While married to Bishop Walter Hawkins, the couple had two children a son, Walter "Jamie" Hawkins, Jr. and a daughter, Trystan Hawkins with one granddaughter, Jahve Hawkins and one grandson, Jamie Daniel Hawkins. Walter "Jamie" Hawkins, Jr. is married to Myiia "Sunny" Davis-Hawkins.
Tramaine has been inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame. Recently receiving the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and netting two Stellar Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Female of the Year for her 2007 CD release I Never Lost My Praise (2007). She also sang at James Cleveland's funeral.
Hawkins lives outside of Sacramento, California with her husband, Tommy Richardson, Jr. of fifteen years and has one stepson, Demar Richardson with two step grandchildren.
Excellent Lord
Tramaine Hawkins Lyrics
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Unfettered praise to you will I sing, excellent Lord be exalted on high
You are my God, you are my king. Excellent Lord be exalted on high
Unfettered praise to you will I sing, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Marvelous one, awesome and great excellent Lord be exalted on high
Matchless and holy, ancient of days, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Marvelous one, awesome and great, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Matchless and holy, ancient of days, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
Holy, holy excellent Lord be exalted
Mighty, mighty, excellent Lord be exalted
Priceless, priceless, excellent Lord be exalted
Faultless, faultless, excellent Lord be exalted
Righteous, righteous, excellent Lord be exalted
Excellent, excellent, excellent, Lord be exalted
Tramaine Hawkins's song "Excellent Lord" is a beautiful tribute to the greatness and magnificence of God. The song starts with a declaration of faith and recognition of God as the ultimate authority - "You are my God, you are my king." The lyrics then go on to exalt the Lord for His unmatched power and divine nature, calling Him "marvelous," "awesome and great," and "matchless and holy." The chorus repeats the phrase "Excellent Lord be exalted on high," emphasizing the importance of lifting God up and giving Him the praise He deserves.
The song is an expression of pure worship and devotion, with the lyrics focusing on the glory and majesty of God. The use of repetition in the chorus creates a sense of urgency and passion throughout the song, and the various adjectives used to describe the Lord's attributes underscore His limitless greatness. Through "Excellent Lord," Tramaine Hawkins invites listeners to join her in exalting God and giving Him the highest praise.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my God, you are my king. Excellent Lord be exalted on high
You are the one I worship and submit to as my ruler. I lift you up and honor you, praising your excellence and exalting you to the highest place.
Unfettered praise to you will I sing, excellent Lord be exalted on high
I will sing praises to you without reservation or hesitation, acknowledging your greatness as I exalt you to the highest place.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, excellent Lord be exalted on high
I offer a triple praise, exalting you to the highest place with every repetition of the word 'Hallelujah'!
Marvelous one, awesome and great excellent Lord be exalted on high
You are truly amazing and awe-inspiring, deserving of nothing less than my highest praise and exaltation to the highest place.
Matchless and holy, ancient of days, excellent Lord be exalted on high
You are without compare and perfectly holy, timeless and everlasting. You are the only one worthy of being exalted to the highest place.
Holy, holy excellent Lord be exalted
You are pure and set apart, deserving of all honor and praise as I exalt you to the highest place.
Mighty, mighty, excellent Lord be exalted
You are all-powerful and strong, a force to be reckoned with. I exalt you to the highest place because you deserve it.
Priceless, priceless, excellent Lord be exalted
You are beyond measure, and your worth cannot be calculated. I exalt you to the highest place because of your indescribable value.
Faultless, faultless, excellent Lord be exalted
You are perfect and without flaw, and nothing can mar your greatness. I exalt you to the highest place because of your faultlessness.
Righteous, righteous, excellent Lord be exalted
You are just and true in all your ways, and your righteousness is unimpeachable. I exalt you to the highest place because of your righteousness.
Excellent, excellent, excellent, Lord be exalted
You are truly excellent beyond words, and my praises can never fully express your greatness. I exalt you to the highest place because of your unparalleled excellence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAWKINS
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@rakeemsellers6168
Oh Lord our Lord how excellent is thy name and all the earth when I consider the heavens the works of thy fingers the moon the stars which thou has ordain
@geraldwarren6438
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG! TREMAINE HAWKINS, DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST!!!!! LIFTS MY SPIRIT EVERYTIME I HEAR IT!!!👐👐👐👐👐👐
@raricawilliamson8199
The Lord deserves the highest praises! And I love the Hawkins!!!
@zembeeYah
We came to lift you up, Bless your Name. Excellent Lord Be Exalted 🙌🏾
@drew22ace
Love this song. The praise team at my church this yesterday. God is awesome
@alicesmith5709
This is one of my favorites. Thank you for posting it, Be Blessed, Shalom
@alphonzodavis359
Been looking for this praise!!.....thanks
@DotHenderson7
The Lord Truly is Excellent!!!!!!!
@virtuouswomankb
Love this song!
@sandrahall5026
Praise Him !!!