Jessica Reedy first came to our attention on the national TV competition BET’s Sunday Best. She attended the Season 2 Sunday Best audition in Washington DC on a whim to support a friend. She quickly found herself in the Top 20 onto the show’s main stage performing for judges Mary Mary and Bebe Winans. Reedy made it all the way to finals eventually being named runner up. Throughout that process and the subsequent loss, self-doubt crept in. While Reedy never thought she had the talent to make it, God used the totality of the experience to bring her into her call as both an artist and minister of music.
“My insecurities, my fears, my guilt and pain were all brought before me – the things I thought I had let go. I learned so much about myself during and after Sunday Best. I learned how little my faith was in God and His abilities … in spite of my shortcomings God still proved HIMSELF to me,” said Reedy. “I started discovering how much HE Loved me, cared for me, and how HE thought of me as HIS beloved. I learned how much I didn’t know about myself.”
“The Sunday Best experience changed me tremendously,” she continued. “Being on the Show allowed me to see God like never before … He used the Show to teach me what it really meant when He said ‘I’ll never leave you nor forsake you.’ It marked the beginning of my in depth search to know Christ and why He loves me so much.”
Since the 2009 finale, Reedy has seen God bring her into His promise. She was able to extricate herself from contractual agreements that would allow her to sign a record deal with Light Records and is now poised to release her debut CD in August 2011. It was the time after the finale that has become most transformative for Reedy.
Said Reedy, “I used my time and efforts spent between the Sunday Best Finale and my record deal with Light Records toward my search for answers. I sought God for my true purpose, the vision He had for me to fulfill … ‘why I was selected, what He wanted me to say and do. It was a time full of questions, waiting and of course HIS answers. He brought new people into my life … helped me form a great team … there was a lot of praying, crying, singing, and most importantly learning and listening.”
The end result – a clear direction for her music ministry and artistry. “As a minister of music, HE used that experience to show me how necessary it is to know HIS word … that it is the Word of God that would draw, heal, deliver, protect and save HIS people,” said Reedy. “He’s teaching me about the importance of faith and simply believing and trusting everything HE says.”
There is an impressive quality to Reedy’s artistry that belies her young age. Anchoring it all together is her one-of-a-kind voice and incomparable range. And the minute you hear that low register you know you’re witnessing something pretty special. The command of her gift is amazing as heard on her first radio single, “God Has Smiled On Me.” The unique and absolute beauty of the vocal arrangements makes the track to stand out from anything on Gospel radio today.
The yet untitled debut will feature Reedy’s talents paired with a bevy of producers. Including some of today’s hottest like Shep Crawford (Whitney Houston, Yolanda Adams, Tamia) who produced the single; Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary, Brandy, Kelly Price) will contribute a few songs as well as Jim Wright & Daniel Moore, Aaron Sledge, Mali Music and Claude Kelly.
Jessica Reedy is clearly an original, with a vocal style and personal charisma that is all about love, honesty, praising God and embracing her purpose. “I would have to describe my music as ‘heart songs’ said Reedy. “It’s music from my heart about the One I love the MOST. I don’t really know the style or category it fits in … it’s just me.”
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Jessica Reedy Lyrics
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I used to be so broken, lost, empty.
A heart with no beat.
A single with no song to sing .
So I know the feeling
The silence is defening
But in your pain lies a blessing
A sweeter song of victorySo keep walking, walking, walking
Though it seems so far.
No matter who you are
See, there is one thing that I know
Life it can leave, You so bitter bitter, bitter
But you must believe
That it gets better, better, better
Is alright, dry your eyes, send a prayer
To the skies . I know its hard to fight
But you must believe
That it gets better.
Listen to me, I know you're scared
Your heart's bleeding.
But what are you gonna do now?
I think is time to break free!
And walking, walking, walking
Though it seems so far.
No matter who you are
See, there is one thing that I know ohhhhh!
Life it can leave, You so bitter bitter, bitter
But you must believe
That it gets better, better, better
Is alright, dry your eyes, send a prayer
To the skies . I know its hard to fight
But you must believe
That it gets better, better
See, I was almost took
I wanted to die
From how i was doing wrong
I cried out every night
Looking for a helping hand
That's when it happened
Jesus took me in
He held me close
Gave me love
Refilled my heart
Helped me grow better
Because his love made me whole
He's available anytime .
Try Him out
He will change your life
Cause I know Yeah
In this song, Jessica Reedy sings about her life prior to finding strength and hope in her faith. She describes feeling broken, empty, and without purpose. She says that when you are in pain, it can feel overwhelming, but it is important to believe that something better is on the way. Reedy emphasizes the power of prayer and faith, singing "send a prayer to the skies" and reflecting on the love that Jesus has brought into her life. She encourages listeners to keep moving forward, even when the journey seems long and difficult.
This song is about overcoming adversity and finding hope in the face of difficulty. It is a powerful message about the importance of hope and perseverance. By sharing her own experiences, Jessica Reedy encourages others who may be feeling lost and alone to keep moving forward and to believe that things can and will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to be so broken, lost, empty.
At one point in my life, I felt completely shattered and without purpose.
A heart with no beat.
I felt emotionally drained and unable to feel joy.
A single with no song to sing.
I felt like I had nothing noteworthy to contribute and no voice to speak up with.
So I know the feeling
Because I've experienced it firsthand, I can empathize with others going through similar struggles.
The silence is defening
The absence of hope and positivity can be overwhelming and deafening.
But in your pain lies a blessing
Despite how it may feel, there is potential for something good to come out of the pain and hardship you're experiencing.
