy:
Let me go, In His name.
Don't have power over me.
I'm breaking out, Let me go.
Let me go in His name, won't delay my destiny.
I'm breaking out, let me go.
EEooohhh, oh, oh, eeeohhh.
I've been clubing doin' foul play.
Things I'm not to proud to say.
But today's a brand new day.
I've gotta fight to save my soul.
It's like I'm spinnin' round and round and round.
Like my feet cain't touch the ground.
And Father wants me back.
So, I'll fight you back.
I think I'm ready, ready.
Let me go in His name
Let me go, In His name.
Don't have power over me.
I'm breaking out, Let me go.
Let me go.
Let me go in His name, won't delay my destiny.
I'm breaking out, let me go.
EEooohhh, oh, oh, eeeohhh.
It's like I'm spinnin' round and round and round.
Like my feet cain't touch the ground.
And Father wants me back.
So, I'll fight you back.
I think I'm ready, ready.
Let me go, In His name.
Don't have power over me.
I'm breaking out, Let me go.
Let me go in His name, won't delay my destiny.
I'm breaking out, let me go.
Let me go, In His name.
Don't have power over me.
I'm breaking out, Let me go.
Let me go in His name, won't delay my destiny.
I'm breaking out, let me go.
EEooohhh, oh, oh, eeeohhh.
Deitrick Haddon’s song “Let Me Go” is an emotional piece that talks about the singer's realization of how far he has strayed from his 'first love' and his desire to be free from the clutches of the enemy. He sings about how he has been engaging in sinful activities and how he needs to fight to save his soul. The line, "I'm breaking out, let me go” is a cry for him to be released from the enemy's grip so he can live a life free from sin. In the context of the song, "Let me go in His name" implies that he is calling on the power of God to set him free.
The song's lyrics talk about the challenges of living a life that is pleasing to God and the constant battle against the enemy's efforts to lead people off the path of righteousness. The lyrics show the singer's vulnerability and his desire to change his ways and live a more godly life. The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus create a hopeful feel and the repetition of the phrase "let me go" emphasizes the singer's strong desire to break free from his sinful past and start a new chapter in his life.
In summary, “Let Me Go” is a song of liberation where Deitrick Haddon expresses his determination to break free from the clutches of the enemy and lead a life that is pleasing to God. The song reminds listeners that even though life's journey may not always be easy, there is hope for redemption and salvation through faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
I realized the other day.
I recently came to the realization.
How much I strayed away from my first love.
I recognized how much I have moved away from my faith.
I've fallen far from grace.
I have lost the grace of God.
But now I'm gonna tell the enemy:
I am going to stand up to the devil.
Let me go, In His name.
I am asking to be freed from Satan's influence.
Don't have power over me.
I am declaring Satan has no power over me anymore.
I'm breaking out, Let me go.
I am breaking free from Satan's hold on me.
Let me go in His name, won't delay my destiny.
I want to be released in the name of Christ without any hindrance to my future.
EEooohhh, oh, oh, eeeohhh.
A vocalization of the emotion and power behind the message.
I've been clubing doin' foul play.
I have been living a life of sin and immorality.
Things I'm not too proud to say.
Regrettable actions were done, that I do not want to share in detail.
But today's a brand new day.
Today marks a new beginning for me.
I've gotta fight to save my soul.
I must actively resist further temptation to save my soul.
It's like I'm spinnin' round and round and round.
I feel stuck in a cycle of sin that I can't seem to escape.
Like my feet cain't touch the ground.
I feel lost and helpless.
And Father wants me back.
God wants me to return to righteousness.
So, I'll fight you back.
I am ready to fight Satan and his influence on my life.
I think I'm ready, ready.
I am confident in my ability to fight off temptation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT ETOLL, WILL ROBINSON, RANDI SOYLAND
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