Donald Lawrence studied at Cincinnati Conservatory, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in music. To his credit, Donald's musicality has seen many incarnations, as vocal coach to the R&B group En Vogue, musical director for Stephanie Mills, songwriter for The Clark Sisters, and producer for a host of artists including Peabo Bryson and Kirk Franklin. Lawrence took on The Tri-City Singers after a friend vacated his position as musical director.
The group debuted in 1993 with A Songwriter's Point Of View on a then-brand-new independent record label called GospoCentric Records. The set debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Charts. The group's follow-up release Bible Stories would top those same charts when it arrived in 1995. It was the first to be billed as Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers and featured black church-ubiquitous hits such as "A Message For The Saints", "I Am God" and "Stranger".
In 1997, Donald Lawrence produced the live portion of Karen Clark Sheard's Grammy-nominated Finally Karen debut. Lawrence & Tri-City also released the seasonal Hello Christmas the same year.
In 2000, Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers signed to EMI Gospel. To promote the new album, a maxi CD of the lead single "Testify" to the mainstream. House remixes by Junior Vasquez sent the song to #33 on Billboard's Mainstream Dance Charts. When tri-city4.com was finally released in 2001, the set peaked at #2 on Billboard's Top Gospel Charts and #13 on Billboard's Heatseekers Charts. The album also got a profile boost from the all-star standout "God's Favor", featuring vocal turns from Karen Clark Sheard, Kim Burrell, and Kelly Price.
In 2004 "I Speak Life" was Donald Lawrence' first solo album, the debut for his newly inked recording contract with Verity Records, and also the first release under his new sublabel Quiet Water Entertainment. Though the album was without The Tri-City Singers, guest appearances were plenteous. Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Faith Evans, Richard Smallwood, and Carl Thomas all contributed to the album. Even jazz notables Ramsey Lewis and Lalah Hathaway were on hand for a remake of the Bible Stories classic "Don't Forget To Remember".
Best Is Yet To Come The
Donald Lawrence Lyrics
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Hold on, my sister, just look up
There is a master plan in store for you
If you just make it through
God's gonna really blow your mind
He's gonna make it worth your time
For all of the trouble you've been through
The best is yet to come
Today is the first day
Of the best days of your life
You ain't seen nothing yet
The lyrics of Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers's song "The Best Is Yet To Come" is a soothing message of hope to inspire people who are going through tough times. It sends a message of encouragement telling people not to give up or lose hope because there is a master plan for them, and they will eventually make it through. The song also implores Christians to trust in God, and he will blow their minds with immense blessings.
The lines 'hold on, my brother, don't give up, hold on, my sister, just look up,' suggest that people should rely on their faith and not let go, no matter how challenging the circumstances may appear. The next two lines 'there is a master plan in store for you if you just make it through,' is telling the listener to trust in God and never lose hope because there's a purpose for their struggle, and they will be victorious.
The chorus of the song sings about the best being yet to come, and how the blessings will be doubled for all the troubles you've been through. The lyrics assure the listener that, despite what they may be going through at the moment, there's something better ahead. The song's message soothes the listener and instills hope, reminding them that today is the first day of the best days of their life and they haven't seen anything yet.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on, my brother, don't give up
Don't lose hope, my brother, keep fighting
Hold on, my sister, just look up
Keep your head up, my sister, don't give up
There is a master plan in store for you
Life has a purpose for you that is yet to unveil
If you just make it through
If you hold on and stay strong during tough times
God's gonna really blow your mind
God is going to surprise you in the most amazing way
He's gonna make it worth your time
The reward for your patience and perseverance will be great
For all of the trouble you've been through
Despite all the challenges and obstacles you've faced
The blessings doubled just for you
Your blessings will exceed your expectations
The best is yet to come
The greatest moments of your life are still ahead of you
Today is the first day
This is the beginning of something wonderful
Of the best days of your life
Days that will be unforgettable and fulfilling
You ain't seen nothing yet
You have not experienced the best that life has to offer
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman
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Ashley Crocker
I absolutely love this song!! It truly blesses my soul!! Praise the Lord, everybody!
Benjamin Simington
This song got me through late nights studying in highschool classes. It is currently getting me the late nights studying in college. Our God is the greatest!
cglove10
The best is yet to come in Jesus name! I believe it's just a matter of time...Amen
Patrice Williams
I Believe in the WORDS of this song!!! Keep Believing, NEVER Give up, Always have Faith in GOD & Everything he has in store for YOU shall come. I Totally Belive this.....
misterairport123
This is one rocking gospel song. It encourages me everytime I hear it. There is hope ahead
DeLa John
Still, to this day, one of my favorite songs! :-)