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.”
Marching On
Jessica Reedy Lyrics
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but I remember that you say you'd never go you'd never leave
so with that in mind I'll keep marching on til the sun stops from shining Ill keep marching til im walking with you
whatchu gone do
I'll keep marching on til the water dries up in the ocean
yea yea help me now
I'll keep marching on til im walking with you walking with you
lost in the crowd of the city in a place where noone knew my name your love found me I was hiding barely surrving you heard the silent cry of my pain now i can say I'll keep marching on til the sun stops from shinging
I'll keep marching on til I'm walking with you
I'll keep marching on til the water dries up in the ocean
can you help me now
And I wonn't let feeling stop me now
And I wonn't let guilt stop me now
And I won't let shame stop me now
cause i'm marching in your name
and I wont let feeling stop me now
and I wont let blame stop me now
and I wont let nothing stop me now
nothing will stop me cause I'm marching in the name of love
anit no stopping
I'll keep marching
will death stop me will
will fear stop me no will doubt stop me no will anything stop me no nothing will seperate me from the love of God
The lyrics to Jessica Reedy's song "Marching On" speak of persevering through struggles and hardships with faith and devotion to God. The opening lines express a sense of regret and self-doubt, with the singer acknowledging her mistakes and questioning whether they've impacted her relationship with God. However, she quickly reminds herself of God's unshakable love and faithfulness, vowing to keep moving forward despite any obstacles in her path. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the singer's determination to keep marching towards her ultimate goal of walking with God.
The second verse adds depth to the song's themes of perseverance and redemption. The singer describes feeling lost and alone in a big city until she was found and rescued by God's love. This experience has strengthened her resolve to keep marching on towards God, no matter what challenges she may face. The second half of the song reinforces this message, with the singer promising to not be deterred by any negative emotions or external influences. She is confident that nothing can separate her from God's love, and that she will continue to march in His name until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought my mistakes would change the way you love me
I thought that my wrongdoings would make you love me less
but I remember that you say you'd never go you'd never leave
But I recall you saying you’ll never leave me alone
so with that in mind I'll keep marching on til the sun stops from shining Ill keep marching til im walking with you whatchu gone do
So, I'll remember your promise and keep moving in life until I’m with you. Can you help me with that?
I'll keep marching on til the water dries up in the ocean yea yea help me now
I'll keep moving ahead until impossible things become possible. Can you support me in that?
I'll keep marching on til im walking with you walking with you
I'll keep moving until I reach you and be with you
lost in the crowd of the city in a place where noone knew my name your love found me I was hiding barely surrving you heard the silent cry of my pain now i can say
Even when I was unnoticed and struggling, your love found me and gave me hope. You listened to my pain, and now I can proclaim
And I wonn't let feeling stop me now
I won’t allow emotions to hinder my progress
And I wonn't let guilt stop me now
I won’t let past mistakes make me feel guilty and prevent me from moving forward
And I won't let shame stop me now
I won’t let the feeling of embarrassment hold me down while moving forward
cause i'm marching in your name
This is because I am marching on this path for your sake
and I wont let feeling stop me now
I'll keep moving forward despite my emotions
and I wont let blame stop me now
I won’t allow others to blame me and distract me from my aim
and I wont let nothing stop me now
I’ll keep moving no matter what
nothing will stop me cause I'm marching in the name of love anit no stopping I'll keep marching will death stop me will
I'll keep moving forward with love being my driving force, there is no stopping, not even death
will fear stop me no will doubt stop me no will anything stop me no nothing will seperate me from the love of God
I won’t allow fear, doubt, or anything else to override my love for God or separate me from Him
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MimiOnliine
I KEEP MARCHING!! And nothing can stop me! Cos i walk with Christ!!!
@BriJayne94
I love the "old school" gospel sound of this sound! The guitar in the back is killing it, on top of that the heaven sent sound of your voice! Truly blessed...ill be following you for along time Ms. Reedy!
@theHarmonProject
Wow, Fav song on the Album!!! No matter what, I'll keep marching on!!!
@jennemclaurin1
This album is a spectacular blessing to my spirit and my soul. Thank you Ms. Reedy, I love you sista and the work your doing...God Bless
@yupimdifferent101
Jessica Reedy's cd........WILL BE BOUGHT!
@richboy843
Reminds me of al green record.... Do your thing Jessica
@DAVROSARIO737
~ANOTHER CLASSIC~
@TheQueenBarb
Amen..thank you Jesus.
@RITAC1310
Sound Like Al Green's Music This Song love it.
@Mboogie8eight
"PEOPLE SAY THAT IVE FOUND A WAY TO MAKE U SAY THAT U LOOVE MEEE..." is it just me ???...This is def! a AL GREEN SAMPLE... anyways I love the song...nd i love jessica. I wish she had a video for blue god