1 Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980 in Rockford, Illinois) is a… Read Full Bio ↴1 Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980 in Rockford, Illinois) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her work has earned her several awards and accolades including a Grammy Award and star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Destiny's Child, a solo MOBO Award, and solo nominations in the Stellar Awards and NAACP Theatre Awards. She has also been honored by the American Society of Culture Critics for her contributions to music and theater.

Williams rose to noteriety when she joined Destiny's Child, one of the most successful female groups of all time with whom she earned a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" for single "Survivor".

Raised in a Christian family, Williams learned to sing in her church's choir. She later sang in a musical quartet called United Harmony alongside sister Cameron. After attending Auburn High School and being a part of the C.A.P.A (Creative And Performing Arts) program there, she pursued a degree in criminal justice at Illinois State University before leaving to pursue a career in music. Whilst touring as a backing vocalist for R&B star Monica, the opportunity arose for Williams to join Destiny's Child in 2000.

After the release and promotion of the grammy-nominated Destiny's Child album Survivor, Williams became the first member to release a solo studio album in 2002. Her debut, Heart To Yours , shot up to #1 on the Billboard Gospel Chart, where it spent a total of 46 weeks and also peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums before being listed at #6 on the year-end Gospel Albums chart. Also a critical success, the album won Williams an award for "Best Gospel Act" at the 2003 MOBO Awards. Billboard ranked Williams as the #5 Top Gospel Artist of 2002. Williams then made her acting debut in the Broadway hit, Aida, replacing R&B singer Toni Braxton; making her the first and only member of Destiny's Child to appear on Broadway.

Following the success of her debut, Michelle released her sophomore album, entitled Do You Know, in 2004 which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, #2 on the Billboard Gospel Chart and was well received by critics who lent particular praise to her songwriting ability.

In 2006, she made her television debut in the UPN comedy Half & Half, where she played the role of Naomi. In 2007, Williams returned to theatre, starring in the first US national tour of The Colour Purple alongside LaToya London and Stephanie St. James, which earned her a nomination for "Best Lead Female Actress" at the 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards.

Williams released her third (and first commercial pop) album, Unexpected in 2008. The highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed pop debut features singles; "We Break The Dawn" which peaked at #47 in the UK, #38 in Hungary and #4 on the US Dance chart; "The Greatest", which topped the US Billboard Dance chart; and "Hello Heartbreak". In 2009, "The Greatest" was listed at #39 on the decade-end, 2000-2009 Billboard Dance chart, one place behind "Lose My Breath" which Williams released as a member of Destiny's Child.

In 2009 she starred in the hit West-End production of Chicago, making her the first African-American to be cast in the lead role. The following year she replaced Ashlee Simpson in the Broadway production of the legendary musical before beginning an engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. She further pursued acting in 2011, originating the lead role of Lena Summer in David E. Talbert's What My Husband Doesn't Know, which was released on DVD the same year.

In 2011, Williams released a collaboration with dance artist Ultra Naté titled "Waiting on You" which became her third top 20 entry on the US Billboard Dance chart where it peaked at #11.

In 2012, it was announced Williams had signed with Light Records/eOne. In 2013, Williams joined the US national tour of three-time Tony Award-winning musical Fela! and reunited with Destiny's Child at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show.

In 2013, it was announced that Williams will star in her own reality show titled My Sister's Keeper, produced by eOne, to coincide with the release of her fourth solo album.
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2 The actress Michelle Ingrid Williams (Marilyn Monroe ) features on the soundtrack of the film My Week with Marilyn singing It's a Wrap, I found a Dream, That Old Black Magic and a medley of 'When love goes wrong, Nothin' Goes Right' & 'Heat Wave'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Week_with_Marilyn#Music

Fall
Michelle Williams Lyrics

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And we believe where two or three gather in your name (your name)
And so now we live expecting to see God

Aye yo
We came through the door looking for a miracle.
So show us who you are.
Lord let your glory for.

Aye yo
We came through the door looking for a miracle.
So show us who you are.
Lord let your glory for.

Lord anytime you wanna.
So much has happened through this week.
I've had a long one.
The enemy. Yeah, he's been on one.
It's like everyday he's bringing me some drama.
But just when I can't take no more.
You step in and show me I'm yours.
Tonight, come boldly and knowing that this victory here for me.

