Issues
Charles Joseph Montrel Darrett, Born in evansville Indiana the second son o… Read Full Bio ↴Charles Joseph Montrel Darrett, Born in evansville Indiana the second son of Richard and Helen Darrett, singers and musicians in thier own right. Known to the world as Montrel Darrett he begain singing at the early age of 4 years old. Montrel began playing three different instruments at the tender age of 5, he studied under his father Richard Darrett and uncle Tony Darrett who learned from his father Jim Darrett to play percussions early in life. It is safe to say Montrel was destined to be a great singer, songwriter, producer as well as artist. Montrel traveled the country with his 5 siblings early on wining several awards as well as hearts of people every where. He displayed exceptional range throught his teenage years and into his early man hood years. This was very rare to see a guy so muscular and with the built of a professional football player belt those type of notes out, not falseto pure chest and head voice, he was so gifted. Montrel spent 4 years in the United States Navy where he was in the Persian Gulf War and recieved medals for his service and valor as a serviceman to our country. Montrel left the service still having to complete four years inactive service to complete and eight year commitment to his country. He struggled figuring out his place in society after the service to his country so he decided to go back to school. Montrel attended an all white private college named Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville Tn. where he studied Bible Theolgy as well as majored in music theory. Montrel took private piano and voice 1 abling him to what most say perfect his craft. Dr Whaley says he was a genious in a lot of ways, his gift was so natural he learned piano seemingly overnight it came so easy for him, I knew he was a gift to Freewill and the rest of the School knew it. Montrel went on from there to perform with Dr Bobby Jones being labeled by many the next big thing. Forsaking a solo career he decided to exept an offer from John P. Kee to go on the road professionally where he recorded on the Gold record Show Up a song called Be Encouraged. His name spread like wildfire through the industry secular as well as Gospel causing people to wonder what his next move would be this would soon be known. Commission in search of a new lead singer after Fred Hammond left the group saw Montrel sing at a gospel workshop where his range astonished Mr. Marvin Sapp and there the new lead singer of Commissioned was born and he did not dissapoint. Montrel Recorded the Irreplaceble Love record with Commissioned and the project proved that Montrel was the truth. The CD won several awards as well as launched Commision to a whole new audiance. Montrel wrote a large portion of the record with Mitchell Jones and Boys To Men Showing another side of his brillance including the hit single (Untill My Change Comes) putting Commissioned at the top of the charts. Montrel still feeling that he was not reaching his full potential left Commissioned in 1997 after touring with them 3 and a half years decided to go solo where he and Ken Pennel lauched a very succesfull solo career at EMI Gospel crowning him the soul inovator of Gospel music being compared to greats such as Marvin Gay, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cook and more modern soul crooners like D-Angelo, Prince and even Missy Elliot and Lauryn Hill. He has redefined himself with his latest project titled (Set The Stage) this is some fine work of art I tell you it will be avalible mid April get ready. Montrel has won several awards, Stellars and others. He has a gold and platinum Plaque from his single Oh What A freind and The song Free where he showed another side of himself the more pop alternitive side, somewhat folk as well. This guy is so definite we love him and his muse. He also won a Juno Award which is equivalent to an American Grammy Award for the work he did on the Sharron Riley project where he wrote the titlled song (Life Is) nominated for other Awards like Dove awards and A few GMA nods as well Montrel will be one of the great legacys of his generation no doubt. He is one of the greatest vocalist of this musical era and Set The Stage project will seperate him from just another Gospel singer.

Issues
Montrel Darrett Lyrics


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Spoken:
Uh, it's a shame
Right ain't never done nobody wrong, what's up?
Be all right
It's a shame
Who we going to yell at you all, we all have issues
Man is hispanic, red, black, white, Puerto Rican, Jew
And we all know what it feels to be stuck on this issue today
Racism, maybe facing today, come on

Dealing with these issues
Color of my skin
Black or white it don't matter
The Church won't let me in
They say that I'm the wrong skin tone
When it shouldn't matter
And if I was your color
Would you consider me your brotha
Well, I….

Know that it's wrong
And it don't feel right
The blood won't atone
If we don't bring these issues to the Light

Feel like going on
Trials in your life come to make you strong
So hold your head up, stick your chest out
Ain't no doubt about this here, God's goon' bring you out
In the morning He gon' wipe all these tears away
Make it through the night there's a brighter day
Gotta know that you never goon' be left alone
God's gon' deal with these issues if you hold on

Can we talk about it ya'll?
Don't get mad, I know they said a long time ago
You can't miss a friend that you never had
And what we got right here is a matter of the heart
'Cause I'm one shade and you're another
We're two whole worlds apart

Well, I….
Know that it's wrong
And it don't feel right
The blood won't atone
If we don't bring these issues to the Light

Feel like going on
Trials in your life come to make you strong
So hold your head up, stick your chest out
Ain't no doubt about this here, God's gon' bring you out
In the morning He gon' wipe all these tears away
Make it through the night there's a brighter day
Gotta know that you never gon' be left alone
God's gon' deal with these issues if you hold on

