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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Just The Beginning
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers Lyrics
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There's so much more, God has in store
Just the beginning
It's not the end, this is just the overture
Just the beginning
I know you're blessed, but you still haven't seen God's best not yet
I already know, God's been good to you
I already know, He's done some incredible things
But I declare, and I decree, I prophesy with authority
You haven't seen your best days yet
You haven't seen your best days yet
You haven't seen your greatest victory yet
You haven't seen your greatest victory yet
This is just, this is just, this is just the beginning
Yes, yes
(Do you receive the prophecy)
Do you receive the prophecy?
Yes, yes
Just the beginning
In your heart you know what God has promised you
Just the beginning
Never compromise or settle for less than you do
Just the beginning
I know you're blessed
But you still haven't seen God's best not yet
I already know, the scripture says
Eyes haven't seen the things God sees in you
Ears haven't heard the plans, He's planning just for you
Neither has it entered into the hearts of man
All of the good things that my God has in store for
There's so much more
I already know, God's been good to you
I already know, God's been faithful to you
I already know, He's done some incredible things
But I declare and I decree, I prophesy with authority
You haven't seen your best days yet
You haven't seen your best days yet
You haven't seen your greatest victory yet
You haven't seen your greatest victory yet
This is just, this is just, this is just the beginning
Yes, yes, just the beginning
This is just the beginning
Do you receive the prophecy?
Yes
The lyrics of "Just The Beginning" by Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers speak about the idea that there's so much more that God has in store for those who believe. The song encourages listeners to never settle for less than what they believe they deserve, and to always strive for greatness, even when things seem challenging. The lyrics assert that God has been good to them, and has done some incredible things, but they haven't seen their best days yet. The song urges people to receive the prophecy and trust that everything they've been through is just the beginning of something great.
The powerful message in "Just The Beginning" speaks to the struggles and challenges that people face in their daily lives. It encourages listeners to keep pushing forward and not lose hope, even when things seem difficult. The song acknowledges that God has already done amazing things in people's lives, but it's only just the beginning of what's to come. The chorus is a declaration of this fact, with the repeated statement that "this is just the beginning", and that there is so much more to come.
Overall, the song is a message of inspiration and hope, reminding listeners that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and that their best days are still ahead of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Just the beginning
The start of something new
There's so much more, God has in store
God has plans for you beyond what you've experienced
Just the beginning
Emphasizing that this is not the end but a new beginning
It's not the end, this is just the overture
This is just the introduction to something greater
Just the beginning
Reiterating that this is just the start
I know you're blessed, but you still haven't seen God's best not yet
Even though you've experienced blessings, there's more in store
I already know, God's been good to you
Acknowledging that God has already shown favor
I already know, God's been faithful to you
Recognizing God's faithfulness in the past
I already know, He's done some incredible things
Remembering past miracles and blessings
But I declare, and I decree, I prophesy with authority
Speaking with conviction and faith about what's to come
You haven't seen your best days yet
Believing there's more greatness to come
You haven't seen your greatest victory yet
Anticipating a significant triumph in the future
This is just, this is just, this is just the beginning
Repeating that this is only the start
Yes, yes
Excited agreement
(Do you receive the prophecy)
Asking if the listener is open to hearing the message
Do you receive the prophecy?
Reinforcing the question about accepting the message
Just the beginning
Reiterating that this is only the start
In your heart you know what God has promised you
Acknowledging personal revelations about God's plans
Never compromise or settle for less than you do
Encouraging the listener to pursue their full potential
I know you're blessed
Acknowledging current blessings
Eyes haven't seen the things God sees in you
Referencing 1 Corinthians 2:9 to suggest greater things are in store
Ears haven't heard the plans, He's planning just for you
Referencing 1 Corinthians 2:9 to suggest unseen plans
Neither has it entered into the hearts of man
Referencing 1 Corinthians 2:9 to emphasize the incomprehensible nature of God's plans
All of the good things that my God has in store for
Reiterating that there are positive things to come
There's so much more
Reiterating that there's more greatness in store
Yes, yes, just the beginning
Excited agreement that there's more in store
This is just the beginning
Stressing that this marks the start of something new
Do you receive the prophecy?
Asking again if the listener is open to the message
Yes
Confirming acceptance of the message
Contributed by Caleb A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO CANT FIND THEM
VERSE 1:
Just the beginning there's so much more God has in-store
Just the beginning its not the end this is just the over chore~
Just the beginning~ I know your pissed but you still haven't seen God's gifts
Not yet
CHORUS
I already know God's been good to you
I already know God's been faithful to u
I already know he's done some incredible things
But I declare and I decree I profiside with authority
You haven't seen your best stage yet x2
You haven't seen your breakthrough
yet x2
This is just x2
This is...Just the beginning
Yes x2
Do you receive the prophecy
Yes x2
VERSE 2
Just the beginning in your heart you know what God has promised You
Just the beginning never compromise or settle for less than you do
Just the beginning i know your pressed but you still haven't seen God's best.
I already know
Eyes haven't seen the things God sees in you
Spax Dlamini
Kurt Carr is one of the best writers of our time, he knows how to fuse the old and the new flow with so much anointing 🙌🏾💯
Ashley-Jade Salmon
Currently in the hospital, going through so much after giving birth to twins... My husband suggested this song and it has indeed given me some strength. Thank you Jesus, my best days are yet to come! I declare and I do believe because all things ate possible through you
Esther Emeghara
Any time am loosing my faith I listen to this song.... And I receive strength
Carla Proverbs 31
This is just the Beginning of everything God Promised you Thank you God I Love This Song 😊 Glory To God!!!!!!! 🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Osayi Ogieva
This is just the beginning for me. I receive the prophecy! Amen.
Dwayne G Robinson
So it's January 2021 and this song is ministering to my Soul. This Is Just The Beginning Of My Greatest Victory
sparta queen
My sister keeps telling me to listen to this song because i am experiencing aa new begining God is soooooooooooooooogood
Nubian Queen B
The peacefulness of this song just gives me hope, I know it's just the beginning and I'm ever so grateful for his great works!🤗🙏
chaunekequia
Sometimes we think it's all over for us, but God reminds us in some way that this is just the beginning of the plans that He has for us. Thank you Lord for my beginning! Hallelujah!
KoalaDeer Art💙
LYRICS FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO CANT FIND THEM
VERSE 1:
Just the beginning there's so much more God has in-store
Just the beginning its not the end this is just the over chore~
Just the beginning~ I know your pissed but you still haven't seen God's gifts
Not yet
CHORUS
I already know God's been good to you
I already know God's been faithful to u
I already know he's done some incredible things
But I declare and I decree I profiside with authority
You haven't seen your best stage yet x2
You haven't seen your breakthrough
yet x2
This is just x2
This is...Just the beginning
Yes x2
Do you receive the prophecy
Yes x2
VERSE 2
Just the beginning in your heart you know what God has promised You
Just the beginning never compromise or settle for less than you do
Just the beginning i know your pressed but you still haven't seen God's best.
I already know
Eyes haven't seen the things God sees in you