And we believe, where two or three
Gather in your name (your name)
And so now we live expecting to see the power of God raining here.

So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)

So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)

Aye yo
We came through the door looking for a miracle.
So show us who you are.
Lord let your glory for.

Aye yo
We came through the door looking for a miracle.
So show us who you are.
Lord let your glory for.

Everything you have for me.
Healing, favor, let it be.
On earth, Like it's in heaven.
Let it shower down on me, I need your blessings.

And we believe where two or three gather in your name (your name)
And so now we live expecting to see the power of God raining here

So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)

So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)

(Hey, Michelle let me holler at them real quick.)
I need your presence.
You want me present.
You never leave no forsakers
You give us plenty blessings.
You know when they say two or three get together your presence is here forever,
but truthfully we know better.
That scripture mean you agree with the discipline
But we tired of getting beat up
Similar to the King
Like Roby, like Martin, Like Christ on that cross
We praying that your glory falls
Lord thank you for your gospel.

And we believe when two or three gather in your name (your name)
And so now we live expecting to see the power of God raining here

So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)

Aye yo
We came through the door looking for a miracle.
So show us who you are.
Lord let your glory for.

Aye yo
We came through the door looking for a miracle.

So show us who you are.
Lord let your glory for.

Overall Meaning

The song "Fall" by Michelle Williams is a call for the presence and glory of God to fall upon the gathered believers. The lyrics speak to the belief that where two or three gather in God's name, there he is in their midst. The opening lines, "We came through the door looking for a miracle, so show us who you are, Lord let your glory fall," express the desire of the believers to encounter God's presence and experience his power. The song acknowledges the hardships and struggles of daily life but affirms the belief that God's power can overcome any obstacle. The chorus repeats the plea for God's glory to fall and invites listeners to join in the call.

The bridge of the song is a spoken-word interlude that emphasizes the importance of God's presence. The singer acknowledges that the presence of two or three gathered together in God's name does not guarantee an immediate manifestation of his power. Rather, he suggests that believers must align themselves with the discipline and teachings of God and endure suffering and hardship to truly experience his glory. The final chorus repeats the plea for God's glory to fall and concludes with a repetition of the opening lines inviting God to show himself and reveal his glory.

Overall, "Fall" is a powerful worship song that speaks to the longing of believers to encounter God's presence and experience his power. The lyrics encourage listeners to persevere in their faith and to expect God's presence to manifest himself in their midst.

Line by Line Meaning

And we believe where two or three gather in your name (your name)
We have faith that when we come together in your name, your presence will be with us.

And so now we live expecting to see God
We live with the expectation that we will see God's power and blessings.

Aye yo We came through the door looking for a miracle. So show us who you are. Lord let your glory for.
We entered this place searching for a sign of your power. Please reveal yourself to us and let your glory reign.

Lord anytime you wanna. So much has happened through this week. I've had a long one. The enemy. Yeah, he's been on one. It's like everyday he's bringing me some drama. But just when I can't take no more. You step in and show me I'm yours. Tonight, come boldly and knowing that this victory here for me.
Lord, no matter when it may be, my week has been tough and Satan has caused chaos. But just when I feel defeated, you come in and remind me that I am yours. Tonight, I come with boldness and confidence knowing that victory is mine.

So, Lord let your glory fall down. I wanna see it fall. (oohhh) Lord let your glory fall down. We wanna see it fall. (oohhh)
Let your glory rain down on us. We not only ask for ourselves, but for everyone in our presence.

Everything you have for me. Healing, favor, let it be. On earth, Like it's in heaven. Let it shower down on me, I need your blessings.
Please grant me everything that you have in store for me, whether it be healing or favor. Just like in heaven, May your blessings pour down on me.

(Hey, Michelle let me holler at them real quick.) I need your presence. You want me present. You never leave no forsakers You give us plenty blessings. You know when they say two or three get together your presence is here forever, but truthfully we know better. That scripture means you agree with the discipline But we tired of getting beat up Similar to the King Like Roby, like Martin, Like Christ on that cross We praying that your glory falls Lord thank you for your gospel.
I need your presence in my life and I know you desire my presence too. You never abandon us and you provide countless blessings. We understand the scripture that two or three gathering in your name implies your presence but we are tired of being defeated. We pray for your glory to reign. Thank you Lord for your gospel.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARMONY SAMUELS, LONNY BEREAL, AL SHERROD LAMBERT

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