Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
You Can Make It
Shirley Caesar Lyrics
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Broken promises, and shattered dreams,
no hope it seems, still I believe
that I can make it
by faith.
I am needing, the king and I.
I will survive and I know
I can make itI can make it
through the sunshine and rain
make it
through my sickness and pain
make it
when they scandalize my name
make it.
Just as long as the Lord is on my side, everything I know will be alright.
I can make, make it.
Out in the cold, no place to go
still there is hope, when the doors are closed,
that I, I can make it.
(I can make it)
You can make it when mother is gone.
(make it)
sometimes you may feel all alone.
(make it)
you don't have nobody to depend on, always remember God is on the throne.
(I can make it)
the enemy wants all of us to fail.
(make it)
But God is going to make us the head and not the tail.
all you have to do is make up in your mind to make it.
(just as long as the lord on my side, everything I know will be alright)
(just as long as the lord is on my side, everything I know will be alright)I can make it
through my sickness
(make it)
through my heart
I may feel like I'm all alone
your gonna make it
so hold on to God's unchanging hand
they may evict you, they may scandalize your name.
The lyrics of "You Can Make It" by Shirley Caesar are a message of hope and optimism in the face of adversity. The song focuses on the idea that, no matter what obstacles we face in life, we can overcome them with faith and perseverance.
The opening lines of the song refer to broken promises and shattered dreams, which can feel like the end of hope. However, the singer asserts that despite these difficulties, they still believe they can make it through faith. The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that the singer can make it through the sunshine and rain, sickness and pain, and scandalizing of their name, as long as God is on their side. The verses demonstrate how this faith can help in different situations, such as when the singer feels alone or has no one to depend on, or when facing eviction or scandal.
Overall, the song is a reminder that no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always hope and the possibility of overcoming challenges with the help of faith and God.
Line by Line Meaning
You can make it
You have the ability to overcome challenges and succeed
Broken promises, and shattered dreams,
Past experiences that have left you disappointed
no hope it seems, still I believe
Despite a lack of hope, there is faith that things will improve
that I can make it
Confident in personal ability to persevere
by faith.
Belief in a higher power's support and guidance
I am needing, the king and I.
Seeking support from a religious figure
I will survive and I know
Determination to overcome difficulties
I can make it
Positive affirmation of personal strength and ability
through the sunshine and rain
Endurance through both good and bad times
make it
Achieving success despite obstacles
through my sickness and pain
Overcoming physical and emotional suffering
when they scandalize my name
Dealing with public criticism and judgment
Just as long as the Lord is on my side, everything I know will be alright.
Believing in divine intervention and protection through hardships
Out in the cold, no place to go
Feeling lost and hopeless
still there is hope, when the doors are closed,
Despite adversity, there is potential for positive change
that I, I can make it.
Personal empowerment and self-assurance
(I can make it)
Reiterating belief in personal strength
You can make it when mother is gone.
Encouragement to overcome the loss of a loved one
(make it)
Reaffirming personal ability to succeed
sometimes you may feel all alone.
Acknowledging the isolation that can come with hardship
(make it)
Repeating the message of personal empowerment
you don't have nobody to depend on, always remember God is on the throne.
Relying on faith in a higher power during times of loneliness
(I can make it)
Reasserting personal belief in strength and success
the enemy wants all of us to fail.
Acknowledging societal pressures to succumb to hardship
(make it)
Continuing to express the message of perseverance and determination
But God is going to make us the head and not the tail.
Belief that divine intervention will lead to triumph over adversity
all you have to do is make up in your mind to make it.
Encouragement to maintain a positive mindset and focus on success
(just as long as the lord on my side, everything I know will be alright)
Repeating the importance of faith in a higher power during difficult times
(just as long as the lord is on my side, everything I know will be alright)
Continuing to emphasize faith and divine intervention
through my sickness
Overcoming illness and personal struggles
through my heart
Enduring emotional pain and hardship
you're gonna make it
Inspiration and encouragement to persist in the face of adversity
so hold on to God's unchanging hand
Seeking the guidance and support of a higher power
they may evict you, they may scandalize your name.
Continuing to acknowledge the difficulties of scrutiny and hardship
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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