Mi… Read Full Bio ↴About RiZen - 2004 Stellar Award Winner for Best New Gospel Group
Mission Statement: Empowered by the Holy Spirit, RiZen strives to present a music ministry to both believers and seekers which glorifies the Lord. By using their musical gifts and ability to perform, they will present the Gospel, in such a way as to encourage, strengthen believers' faith and walk with the Lord and to draw seekers toward the way, the truth and the light, Jesus Christ.
Adriann and Aundrea Lewis, Kanika Trigg, and Ashley Jones, introduced as the "anointed women of God," are the members of this "retro gospel girl group" who's Gospel music is built on the solid foundation of traditional Gospel music, with a healthy shot of R & B, all stirred together with RiZen's own outstanding musical interpretation of Gospel music.
This results in creating a sound that both pays tribute to traditional Gospel and brings Gospel music into the 21st century with a powerful, joyful, inspiring bang. Adriann and Aundrea Lewis, Kanika Trigg and Ashley Jones are very talented young women, anointed by the Lord to use their musical gifts and ability to perform so effectively to present the Gospel to encourage, strengthen believers' faith and walk with the Lord and to draw seekers toward the way, the truth and the light, Jesus Christ.
All four members of RiZen were born and raised in Michigan. Adriann and Aundrea Lewis are the daughters of Pastor Luciose Lewis, and have been involved with Gospel music from a very young age. Their singing talent was "carefully and lovingly nurtured by their mother, Kayron Lewis In the Lewis home growing up, Adriann, Aundrea and their brother, AyRon, who is now a Gospel song writer, became very familiar with the music and spiritual inspiration of such Gospel artists as Shirley Caesar, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood and James Cleveland, as well as a variety of R & B artists as well.
Adriann explains how these early musical influences and experiences have affected their music now. "Our parents let us listen to R& B because they knew we loved the music. That was a great thing, because I know those influences contributed to our diversity as singers as we were growing up. But there's no doubt about it, that classic gospel is in our blood, and what we love to sing the most."
Because of their God-given talents in music, both sisters were led to perform from an early age. Adriann sang her first solo in church at the age of three, while standing on a wooden box in the pulpit so everyone could see her. Aundrea grew up singing in the church choir as well and later became the director of the choir. In the '90's she was a soloist with the formation of RiZen, which originally started off with eight members in 1996.
Different expectations of various members caused some friction and the group never had peace. One by one people dropped out until the group had shrunken down to just three women; Adriann, Aundrea and Kanika Trigg, who is a very good friend of Adriann, had joined RiZen soon after joining Pastor Lewis's church. This was a low point of discouragement, which caused Adriann to question a little if this was the path that the Lord was calling them to go down. But, bolstered by prayer and faith, they carried on with determination.
Adriann comments, "There were times when I really began to doubt if this was really what God was calling me to do, but we were still determined to go on. And we're seeing the blessings He's brought to us now. Like they say, the Lord may not be there with what you think you need, when you think you need it, but He's always right on time."
About four years ago, Ashley Jones became the fourth member of RiZen after auditioning for the soprano spot in the group. With the right chemistry, having full hearts for the Lord, empowered by the Holy Spirit and supported by their church community, their musical talents gelded together, creating their own very unique, energetic brand of Gospel music that stirs the soul, lifts the spirits and brings the gospel of Jesus Christ to life.
