RJ was one of the featured performers on the American Idol cast album which went Gold and reached No. 1 status on the Billboard charts in the Soundtrack category. He also participated in the national radio and media promotional tour which became a nationwide phenomenon.
With a passion for positive, uplifting music and finding comfort in faith, RJ found a natural home at B-Rite Music/Zomba Records, the pop music imprint of music industry powerhouse Gospo Centric Records. Produced by Tommy Sims (CeCe Winans, Michael McDonald, Kelly Clarkson), Reed Vertelney (Luther Vandross, Heather Headley), Bernie Herms (Natalie Grant, Plus One, Darwin Hobbs), New Tone Productions (Dana Glover, Black Eyed Peas, Eric Benet) and acclaimed songwriter Sam Mizell (Chris Rice, The Martins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Matthew West), RJ released his debut album, the Christian-oriented REAL LIFE which made the Billboard Christian Top 20. During that time, the Latin crooner was managed by Matthew Knowles, father of pop diva Beyonce.
REAL LIFE "demonstrated (RJ's) command of urban/pop/Latin vocal stylings only hinted at on American Idol" (Amazon.com). "RJ is an immensely talented young man and the overall R&B influenced album is impressive" (Truth Magazine). "REAL LIFE is filled with the usual R&B pop, but fans of the genre (and "American Idol") will embrace it for the strong production, Helton's impressive vocals, and his clear expressions of faith" (Christianity Today).
The silky-voiced tenor has since appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," (performing with Kirk Franklin and Friends), The Today Show,""Good Morning America," CNN, MTV's Total Request Live," and other major television outlets. RJ has also been featured in publications including Billboard, Radio & Records Magazine, People Magazine, US Weekly, Entertainment Weekly , Metro Source and many more.
Having co-written much of his own material on REAL LIFE, RJ is currently back in the studio working on his sophomore album with producers from Atlanta, Houston, New York and other major cities. With renewed faith and passion for music, RJ intends to break all boundaries and showcase his music as it has never been heard before.
Forgive
RJ Helton Lyrics
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Deep inside my heart
Changing all that I knew
This feels so wrong
I'm tired of being angry
But tell me what do I do
I feel betrayed and completely over come
This is the hardest thing I've ever done
I need to find a way to forgive
The way that you've forgiven me
To understand to know that your plan
Is something that I don't always see
I need to find a way to forgive
Like you've forgiven me
We're all afraid
Silenced by the fear
Of the mistakes that were made
I call I pray
Lord help me to remember
That everybody breaks
Fill me with your spirit and your words
Give me the heart to heal and not to hurt
I need to find a way to forgive
The way that you've forgiven me
To understand to know that your plan
Is something that I don't always see
I need to find a way to forgive
Like you've forgiven me
Forgiven me
Ohh
Ohh ohh
I need to find a way to forgive
The way that you've forgiven me
To understand to know that your plan
Is something that I don't always see
I need to find a way to forgive
Like you've forgiven me
Ooo
Forgiven me
The song "Forgive" by RJ Helton talks about the pain and hurt caused by the people we love and trust the most. It depicts the struggle of a person who is trying to forgive someone who has betrayed and hurt them deeply. The pain that they are feeling is intensely affecting their heart, and it is a difficult task to deal with all the anger and bitterness inside. The singer describes how hard it is to go through this process of forgiveness, but at the same time, he acknowledges that it is essential to forgive others the way he has been forgiven by the divine power.
The song reflects the fact that every human being makes mistakes, and nobody is perfect. However, forgiveness is something that can make things better and easier to bear. The singer prays to the Lord to help him with this process and fill him with the spirit and words needed to heal and not hurt. The chorus repeats the need to find a way to forgive the same way the divine power has forgiven him.
In summary, the song "Forgive" is a reminder that forgiveness is not easy, but it is necessary for inner peace and healing. It is about acknowledging that we all make mistakes, and the only way to move forward is to forgive ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
This pain goes on
The pain I am feeling is ongoing and deeply rooted.
Deep inside my heart
This pain is not physical but emotional and coming from the deepest part of me.
Changing all that I knew
This pain is altering my perspective and view on life, permanently changing me and my beliefs.
This feels so wrong
The situation I'm in doesn't feel right, it's unjust and unfair.
I'm tired of being angry
My anger is exhausting, and I want to move past it.
But tell me what do I do
I'm lost and unsure about how to forgive and move on.
I feel betrayed and completely over come
I feel deeply hurt and overwhelmed by the betrayal I have experienced.
This is the hardest thing I've ever done
Forgiving in this situation is the most difficult thing I have ever gone through.
I need to find a way to forgive
I am aware that I need to forgive in order to heal and move on.
The way that you've forgiven me
I need to forgive others the way I have been forgiven by God.
To understand to know that your plan
I need to trust that God has a plan for my life and that includes forgiveness.
Is something that I don't always see
God's plan may not always be clear to me, but I need to have faith and trust in it.
We're all afraid
We are all afraid of being hurt and making mistakes in relationships.
Silenced by the fear
We often don't communicate our fears, which can lead to misunderstandings and hurt.
Of the mistakes that were made
We are afraid of making mistakes and being judged for them by others.
I call I pray
I turn to God for guidance and help in this situation.
Lord help me to remember
I ask God to help me remember that forgiveness is important.
That everybody breaks
Everyone makes mistakes and falls short at times.
Fill me with your spirit and your words
I ask God to fill me with his Holy Spirit and guide my words and actions.
Give me the heart to heal and not to hurt
I ask God to help me have a heart of forgiveness and not seek revenge or cause more hurt.
Ooo
Vocalization of emotion or a feeling that is hard to put into words.
Forgiven me
Reminder that God has forgiven the singer of their own sins, thus they should forgive others in turn.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STEPHANIE RACHEL LEWIS, R. J. HELTON, DENNIS MATKOSKY
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@user-pampam70634
I am so glad he got to sing the music he loves. He loves the Lord and I think it is awesome that he gets to sing about what means the most to him. Thank God for such a great young man that loves the Lord, God bless you RJ as you are doing Gods will. You can't go wrong singing to the world about God❣
@jocklynsquriewell160
I just find it terribly sad that he stopped making CCM because he came out as gay. I read an article and he said, I can have faith but I can't be who I want to be. 😟
@allystar6115
One of my favorite singers. He's just so underrated
@raulcarlosgomez65
❤️❤️❤️
@pajvang3074
I very love this song so much .
@brandice75647
i love this song. it speaks words that i was unable to speak at one point in my life. God Bless U
@gladysmalatamban5504
can someone put this in spotify please
@hyperpunk182
the song gets me everytime i listen to it...bawling my eyes out
@Yakonattack
That 1 like was from the devil