He is a graduate of St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina. There Luther evolved into a truly remarkable soloist, pianist, vocal arranger and songwriter. While in college he formed a gospel group of his own known as "The Peace and Harmony Singers" : this group was chosen to travel and represent the College at various occasions.
Armed with a B.A. degree in Music Education, Luther was ready to establish his mark on the world. He taught music at his former high school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and elementary and junior high schools in Nash/Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Combining his love for teaching, love for music and his dedication to the gospel music industry, he provided piano and voice lessons to an extensive list of private clients and church choirs.
Luther has gone on to showcase his talents in composing, arranging and performing to the gospel music community by writing for other artist, performing with The Sunset Jubilaires and The Red Budd Gospel Choir. He has added other dimensions to his vast repertoire by performing in Off-Broadway plays and producing an Annual North Carolina Fall Classic which takes place the first week in October in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Luther Barnes knows the power of music, and the anointing that comes from God. He is a visionary who holds up the triumphant heritage of Gospel music. Luther Barnes was ordained as a Reverend on July 7, 2007 at Greater Saint Paul Holy Church in Maple Hill, NC.
Half A Man
Luther Barnes Lyrics
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The lyrics of Luther Barnes's song Half A Man are a testament to the importance of faith and spirituality in life. The singer acknowledges that he has tried to make it on his own, but he has come to the realization that without God, he is incomplete. He admits that he is only half a man without the presence of divine guidance in his life. Through this admission, Barnes suggests that true fulfillment and purpose in life can only be achieved through a relationship with God.
The lyrics go beyond mere religious devotion and speak to the universal human experience of seeking meaning and fulfillment in life. Barnes suggests that there is a void within each of us that we attempt to fill with various endeavors, but that nothing can truly satisfy us without spiritual nourishment. Therefore, the song's message is one of humility and recognition of our inherent limitations as human beings.
In conclusion, Half A Man is a moving tribute to the power of faith and the need for spiritual guidance in life. Through the song's poignant lyrics, Luther Barnes conveys a message of humility and the importance of acknowledging our limitations as human beings.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I try to make it
I have been struggling to get through life on my own
but finally I understand
After many attempts, I have come to realize
that without you
Without your guidance and support
I'm only half a man
I am incomplete and insufficient as a person
Contributed by Henry S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sue Mckinney
on I Kept on Searching (feat. Rev. F.C. Barnes & Rev. Janice Brown)
love yalls songs
Toni Alford G Hall
on Bring Back The Joy
Sounds like we did an awesome job!
Tchernavin Prothro
on Bring Back The Joy
I like the song and we are going to practice it on tomorrow night for Sunday service. However, I cannot send a copy to the choir. So I quess we will have to go on the lead singer remembrance.