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) Oho oh oh oh oh yeah
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
In Tramaine Hawkins's song "Highway," the lyrics express the idea of a journey towards heaven, a journey that requires a level of purity that only the pure in heart can attain. The highway represents the path towards an eternal existence. The singer sings about this path and refers to it as an uphill journey, which is a metaphor for how difficult the journey to heaven can be. Despite the difficulties, the singer is committed to walking up the King's highway, and they are not giving up until they receive their crown, a symbol of an eternal reward.
Moreover, the singer explains the reason why they sing this song. They have experienced a life where they have cried all night long, and they couldn't see the light of day. However, they won't give up now; they'll continue to walk up the king's highway. The singer believes that this journey requires them to take steps, and so they keep moving, pressing, and walking. This song is essentially about faith and perseverance, as the singer is determined to keep moving forward towards heaven. The overall message is that the journey may be difficult, but the reward at the end is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a highway, mmm mmm mmm mmm mm
This journey is a path with trials and tribulations, but it is worth it in the end.
Its' a highway to heaven yeah, and oh but none can walk up there
This journey leads to heaven, but only those pure in heart can enter.
None but the pure, the pure in heart, yes
Only those with pure intentions, and free from corruption can make this journey.
You see the reason why we sings this song
The reason we sing this song is because we know the struggle of suffering and hardship.
Cause why know how it is to cry all night long
We know the emotional pain and turmoil that keeps us awake all night long.
Ad still not see the light of day
Despite our struggles, we still struggle to see the way out of our problems and hardships.
But we won't give up up now (Oh No)
We refuse to give up hope and determination in the face of adversity.
Til' we receive our crown
We won't stop until we reach our goals and receive our just rewards.
And I'm walkin up the King's Highway Yes
We are walking on the path towards a better life, guided by God.
Wakin, walkin I'm walkin
I am determined to keep walking, even when faced with obstacles.
Movin, movin I'm movin
I am making progress, and pushing forward towards my goals.
Pressin, Pressin I'm
I am persistent in my efforts, and won't stop until I reach the end of this journey.
Walking up the King's highway
Continuing on the path towards a better life and eternal salvation, with determination and faith.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAINT GURMEET RAM RAHIM SINGH JI INSAN
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@MemeAdams
What a Legend of Gospel!! Ive loved her for years! Childhood!! And now!! Keep singing! You ispired me over the years tough times being a Christian so young in school but i made it through loved being a christian and fhen and now! Bless you in your ministey! !! You are amazing! ❤❤ And sound the same today! And angel!
@MemeAdams
Classic!!!❤❤❤
@ms.carriebaby734
This song bless my heart in every way❤
@leepeterson8391
I am no longer a Christian, but gospel music is in my DNA <3 This is one of my favorite gospel songs! <3
@abaitedcarrot9226
A lot of people don’t understand that 🥰
@carolynjones2184
I need this sung at my homegoing.
@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😇
@reallove4154
Praise Jesus 👏
@williestephens8550
yes it a great song
@lynettebeckles9842
OOOOOH the memories of these times! Best time in gospel. Bring it!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