Nalle assisted Troccoli in her career, helping the young artist record demos which would be given to Michael Blanton and Dan Harrell (Amy Grant's brother-in-law), who formed the Reunion label to start her career in 1982 with Stubborn Love, A second album, Heart and Soul, was released in 1984 and gave her first Grammy nomination a year later, followed by Images in 1986. Troccoli also provided backing vocal for Taylor Dayne's song "I'll Be Your Shelter" in 1989/1990.
Miss Troccoli moved at age three and was raised in the East Islip community in Long Island, and graduated from East Islip High School, where as a senior, fellow classmates included fellow CCM artist Margaret Becker (a junior) and three-sport star Norman Esiason, Jr, a freshman. At 15, she lost her father to colon cancer. She also lost her mother to breast cancer in 1991, shortly before her album, Pure Attraction, hit the shelves with her number one mainstream hit, "Everything Changes". Before this album came out, she had taken a five year break from the music world to do some "soul searching" and deal with her bulimia.
After her mother's death, she paired with Reunion again in 1991 with Pure Attraction, which launched her on the national charts was "Everything Changes." But ironically, it was "Help Myself To You" which became her first #1 hit in her ten-year career, and began a string of GMA Music Awards nominations, including numerous attempts at Female Vocalist.
Numerous hit songs came afterwards, including 1994's "My Life Is in Your Hands", a song written with Bill Montvilo which defined her career, and inspired the eponymous devotional book, written in 1997, and 1995's "Go Light Your World," which gave us the rise of writer Chris Rice, and was used for charity efforts that year.
In 1996, Troccoli was featured on the Beach Boys' now out-of-print album "Stars and Stripes Vol. 1" singing lead vocals on a cover of their 1969 song "I Can Hear Music" (itself a cover of a Phil Spector song). The Beach Boys sing on the track as well, providing harmonies and backing vocals.
Hand in Hand
Kathy Troccoli Lyrics
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Life can be so hard
Never knowing what each day
Will bring to where you are
Sometimes I forget
And sometimes I can't see
That whatever comes my way
You'll be with me
My life is in your hands
My heart is in your keeping
I'm never without hope
Not when my future is with you
My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
'Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands
Nothing is for sure
Nothing is for keeps
All I know is that your love
Will live eternally
So I will find my way
And I will find my peace
Knowing that you'll meet my every need
My life is in your hands
My heart is in your keeping
I'm never without hope
Not when my future is with you
My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
'Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands
When I'm at my weakest love
You carry me
Then I become my strongest love
In your hands
My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
'Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands
I trust you Lord
My life is in your hands
The lyrics of Kathy Troccoli's song "My Life Is In Your Hands" speak to the sometimes difficult and unpredictable nature of life, and the faith that the singer has in God's ability to guide her through it. The first stanza sets the stage for this theme; life can be both good and hard, with unexpected obstacles and challenges that can make it difficult to navigate. However, the chorus provides a source of comfort and reassurance: no matter what comes her way, the singer trusts that God will be with her, guiding her path and holding her heart.
The second verse reinforces this idea of the uncertainty of life, that nothing is certain or permanent. However, the singer finds solace in the fact that God's love is eternal and unchanging. This certainty allows her to find both her way and her peace, knowing that God will meet her every need.
In the bridge, the singer speaks directly to God, acknowledging that when she is at her weakest, God carries her, and that through this love and support, she is able to become her strongest. This powerful message reinforces the idea that, no matter what life may bring, the singer's trust in God allows her to persevere and thrive.
Overall, "My Life Is In Your Hands" is a song about faith, trust, and hope in the face of life's challenges. It speaks to the universal human experience of uncertainty and struggle, while offering a message of comfort and reassurance that is rooted in the singer's deep and abiding faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
Life can be so good
Life has the potential to bring joy and happiness.
Life can be so hard
Life can also bring challenges and difficulties.
Never knowing what each day will bring to where you are
It is impossible to predict what each day will bring.
Sometimes I forget
There are times when I forget the strength that comes from relying on God.
And sometimes I can't see
At times, it can be difficult to find the way forward.
That whatever comes my way, you'll be with me
God will be with me no matter what happens.
My life is in your hands
I trust that God has control over my life and knows what is best for me.
My heart is in your keeping
My emotions and desires are entrusted to God's care.
I'm never without hope
Even in challenging times, I have hope through my faith in God.
Not when my future is with you
My hope stems from the knowledge that my future is secured by my trust in God.
And though I may not see clearly
I may not always understand God's plan, but I must have faith that things will work out for the best.
I will lift my voice and sing
I will express my gratitude to God through worship.
'Cause your love does amazing things
God's love has the power to work miracles and bring about positive change.
Nothing is for sure
There are no guarantees in life.
Nothing is for keeps
Everything in this world is temporary.
All I know is that your love will live eternally
God's love is everlasting and endures beyond this world.
So I will find my way
I will rely on God to guide me through life's challenges.
And I will find my peace
God's presence brings comfort and peace to my heart.
Knowing that you'll meet my every need
God provides for my needs and takes care of me.
When I'm at my weakest love, you carry me
God gives me strength during times of weakness and carries me through life's struggles.
Then I become my strongest love, in your hands
By relying on God, I become strong and able to face any challenge.
I trust you Lord
I have faith in God's plan and trust in His love for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL MONTVILO, KATHY TROCCOLI
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Elvin
Awesome! I love this álbum!
bobby7771117
Thanks for posting this precious album! I've waited so many years for someone to post a few tunes off this wonderful album! Thank you!!! In Christ's Agape Love, BobbyK
bobby7771117
And to think, only a few years earlier, she used to shop in the same Christian bookstore I shopped in in 1985! Sincerely, BobbyK
The owner told me this--I guess it was before she headed off to Nashville, TN.
elle belle
Where's the album? This is only one song.
BeauPierre Bondurant
Love this song.real Christian music.