To speak those things, is to literally speak life into situations that bring about death and decrease. “By speaking life into your problems,” said Hammond, “You allow God to hear you and God will show you the solutions. That is the attitude of this album.”
Hammond’s, “SPEAK THOSE THINGS: POL Chapter 3” addresses who God is and what He can do in our lives. It is no departure from the now “duplicated” ‘Hammond signature’ of urban praise and worship, but the approach of the album is focused on the worshipper calling on the Lord, praising Him, knowing Him and desiring to be closer to Him. It is 15-tracks of high-impact praise & Gospel music that is aimed at changing lives and bringing about solutions.
In the aftermath of last September, Hammond recalls seeking God and seeing Him work in all situations. “In the midst of misery and hopelessness, we have to see where God is and trusting that His hand is in everything around us.” Pointedly conveying this message; and in only a way that Hammond can, is the compelling song “Show Yourself Strong.”
Directly inspired by what he saw happening around him, “America rallied together and everywhere people began to pray. This song is calling out to God … ‘Oh, Lord we’re calling you, show yourself strong’,” said Hammond. “People everywhere began to pray and there was a time and need for prayer … I was just thinking, we need you now God, if we’ve ever needed you before we need you now.”
Song after song the album serves as a reminder to turn to God no matter what the situation. “Praise Him Through The Night,” a direct message to praise God even in the middle of adversity. “My focus is on praise & worship in the middle of the fight,” said Hammond. “Even in the toughest of times, God is always around somewhere, and I will continue to praise to Him.” Lyrically, it is a beautiful ballad that brings about a sense of peace that supports the message that it is through praise and worship, that we rebuild our strength.
In distinctive Fred Hammond fashion, the album kicks off in high gear with 2 slammin’ praise & worship cuts. Like a 1-2 punch, “You Are My Daily Bread,” and “Lord of the Harvest,” contains that signature feel and sound that has positioned Hammond as one of Gospel music’s most successful hit makers. Dynamic, powerful and vibrant, the songs defy any listener to stay in their seats.
The feelings of encouragement and healing are palpable throughout this CD, from the collaborative “Song of Strength,” featuring the F.Hammond Music family (Joann Rosario, The Singletons and Shea Norman); to the smooth sounding “I Will Say,” which verbalize the albums’ entire theme.
Once again, teaming up with writer Kim Rutherford, Hammond hopes to capture the successful chemistry they shared on the enormously popular “Pages of Life: Chapters I & II.” The album’s title pays homage to their writing partnership, “POL stands for Pages of Life,” explains Hammond, “and I felt the same synergy with Kim, on this album as I did then … I also knew she would be very instrumental in helping to capture the essence of this project.” Hammond & Rutherford joined forces on such key cuts as “That Ain’t Nothin,” and “Show Me Your Face.” The latter, “Show Me Your Face,” is an R&B flava’d emotion-filled ballad that seeks a closer and unequivocal relationship with God.
The album includes a blazing collaboration with super-hot producer Warryn “Baby Dubb” Campbell. “Great,” featuring Mary Mary, declares God’s greatness. “As soon as I heard the track I wrote the song … I immediately felt it … I had to talk about all the great things God has done for us … there is no problem too great because God is greater,” said Hammond. “Plus Warryn is a phenomenal talent and we’d been trying to get together for a while. This was the perfect opportunity for all of us to come together… their contribution definitely brings a new and exciting element to the project.”
Other jams on the album are “My, My, My God Is Good,” where Hammond brings a funky track, wrapped around a little hip-hop flava. “It is a straightforward praise of God’s goodness,” said Hammond. And “That Ain’t Nothing” which completes the album, as it began … on a high, upbeat and joyous note.
Complementing the upbeat praise selections is a number of worship ballads that address the boundlessness and wonder of who God is. “You Are My Life,” and “He Is Not Just A Man,” both proclaim the wonder of His vastness and that He is truly everything.
Already a Platinum selling artist, Hammond has toured around the world and blessed thousands, his reach continues to grow as he progressively moves into a number of different arenas. Not only is he CEO of his own record label, F. Hammond Music, he has broadened his community outreach. Having been blessed with a number of motorcycles, Hammond and his crew literally use them as vehicles of street ministry. Hitting the roads in an effort to reach out to different people, they have formed their own evangelizing ‘mini-motorcycle club.’ “People tend to believe that recreational outlets like these are only for the world,” said Hammond. “This [motorcycles] gives us an opportunity to hit the streets and show the world that serving God can still be fun … and allows us to minister to those people who wouldn’t normally go to church.”
You Are My Life
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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I just have to say this one thing
You are my symphony yeah
Perfect in harmony yeah
You are hey hey
You are my melody (forever) forever (oh yeah)
That's why I sing (thats why I sing you are my song)
And just say oh lord you are perfect in harmony)
Perfect in harmony (you are in my life with your word and you are yeah yeah yeah)
You are my melody forever (thats why I sing oh let me tell you)
Lord no other song
No other song compares to you
No other praise
No other praise strong as you
Your spirit
Your spirit speaks to my soul
That's why I sing
Lord you are my song
You're the tone of power
In the key of honor
Filled with glory
Lord you are my song
For you endless mercy and your loving kindness pull my heart strings daily
You are you are you are my song lord
Lord you are my song
You're my symphony in harmony you are
Lord you are my song
For your gratefulness is my homeness of the mercy
Lord you are my song
Helleluah helleluah
The lyrics of Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ's song You Are My Song are an expression of gratitude to God for His goodness and kindness. The singer acknowledges that no other song or praise can compare to God, who is referred to as a symphony, melody, and perfect harmony. The singer recognizes that God's spirit speaks to his soul, and therefore, he sings and praises God as his song.
