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.
Highway
Tramaine Hawkins Lyrics
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Its' a highway to heaven yeah, and oh but none can walk up there
None but the pure, the pure in heart, yes
It's a higway (highway)
It's an uphill journey, but I'm walking
I'm walking up the Kings's (highway, highway)
And I'm walkin (walkin, walkin, I'm walkin)
I'm walkin up the King's Highway Yes
You see the reason why we sings this song
Cause why know how it is to cry all night long
Ad still not see the light of day
But we won't give up up now (Oh No)
Til' we receive our crown
But it's a highway (highway, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
And I'm walking up the King's highway (highway, highway)
And I'm walkin'
Wakin, walkin I'm walkin
Movin, movin I'm movin
Pressin, Pressin I'm
Chorus
Walking up the King's highway
The song "Highway" by Tramaine Hawkins is a gospel song that speaks about the journey towards heaven. The lyrics suggest that while it may be an uphill journey, it is possible to reach heaven by walking along the "King's highway." The song highlights the idea that only those who are pure of heart will be able to reach heaven, and the journey can be difficult. Despite this, the singers will not give up until they receive their crown.
The repetitive use of "mmm" and "oh" in the opening lines of the song creates a sense of anticipation and yearning for the destination. The use of the word "highway" gives the song an energetic and optimistic feel, like it is a joyful journey, rather than a burden. The song also acknowledges the struggle of life, suggesting that it can be a challenge to get through tough times, but the journey towards heaven is worth the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a highway, mmm mmm mmm mmm mm
The journey to eternal life is like a highway that leads to heaven
Its' a highway to heaven yeah, and oh but none can walk up there
The highway to heaven is meant for the pure-hearted individuals only, and nobody else can walk on that path
None but the pure, the pure in heart, yes
Only the individuals who have a pure heart can have access to this highway and reach heaven
You see the reason why we sings this song
We sing this song to remind ourselves of the struggles we face every day
Cause why know how it is to cry all night long
We understand the pain of crying all night and not seeing any hope
Ad still not see the light of day
Despite our struggles and hardships, we keep our faith alive to see the light of a new day
But we won't give up up now (Oh No)
We refuse to give up on our faith and hope, even in the tough and dark times
Til' we receive our crown
We strive hard every day to reach our ultimate goal, which is to receive a crown in heaven
But it's a highway (highway, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
The path to eternal life is arduous, difficult, and challenging
And I'm walking up the King's highway (highway, highway)
I am making the journey up the King's Highway, which is the path to the Kingdom of God
Wakin, walkin I'm walkin
I am walking with a purpose, a mission to reach my ultimate goal
Movin, movin I'm movin
I am constantly moving forward, with an unwavering faith and hope
Pressin, Pressin I'm
I am pressing on, even in the face of adversities and hardships
Chorus Walking up the King's highway
The chorus reinforces the idea that the journey to eternal life is like walking up the King's Highway
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAINT GURMEET RAM RAHIM SINGH JI INSAN
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@christopherransdell212
I've been enjoying the Hawkins family music since they were on 8 track tapes with my late Grandma..and still listening..BLESS GOD😇
@MrMusicole1
One serious Golden voice!! Tramaine puts the real soul in this song. No one can sing this song like she can!!!
@pebblesmitchellbey8531
Sing Moorish Empress!! Love this song "Highway", and the way Empress Tramaine Hawkins sing it!! Hallelujah 🙌🏾❤️
@tianaobriantify
Early Saturday mornings, the smell of pinesol, eating my fruity pebbles, mom blasting this on her No Ways Tired album as she cleaned, and daddy mowing the grass....the good ole days!
@jayelove1504
I can visualize and respect all of that!!!
@dannyfreeman9802
Some of that sounds like my life! 😊
@leon3rd1
This was a classic. I hadn't heard this in a long time. They were playing it this morning on the radio. I had to hurry up and find it on YouTube so I could hear it again. Beautiful song by a beautiful lady whom I had the privilege of meeting.
@evangelistcaroline.morris2693
The Voice Of An Angel !!!
@anthonyt2034
One of the first gospel songs that I heard from the Hawkin Family and Tramaine when I was a young man. Some of the songs on the LP didn't sound like gospel music but most young people loved this LP. She really did touch many young lives with the new sound of gospel with Walter writing most of the songs.
@bromancollins
This was on one of those Gospel compilation records back in the 80s. I remember listening to this with my Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Oh the memories! Much Respect!!!!