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'.
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have you ever
Michelle Williams Lyrics
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Have ever thought you needed anyone this much before?
That's right, listen
So you're finally tired
of the friends that you admire
Spreading love that leaves you empty
Promises without a guarantee
'Cause it's really all up to you
Make up your mind today
Please share
I know who you can go to
He'll never let you down
And His love you can depend on
forever and ever
[Chorus]
Have you ever
Needed anyone this much before?
Did ever
think that it'd be Jesus?
No never,
never knew His love is what you have been waiting for
So you search for security
love of money and what it brings
thought you'd buy you some happiness
but you found out it didn't last
One thing I want to say
that it's all His anyway
between you and me
oh, oh listen
I know who you can go to
He'll never let you down
and His love you can depend on
forever and ever
[Chorus: x2]
All of His love is for you
No He won't hold back
'Cause He's all of that, it's true (yeah, yeah)
All of His love is for you
[Chorus: x3]
The lyrics of Michelle Williams's song Have You Ever suggest that the love and happiness we seek in our lives can only be found in Jesus. The song highlights that we often seek love and happiness in material things or people, but these will always leave us ultimately empty. The chorus asks if we have ever needed anyone as much as we need Jesus, pointing out that His love is what we have been waiting for.
The verse talks about how we can often become tired of the love our friends offer, as it leaves us empty and unfulfilled. We search for happiness in money and material things, but find that it doesn't last. The song encourages us to seek out Jesus, as His love is never-ending and he will never let us down. It is up to us to make up our minds and decide to turn to Him.
The lyrics are a call to action for anyone feeling lost, empty or in need of more in their lives. The message of the song is that we can find what we need in Jesus, and that His love is always waiting for us.
Line by Line Meaning
I know someone whose love you can totally depend on
I know a person who loves you unconditionally and will always be there for you, no matter what.
Have ever thought you needed anyone this much before?
Have you ever felt like you needed someone so much in your life?
So you're finally tired of the friends that you admire
You have grown tired of relying on friends who do not fulfill your needs.
Spreading love that leaves you empty
Your friends may try to show you love, but it does not fulfill you.
Promises without a guarantee
Your friends may make promises to you, but there is no guarantee that they will fulfill those promises.
Tell me what are you gonna do
What action will you take to find the love and security you truly need?
'Cause it's really all up to you
Ultimately, you are responsible for finding the love and security you need in your life.
Make up your mind today
Decide today to make a change in your life, to find what you truly need.
Please share
Please open up and share your feelings and struggles with someone you trust.
I know who you can go to
I know who you can turn to for the love and security you need.
He'll never let you down
This person will never disappoint or leave you, no matter what.
And His love you can depend on forever and ever
This person's love is constant and can be relied on for all eternity.
[Chorus]
Have you ever needed someone as much as you need Jesus, who loves you unconditionally and fulfills your deepest needs.
So you search for security
You have been searching for a sense of safety and stability in your life.
love of money and what it brings
You have been seeking money and material possessions to fulfill your needs.
thought you'd buy you some happiness
You believed that money and possessions would bring you happiness.
but you found out it didn't last
You have realized that money and possessions do not provide lasting happiness.
One thing I want to say that it's all His anyway
Everything in your life belongs to God, and you cannot find true fulfillment without Him.
between you and me oh, oh listen
Just between us, please listen to what I have to say.
All of His love is for you
God's love is limitless and available for you to receive.
No He won't hold back
God will never hold back His love from you.
'Cause He's all of that, it's true (yeah, yeah)
God is everything you need, and that is the truth.
[Chorus: x3]
Have you ever needed someone as much as you need Jesus, who loves you unconditionally and fulfills your deepest needs.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DEBBIE WINANS, JOSIAH BELL, ROBERT MARVIN
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Terral Williams
Her voice is unique. Nobody else has this type of sound
southernqueen57
Calming quiet song with a good message. True gospel.
Nona Conner
This is one of thee most Beautiful songs I have ever heard.... The melody and her voice...ohhhhh her voice and the message..... Outstanding......Michelle my Belle.... You where always my Fav member
Music Central
Nona Conner Mi Chelle My Belle* lol sorry I had to... Please don't be offended! 😂
Keata Davis
Thank god for this song l listen to every day.
Candies Williams
I LOVE THIS SONG FIRST TIME HEARING IT SO BEAUTIFUL GOD BLESS YOU MICHELLE!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
Nona Wallace
Powerful and Pure
Coko Fans [Music for God]
This song is spotless & perfect!!!! It's pure poetic beauty!!!!! 😉😉😉😉😘😘😘 -Gideon Joshua Parker [God's Young Man] 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nona Wallace
Im so on love with this song
Danielle S
Both her Albums got me through such hard times. Thank you Michelle for doing these albums. I can't wait for more.