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 AndraΓ© 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 AndraΓ© 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 βStand,β and, he says, in 20 minutes the words flowed inside his head. βHow do you deal with the shame of your pastβ¦you stand,β 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 βspecial.β
In 1983, while working with the choir, McClurkin met the Reverend Marvin L. Winans. Impressed by McClurkinβs 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 heβs known for βbeing real.β 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.
We Fall Down
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
For a saint
Is just a sinner who fell down,But we couldn't stay there,
And got up
We fall down
But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
For a saint
Is just a sinner who fell down,
But we couldn't stay there,
And got up
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
For a saint
Is just a sinner who fell down
And got up
The song "We Fall Down" by Donnie McClurkin acknowledges that everyone is imperfect and makes mistakes, but it emphasizes the importance of getting back up and continuing forward with renewed faith. The repetition of the phrase "We fall down, but we get up" highlights the cyclical nature of human weakness and redemption. The lyrics explicitly state that even saints have fallen, emphasizing the universal nature of sin and the importance of humility. The ultimate message of the song is one of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to persevere and keep moving forward even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
We fall down
We make mistakes or face setbacks in life
But we get up
We choose to persevere and not allow our failures to define us
We fall down
We make more mistakes, showing our human imperfections
But we get up
We continue to strive for improvement and growth
We fall down
We experience failure or hardship on a continuous basis
But we get up
We persist in our efforts to overcome challenges
For a saint
Even those who are considered righteous or spiritually wise face struggles and fall short of perfection
Is just a sinner who fell down,
Being human, we all make mistakes and face difficulties despite our best intentions or efforts
But we couldn't stay there,
We refuse to remain stuck in our failures or setbacks, accepting them as final outcomes
And got up
We choose to learn from our experiences and try again
Get back up again
Encouragement to persevere despite difficulties and setbacks
Get back up again
Persist in the face of adversity to achieve our goals
Get back up again
Continue to strive and learn from experiences to progress forward
Get back up again
Do not let failure define us, but rather use it as a stepping stone to success
Get back up again
Perseverance and resilience are key to overcoming challenges
Get back up again
We have the ability to rise above our failures and try again
For a saint
Reiteration that everyone is capable of facing hardships and making mistakes
Is just a sinner who fell down
No matter who we are or what we believe, we are all imperfect and make errors in life
And got up
Despite our imperfections, we have the ability to overcome our mistakes and rise up stronger
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We fall down
But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
For a saint
Is just a sinner who fell down,
But we couldn't stay there,
And got up
We fall down
But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
We fall down
But we get up
For a saint
Is just a sinner who fell down,
But we couldn't stay there,
And got up
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
Get back up again
For a saint
Is just a sinner who fell down
And got up
@parchmentPaperIsFun
Anyone else came to this video and just burst into tears?
@candrevanwyk7360
Every single time,God is so good
@nyeshawyman3292
Uncontrollably π’π’π’π’π’
@ashleymyscene
Me.!! This song always brings me to tears π₯Ί
@ArthurJohnson-h2e
Everytimeππππ
@Queenshay57
π’π’π’
@linahlovely6847
This song came out when I was just 5 years old! My mom was in rehab and me and all of my siblings were separated in the foster care system. Every-time it would come on BET Sunday I would cry uncontrollably because it reminded me of my mom and her addiction. Finally the day came when she got clean and the last time I heard it play on the TV she was at the door to come and get me and my sister because she was finally sober and overcame her addiction. God is real yβall and he answers prayers! Just push through and keep your head up β€
@mscoco7119
A beautiful testimony. May the Lord continues to bless you and your family!
@tanishajohnson9425
Amen, we all make mistakes. My parents are in recovery, my Dad has 37 years. ππππ your Mom made it through, God Bless her.
@dchengo5375
Praise God