Biography/Early years:
Kurt Carr was born in the early 1960s in Hartford, Connecticut, where he grew up in a family who believed in Jesus, but was not deeply involved in church. At the age of 13, Kurt found himself being increasingly drawn to the church. In his early teen years, he performed as an actor and dancer at the Hartford Stage Company in a Broadway musical called "On the Town," which was directed by the late Clay Johnson. He became an active member in his church's music department. At the age of 17, he realized that he was being called to do something even higher with his life. After high school, Kurt entered into the music program at the University of Connecticut, where he studied classical music and earned a Fine Arts degree. Carr is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
Music Career:
Kurt was Andrae Crouch's piano accompanist for Crouch’s music ministry for one year. After playing there for a year, Rev. James Cleveland hired Carr to be musical director and pianist for Rev. Cleveland’s ministry. He was employed there for seven years until Rev. Cleveland died. Eventually, Carr became director of the West Los Angeles Church of God in Christ Choir, where he had the opportunity to work with both Gospel and Secular musical artists, such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Yolanda Adams, and Kirk Franklin. In 1989 while in Los Angeles, Carr formed a six member vocal ensemble Gospel singers group, called The Kurt Carr Singers. The group has grown to seven members and now includes sopranos Yvette Williams, Nakitta Clegg-Foxx, and Michelle Prather, altos Timiney Figueroa-Caton, Vonnie Lopez, and Nikki Potts, and tenors Troy Bright and Brandon Winbush.
Carr’s music is an interesting blend of traditional Gospel composition and vocals, elements of R&B, jazz, soul, blues, and the distinct modern harmonies and singing styles found in Urban Contemporary Gospel. The Kurt Carr Singers under Kurt Carr’s direction and musical influence have created six albums. Kurt Carr has won four Stellar awards.
Discography:
1991: Together
1994: Serious About It
1997: No One Else
2000: Awesome Wonder
2005: One Church
2008: Just the Beginning
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I Am The One
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers Lyrics
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I am the one that came back to say thank You, Lord
For all that You've done
I'm grateful for everything You've done
I am to come back, God made run back
And tell You thank You, thank You, thank You
I had to come back
There's an old familiar story written over in glory
There were ten men who were bond and dying from leprosy
They said if we can just get to Jesus
We know He can free us
And just as they believed
Jesus spoke and healed their infirmity
Oh, nine of the lepers were so excited about their miracle
They turned and ran away
And they never took the time
To stop and give thanks to their healer
Oh, but one of the lepers, he didn't follow the crowd
But he went back to Jesus and cried out loud, he said
There is no way I could just turn away
I had to come back and say
Thank you, Jesus
I am the one, I am the one
I am the one who came back to say thank You, Lord
For all that you've done
I'm grateful for everything You've done
I had to come back
God made me run back and tell You
Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord
Thank You Lord
I had to come back
God made me run back
And tell You
Thank You, thank You thank You
I had to come back
God made me run back
And tell You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You, Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You, Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You, Lord, I thank You
I had to come back
God made me run back and tell You thank You
The lyrics to Kurt Carr's song "I Am The One" celebrate the act of giving thanks to God for everything that He has done. The opening line of the chorus, "I am the one, I am the one," speaks to the singer's own personal gratitude, as they proclaim that they are the one who has come back to offer thanks to God. The lyrics reference the biblical story of the ten lepers who are healed by Jesus, but only one returns to give thanks. The singer declares, "There is no way I could just turn away / I had to come back and say thank you, Jesus," underscoring the importance of expressing gratitude.
The verses speak to the singer's personal experience of feeling compelled to return and thank God. They credit God with making them run back to say thank you, declaring, "I am to come back, God made me run back / And tell You thank You, thank You, thank You." The repetition of "thank you" emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and appreciation for God. The chorus repeats four times, emphasizing the importance of giving thanks and expressing gratitude for everything that God has done in their life.
Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the importance of gratitude in the life of a believer. It encourages listeners to remember all that God has done for them and to express sincere thanks for those blessings.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the one, I am the one
I am the person who came back to thank God for everything He's done.
I am the one that came back to say thank You, Lord
I'm the person who returned to express my gratitude to God.
For all that You've done
I'm grateful for all of God's blessings.
I'm grateful for everything You've done
I appreciate God for all the things He's done for me.
There were ten men who were bond and dying from leprosy
In a story of ten lepers, they were all sick with leprosy and on the verge of death.
They said if we can just get to Jesus
We know He can free us
The lepers were hopeful that if they could see Jesus, He could heal them.
Jesus spoke and healed their infirmity
Jesus miraculously cured the lepers of their illness.
They turned and ran away
Nine of the ten lepers left immediately after being cured.
Oh, but one of the lepers, he didn't follow the crowd
But he went back to Jesus and cried out loud, he said
However, one of the lepers went against the crowd and returned to Jesus to express his gratitude.
There is no way I could just turn away
I had to come back and say
Thank you, Jesus
The leper felt compelled to go back to Jesus and thank Him.
Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord
Thank You Lord
The writer expresses his gratitude once more, thanking the Lord.
Lord, I thank You, Lord, I thank You
The writer continues to express gratitude towards God.
God made me run back and tell You thank You
The writer feels as though God was responsible for prompting him/her to express gratitude.
Contributed by Colton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I am the one, I am the one
I am the one that came back to say thank You, Lord
For all that You've done
I'm grateful for everything You've done
I had to come back, God made run back
And tell You thank You, thank You, thank You
I had to come back
My heart made me run back and tell You thank You
There's an old familiar story written over in glory
There were ten men who were bond and dying from leprosy
They said if we can just get to Jesus
We know He can free us
And just as they believed
Jesus spoke and healed their infirmity
Oh... nine of the lepers were so excited about their miracle
They turned and ran away
And they never took the time
To stop and give thanks to their healer
Oh... but one of the lepers, he didn't follow the crowd
But he went back to Jesus and cried out loud, he said
There is no way I could just turn away
I had to come back and say
Thank you, Jesus
I am the one, I am the one
I am the one that came back to say thank You, Lord
For all that you've done
I'm grateful for everything You've done
I had to come back
My heart made me run back and tell You
Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord
Thank You Lord
I had to come back
My heart made me run back
And tell You
Thank You, thank You thank You
I had to come back
My heart made me run back
And tell You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Had to come back and thank You, Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You, Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You, Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You, Lord, I thank You
I had to come back
My heart made me run back and tell You thank You
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@marquisthomas6137
I'm 15 and I love this type of gospel. Thank ya Lord
@mdudonda224
You are on the Right Track
@journalistjude.ginuwinesqueen
I am so glad the lights were only off yesterday for 30 minutes, and they came on just in time for my responsibilities. Thank you, Father. Jesus is truly AMAZING!
@deborah07
I am here to say thank you Lord. For what you did tonight i am so grateful. I had to come back to say thank you over and over again.
@rachelmm05
This song is so powerful!!!! How many times God has blessed us and we have walked away and not give thanks to our savior for the great things he's done? Let us as believers give thanks, honor and praise to the Lord!
@loiswhitehead9767
Thank you Lord for keeping me and my family each and everyday. Attitude of gratitude. Thank you JESUS
@kenshinkarou
Everytime they explain the story, I get chills from picturing the whole thing! Truly a wonderful song.
@RachelYvonne93
Yes Lord, no matter what's been done to me, You are STILL worthy to be praised. I am soooo thankful!!! Thank you for the healing, the closed doors and the opened doors!
@carolynthomas1364
I can testify to that song, I THANK GOD everyday for all he have done for my son and my life and is still doing in Jesus name 🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank you Lord for healing my son
@iluvbnajsmom7473
This Song Is Absolutely Beautiful!
I AM THE ONE!🙏🏾🙌🏾