John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina.… Read Full Bio ↴John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem and at 14, he and his brothers Wayne and Al moved to California where he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, CA. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as Cameo and Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds. After having a hard time adjusting in California, he left and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities. After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a revival meeting.

Kee says that it was during a trip to Michigan with his choir that he received a calling from God to be a preacher. Kee was in his mid-twenties when he was ordained as a minister. In 1995, while ministering in Ohio, he received a prophetic vision and went forward with the building of a Fellowship Center in Charlotte which could minister to the people in the community. He officially founded the New Life Fellowship Center where he became and remains the senior pastor. Ironically, the church is located in the same area where he had once led a life of crime and drugs. It is rumored that Pastor Kee does not accept a salary from the church, but is merely satisfied in knowing that the preached word of God has been brought forth.

In the mid 1980's, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC." Over time the choir grew in popularity and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also includes some of Kee's own children.

In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." in order to fellowship with various ministries, song writers, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.

Kee has been active for more than 15 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel and for having a soulful husky voice. His current cd entitled "The Reunion," released on December 5, 2005, features some of the old members of New Life Community Choir.

In 2007 Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. [1] He also has an album, Nothing But Worship, which features the smash hit Right Now Praise.

Let Me Breathe
John P. Kee Lyrics

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Sometimes I feel I walk alone in my fear I find no rest
I've even thought of giving up knowing I would fail the test
That's when You breathe on me, You breathe on me
Letting me know I am a conqueror, I'm not afraid of what I see
So glad You breathe on me, You breathe on me
A savor oh so sweet, You breathe on me

In the turbulence of the violent storm, that's where I found my feet

But there You were to comfort me, on the cloud You stood beneath
That's when You breathe on me, You breathe on me
Letting me know when clouds and billows rise, I have the victory
So glad You breathe on me, You breathe on me
A savor oh so sweet, You breathe on me

There's no way my life could prosper without You
You're the source of total joy, I'm living proof
You're the breath of air that's needed
When I feel deprived
In my lowest low, nowhere to go
Tear stains have come and dried, dried, dried
That's when You breathe on me, You breathe on me
Letting me know I am a conqueror, I'm not afraid of what I see
You breathe on me, You breathe on me
A savor oh so sweet, You breathe on me

Lord I need Your presence
Lord, please breathe on me

Like a mighty rushing wind
Let me feel Your breeze

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John P. Kee & The New Life Community Choir's song Breathe on Me express a deep sense of vulnerability and a need for divine intervention in the face of life's challenges. The singer of the song feels alone in their fears and unable to find rest. They have even contemplated giving up, knowing that they would fail the test. However, in the midst of this struggle, they experience the transformative power of God's breath, which both comforts and empowers them. They are reminded that with God on their side, they are conquerors and need not be afraid of what they see. The song emphasizes the central importance of God's presence in the singer's life and the profound effect that it has on their ability to cope with adversity.

The lyrics of Breathe on Me are deeply personal and expressive, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of the human experience. The song, however, also has a broader significance as a hymn of praise and worship. It speaks to the universal longing for divine guidance and assurance that is common to many different religious traditions. As a testament to this, Breathe on Me has become a popular spiritual anthem that has been covered by many different artists and choirs around the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel I walk alone in my fear I find no rest
At times, I experience solitude in my fright, and I receive no peace.

I've even thought of giving up knowing I would fail the test
I have contemplated quitting, realizing that I would fall short.

That's when You breathe on me, You breathe on me
In those moments, You provide me with your breath, filling me up.

Letting me know I am a conqueror, I'm not afraid of what I see
You remind me that I am triumphant, and that nothing scares me.

So glad You breathe on me, You breathe on me
I am joyful when You blow Your breath on me.

A savor oh so sweet, You breathe on me
The essence You provide is lovely and comforting.

In the turbulence of the violent storm, that's where I found my feet
I discovered my footing when I encountered a violent storm.

But there You were to comfort me, on the cloud You stood beneath
Nonetheless, You were there to consolation me, standing under the cloud.

Letting me know when clouds and billows rise, I have the victory
You notify me that I have won, whether clouds and waves grow or not.

There's no way my life could prosper without You
My life would not succeed if You were not present.

You're the source of total joy, I'm living proof
You are the origin of absolute bliss, and I am living evidence of that.

You're the breath of air that's needed when I feel deprived
You're the oxygen I require when I'm lacking.

In my lowest low, nowhere to go. Tear stains have come and dried, dried, dried
In my most dismal moment, with no exit, my tears have appeared and dried up.

Lord I need Your presence
Lord, I require your presence.

Lord, please breathe on me
Lord, please supply me with Your air.

Like a mighty rushing wind
Blowing on me powerfully.

Let me feel Your breeze
Allow me to experience Your gentle wind.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN P. KEE

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