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.
PARADE
Kathy Troccoli Lyrics
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Lift up Your holy name
Hear my praise
Jesus, You're Lord over heaven
And light of the world
Great are You, Lord
You are worthy of
honor and majesty
Oh, Jesus, as long as I live
[Chorus:]
You're a mighty God
The one true holy God
You're the King of kings
Lord of everything
I exalt You
Reign on my parade
I want to celebrate
Every night, every day
Give You praise
Jesus, You're Lord over heaven
And light of the world
I come to worship You
Lift up my hands to You
Thank You, Lord
You have been faithful
And merciful
Loving and true
[Chorus]
Praise You for all Your acts of power
Praise You for all Your words of fire
Praise You for all Your deeds of kindness
Praise You for lifting me from blindness
I want to celebrate
Lift up Your holy name
Hear my praise
Jesus, You're Lord over heaven
And light of the world
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Kathy Troccoli's song "Parade" express the singer's desire to honor and praise Jesus for all that He has done in her life. She celebrates His holiness and magnificence, acknowledging that He is Lord over heaven and the light of the world. She sings of His mighty power and rightful place as the King of kings and Lord of everything, exalting Him to reign over her life and her parade.
The chorus repeatedly praises Jesus for his deity, calling Him "a mighty God" and "the one true holy God." It is clear that the singer seeks to honor Jesus with her worship and lift Him up in every aspect of her life. She acknowledges Him as the source of all things good and expresses gratitude for His faithfulness, mercy, and love.
The lyrics of "Parade" evoke a sense of joy and jubilation, encouraging listeners to join in the celebration and lift up the name of Jesus in worship. Through her song, Kathy Troccoli invites us to reflect on the awesomeness of God and to let our praise be a constant offering to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to celebrate
I desire to rejoice and give thanks
Lift up Your holy name
Exalt and glorify Your divine essence
Hear my praise
Listen to my acclamation and admiration
Jesus, You're Lord over heaven
You reign as master over the spiritual abode
And light of the world
The illuminating force guiding humanity
Great are You, Lord
You are sublime and magnificent, O God
You are worthy of honor and majesty
You deserve respect and splendor beyond measure
I'll sing Your praises
I will melodiously extol Your virtues
Oh, Jesus, as long as I live
For my entire existence, O Jesus
You're a mighty God
You possess immense power and influence, O Lord
The one true holy God
The sole, sacred and consecrated Deity
You're the King of kings
You reign supreme over all monarchs
Lord of everything
Master of all creation
I exalt You
I elevate and magnify You
Reign on my parade
Rule over my existence, O Lord
Every night, every day
At all times, day and night
I come to worship You
I approach to venerate and adore You
Lift up my hands to You
Extend my arms heavenward to You
Thank You, Lord
Expressing gratitude to You
You have been faithful
You have been consistent and reliable
And merciful
And compassionate and forgiving
Loving and true
Affectionate and genuine
Praise You for all Your acts of power
Celebrating Your deeds executed with authority
Praise You for all Your words of fire
Acclaimed Your spoken communication with force
Praise You for all Your deeds of kindness
Honoring Your actions of benevolence
Praise You for lifting me from blindness
Acknowledging Your redemption from ignorance and darkness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, BIRD WINS PUBLISHING
Written by: FRANZEL, TROCCOLI, WIRKOWSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Melody Brinigar
This is such a get-up-and-go song! I love it!
The rhythm is awesome. The message is heavenly! 😇💋😇❤️😇💋😇
SCOTT THAYER
I ❤ SINGING THIS SONG 😍😇
Tymn
This song is pure JOY. God's promises and Jesus' sacrifice are always cause for celebration. Thank you Kathy for your life, your heart, and your voice for the Lord. You are beautiful.
Alma Perez
TOTALLY 😊👍
weezahriah
Love this tune! Upbeat,and every word true!!! Gonna link this to my alarm 😂 one question though, the end chorus " I exalt you ....rein on my parade.... ??? What was your thoughts on that, or how did that lyric come???
Jimmy Pinet Winchell
Amen...Mama Kathy...you sing for us...This anthem is Heaven sent...and returned in the hearts of men...if they would just sing...
Jimmy Pinet Winchell
2022..."Behold, I am coming soon..." Thank you Lord...
mrm6464
What a THROWBACK....I think we sang this in our children's choir waaay back in 2002, phew...