She has the vocal vitality of Beyoncé Knowles and the consistent delivery o… Read Full Bio ↴She has the vocal vitality of Beyoncé Knowles and the consistent delivery of Whitney Houston.
She has already performed and wowed UK soul diva, Beverley Knight and won over the London O2 audience when she supported R&B and soul legends. musiq soulchild & avant (12 April 2010)

In addition to this, she has the sophisticated and honest good looks lacking in today’s “less is more” culture. Rachel Kerr is a hurricane about to strike the UK. Reared into gospel music royalty, British-born singer and songwriter, Rachel Kerr, is the daughter of music legend, Dalton Kerr – founder of gospel groups ‘Remission’ and ‘Choir Light’. Rachel is a rising star in possession of a truly phenomenal voice; one that will undoubtedly surpass those of her US equivalents. Rachel’s gospel heritage has undeniably influenced her musical direction. As a result, Rachel’s sound is soulful and honest; rich and relevant; supreme and compelling.

Accustomed to hosting such talents from the shores of the US, the UK has yet to experience a soulful and vibrant gem of its own. Rachel Kerr’s exceptional voice is set to be Britain’s own national treasure. Being inspired by gospel greats like Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Mary Mary and Mahalia Jackson to soul stirring divas Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and Patti Labelle, Rachel has unquestionably positioned herself as the UK’s forthcoming soulful voice of relevance; easily one to be reckoned with amongst the greats.

With the strongest affinity for music, Rachel’s light shines brighter than her peer starlets of this era by infusing truth and authenticity into her songs and her lifestyle. Although she lists Amy Winehouse as an inspiration, what Rachel grasps most from the previously mentioned musical greats is: “the intoxicating energy, passion and spirit that these legends injected in their music… knew that this was the same connection I wanted to make”

She has all this and more. At the tender age of three, Rachel was singing lead in her church choir and began songwriting aged nine. At 15, Rachel was the youngest contestant to ever reach the finals of ITV’s nationwide talent show ‘Stars in their Eyes’; at 18, she strove on to win The Royal Variety Club talent contest where she outshone hundreds of thousands of young hopefuls which continued to earn her more well-deserved exposure of her gift through TV and local press. More recently, Rachel has gone on to work closely with The Ministry of Sound by writing and being featured on their ‘Ultimate Garage’ 2008 compilation album.

The message in Rachel’s music is one of truth – a quality often under-acknowledged in today’s music. Rachel is proof that first-class performers are not solely limited to the United States and that by being true to herself, her sound and her influences

UK, arise for RACHEL KERR.

Walk With Me
Rachel Kerr Lyrics

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Daddy Daddy walk with me
Through the rain and through the storm
The road is long the way is rough
And I can't do it on my own

Oh I'm in a foreign place
Home is far and this is new
As I step in destiny

Daddy help me forseek you

Father, I need you
I'm a hostess I impress to please you
There's nothing I can't do
If you wanna get with me

Father, I need you
I'm a hostess I impress to please you
There's nothing that I can't do
Would you help a woman like me

Oh walk with me
Walk with me yeah walk with me
Walk with me yeah walk with me
Walk with me yeah walk with me

Should I ever go astray
Please don't take your hand away
Send protection shelter me
Lead me to a brighter day

Momma taught me to know
Friends will come and they will go
But what a friend to have in Daddy
Our lovin' never will grow old

Daddy, I need you
I'm a hostess I impress to please you
There's nothing that I can't do
If you wanna get with me

Father, I need you
I'm a hostess I impress to please you
There's nothing that I can't do
Would you help a woman like me

Oh walk with me
Walk with me yeah walk with me
Walk with me yeah walk with me
Walk with me yeah walk with me

Hey
Hey
Hey

Daddy daddy walk with me

Walk with me

Daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy
Walk with me

Oh walk with me

Overall Meaning

Rachel Kerr's song "Walk With Me" is a moving tribute to the power of faith and the importance of having a strong support system. The song begins with the singer asking her father to walk with her through life's challenges and difficulties, acknowledging that she cannot face them alone. The imagery of walking through rain and storms emphasizes the sense of struggle and uncertainty that the singer is feeling. The use of the word "Daddy" enhances the intimacy of the relationship between the singer and her father, highlighting the trust and reliance that she has in him.

The second verse explores the theme of the singer finding herself in a foreign place, with home feeling far away. She steps into her destiny, but recognizes that she needs her father's guidance in order to seek out the right path. The phrase "impress to please you" is interesting because it suggests that the singer feels a sense of duty to her father, perhaps because he has been such an important influence in her life. The repeated phrase "Father, I need you" reinforces the idea that love and support are key elements in the singer's life.

The chorus repeats the simple yet powerful request for the father to "walk with me." The bridge emphasizes the importance of the father's unconditional love and support. The singer recognizes that friends may come and go, but her father's love is steadfast and enduring. The final lines of the song reinforce the sense of closeness and intimacy between the singer and her father.

Overall, the lyrics of "Walk With Me" are a beautiful testament to the power of love and support in navigating life's challenges. The use of the father-daughter relationship is particularly poignant, and the song's message is one that resonates with people of all ages.

Line by Line Meaning

Daddy Daddy walk with me
Asking for emotional and spiritual support from a fatherly figure

Through the rain and through the storm
Requesting help to endure tough times and overcome obstacles

The road is long the way is rough
Acknowledging that the journey ahead involves hardships and difficulties

And I can't do it on my own
Realizing one's own limitations and needing help

Oh I'm in a foreign place
Feeling out of place or uncomfortable in a new or unfamiliar environment

Home is far and this is new
Missing the feeling of safety and familiarity of one's own home

As I step in destiny
Recognizing that one is walking a path towards a pre-destined future

Daddy help me forseek you
Asking for guidance and help to find one's purpose or calling

Father, I need you
Acknowledging a need for a higher power or divine help

I'm a hostess I impress to please you
Feeling pressure to impress or please others, especially one's father

There's nothing I can't do
Believing in oneself and one's abilities

If you wanna get with me
If you want to have a relationship or connection with me

Would you help a woman like me
Asking for validation and support as a woman navigating the challenges of life

Should I ever go astray
Recognizing the potential to make mistakes or stray from one's path

Please don't take your hand away
Asking for continued support and guidance even in times of uncertainty or mistakes

Send protection shelter me
Requesting safety and shelter from harm or danger

Lead me to a brighter day
Hoping for a better future and asking for divine guidance to get there

Momma taught me to know
Acknowledging teachings and wisdom passed down from mother figures

Friends will come and they will go
Knowing that relationships are temporary and subject to change

But what a friend to have in Daddy
Recognizing the reliability and steadfastness of a father figure

Our lovin' never will grow old
Acknowledging the enduring love and connection between father and daughter

Walk with me
Asking for companionship and support along life's journey

Walk with me yeah walk with me
Repeating the request and emphasizing its importance

Hey
A vocalization to break up the song's structure and add emphasis

Hey
Another vocalization for emphasis

Hey
Yet another vocalization for emphasis

Daddy daddy walk with me
Similar to the opening line, repeating the request for support

Walk with me
Repeating the song's refrain one last time

Daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy
An intensified version of the opening line, emphasizing the need for support

Walk with me
The last line repeated one final time to end the song

Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Cannon Donald E, Pridgen Leslie, Smith Trevor, Phillips Jason

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