The group was founded in 1969 by Russell Knighton at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the group was called the Macalester College Black Voices. It was in 1971 when current director Gary Hines took leadership over the ensemble, and the group name was officially changed to Sounds of Blackness.
The chief lead singer of the group was Ann Nesby until 1995 when Nesby left the group to pursue a solo career. The group continues to perform internationally. The group performed the original songs for the 1999 Disney animated short John Henry (based on the folklore character) as part of Disney's American Legends, the short was re-released in 2015 as part of the Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection. The original songs were written by Gary Hines and Billy Steele, with a score by Stephen James Taylor
The group has received three Grammy Awards, four Stellar Awards, one Emmy nomination, the International Time for Peace Award, the International Dance Music Award, five NAACP Image Award nominations and 1 NAACP Image Award.
Sounds of Blackness's "Time For Love" was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for R&B Song of the year.
The Lord Will Make A Way
Sounds Of Blackness Lyrics
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got money troubles heavy on my mind
my bills are due & I'm running out of time
& I dont have cash flow
lord will make a way
working two jobs just to survive
The lyrics to Sounds Of Blackness's song "The Lord Will Make A Way" are clearly centered on the struggles and challenges of life. The opening stanza depicts a typical morning for someone who has many worries and anxieties. The singer is experiencing a restless night, and their financial difficulties are overwhelming them. The bills are due, and they are running out of time with no cash flow. It is a challenging situation that many people can relate to.
However, the chorus is a reminder that even in these difficult times, God will make a way. This powerful statement provides hope and assurance that, no matter how difficult the situation, there is a way out. This message is reinforced through the last few lines of the stanza, "Working two jobs just to survive," which shows the singer's commitment and resilience to keep going, despite the struggles. It is a powerful reminder that in times of difficulty, hard work and faith can overcome any obstacle.
Overall, the song is a timeless classic that encourages people to have faith and hope in the face of challenges. It reminds us that, with hard work and perseverance, we can overcome even the toughest situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up early from a restless night
I woke up feeling tired and worried about my problems.
got money troubles heavy on my mind
I am worried about my financial situation and unsure how to solve it.
my bills are due & I'm running out of time
I have bills that need to be paid soon and I am running out of time to pay them.
& I dont have cash flow
I don't have enough money to cover my expenses.
lord will make a way
I have faith that God will provide a solution to my problems.
working two jobs just to survive
I am working multiple jobs just to make enough money to live.
Contributed by Gabriella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iAmLeeshBoogz86
Most ppl have never heard of Sounds of Blackness until Kountry Wayne put his video... but they have been out for years!!! Listen to "I Believe" & "I'm Going All The Way"
@davidsims3820
And listen to he took away my pain
@aronmoses1209
Your very right they know nothing about sounds of blackness real deep been listening to them for over 15 20 yrs
@aronmoses1209
About to listen to took away my pain they set me on a positive note
@cdee75
Listen to optimistic too.
@shanascott159
'I believe, Optimistic and God care all about you did it for me in the 90's
@anitakos1375
I’m battling Lyme illness. Just started a new, hopeful treatment! Praying the Lord will make a way with a financial blessing so I can complete the treatment that’s FINALLY starting to get the bacteria out of my body!! I love you Lord Jesus! Thank you for LOVING ME SO MUCH!! Blessings love and peace! Hallelujah! ✝️🙏💜❤️🙏🙏
@krystalmarsaw6076
I pray God heals your body!!🙌🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼
@anitakos1375
@@krystalmarsaw6076 Thank you so much! God bless you 🙏💜
@krystalmarsaw6076
@@anitakos1375 you're very welcome. God bless you too🙌🏼🙏🏼❤💙