A sweeter song of victory
Once you overcome your struggles, you'll have a greater appreciation for the small things in life and the ability to enjoy simple victories.
So keep walking, walking, walking
Don't give up or lose hope - keep moving forward through the ups and downs.
Though it seems so far.
Despite how daunting the journey may seem, don't lose sight of the end goal.
No matter who you are
This message applies to anyone - regardless of their past or present circumstances.
See, there is one thing that I know
I have faith in this one truth - that things can always get better.
Life it can leave, You so bitter bitter, bitter
Life has a way of bringing us down and making us feel resentful or unhappy.
But you must believe
Despite how difficult it may seem, holding onto the belief that things can improve is crucial to getting through difficult times.
That it gets better, better, better
If you keep pushing through your struggles, your life will eventually start to improve.
Is alright, dry your eyes, send a prayer
Don't despair or give up hope - it's okay to cry and seek comfort through prayer.
To the skies . I know its hard to fight
Even though it may feel like you're struggling alone, there is always hope and support to be found if you reach out to it.
Listen to me, I know you're scared
Because I've been in a similar situation, I understand how frightened and uncertain you may feel.
Your heart's bleeding.
You're experiencing intense emotional pain that may feel overwhelming or uncontrollable.
But what are you gonna do now?
Instead of giving up or feeling helpless, it's time to take action and start fighting for a better future.
I think is time to break free!
You deserve to break free from the chains of hardship and start living a more fulfilling life.
Almost out of here
You're on the cusp of overcoming your struggles and emerging from a difficult period.
See, I was almost took
At one point, I was nearly taken down by my struggles and pain.
I wanted to die
I felt like death would be a preferable option to continuing to live with my struggles and pain.
From how i was doing wrong
My own actions and behaviors contributed to my feelings of despair and emptiness.
I cried out every night
I felt overwhelmed and alone, and cried out for help on a regular basis.
Looking for a helping hand
I wanted someone to reach out and offer me support or guidance through my struggles.
That's when it happened
Through my struggles and pain, I had a transformative experience that changed my outlook on life.
Jesus took me in
I found solace and hope in my faith, and felt like a higher power was watching over me.
He held me close
Through my faith, I felt a sense of comfort and love that helped me through my struggles.
Gave me love
Through my faith, I felt like I was deserving of love and capable of loving others.
Refilled my heart
My faith helped to heal the emotional wounds I had suffered and refill me with a sense of purpose and hope.
Helped me grow better
My faith helped me to improve as a person and overcome my struggles through love and compassion.
Because his love made me whole
Through my faith and the love of a higher power, I was able to feel more fulfilled and whole as a person.
He's available anytime .
My faith is a constant source of support and comfort, always available to me when I need it most.
Try Him out
If you're struggling, consider exploring faith as a source of support and guidance through these difficult times.
He will change your life
Through faith and love, I was able to change my life for the better and overcome my struggles.
Cause I know Yeah
I have faith in the transformative power of love and compassion, and know that you are not alone in your struggles.
Writer(s): Khirye Anthony Tyler, Jessica Lee Reedy, John Webb, Angelica Lea, Angel Higgs
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dsteph51629
I used to be so broken, lost, empty.
A heart with no beat.
A singer with no song to sing.
So I know the feeling
The silence is deafening
But in your pain lies a blessing
A sweeter song of victory
So keep walking, walking, walking
Though it seems so far.
No matter who you are
See, there is one thing that I know
Life it can leave,
You so bitter bitter, bitter, bitter
But you must believe
That it gets better, better, better, better
Is alright, dry your eyes, send a prayer
To the skies. I know its hard to fight
But you must believe
That it gets better.
Listen to me, I know you're scared
Your heart's bleeding.
But what are you gonna do now?
I think is time you break free!
And walking, walking, walking
Though it seems so far.
No it doesn't really matter who you are
See, there is one thing that I know ohhhhh!
Life it can leave,
You so bitter bitter, bitter, bitter
But you must believe
That it gets better, better, better, better
Is alright, dry your eyes, send a prayer
To the skies. I know its hard to fight
But you must believe
That it gets better, better
Almost out of here
See, I was almost took,
I wanted to die
From how I was doing wrong
I cried out every night
Looking for a helping hand
That's when it happened
Jesus took me in
He held me close
Gave me love
Refilled my heart
Helped me grow better
Better
Because his love made me whole
He's available anytime.
Try Him out
He will change your life
Because I know Yeah
Life it can leave,
You so bitter bitter, bitter, bitter
But you must believe
That it gets better, better, better, better
Life it can leave,
You so bitter bitter, bitter, bitter
But you must believe
That it gets better, better, better, better
@SaintcyrAriana
I’m a 14 year old who is about to be 15 this year and this song does something to my spirit hopefully one day I get closer to God and build a relationship with him💕
@brienalawrence8301
You can start your relationship with your Father today! Start by talking to Him of what's on your mind, go and reason with Him😊
@gwendolyncaines4386
Don't wait! God would Love for you to come to him!!!🙏🏽❤
@apriltarry3741
Jesus loves you just as you are! God said he will Never leave you nor forsake you!! He is there with his arms strecthed out to you!! No matter what - Know that God has a plan for your life, you are here for a reason, and we saw this comment to encourage you!! As your brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ We Love you and Jesus loves You!! ❤❤❤❤
@pushhhya8711
it’s time i put God first in my life i’ve been too distracted by unimportant things, im here now lord. 🙏🏽
@nickashaibrown5864
Am here for u sis❤
@cmebans35
🙏
@ralphdurham8663
Amen
@cr8ji
Amen
@larandajohnson3099
As na di