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 ™
Resting Place
Deitrick Haddon Lyrics
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It is me once again
Lord, it don't feel good in the cold
Outside looking in
I need shelter from the rain
'Cause it's bringing too much pain
Won't you please take my hand
Lord, I know you will understand
Yes, I will
Lord, you're my resting place
[Chorus:]
Lord, you are my resting place
My rock
My sword
All fears erased
I find in you security
I seek your face, my resting place
Lord, I been searchin' high and low for some rest for my weary soul
Traveled far across this land
Even gone through desert sands
Trying to find some relief, searchin' for inner peace
Oh, gotta find it
If you show me the way, I will be OK
Yes, I will
Lord, you're my resting place
[Chorus]
Oh, Lord, I'll be right here waiting for your love
Show me the way
You're my resting place
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Deitrick Haddon's song "Resting Place" speak to the longing for refuge and security that comes with seeking a connection with God. The song begins with a plea to God, acknowledging that the world outside can be cold and painful. The person singing is asking for shelter from the rain because it's bringing too much pain. The lyrics reflect a sense of weariness and the desire for a safe space where they can find solace.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their struggle to find a place of rest for their soul. They have searched high and low, even gone through desert sands in their search for inner peace but have yet to find it. The chorus repeats the phrase "Lord, you are my resting place" several times, emphasizing the idea that God is the answer to their search for safety and refuge. They describe God as their rock, their sword, and the one who erases all fears, highlighting the power that they believe God has to provide comfort and security.
The song's overarching message is one of hope and faith. The person singing recognizes that although they are struggling, there is a solution in God. They express their willingness to follow wherever God leads to find that place of rest. The lyrics are emotive and heartfelt, conveying a sense of vulnerability and openness to faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavenly Father, here I am
I am present before you, O God, with all my needs and desires.
It is me once again
I have come to you again, seeking your grace and mercy.
Lord, it don't feel good in the cold
I feel uncomfortable and insecure in difficult and unfamiliar circumstances.
Outside looking in
I am a stranger and an outsider trying to find my way.
I need shelter from the rain
I need protection and relief from the troubles and challenges of life.
'Cause it's bringing too much pain
Because the burdens of life are weighing me down, causing me suffering and distress.
Won't you please take my hand
Please guide me and support me in my journey of faith and life.
Lord, I know you will understand
I trust in your compassion, wisdom, and grace to comfort and strengthen me.
If you show me the way, I will be OK
If you reveal to me your truth and your will, I will find peace and security.
Yes, I will
I have faith and confidence in your love and power to save and heal me.
Lord, you're my resting place
You are my source of rest, hope, and joy, and I find my true identity and purpose in you.
Lord, you are my resting place
You are my refuge and my strength, my safe haven and my salvation.
My rock
You are my foundation and my support, my unchanging and reliable source of help and comfort.
My sword
You are my weapon and my defense against the enemies of my soul, my truth and my righteousness.
All fears erased
You dispel all my doubts and fears, and you fill my heart with peace and courage.
I find in you security
I discover in you a sense of well-being and confidence, a sense of belonging and purpose.
I seek your face, my resting place
I long to be in your presence and to know your heart, for you are my ultimate source of rest and satisfaction.
Lord, I been searchin' high and low for some rest for my weary soul
I have been wandering and struggling, seeking relief and comfort from the burdens and pains of my life.
Traveled far across this land
I have journeyed through many paths and roads, seeking answers and solutions to my problems.
Even gone through desert sands
I have endured dryness and barrenness, desolation and loneliness, in my quest for meaning and purpose.
Trying to find some relief, searchin' for inner peace
I have explored many options and avenues, seeking to satisfy my soul and find true peace of mind and heart.
Oh, gotta find it
I am determined and committed to my quest for spiritual and emotional fulfillment and happiness.
Oh, Lord, I'll be right here waiting for your love
I will remain faithful and patient, trusting in your love and goodness to guide me and bless me.
Show me the way
Lead me, O God, in your ways and your truth, and teach me your wisdom and your will.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Missing Link Music
Written by: CORDELL WALTON, DEITRICK VAUGHN HADDON
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