In addition to his career with Lonestar, McDonald sang harmony vocals on Mindy McCready's 1997 single "Maybe He'll Notice Her Now". He has also co-written four singles for other country music artists, including "She's Always Right" by Clay Walker, "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean (which was also recorded by Lonestar), "Coalmine" by Sara Evans, and "Once a Woman Gets a Hold of Your Heart" by Heartland.
McDonald announced his departure from Lonestar in 2007, with Cody Collins succeeding him as the band's lead vocalist. On November 8, 2007, Richie released an album of Christmas music, titled If Every Day Could Be Christmas. Also featured on the new album is "Coming Home for Christmas," a collaboration with Jim Brickman.
McDonald released his solo debut album I Turn to You on June 3, 2008. He signed a deal with Stroudavarious Records a month later. His first single for the label, "How Do I Just Stop", was released in November, but did not chart until the week of January 17, 2009, where it debuted at number 53 on the Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at 51. A second single, "Hey God", which was originally on his I Turn to You album and before that on Lonestar's 2006 album Mountains, was released on March 3, 2009, but was withdrawn from country radio and replaced with "Six Foot Teddy Bear."
McDonald released Slowdown, his second solo album, in 2010. This album included "How Do I Just Stop", which also peaked at number 51.
Stay With Me Lord
Richie McDonald Lyrics
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be the shadow by my side take my
hand got my steps when the path is hard to find
cause I've been lost before
stay with me lord
stay with me lord without you I'm a weaken sinfull man.
be my strenght help me find
In Richie McDonald's song, "Stay With Me Lord," the singer is requesting God to stay with him every day of his life. He pleads for God to be his constant companion, and to guide him through life's difficult moments. The opening line, "hmmm stay with me lord everyday," is a powerful testament to the singer's desire to never be without God's presence. His request for God to be "the shadow by my side" and "take my hand" is a metaphorical way of asking for God's support and guidance.
When the singer mentions that "the path is hard to find" and that he has been "lost before," he is alluding to the fact that life can be confusing and difficult to navigate, but with God's presence, he can find his way. Furthermore, the singer acknowledges that he is a "weaken sinfull man" without God's help, and pleads for God to be his strength and to help him find his way. Overall, the song is a heartfelt appeal to God to stay with the singer on his life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
hmmm stay with me lord everyday
Lord, I seek your presence and guidance every day.
be the shadow by my side take my hand
Lord, be my constant companion and support me by holding my hand.
got my steps when the path is hard to find
Lord, guide my footsteps when I am lost and unable to find my way.
cause I've been lost before
Lord, I admit that I have been lost before and have strayed from the right path.
stay with me lord
Lord, I seek your presence and protection at all times.
stay with me lord without you I'm a weaken sinfull man.
Lord, I acknowledge that without you, I am weak and vulnerable to sin.
be my strenght help me find
Lord, be my strength and help me find my way to righteousness and salvation.
Writer(s): FRANK MYERS, GREG RAUSCH
Contributed by Noah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Norma Crum-Grunwell
on Peterbilt Sleigh
Sure wish the printed lyrics were available for us hearing impaired folks. Can't make out all the words of the verses. Love the idea at least what I can get. Sad. Why is it being skipped.... copywright problems???