Principle producer of their new CD, Sanchez Harley comments on their collective talent and appeal. "Before we began this project, I sat in on one of RiZen's rehearsals, and was just blown away at the degree of development in both their talent and material. I knew right away that this was something very special that would bless a lot of people." (http://christianmusic.com/rizen/rizen.htm)
We Worship You
RiZen Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We worship you, we worship you
All of my worship, it belongs to you
We worship you, we worship you
I enter this temple to bask in your prescence
Sopranos- altos We worship you
Everyone
We worship you
Lead- all of my worship
Choir- it belongs to you
Sopranos and altos
We worship you
Everyone
We worship you
Lead- i enter this temple
Choir-to bask in your prescence
Sopranos and altos-
With arms wide open
Lead-
I give you my heart to you
Sopraons and altos-
With arms wide open
Sopranos and altos-
With arms wide open
Lead- lord i praise you today
Sopranos and altos- With arms wide open
Lead-i am standing here today
Choir-
Lord i worship and adore your holy name
Lord i give my life as a sacrifice of praise
I give you my heart my mind, my soul, my praise
My money
Sopranos- lord i give you my
S-a-t-
Heart my mind, my soul, my praise my money
I am available
Available
Available
Available
W'ell give you our heart, our minds, our soul our praise our money
Lead (end)
I am available
I am available
Lord i am a available
Sopranos and altos-
To you
*******reprise*****
All musicians come back really loud
I am available
Available
I am availalbe
Available
***repeat as many times desired
And look at director****
Lord i give you my
Heart my mind, my soul, my praise
My money
Lord we give you our heart our minds
Our soul our praise our money
(end)
Lead-
I am available
I am available
Lord i am available
Sopranos altos
To you
The song "We Worship You" by RiZen is a passionate tribute to God. The lyrics are straightforward and leave no room for ambiguity - the singers are expressing their devotion and commitment to the almighty. They affirm that all their worship is directed towards God and they enter the temple to bask in His presence. Further, they offer Him their hearts, minds, souls, praise, and even their money.
The lines "With arms wide open" and the repetition of "I am available" demonstrate the singers' complete surrender to God. They want to be available for His will and guidance. The reprise takes the intensity up a notch with the musicians coming back really loud and the choir repeating the phrase "I am available" several times.
Line by Line Meaning
We worship you, we worship you
We show our reverence and respect to your divine being with our worship and praise.
All of my worship, it belongs to you
All of the worship I have to give belongs solely to you.
I enter this temple to bask in your presence
I come into this holy space to immerse myself in your divine presence and experience your glory.
With arms wide open
With my arms stretched out wide, I show my willingness to receive your blessings and respond with love and devotion.
I give you my heart to you
I offer you my whole heart, filled with love and adoration, to honor and worship you.
Lord i praise you today
I give all my homage and admiration to you, oh Lord, on this day and always.
I am standing here today
I am present and grateful to be in your presence at this moment and acknowledge your power and majesty.
Lord i worship and adore your holy name
I show my highest respect and devotion to you, my Lord, by worshiping and adoring your divine and holy name.
Lord i give my life as a sacrifice of praise
I offer my entire life as a service and an act of worship to you, oh Lord, out of a joy and gratitude for your blessings.
I give you my heart my mind, my soul, my praise, my money
I offer you my whole being, encompassing my thoughts, my emotions, my adoration, and my material possessions, as my expression of worship and praise.
I am available
I am ready and willing to serve and worship you, oh Lord, as you desire and need.
Lord we give you our heart our minds, our soul our praise our money
We collectively offer you our entire selves, including our thoughts, emotions, adoration, and possessions, as our act of worship and devotion.
To you
Our entire being and worship is offered solely and completely to you, oh Lord.
Contributed by Victoria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@keein73550
Hope this album makes it way to iTunes!!!
@__rachel___
THIS !!!!!!!
Timeless ! Glory unto Jesus !!!!!
@LittleBlackRidinghood
ONE OF MY FAVORITE GOSPEL GIRL GROUPS!!! I PRAY YHEY DO ANOTHER ALBUM BECAUSE THIS ONE IS ANOINTED I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE WORSHIP SPACE THAT ITT PUTS ME IN!!! PRAISE GOD AKA CHRISTJESUS!!!!!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
@lashondablanding5445
I have been trying to find this song for years 🙌🏾
@JXE15
Hey I remember this gospel group. My mom used to play this in the car while driving on the interstate. Those words “We worship you” just touches my spirit so much. I cried my heart out thinking about how good God has been in my life. To God be the glory. Amen
@LittleBlackRidinghood
Awwwwww That Is So Precious!! To GOD Be The Glory❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
@A.MENdes_6
I can fully relate!
Its a total different experience listening to this now, alone, as a man...yet so many memories re-surface! Praise be to the living GOD
@thetrxppiniqqa
a nostalgic moment</3
@williemalone2138
I hate that I can find this song on Apple Music….