Taff and his wife, Tori, have two daughters: Maddie Rose and Charlotte.
Songs that Taff has done with other artists include "Strength of My Life" with Leslie Phillips; "Your Love Broke Through" with Phil Keaggy; and "Give Your Love" and "Divina" with Koinonia.
Discography
Solo
2007 Now More Than Ever (SpringHouse Records/EMI)
2003 The Best of Russ Taff (SpringHouse Records/EMI)
1999 Right Here, Right Now (Benson Records/Provident Records)
1998 The Apostle (soundtrack, Grammy)
1995 Winds of Change (Reprise Records/Warner Bros. Records)
1994 We Will Stand (Yesterday & Today) (Myrrh Records/Word Records, Greatest Hits)
1992 A Christmas Song (Sparrow Records)
1991 Under Their Influence (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)
1989 The Way Home (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1987 Russ Taff (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1985 Medals (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1983 Walls of Glass (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)
With Gaither Vocal Band
2003 A Cappella (SpringHouse/EMI)
2002 Everything Good (SpringHouse/EMI)
With The Imperials
1996 The Imperials LEGACY (Word, Double CD Collection)
1981 The Very Best of The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
1980 Christmas With The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
1980 Priority (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
1979 One More Song For You (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1979 Heed The Call (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
1978 Imperials Live (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1977 Sail On (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
Why Me
Russ Taff Lyrics
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To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving you
Or the kindness you've shown.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay
All I've taken from you
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to you.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
In Russ Taff's song "Why Me," the singer begins by expressing a sense of unworthiness and gratitude for the blessings in his life, asking the Lord why he deserves such good fortune. The singer is humbled by the Lord's kindness and wonders what he has done to earn it. He then acknowledges his own failures, admitting that he has wasted the gifts he has been given. However, he turns to Jesus for help and understands that his soul is in Jesus' hands. The singer then asks the Lord for guidance on how he can use his experiences to help others and find his way back to Him.
The first two stanzas of the song are a prayer of thanks for the blessings in life and a reflection on the singer's worthiness for them. The third stanza is a plea for forgiveness and help from Jesus. Finally, the last stanza is a prayer seeking guidance on how the singer can use his experiences, to help others find their way back to Him. The song evokes a deep spiritual sense, as the singer recognizes his shortcomings, but seeks redemption through his faith in Jesus Christ. The music helps to bring out the emotional depth of the song, with Russ Taff's vocals capturing the sense of gratitude, regret, and hopefulness in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Why me Lord, what have I ever done
I am in awe of the abundance of goodness and blessings in my life and cannot fathom why I am deserving of them.
To deserve even one
I feel unworthy of even a single pleasure or joy in my life.
Of the pleasures I've known
I am grateful for the countless joys and pleasures that I have experienced in my life.
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
I am humbly asking God what I have done to be loved so deeply and shown such kindness.
That was worth loving you
I recognize that nothing I have done could ever truly be worthy of God's love and grace.
Or the kindness you've shown.
I am amazed by God's infinite capacity for kindness and goodness in my life.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
I acknowledge that I have not always made the best use of the blessings and talents that God has given me.
Help me Jesus I know what I am
I am aware of my flaws, weaknesses, and need for forgiveness and guidance from God.
Now that I know that I've need you so
I have come to a deep realization that I cannot live my life without the help and guidance of God.
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
I am placing my trust and faith in God to guide and protect my soul throughout my life.
Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
I am seeking guidance and direction from God on how to repay Him for all the blessings and goodness in my life.
I can try to repay
I am willing and eager to give back to God for all the blessings I have received.
All I've taken from you
I recognize that everything I have and all the goodness in my life ultimately comes from God.
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
I hope to be able to share my own experiences of God's grace and blessings with others.
What I've been through myself
I want to use my own personal struggles and challenges to help others on their own journey of faith.
On my way back to you.
I am committed to journeying towards God and growing in my faith throughout my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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