The metaphorical use of the musical terms "symphony," "harmony," and "melody" in the lyrics is notable as they connote a sense of beauty, order, and balance, which the singer attributes to God. The lyrics also highlight the singer's admiration for God's mercy, loving-kindness and gratitude, which inspire him to sing and offer praises to God. The use of the phrase "tone of power" and the reference to the "key of honor" signify the singer's view of God as a dominant force in his life and an embodiment of honor and glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I want to bless your name today because you're so good and you're so kind,
I wish to appreciate you today, Lord, because you're incredibly good and kind.
I just have to say this one thing
I have to let you know one thing, Lord.
You are my symphony yeah
You, Lord, are my symphony, my beautiful musical composition.
Perfect in harmony yeah
You, Lord, are in perfect harmony, without any disharmony or discordance.
You are hey hey
You are, Lord, without any shadow of a doubt.
You are my melody (forever) forever (oh yeah)
You, Lord, are my ever-lasting melody that shall continuously ring in my heart forever.
That's why I sing (thats why I sing you are my song)
This is the reason I sing, Lord - because you are my song.
(you are my symphony) you are my symphony (somebody needs to lift their hands
(Lord, you are my symphony), someone should lift their hands to praise.
And just say oh lord you are perfect in harmony)
They should sing and say, 'Lord, you are in perfect harmony.'
Perfect in harmony (you are in my life with your word and you are yeah yeah yeah)
Lord, you are always in my life, and your Word fills me with great joy.
You are my melody forever (thats why I sing oh let me tell you)
You will always be my melody, Lord, and that's the reason I sing - to tell of your greatness.
Lord no other song
There is no other song, Lord,
No other song compares to you
that compares to you, Lord.
No other praise
There's no other praise.
No other praise strong as you
No other praise as strong as yours, Lord.
Your spirit
Your Spirit, Lord,
Your spirit speaks to my soul
speaks to my soul.
That's why I sing
And that's why I sing, Lord.
Lord you are my song
You are my song, Lord.
You're the tone of power
You are the tone of power, Lord.
In the key of honor
In the key of honor.
Filled with glory
Filled with glory.
For you endless mercy and your loving kindness pull my heart strings daily
Your boundless mercy and love tug on my heartstrings every day, Lord.
You are you are you are my song lord
You are, Lord, my song.
Lord you are my song
You are my song, Lord.
You're my symphony in harmony you are
You are my symphony in complete harmony, Lord.
For your gratefulness is my homeness of the mercy
Your gratefulness showers me with mercy, Lord.
Lord you are my song
You are my song, Lord.
Helleluah helleluah
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: FRED HAMMOND, MAURICE DAVID CRUTCHER
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Jéssica Botechia
The evening now in sight
I earnestly contend
To just stay grounded
With the absence of the light
The enemy moves in
And I am surrounded
With a weary heart
The battle goes on
Lord I will rest in the Words
That You spoke to me
You are my Life
You are my Strength
My Faithful Defense and my Cover
My Shield and Shelter
Savior and Shepherd
You're my Life and my Strength
Jesus You Are
The warfare rages on
The toll it takes is that
My heart is tender
My spirit yet is strong
But as usual my flesh
Wants to surrender
Though it's hard to wait
On Your Word I'll depend
And believe with my heart
Until the end
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
stephen gibson
nobody..nobody does worship like Fred Hammond!!...just listen to this song(actually the whole cd!) the right sounds..the right harmonies..the right words..the right atmosphere for worship..don't know how many night I've sat in the quite of my home and just played this song till I cried and worshipped till I knew God in and on a new level..I will forever be grateful to God and Fred Hammond for giving of themselves so others could make it...#teamhammondforlife..#hammheadforlife.
Adrian McGairty
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Angela Richardson
AMEN, I WHOLEHEARTEDLY CONCUR BROTHER!
Pugi Brown
Yes Stephen Gibson!! The whole CD. I went to Spotify and pulled it back up. Oldie but still good... Real praise and worship 💓
Denise Rutherford
@Stephen Gibson U ain't gonna do it better than Fred Hammond... Nobody.... Hands down... we talkin bout decades of Awesome worship 🙌🕊
Anita Davenport
This song gets me every time I am down and the enemy tries to make me feel worthless ..then I listen to the words...God is my source of strength
Music&Things
Anita Davenport.. me too! This song has help me so many times..
darius spencer
Amen sister!🙏💯
eddie anionwu
No words can express where these two songs take me to. So personal to be able to say to God "you are the source of my strength" I mean this is total adoration & submission to God. Fred Hammond is a gift & he is a gifted psalmist. His music was a permanent feature in my life back in College. What a blessing
Tameka King
This song ministers to my very soul. Listening to it with tears running down my face. Thank you Fred for letting God use you for His Glory!🙌🏾🙌🏾😭😭 #2021