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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Rain On Me
Deitrick Haddon Lyrics
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If ever I needed you,Lord I need you now
And I don't have greater words to say
But I know you hear my cry
& I can't hold back these tears, I don't even try
Only you know how to ease the pain
I feel so much better when I call your name
Rain on me, Rain on me
Let the power of the Holy Ghost rain [x2]
I just have one question
Where do I go from here
The ones I used to depend on
Are no longer here
There are some things that I don't understsand
I will wait right here, til you take my hand
Now there's a void only you can fill
Now here's your chance to let me know your real
Oh, oh, oh, let it rain
Let the power of the Holy Ghost rain
Fall on me, Fall on me
Let the power of the Holy Ghost rain
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh [x3]
Let the power of the Holy Ghost rain
The lyrics to Deitrick Haddon's song "Rain on Me" express the singer's plea to God for help during a difficult time in his life. He acknowledges his own vulnerability and need for support, addressing God with humility and raw emotion. As he stands before the Lord, he is unable to find the right words to express his thoughts and feelings, but he trusts that God hears his cry. As he sheds tears, he knows that only God can ease his pain and fill the void in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I stand before you, Humbly as I know how
I approach you with reverence and respect, acknowledging my limitations and imperfections.
If ever I needed you, Lord I need you now
I am in a time of great need and I am calling on you for your help.
And I don't have greater words to say
I don't have elaborate and eloquent speech to express my need for you.
But I know you hear my cry
I have faith that you are attentive to my plea.
& I can't hold back these tears, I don't even try
I am so overwhelmed, I cannot suppress my emotions.
Only you know how to ease the pain
You have the power to bring me comfort and alleviate my suffering.
I feel so much better when I call your name
I experience relief and solace when I invoke your name in prayer.
Rain on me, Rain on me
I am asking for your presence and blessings to pour down on me.
Let the power of the Holy Ghost rain [x2]
I am invoking the power of the Holy Ghost to bring me strength and guidance.
I just have one question
I have a pressing inquiry that I need your help to resolve.
Where do I go from here
I am at a crossroads and I need your guidance on which path to take.
The ones I used to depend on
I have lost the support of people who were once reliable to me.
Are no longer here
They are no longer available to offer me their guidance and assistance.
There are some things that I don't understand
I am struggling to comprehend certain aspects of my situation.
I will wait right here, til you take my hand
I am willing to patiently wait for your guidance and intervention.
Now there's a void only you can fill
There is a sense of emptiness and need within me that only you can fulfill.
Now here's your chance to let me know your real
I am open and ready for you to reveal yourself and your truth to me.
Oh, oh, oh, let it rain
I am eagerly asking for your blessings and presence to come into my life.
Fall on me, Fall on me
I am asking for your blessings and protection to encompass me entirely.
Let the power of the Holy Ghost rain
I am invoking the power of the Holy Ghost to bring me strength and guidance.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh [x3]
I am expressing my heartfelt and sincere desire for your intervention and blessings.
Let the power of the Holy Ghost rain
I am invoking the power of the Holy Ghost to bring me strength and guidance.
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.