Let's start with his voice:
The Michigan native has what can only be described as a voice to heal the soul. His smooth timbre and rich milky falsetto resonate even after the music stops. Where he shines, though, is his ability to hone in on his musical background and find the perfect place within each chord and the rhythm. The cultivation process has been years in the making, however. There's a good chance you'd hear a young boy using his God-given gift to sing the gospel and inspirationally move the congregation to tears with a simple walk into his childhood church on any given Sunday over the past 15 years. It seemed like just yesterday Tim Bowman, Jr. wowed the industry singing alongside gospel sensation, Vickie Winans.
At just 12 years old, Bowman used his precocious talent to melodically scat -reminiscent of jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald -on the hit single Shake Yourself Loose Remix. We heard him again on Winans' gospel hit song, How I Got Over.
Since then, the now 23 year old has traveled the country singing with his famous aunt and also singing with his father, Smooth Jazz veteran, Tim Bowman. There's no question that music is ubiquitous to the young artist's makeup.
Now, Tim Bowman, Jr. has taken the reigns and after many years of sitting under some of the best in the business, he's ready to release his debut album.
Finally, Bowman is giving his take on the subject. The highly anticipated album is dedicated to his first love, Jesus Christ; highlighting the healing power and pure love that comes from his relationship with God. All his experiences and opportunities have helped mold Bowman as an artist.
"I've recorded an album intended to evoke genuine human emotion and enlighten the world on the love of Christ." Bowman says, "Nice beats are cool. New sounds are hot. But, what I want most is for people to feel again." In an era saturated with throbbing 808's accompanied with lyrics boasting of negativity and materialism, the purest and most refreshing breath is taken after hearing Bowman's first offering. His sound is definitely different...in a good way. Bowman has pulled from his musical influences of jazz, alternative, gospel and soul music to present a work that will undeniably change the game. "Each song should stand alone. Sometimes, you only have one chance for a person to hear and connect with your message. I want every person who listens to this album to not only get that message but also to feel the FUN I had making it," Bowman says.
Describing his music as "Christian/Pop", Tim's debut album features gospel superstars, Vickie Winans and Dorinda Clark-Cole. His first single, "He Will" featuring his aunt, Vickie Winans, sticks pleasantly to the gospel tradition and will, no doubt, quickly climb the gospel charts. One of the strongest offerings is the moving declaration, "Healer." The simple yet pure praise and worship ballad is a reflection of Bowman's faith. Tim says, "It's all there. Everything you need to understand about His power is in the words to this song." Executive produced by his father, Tim Bowman, who has been producing his own critically acclaimed records for years, the album is nothing close to amateur.While the young artist is new to the industry, the quality stands with the best of them.
Always On Time
Tim Bowman Jr Lyrics
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(But it′s alright)
Couldn't see clearly with these tears in my eyes
(But it′s alright)
On my knees and my cares ceased so I started praying
(To my God)
Oh Lord I need you here with me
I'm already anticipating
A perfect design
So glad you did it this way
(Wanna thank you Lord)
For everything you've done for me
(Wanna thank you Lord)
Without you I wouldn′t be here
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You find a way to make it alright
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You′re never late, you're always on time
You′re never late, you're always on time
You′re never late, you're always on time
You changed my life
(It′s my God)
Fixed my wrong and made it right overnight
(It's my God)
Now I got a testimony
(About my God)
And im ready for the whole world to see
But in between time
I'm already anticipating
A perfect design
So glad you did it this way
(Wanna thank you Lord)
For everything you′ve done for me
(Wanna thank you Lord)
Without you I wouldn′t be here
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You find a way to make it alright
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You're never late, you′re always on time
You're never late, you′re always on time
You're never late, you′re always on time
(Wanna thank you Lord)
For everything you've done for me
(Wanna thank you Lord)
Without you I wouldn't be here
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You find a way to make it alright
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You′re never late, you′re always on time
You're never late, you′re always on time
You're never late, you′re always on time
The first verse of Tim Bowman Jr's song "Always On Time" begins with the singer talking about waking up with something heavy on his mind, but he reassures himself that it's alright. He mentions having tears in his eyes, but he's not too troubled because he knows that God is always with him, and he goes down on his knees to pray. He acknowledges his need for God's presence in his life, especially during difficult times.
