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.”
I'm Still Here
Jessica Reedy Lyrics
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I'm still here
Trouble, I had my share of trouble
But I'm still here.
Heartache, I had my share of heartache
But I'm still here.
Oh disappointments, I had my share of disappointments YeaBut I'm still here.
Oooohhhh lonely nights, I had my share of lonely nights
But I'm still here.
Through it all
I made it through, another day's journey
(It was Good that kept me here)
God kept me here
(Through it all, through it all Yea)
Through it all
I made it through another day's
journey
(Another day's journey oh)
God kept me here
(Oooh Yea)
Listen
Sorrow, I had my share of sorrow
But I'm still here.
Yeaaaaaa Yea
Dark days, I had my share of dark days
But I'm still here.
Oooohhhh
Through it all
(Through it all)
(Is been a rough road but God)
God kept me here
(He sho' 'nuff kept me here through it all)
Through it all
I made it through another day's journey
Good kept me here
(God sho' 'nuff kept me here)
It's by the grace of God that I'm still here today.
He was always there no matter what came my way Yea.
I felt the presence of him in my time of need.
Standing right there just to see about me oh.
Oooohhhh darling I made it Ooo OoooOoo OooooooohhhOoohhhh
The lyrics to Jessica Reedy's song "I'm Still Here" express gratitude for surviving various challenges of life, including trouble, heartache, disappointment, lonely nights, sorrow, and dark days. The singer acknowledges that she has had her share of these experiences but still persevered. She attributes her ability to keep going to God and His grace, who kept her through it all. The song is about resilience, strength, and faith amid life's difficulties.
The opening lyrics set the theme of the song: "I'm still here." The repetition of these words underscores the perseverance of the singer. She then lists several tough experiences that she has been through, but she is still standing. The line "through it all, I made it through another day's journey" conveys that life is a journey that has its ups and downs, but with God's help, she made it through every day. The repeated refrain "God kept me here" reinforces her faith in God's protection and guidance.
In the bridge, the singer gives credit to God for helping her survive every challenge. She says, "It's by the grace of God that I'm still here today" and "He was always there no matter what came my way." She felt that God was present in her time of need, supporting and comforting her. The closing line, "darling, I made it," is a triumphant declaration that the singer has overcome all her challenges.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm Still Here" express gratitude and resilience in the face of adversities. By acknowledging that life is tough but God is faithful, the singer offers hope and inspiration to listeners facing their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble, I had my share of trouble
But I'm still here.
Despite all the challenges and difficulties I experienced, I am still standing here today.
Heartache, I had my share of heartache
But I'm still here.
Even though I went through moments of emotional pain and suffering, I survived and am still alive.
Oh disappointments, I had my share of disappointments Yea
But I'm still here.
Although I went through moments of letdowns and setbacks, I didn't let them defeat me, and I am still present and alive.
Oooohhhh lonely nights, I had my share of lonely nights
But I'm still here.
Despite going through periods of isolation and feeling alone, I am still here, alive and well.
Through it all
I made it through, another day's journey
(It was Good that kept me here)
God kept me here
(Through it all, through it all Yea)
Through it all
I made it through another day's
journey
(Another day's journey oh)
God kept me here
(Oooh Yea)
Throughout all the adversities and challenges I faced, I managed to survive just by taking one day at a time. God's goodness and grace helped me through it all, and I feel grateful for being here today.
Sorrow, I had my share of sorrow
But I'm still here.
Yeaaaaaa Yea
Dark days, I had my share of dark days
But I'm still here.
Oooohhhh
Despite going through periods of sadness and despair, even the darkest days of my life, I managed to survive and continue living.
It's by the grace of God that I'm still here today.
He was always there no matter what came my way Yea.
I felt the presence of him in my time of need.
Standing right there just to see about me oh.
The only reason I am still alive today is because of God's unrelenting grace and mercy towards me. I felt His divine presence even in my darkest times, always there to watch over me and take care of me.
Oooohhhh darling I made it Ooo OoooOoo OooooooohhhOoohhhh
I am beyond elated to be here today, alive and well, and can't help but celebrate all the hardships I went through and survived.
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Honest000w
This time in my life I’m not signing the blues. I finally see the trials were to make me strong. I still don’t like trials, but I literately can’t be defeated. God uses it all to bring us closer to him. ❤ trouble use to trouble me. Not so much anymore
@AveryBrownLovesMusic
The harmonies from 3:33 to 3:45 are amazing! Jessica's vocals are amazing!
@larueanderica
Those low tones yum yum feel good soulful ... Soo much joy . Such a heartfelt testimony song of thanks ... 💕 ❤️
@EvangelineSaunders
The Soul Seekers are rocking that background!!! Jessica's low registers are ridiculous!!!
@Honest000w
Yes… I love her voice
@carolwrx
Wow! My all time favorite rendition of this song. Thank you!
@Lenna646
OMG.. this song's on repeat now!!! I am now in a different country and this song just uplifted my soul like beyond.. thank you!!!
@DRSTILLSTANDING
LOVING THIS! Play it over and over and over!
Thanks for posting this.
Dr. StillStanding
@msbrownsking5091
I'm still here by the Grace of God, Thank you Jesus!!
@MrzMusic33
buddy is walking that bass! I love it.