Who would have guessed that, shortly… Read Full Bio ↴Artist Description | Lisa McClendon
Who would have guessed that, shortly after Lisa McClendon’s live recording at The House of Blues New Orleans, almost the entire city of New Orleans would go underwater? Lisa states, “I am so honoured to have had that experience at The House of Blues New Orleans before that devastation. I believe I will always have a special place in my heart for New Orleans because of the love and support they showed me.”
With 3 Stellar and 2 Dove award nominations already under her belt for Soul Music, her first recording for Integrity Gospel, the highly anticipated, long awaited sophomore album, Lisa McClendon: Live from The House of Blues New Orleans, marks Lisa’s 3rd album release. With songs like Move on Over, Just Another Day and the classic Joy of my Desire, you can expect to hear Lisa’s heart through this album. Lisa McClendon also brings something new to her supporters, a live experience. The making of the project was an adventurous journey; one that would include Lisa carrying a baby in her womb during the preparation and actual live performance for the recording. The journey culminated with a spectacular recording and a grand finale of an early arrival of her new son Joshua, which her and her husband, are excited about. “It was a challenge”, Lisa explains, “carrying 25 extra pounds was no joke, but it was worth it; he’s beautiful, just like Diamond (her five year old daughter).”
Lisa McClendon: Live from the House of Blues New Orleans boasts 12 new tracks that feature an amazing eight piece band and seven soulful singers; you won’t be disappointed with the new album. Warm, live horns, a soulful bass and cutting edge drum grooves are only a few of the sounds that will serenade your ears and minister to your heart. Lisa and her producer Maurice “Mo” Henderson (Leon Timbo, Out of Eden, Grits, and Pettidee) do it again! Anyone who has followed Lisa’s career knows that the chemistry between her and “Mo” Henderson is truly heavenly. “Mo is not “like” a brother, he is my brother”, Lisa states, “He is also one of my business partners; we are in this thing together, until God say’s otherwise”. With the help and support of Mo, Lisa not only takes on co-producer role again, but also adds “engineer” to her/singer/producer/songwriter titles. “Mo pushes me in ways that I will always appreciate,” Lisa states. For this effort, Lisa collaborates with great songwriters like Willie Bonds, Dave Stevens, and Evelyn Keene, who also serves as one of Lisa’s background singers, to bring a classic, but new, sound to gospel.
So many doors of opportunity continue to open for Lisa. She has nurtured her passion for writing and was blessed to have co-written a song with Mark Kibble (Take 6), for the new release from Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Youth Choir in Nashville, Tennessee (Bishop Daryl Walker, Pastor). Immediately following her recent live recording, Lisa flew into Miami to tape Praise the Lord hosted by Yolanda Adams on TBN. “If I never do anything else with Yolanda, I will always be grateful to her for opening that door to me” Lisa states, “She did not have to invite me, because I am sure there were many others she could have called, but I am grateful she did.”
Lisa is looking for God to do great things through this album. Her vision for the impact of this album is that people will continue the journey with her to being real and free; “Real Free”.
Favourite scripture: Revelation 12:11, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony...”
Favourite movie: Rocky
Favourite colour: Black
Favourite singer: Ella Fitzgerald
Favourite pastime: Watching movies/fashion designer (Look for my exclusive clothing line soon!)
Favourite place: The country (Opposite of the big city)
Three did you knows????
1. Lisa doesn’t like helium balloons.
2. Lisa has been married for 8 years.
3. Lisa only eats organic and all natural foods.
Capture
Lisa McClendon Lyrics
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Capture Your smile through mine
Let the world
Capture Your grace through mine
And the world
Capture Your peace through mine
Capture Your love through mine
Cause Your so divine
So many long to know You
But not sure how to
Searching through anything
And anyone just to find Your Son
Have yet to find Your love, Your peace
Your sweet relief
And I want nothing more
Than for them to see You through me
What picture have we painted
So many times Your name has been tainted
People want the real truth
Everyday I'll direct them right to You
Many faiths but one real Father
Many faiths but one only Son
And if they see Him through me
Then my work down here is done
In Lisa McClendon's song "Capture," she emphasizes her desire to showcase God's infinite love and peace to the world. The lyrics center on the belief that it is necessary to help others see God through our actions and behavior. Lisa encourages capturing His smile, His grace, His peace, and His love through hers. She talks about people searching for the truth by exploring different faiths and other sources, but in the end, they may only see God's love, peace, and relief through us. So, McClendon wants to paint God's picture for others by being an example of His love, peace, and grace.
The artist's message in "Capture" is clear. People may be searching for God and not know how to find Him. They may be disappointed by their experiences in different faiths and worldviews. This song tries to emphasize that we need to show them in us an example of His grace, love, and peace. It reminds us that even though we may have different faiths, we have one Father and only one Son.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the world
Allow the entire world
Capture Your smile through mine
To see God's joyful and loving nature reflected through me
Let the world
Allow the entire world
Capture Your grace through mine
To witness God's mercy and kindness through my actions
And the world
As for the world
Capture Your peace through mine
To experience God's calmness and serenity through my words and deeds
Capture Your love through mine
To feel God's compassion and affection through my behavior and character
Cause Your so divine
Because You, God, are truly heavenly and perfect in every way
So many long to know You
There are countless people who desire to understand You, God
But not sure how to
Yet, they are uncertain about how to achieve this
Searching through anything
Looking for any answer
And anyone just to find Your Son
And any means to find Jesus Christ
Have yet to find Your love, Your peace
They have not yet discovered Your love and peace
Your sweet relief
Your comforting relief
And I want nothing more
I desire nothing else
Than for them to see You through me
Than for others to perceive You, God, through my life and behavior
What picture have we painted
What impression have we given
So many times Your name has been tainted
So many occasions where Your name has been wrongly associated or misrepresented
People want the real truth
People are seeking the genuine truth
Everyday I'll direct them right to You
Every day, I will guide them towards You
Many faiths but one real Father
There are numerous religions, but there is only one true God
Many faiths but one only Son
There are multiple religious beliefs, but only one savior, Jesus Christ
And if they see Him through me
And if others can observe Jesus through my life and character
Then my work down here is done
Then my purpose on earth is fulfilled
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.