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.
I'm Walking
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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Living life without apology
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
My mother may not be a queen
But my father's king of everything
I'm adopted into the family
And he's given me dominion yes
Power over men, them yes
Everything I do is blessed
Promised me some great success
I am the authority
God of the majority
Livin' in my liberty
So you might as well get used to me
I'm walking in authority
Living life without apology
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
We're children of the most-high God
Understand and believe his word
We never have to beg or plead
For our father will supply our needs
And he's given me dominion yes
Power over men, them yes
Everything I do is blessed
Promised me some great success
I am the authority
God of the majority
Livin' in my liberty
So you might as well get used to me
I'm walking in authority
Living life without apology
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
I'm walking in prosperity
Living life the way it's meant to be
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
Get something in your hand
Get something in your hand
Get something in your hand
Get something in your hand
And wave it in the air
And wave it in the air
And wave it in the air
And wave it in the air
I said 1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
So you might as well get used to me
I'm walking in authority
Living life without apology
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
I'm walking in prosperity
Living life the way it's meant to be
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
Get something in your hand
Get something in your hand
And wave it in the air
And wave it in the air
I said 1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
So you might as well get used to me
I'm walking in authority
Living life without apology
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
I'm walking in prosperity
Living life the way it's meant to be
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me
The lyrics of Donnie McClurkin's "I'm Walking in Authority" celebrate the authority that God has given his followers. The singer asserts his place and power as a child of God, living life without apology to anyone who may oppose him. He knows his place in the kingdom of God and declares it boldly, knowing that he is part of a royal family. The lyrics emphasize the idea of dominion and power, highlighting that everything he does is blessed because he has been promised success by God. The song encourages others to recognize and accept the authority that comes from being a part of the kingdom of God.
The lyrics also embody the message of prosperity gospel, the belief that God will provide material abundance and physical well-being to those who have faith in Him. The theme of living life the way it was meant to be echoes this belief, emphasizing that living a prosperous life is God's intended plan.
In conclusion, the song is a powerful declaration of the authority and power that comes from being part of God's kingdom. It encourages believers to embrace their position in the family of God and live without fear or apology.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking in authority
I am confident in my power and have control over my life
Living life without apology
I am living unapologetically and not asking permission to be myself
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
I know I am worthy to be here and I am not doing anything wrong by existing as myself
So you might as well get used to me
I am not changing who I am for anyone else, so people should accept me as I am
My mother may not be a queen
I may not come from a family of great wealth or status
But my father's king of everything
But I come from a spiritual family that is rich with power and influence
I'm adopted into the family
I may not have been born into this spiritual family, but I am a part of it now
So I guess that makes me royalty
As a member of this spiritual family, I am worthy and deserving of respect and honor
And he's given me dominion yes
God has empowered me with control and authority
Power over men, them yes
I have power over those who may hold power over me in the physical world
Everything I do is blessed
I am living a life that is guided by faith and divine favor
Promised me some great success
God has promised me great things in my life
I am the authority
I have the power to control and make decisions over my own life
God of the majority
God is the ultimate authority in my life, and I follow his guidance
Livin' in my liberty
I am living a life that is free and guided by spiritual principles
We're children of the most-high God
As believers, we are all equal in the eyes of God
Understand and believe his word
We follow God's teachings and believe in his message
We never have to beg or plead
We do not have to beg God for his blessings, as they are already promised to us as believers
For our father will supply our needs
God will provide for us and meet our needs as long as we have faith in him
I'm walking in prosperity
I am living in abundance and achieving financial success
Living life the way it's meant to be
I am living a life that is guided by my spiritual beliefs and is fulfilling to me
Get something in your hand
Take action and achieve success
And wave it in the air
Celebrate your success and show it to the world
I said 1, 2, 3
Let's celebrate together and continue our success
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DONALD MC CLURKIN
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