b]3) Singing in her grandfather’s church since she was old enough to hold a… Read Full Bio ↴b]3) Singing in her grandfather’s church since she was old enough to hold a microphone; Lexi has always understood that singing praises to God was what she was born to do. Having sang all her life, Lexi also had a passion for the stage that began to blossom during her undergraduate studies at Bowling Green State University, majoring in Interpersonal Communications and having a minor in Theatre, upon graduation, Lexi never realized that her life was called by God to be in the forefront.

For a small stint Lexi was a background vocalist for the late Gerald LeVert, Fred Hammond, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong to name a few, before realizing her own destiny. Lexi met and married her producer Michael Allen who helped develop her writing and vocal ability to create her own sound. However, that marriage soon ended with Michael’s untimely death. Having their son, Lexi was, without her husband, without focus, and without direction, but she wasn’t without God.

God began to quickly step in and prove Himself to be Jehovah Jireh, as Lexi became the “face” of the Word Network. Two years later, the face of the broken widow was thrust before forty million households in the United States, seen by 38 million viewers in over 200 countries around the world as well, and Lexi began to blossom into a name that would be easily recognized. Now, she can be seen co-hosting on the Bobby Jones show on BET to add sixty million more homes to her credit.

As a praise and worship artist, Lexi has more to say than ever in her worship, because she recognizes that God has just begun to open the windows of heaven for her. Her testimony is simple. From Psalms 27:13 "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord."

Lexi recently remarried to television producer, Jason Prater.

(Courtesy of www.myspace.com/lexitv)

Simple
Lexi Lyrics

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Wrong turnback to the start
Still you meet us right where we are
I'm to blame for making this journey so hard, hard
Failure's not the end of it all
Just? the place we got up from a fall
Once again just like before
Here I ma back on the floor

Taking things into my own hands
Leaving you out to make my own plans
It ends all the same and now I'm ashamed
I shoulda gave it to you in the first place cause

When I trust you totally
You make my life so simple
I'm free, free to be me
Cause you love me, it's that simple
Never perfect and that's alright
I see my worth through your eyes
You made me that way and it's just
That that simple

Time and time and time again
It's like watching a movie and I already know the end
Doing too much at the same time not enough
I'm just making things worse then you show up
Okay I have to admit
Life's better when you're in control
Forgive me God for taking the wheel
And trying to guide you where I wanna go

Taking things into my own hands
Leaving you out to make my own plans
The end is the same and now I'm ashamed
Shoulda gave it to you in the first place

When I trust you totally
You make my life so simple
I'm free, free to be me
Cause you love me, it's that simple
Never perfect and that's alright
I see my worth through your eyes
You made me that way and it's just
That that simple

You love me so unconditionally
Hold me close say that you won't let me go

When I trust you totally
You make my life so simple
I'm free, free to be me
Cause you love me, it's that simple
Never perfect and that's alright
I see my worth through your eyes

You made me that way and it's just
That that simple

Overall Meaning

The song "Simple" by Lexi is about putting our trust in God and surrendering our own control to Him. The first verse talks about getting lost and making the journey harder than it has to be. The line "Wrong turn back to the start, still you meet us right where we are" emphasizes that God is always there and ready to pick us up from where we are, regardless of how wrong we may have gone. The chorus emphasizes the fact that when we trust in God completely, everything is simpler and easier. We are free to be ourselves and we can live without the burden of perfection. The last verse acknowledges that we often try to control our lives and make our own plans, but it only leaves us feeling the same as before. It's only when we give up that control and trust in God that things become simple and easy.

Overall, the song encourages listeners to trust in God and let Him guide them through life. It reminds us that we don't have to be perfect and that God loves us unconditionally, regardless of our flaws and mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

Wrong turn back to the start
We may have made mistakes and gone back to square one, but you still meet us where we are, showing us that we are not alone.

Still you meet us right where we are
Regardless of what we have done, you are there for us and ready to love us just the same.

I'm to blame for making this journey so hard, hard
Often times, we make this journey through life more difficult than it has to be and I take responsibility for that.

Failure's not the end of it all
Just because we have failed does not mean that our journey has ended, but rather, it is an opportunity for us to pick ourselves back up again.

Just the place we got up from a fall
It is from our failures and mistakes that we learn and grow, and these experiences contribute to the person we become.

Once again just like before
It can be easy to fall into the same mistakes and patterns, but it is important to remember that we can always get back up again.

Here I am back on the floor
Despite our best efforts, there will always be times when we stumble and fall, but we can trust that we will always be picked back up again.

Taking things into my own hands
Sometimes, we try to take control of our lives and make decisions for ourselves, even if it means leaving out the guidance of those who care about us.

Leaving you out to make my own plans
In doing so, we neglect the wisdom and care of those around us, and often times end up in a worse place than before.

It ends all the same and now I'm ashamed
Despite our best efforts, we may still end up back at square one, and we may feel ashamed for not trusting and seeking help from those who were always there for us.

I shoulda gave it to you in the first place cause
Instead of trying to do everything on our own, we should have trusted and relied on the support of those who love and care for us from the start.

When I trust you totally
When we give our total trust to you, we can learn to surrender control and rely on the support and guidance of those who care for us.

You make my life so simple
When we learn to trust and rely on you, we find that our lives become simpler and more fulfilling.

I'm free, free to be me
Through your love and support, we are free to be our true selves and live fully in the present moment.

Cause you love me, it's that simple
The love and support that you offer is simple, yet profound in its ability to transform and inspire us.

Never perfect and that's alright
We may not be perfect, but that is okay, because you love and accept us for who we are, flaws and all.

I see my worth through your eyes
Through your love and support, we are able to see ourselves through a new perspective, one that recognizes our worth and value as human beings.

You made me that way and it's just that simple
Through your love and guidance, we have become the person we are today, and it is a simple yet profound truth that we can always rely on.

Time and time and time again
Despite our tendencies to repeat the same mistakes over and over, you are still there for us each and every time, offering us love and support.

It's like watching a movie and I already know the end
Sometimes it can feel like we are stuck in a cycle that never ends, but even in these moments, we can trust that you are guiding us towards a greater purpose and a brighter future.

Doing too much at the same time not enough
Sometimes we try to do too much at once, and in doing so, we neglect the things that truly matter in our lives.

I'm just making things worse then you show up
In our moments of weakness and struggle, you are always there to offer guidance, love, and support, lifting us up when we falter.

Okay I have to admit
It takes bravery and vulnerability to admit when we have made mistakes, but in doing so, we open ourselves up to new perspectives and greater growth.

Life's better when you're in control
When we allow you to take control, we find that our lives become more fulfilling and joyful, guided by a sense of purpose and love.

Forgive me God for taking the wheel
In those moments where we try to control our lives without your guidance, we ask for your forgiveness and guidance to find a better way forward.

And trying to guide you where I wanna go
We may have our own ideas and plans for our lives, but ultimately, we trust that your guidance will lead us to a place of greater fulfillment and purpose.

You love me so unconditionally
The love that you offer is unwavering and unconditional, giving us the strength and courage to face any obstacle that comes our way.

Hold me close say that you won't let me go
In our moments of fear and uncertainty, we find comfort in the knowledge that you are always there for us, holding us close and guiding us towards a better future.

Writer(s): Eric D. Dawkins, Alexis Allen, Anson Dawkins

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