Jekalyn has spoken and sung in crowds of 17,000 plus. She has been featured on "This Is Your Day" with Pastor Benny Hinn. Jekalyn has also appeared on TBN, The Word Network and Bobby Jones Gospel on BET singing and ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jekalyn Carr is impacting the Gospel radio airplay charts with her hit single ‘Greater Is Coming’, which has been in the top ten on the Billboard Charts. The project was released on the family’s record label Lunjeal Music Group, which is distributed by Malaco Music Group. The song ‘Greater Is Coming’ speaks of the shaking, the beating, and the pressing in which we sometimes experience in life. Jekalyn’s heartfelt delivery resonates with audiences everywhere as she sings with conviction that “greater is coming”. She has incredible charisma and such a powerful voice beyond her years.
Jekalyn has been recently featured in the documentary 'Rejoice and Shout' by Magnolia pictures where she opened up singing Amazing Grace. Featured were Smokey Robinson, Andrae Crouch, Kirk Franklin and many more notable artists. Jekalyn was also recently featured in JET magazine under “Top Ten Faces You Need to Know” while being listed in Ebony Magazine for "Greater is Coming" as one of the best downloaded songs of the summer. Jekalyn knows every encounter that has happened in her life was all God which is why she remains humble and meek as she was at the age of five when it all began. Jekalyn strives to be steadfast as she touches many, inspiring those of all ages to hold on to their visions and to pursue the promise that has been predestined for their lives! Jekalyn knows that she is only a vessel created to help and inspire others. Jekalyn wants others to know “You CAN fulfill the promises over your life IF you BELIEVE, WORK HARD to achieve them, and most of all, PUT GOD FIRST.”
Hold Me Close
Jekalyn Carr Lyrics
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Yarning in the night
I remember my faith and call on your name
You answer Everytime
You hold me close and heal me
Heal me in your light
Ooh, hold me close and heal me
But hearts gets so heavy
(I feel far away)
Buh I feel you reaching out
Your loving arms pulling me and reaving
I know that I have been changed
Oooh, oooh
(Hold me close and heal me)
(Heal me)
Heal me
(With your light)
With your light
(Oh, oh hold me close)
Oooh hold me close
(Cause I need you right now)
And heal me
(Can have you lord)
Heal me with your light
Forever more I'm giving you,
Giving you the praise
Forever more I'll leave my hands
Leave my hands to fly
Oooh.I love you lord
For you have not
You have not forsaken me
V oooh
I Know that I
I Know that I'm your
(Hold me close)
I need you
And heal me
I need you
Please heal me lord
Wrap your arms around me
You promised to heal me
Heal me lord right now
Cause I'm hurting, lost without you
Heal me with your light
Wrap your arms around me lord
Don't let me go
Please hold me close don't ever let go heal me with your light
In this song, Jekalyn Carr sings about her struggles with feeling lost, lonely, and heavy-hearted. When she feels this way, she turns to her faith and calls on God, knowing that he will always answer her prayers. She finds comfort in feeling God's loving arms around her, holding her close and healing her with his light.
The song is an expression of Carr's deep faith and trust in God, and a reminder to listeners that they can turn to God in times of trouble and find the same comfort and healing. The repetition of the phrase "hold me close and heal me" emphasizes the importance of closeness and connection in our relationship with God, and the hope and healing that can come from that connection.
Through her powerful vocals and emotive delivery, Carr conveys a sense of vulnerability and honesty that makes the song all the more impactful. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and the melody is uplifting and inspiring, making it a perfect song for anyone who needs a reminder of the power of faith and the healing love of God.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm lost and lonely
When I feel alone and don't know where to turn
Yarning in the night
Longing for comfort and love in the dark hours
I remember my faith and call on your name
I recall my belief in God and ask for His help
You answer Everytime
God always responds to my prayers
You hold me close and heal me
God comforts me and makes me feel better
Heal me in your light
His love and grace make me feel whole again
But hearts gets so heavy
Sometimes, my heart becomes weighed down by life's struggles
(I feel far away)
(I feel distant from God)
Buh I feel you reaching out
However, I sense that God is trying to help me
Your loving arms pulling me and reaving
God's love and guidance are leading me out of my troubles
I know that I have been changed
I am aware that God's love has transformed me
Forever more I'm giving you,
From now on, I am devoted to praising God
Giving you the praise
Expressing gratitude and adoration to God
Forever more I'll leave my hands
I will surrender myself entirely to God
Leave my hands to fly
I will let go of my burdens and trust in God's plan
Oooh.I love you lord
I express my love to God
For you have not
Because you have never
You have not forsaken me
You have never abandoned me
I Know that I
I am certain that
I Know that I'm your
I am sure that I am loved by God
(Hold me close)
(Please comfort me)
I need you
I am dependent on you, God
Please heal me lord
I ask for your healing power, God
Wrap your arms around me
Comfort and hold me, God
You promised to heal me
I trust in your promise to heal me, God
Cause I'm hurting, lost without you
I am in pain and feel directionless without God
Heal me with your light
Illuminate me with your love and grace
Please hold me close don't ever let go
I plead for God's comforting presence to stay with me
Writer(s): Matthew Thomas Head, Eric Campbell
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.