In the chorus, the singer expresses his gratitude towards God for being there for him, through thick and thin. He believes that everything he has in life is because of God's grace, and he wouldn't be where he is without it. He trusts that God has a perfect plan for his life and that he'll always be on time to help him through any situation. This gives him a sense of peace and hope for the future.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how God changed his life and fixed his wrongs overnight. He has a testimony about the wonders that God has done in his life, and he's ready to share it with the world. He believes that God's presence has been a constant source of support and inspiration, and he's confident that God will always be with him, no matter what.
Overall, "Always On Time" is a song about a person's unwavering faith in God's presence and the power of prayer in overcoming life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning with something heavy on my mind
(But it′s alright)
Even though I woke up feeling troubled, I trust that everything will be okay.
Couldn't see clearly with these tears in my eyes
(But it′s alright)
I may be crying and my vision might be blurred, but I have faith that things will work out.
On my knees and my cares ceased so I started praying
(To my God)
I turned to God through prayer and found peace in that moment.
Oh Lord I need you here with me
I am relying on God to be present in my life.
But in between time
I'm already anticipating
A perfect design
So glad you did it this way
Although I may not see exactly how things will work out, I trust that God has a perfect plan in place.
(Wanna thank you Lord)
For everything you've done for me
(Wanna thank you Lord)
Without you I wouldn′t be here
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You find a way to make it alright
(Wanna thank you Lord)
You′re never late, you're always on time
You′re never late, you're always on time
You′re never late, you're always on time
I am grateful to God for all that He has done in my life, and for always being reliable and on time.
You changed my life
(It′s my God)
God has had an incredible impact on my life.
Fixed my wrong and made it right overnight
(It's my God)
God has the power to correct my mistakes and make them right in a short amount of time.
Now I got a testimony
(About my God)
And im ready for the whole world to see
I have a personal story to share about how God has worked in my life, and I am eager to tell others.
Writer(s): Harold Spencer Jr Lilly, Rodney Roy Jerkins, Paul Dawson, Adrianne Rey Birge
Contributed by Jonathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alyssa Marie Sarti
on I'm Good
People say “Tim Yo!”
You’re my hero
How you do it?
How you stay strong?
Let’em all know, there’s so much that I’ve been through
I’ve had my days when, it’s true y’all
I just can’t smile, I just wanna cry
It ain’t easy
Sometimes it’s work just to be alive.
But when I think of the goodness that’s come to me
It’s easier to let go of all my grief.
Sometimes you gotta tell yourself
That I’m not having it
Just take a good look in the mirror
Say to yourself,
I’ve come to far to quit
So say I’m…
CHORUS
(I’m Good)
Good enough to love myself
(So Good)
Good enough to have success
(Yea, yea, yea)
What you gain from all your stress
Is the freedom to know that you are blessed
(I’m Good)
Good enough to handle my biz
(So Good)
Good enough to raise my kids
(Yea, yea, yea)
The past is the past and honestly
I’m happy for where I’m at because I’m good.
VERSE 2
People ask me am I confident
And I reply with every now and then,
But life comes down to two things
And that’s rejection and acceptance
So I reject that there’s no peace
And I accept that I am free.
And that’s all I have to be
And that’s all I ever need.
‘Cause when I think of the goodness that’s come to me
It’s easier to let go of all my grief.
Sometimes you gotta tell yourself
That I’m not having it
Just take a good look in the mirror
Say to yourself,
I’ve come to far to quit
So say I’m…
CHORUS
(I’m Good)
Good enough to love myself
(So Good)
Good enough to have success
(Yea, yea, yea)
What you gain from all your stress
Is the freedom to know that God has blessed
(I’m Good)
Good enough to handle my biz
(So Good)
Good enough to raise my kids
(Yea, yea, yea)
The past is the past and honestly
I’m happy for where I’m at because I’m good.
All my people let me tell ya
And Imma say it loud and clear
And you listen so you hear
And you never will forget.
You good enough to get that job
You good enough to drive that car
And on top of all these things
You’re good enough to have your dreams.
Yeah… Heey… oohh, hmm, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah…
Hey…Come on let me hear you say I’m…
CHORUS
(I’m Good)
Good enough to love myself
(So Good)
Good enough to have success
(Yea, yea, yea)
What you gain from all your stress
Is the freedom to know that you are blessed
(I’m Good)
Good enough to handle my biz
(So Good)
Good enough to raise my kids
(Yea, yea, yea)
The past is the past and honestly
I’m happy for where I’m at because I’m good.