Feel like going on
Trials in your life come to make you strong
So hold your head up, stick your chest out
Ain't no doubt about this here, God's goon' bring you out
In the morning He gon' wipe all these tears away
Yes, He is
Make it through the night there's a brighter day
Gotta know that you never goon' be left alone
God's gon' deal with these issues if you hold on

You ain't trying to hear what I'm saying though
Gotta deal with the answer, let the problem go
Never seen a rich man begging for bread
Never seen a proud man with a hung down head
Trying to make you see God done worked it out
All wrapped up in this here thing whatcha talking 'bout?
I said
Right ain't never done nobody wrong
It really don't take much just to get along
Hold on
God's gon' bring you through

Be strong, gotta deal with these issues
Gotta hold on
God's gon' bring you out
Be strong, ain't no doubt
I know what I'm talking 'bout

Be strong, gotta deal with these issues
Gotta hold on
God's gon' bring you out
Be strong, ain't no doubt
I know what I'm talking 'bout

Be strong, gotta deal with these issues
Gotta hold on
See, you can't just give up now
Gotta hold your head up
See, you can't just give up now
God's gon' bring you out
Be strong, ain't no doubt
I know what I'm talking 'bout

Be strong, gotta deal with these issues
Gotta hold on
God's gon' bring you out
Be strong, ain't no doubt
I know what I'm talking 'bout

Be strong, gotta deal with these issues
Gotta hold on
God's gon' bring you out
Be strong, ain't no doubt
I know what I'm talking 'bout

I'll catch you lying
And my babies are dying
What we going to do?
The church won't let me in
Because of the color of my skin
We gotta stop this madness now
Sin has gone too far
We gotta stop it, gotta stop it, gotta stop it

I'll catch you lying
And my babies are dying
What we going to do?
Said it's left up to me and you




We gotta come on
Be strong

Overall Meaning

Montrel Darrett's song "Issues" addresses the societal problem of racism and discrimination. The song highlights how people of different races, ethnicities, and cultures all face issues in their lives, including racism. The spoken intro emphasizes that right has never done anyone wrong, and yet, issues of racism continue to persist. The lyrics mention how people are wrongly judged based on their skin color, and it shouldn't matter. The Church segment is also relevant, where the singer mentions how churches can exclude or deny entry to people belonging to a different race or who have a different skin tone. The song emphasizes that it's crucial to bring these issues to light and have an open dialogue about them, and if this isn't done, the blood won't atone.


Furthermore, the lyrics remind the listeners to hold their heads high through trials in life, and God will bring them through. One powerful phrase talks about how trials can make us stronger, so it's essential to hold on and never give up. The song concludes with a final call to be strong and hold on, and that it's up to everyone to bring an end to this madness. The song's powerful message and call to action make it a powerful anthem against racism and discrimination.


Line by Line Meaning

Dealing with these issues
Acknowledging the difficulties we face


Color of my skin
The basis for prejudice and discrimination


Black or white it don't matter
Race does not determine one's worth


The Church won't let me in
Religious institutions can perpetuate discrimination


They say that I'm the wrong skin tone
Judged solely on physical appearance


When it shouldn't matter
Equality and acceptance should be universal


And if I was your color
Challenging biases and prejudices


Would you consider me your brotha
Asking whether true brotherhood can exist regardless of race


Know that it's wrong
Recognizing injustice


And it don't feel right
Feeling the pain of discrimination


The blood won't atone
Violence and hatred cannot erase the past


If we don't bring these issues to the Light
Addressing and seeking resolution for societal problems


Trials in your life come to make you strong
Challenges can build resilience and character


So hold your head up, stick your chest out
Encouragement to persevere and remain confident


Ain't no doubt about this here, God's goon' bring you out
Faith and trust that a higher power will guide and deliver support


In the morning He gon' wipe all these tears away
Hope for a better future and relief from suffering


Make it through the night there's a brighter day
Optimism and faith that there are better times ahead


Gotta know that you never goon' be left alone
Assurance that one is not alone in their struggles


Can we talk about it ya'll?
Opening up a discussion about sensitive issues


Don't get mad, I know they said a long time ago
Acknowledging past wrongs and challenges in overcoming them


You can't miss a friend that you never had
The importance of empathy and understanding


And what we got right here is a matter of the heart
Deep-seated emotions are at play in issues of prejudice and discrimination


Know that it's wrong
Recognizing injustice


Feel like going on
Perseverance in the face of challenges


Trying to make you see God done worked it out
Belief in divine intervention and guidance


Said it's left up to me and you
The responsibility for change lies with individuals


We gotta come on
Urgency and necessity to confront societal issues


We gotta stop this madness now
Demand for an end to discrimination and prejudice


Sin has gone too far
The harm caused by societal problems


Be strong
Encouragement to remain resilient and persistent




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