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.”
How Can I
Jessica Reedy Lyrics
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But you are my best friend if so much to say, oh yeah
I feel sometimes I ask dumb questions but you, you never laugh
You make me feel good about me
You all that I need, yeah
Take me, All me
You're everything I need, oooh oooh
To tell you, to show you just how special you are to me, oooh oooh
How do I say I'm blessed without sounding deep or complex
But you are my best friend if so much to say
Well feel sometimes I ask dumb questions but you, you never laugh
You make me feel good about me
You all that I need, aaah
Take me all me
You're everything I need
I'm singing this from my heart
To tell you, to show you just how special you are to me, oooh oooh
How do I? How do I? How do I? How do I show you?
How do I? How do I? How do I? How do I show you?
How do I? How do I? How do I? How do I show you?
How do I? How do I? How do I? How do I show you?
How do I? How do I? How do I? How do I show you?
How do I? How do I? How do I? How do I show you?
The lyrics to Jessica Reedy's song "How Can I" speak to a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for someone who has been a constant source of support and friendship. The song's speaker is struggling to find a way to express the depth of their emotions without relying on overused or trite phrases. Their loved one is their "best friend," and they feel comfortable asking "dumb questions" in their presence without fear of judgement. This person makes the singer feel good about themselves and is all they need in life.
The repetition of the line "How do I show you?" emphasizes the difficulty of putting these feelings into words. The singer is not simply content with expressing their gratitude verbally; they want to find concrete actions that will demonstrate the depth of their love and appreciation. The use of the phrase "take me all me" suggests a willingness to be vulnerable and open in this relationship.
Overall, "How Can I" is a heartfelt tribute to someone who has made a significant impact on the singer's life. It highlights the importance of deep, authentic connections and the struggle to express complex emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I say I'm blessed without sounding deep or complex
Expressing gratitude for one's blessings without appearing ostentatious or contrived
But you are my best friend if so much to say, oh yeah
Acknowledging the special bond and closeness of friendship
I feel sometimes I ask dumb questions but you, you never laugh
Feeling secure in a relationship where one can ask questions without fear of ridicule
You make me feel good about me
Appreciating the positive impact of the relationship on one's self-esteem
You all that I need, yeah
Recognizing the central role of the other person in one's life
Take me, All me
Willingness to be vulnerable and open in the relationship
You're everything I need, oooh oooh
Affirming the significance of the other person in fulfilling one's emotional needs
I'm singing this from my heart
Expressing the sincerity and authenticity of the sentiment
To tell you, to show you just how special you are to me, oooh oooh
Communicating the depth of affection and appreciation for the other person
How do I? How do I? How do I? How do I show you?
Reiterating the earnest desire to express love and gratitude
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr. Benton
Father take me...all of me...teach me your ways...use me to glorify your kingdom....Jessica thank you for this one and allowing God to use you, this is honey to my spirit. Stay blessed
percy gammage
Beautiful spirit and song. God bless her ministry.
tee thomas
This song caught me, right when I was about to give it all up, OOO but GOD, THANK YOU, THANK YOU GOD!!!!
MrBlactye
Lord please speak to me. Please let me know where I went wrong . Because I need you more, more each day. Because I am so tired of walking this road alone. I need Your guidance and support and protection because I can't do it myself anymore. I love Jesus.
Che Lo
It was never us. It's all about The Lord. We just have to catch up to that TRUTH and submit to it. This is a journey. Just keep moving fwd and learning as you go. Ask HIM to reveal the lesson to you and how you can help someone else on their journey. Love you
Shamira Bailey
Love it.... Jessica you blessed us again!
Dez Certified Life Coach
Praise God for this song and His vessel, Jessica.
KeiMosha
Beautiful song!!
Chinta Spikes
I love this song, when I feel that I am not doing enough of what I need to be doing for the Lord, I listen to this song and it gives me the strength to continue to do His will and not my own.. I Will Do It
tarrah matthews
this song got me through so much