Styles: Black Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Ur… Read Full Bio ↴Born: November 9, 1959
Styles: Black Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Urban
Biography:
Donnie McClurkin is a gospel vocalist with the soul of Andraé Crouch and the contemporary flair of Kirk Franklin. Born into a home filled with domestic violence and drug abuse, McClurkin was saved by an aunt who sang background vocals with Crouch himself. After staying close to Crouch throughout his boyhood, he began to play piano and sing with his church youth choir. He formed the McClurkin Singers by the time he was a teenager, and later formed another group, the New York Restoration Choir.
Hired as an associate minister at Marvin Winans' Perfecting Church in 1989, with his vocals during a seminar, McClurkin endured a bout with leukemia that year. A friendship with a Warner Alliance executive resulted in his signing to the label for his 1996 self-titled LP, with producers Mark Kibble (of Take 6), Cedric and Victor Maxwell plus Andraé Crouch. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Donnie McClurkin is a Gospel superstar whose voice is recognized around the world. His voice has already transcended the Sunday morning pulpit to the top of record charts where his music has remained steadfast while reaching gold and platinum status.
While on an airplane, God gave him the words for the song “Stand,” and, he says, in 20 minutes the words flowed inside his head. “How do you deal with the shame of your past…you stand,” he continues repeating the words.
McClurkin has been able to overcome and excel to the point that fans, celebrities and a cross section of music lovers recognize his talent as “special.”
In 1983, while working with the choir, McClurkin met the Reverend Marvin L. Winans. Impressed by McClurkin’s performance a gospel workshop seminar, Winans invited McClurkin to Detroit to help start a ministry. Six years later, in 1989, McClurkin moved to Detroit, became an associate minister at Perfecting Church and began touring and singing at different churches across the country.
At age 31, Donnie was diagnosed with leukemia. But at 36, with church, music and an unyielding faith, Reverend McClurkin hit gold with his debut album and changed his life.
McClurkin is head pastor at Perfecting Faith Church, a nondenominational Pentecostal church in Freeport, New York with a 1,000-plus congregation. He is home for the services every Sunday unless traveling overseas.
This Grammy award winning artist may sing for presidents, but he’s known for “being real.” And whether in his local church pulpit or on a stage before thousands, he preaches a forthright, often-provocative message about his troubled past, and his faith in God. Music, he says, is his sermon.
Here With You
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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You hold the key that fits my heart, I'll never worry
I'll cast on you all of my cares
As the future unfolds, I know you'll be there
So I want to spend tomorrow here with you
There's no one else beside you who can love me the way you do
No one else knows my future or cares for me like you do
You make me happy, you bring me joy
Your love's the light that lights my way
With you beside me, I can conquer everything
I can face anything as long as you're here
I want to spend tomorrow here with you
There's no one else beside you who can love me the way you do
No one else knows my future or cares for me like you do
So I want to spend my tomorrows right here with you
The road before me is filled with winding turns
(Winding turns)
I need your light to guide my way, I won't last one day
(Not one day without you)
I won't last one day
(Not one day without you)
I won't last one day without you
I want to spend tomorrow here with you
There's no one else beside you who can love me the way you do
No one else knows my future or cares for me like you do
I want to spend my tomorrows right here with you, here with you
Here with you, oh, here with you
Spend tomorrow
(Here with you, oh my, oh)
Spend tomorrow here with you
(I want to spend, yeah yeah)
In Donnie McClurkin's song "Here With You," the singer expresses his immense love and appreciation for his partner. He acknowledges that his significant other brings light and joy into his life, and that he couldn't imagine existing without them. The lyrics "You bring the sunshine that brightens up my day" and "Your love's the light that lights my way" are clear indications of this.
The singer also describes his feelings of safety and security in the relationship. He trusts his partner completely and knows that they will always be there for him, no matter what life throws their way. The lyrics "You hold the key that fits my heart, I'll never worry" and "As the future unfolds, I know you'll be there" are a testament to this. He also speaks to the importance of their relationship in guiding him through the twists and turns of life. The lines "The road before me is filled with winding turns / I need your light to guide my way, I won't last one day / I won't last one day without you" show just how much he relies on his partner to help him navigate the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You bring the sunshine that brightens up my day
Your presence brings happiness and light to my life
You hold the key that fits my heart, I'll never worry
I trust you completely and feel secure in our relationship
I'll cast on you all of my cares
I will rely on you for comfort and support in difficult times
As the future unfolds, I know you'll be there
I am confident that you will remain a constant in my life as time goes on
So I want to spend tomorrow here with you
I desire to continue our relationship and spend my future with you
There's no one else beside you who can love me the way you do
I recognize the unique and special nature of your love for me
No one else knows my future or cares for me like you do
I understand that you have a deep understanding of and concern for my well-being
You make me happy, you bring me joy
Your presence and love bring me great happiness
Your love's the light that lights my way
Your love provides guidance and direction for my life
With you beside me, I can conquer everything
I feel empowered and capable with you by my side
I can face anything as long as you're here
With your love and support, I am confident in my ability to handle challenges
The road before me is filled with winding turns (Winding turns)
I know that the future will be unpredictable and full of challenges
I need your light to guide my way, I won't last one day (Not one day without you)
I require your influence and guidance to navigate the difficulties ahead, and cannot imagine facing them alone
Here with you, oh, here with you Spend tomorrow (Here with you, oh my, oh)
My desire is to continue our relationship and spend my future with you
Spend tomorrow here with you (I want to spend, yeah yeah)
I desire to continue our relationship and spend my future with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONNIE MCCLURKIN
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