Natalie Wilson (born September 23, 1971 as Natalie Simmons), is an American… Read Full Bio ↴Natalie Wilson (born September 23, 1971 as Natalie Simmons), is an American gospel musician and artist. She started her music career, in 2000, with the release of Girl Director by Interscope Records. This would be her Billboard magazine breakthrough release upon the Gospel Albums and the R&B Albums charts. Her second album, Good Life, was released in 2003 by GospoCentric. The album would chart again on the two aforementioned charts.
Wilson was born on September 23, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Bishop Nathaniel Simmons and Johnnie Mae Simmons, Bishop Simmons started Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries, Inc., and was the pastor of St. Paul's Church, yet he died in 1999. Her brother, Glenn, was supposed to take over the helm of the choir, but he died in 1992.[1][2] Her father asked her to take over and lead the church's choir, which she did, instead of pursuing an occupation in the cosmetology field.[1] She has another brother, Bishop Wayne Andre', and two sisters, Stacey and Takesha.
Her music career started in 2000, with the release of Girl Director by Interscope Records on October 3, 2000. This was her breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine, and the charts it placed on was Gospel Albums at No. 8, No. 50 on the R&B Albums chart, the Heatseekers Albums at No. 39, and at No. 22 upon the Christian Albums chart. She released, Good Life, on October 7, 2003, and this was with GospoCentric Records. The album placed on the Billboard magazine charts again, this time it peaked at No. 12 upon the Gospel Albums and R&B Albums at No. 83. Cross Rhythms magazine rated both of the album, and the first received a nine out of ten, while the second received only a five out of ten review.

Calvary
Natalie Wilson & The S.O.P. Chorale Lyrics

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Calvary

Chorus

You died for me, to set me free, you shed your
Blood... way back on calvary

Chorus 2

I want to say thank
You lord. I want to say thank you lord

You died
So I
Could live
Again
Now my life won′t be
The same
Way back on calvary

You died for me, to set
Me free, you shed
Your blood... way back on calvary

I want to say thank you lord. Iwant to
Say thank you lord

You died
So I
Could live
Again
You died so I. could live again

Natalie Wilson/Joe Wilson

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Natalie Wilson & The S.O.P. Chorale's song Calvary describe the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died to set us free and shed his blood on the cross at Calvary. The chorus repeats this message, emphasizing the importance of Jesus' sacrifice for our salvation. The second chorus adds a personal touch, expressing the singer's gratitude for what Jesus has done. The verses elaborate on this theme, describing how Jesus' death has changed the singer's life and offering further expressions of thankfulness.

The choice of words in the song is powerful, as it showcases the significance of redemption through Jesus Christ. The lyrics are simple but effective in communicating the core message of Christianity- that Christ died so that those who believe in him will live. The repetition of the phrase "I want to say thank you Lord" in the chorus drives home the point that gratitude is an essential aspect of faith.

Overall, the song Calvary is a compelling and emotional tribute to Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Its lyrics are a testament to the transformative power of faith and the deep connection between believers and their savior.

Line by Line Meaning

You died for me, to set me free, you shed your Blood... way back on calvary
This line is about how Jesus died for humanity's sins, and his blood was shed on the cross at Calvary. This was his way of freeing us from sin and death.

I want to say thank You Lord. I want to say thank you Lord
This is a statement of gratitude to God for His sacrifice on Calvary. The singer wants to express their appreciation for all that God has done for them.

You died So I Could live Again Now my life won't be The same Way back on calvary
This line signifies how Jesus' death gives us new life, making us whole and complete. It speaks to the transformation that takes place in the believer's life upon accepting Christ's sacrifice.

You died for me, to set Me free, you shed Your blood... way back on calvary
This line is a repetition of the earlier line, reiterating the idea that Jesus died for us to free us from sin and death.

I want to say thank you Lord. Iwant to Say thank you Lord
This is again a statement of gratitude to God for His sacrifice. The artist wants to express their thanks to God for all He has done for them.

You died So I Could live Again You died so I. could live again
This line repeats the idea that Jesus' death gives us new life, and reminds the listener that they have been given a second chance at life because of the sacrifice on the cross.

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