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What is it to be said of a child who has been pronounced dead twice in his life before entering kindergarten? Is it fate or favor that the child is still here? Or, is it the power of a praying mother calling on the name of Jesus so fervently that it defies all of the odds?
Picture this…
When Travis Greene entered into this world still-born he was declared dead. His mama – Minister Charleather Greene – called on the name of the Lord and He answered and brought her baby boy back to life. At the age of four Travis fell out of the window of the family’s fourth floor apartment in Germany. Someone advised his mom that her toddler was dead and by the time she got outside a white sheet was pulled over his face. As she picked up the lifeless body of her child she called on Jesus over-and-over until he came back to life. This transpired in the natural but in the supernatural is an occurrence that has forever made an indelible imprint in the life of Travis Greene. As he fell from the window a giant hand accompanied by a very bright light caught him. The voice asked, “Do you want to go with your Mom or do you want to come home with me?” Four-year-old Travis answered, “I want my Mom.” The voice said, “OK, go home to your mom, but the next time, you’re coming home with me.” Inquisitively Travis asked, “Sir, what is your name?” The voice answered, “My name is Jesus.”
Shortly after this life-altering experience in 1989 Travis’ father suddenly died of an aneurysm and he became very passionate about music. “It was God’s way of giving me an escape from tragedy and crisis. I turned to the keyboard instead of to drugs and the streets. Any instrument I put my hands on I was able to play,” explained Travis. Having a mother who is a dynamic minister whom he spent time traveling with as she preached is where he honed his musicianship with several instruments. It was in college that a pastor heard Travis sing and he was instantly named worship leader. Suddenly Travis had to learn the new territory.
Through his newly appointed assignment he was able to be an instrument in breaking the strongholds that were rampant at Georgia Southern University. A much needed revival broke out on their campus and at that church with Travis leading worship. “I saw first hand in the clubs and at the campus parties what sin can do to you when you are blinded by it. The sexual activities (heterosexual and homosexual), alcohol, and drugs were some of the strongholds on the campus. Because of all of the rampant negativity, I would walk around the campus and just love on the kids and send out 300 text messages to come to church service on Sunday mornings.”
As a result of his diligence to God, Travis has seen hundreds saved on the campus of Georgia Southern University. This defined what Travis’ then young ministry was all about and God birthing him into his destiny. But if he had to pick exactly where his ministry began it was with his mother’s prison ministry in Georgia where four hundred plus women were packed in a gymnasium radically coming to the Lord. “This is where I sung the music I wrote for the first time, and where I preached for the first time at eighteen.”
Travis was not without challenges simply because he was ministering and spreading gospel across the campus. The truth is that around age twenty when he pledged a fraternity he began to compromise his personal values with intense clubbing. “During that time I experienced girls throwing themselves at me and my frat brothers even more so than professional athletes. For a period of three months I made a series of mistakes. This experience was necessary for me because I was raised in a church where everything was a sin.” The time Travis spent off of the highway of holiness opened his eyes to real pressures of the everyday lives of those who do not know God for themselves. “I thought I had pressures, but you don’t know anything about pressure until you are out there in it. Sin is addicting. It was difficult for me to get back on track. I had to get on my face in prayer and learn the character of Jesus beyond those Sunday School lessons. I had to learn how to call on Jesus for real help.” Travis defines this experience as his pivotal moment in taking his ministry from imitating the greats – his mother, TD Jakes and others – to be able to put his own swagger on the message placed in his heart by the Lord.
This young man who spent most of his childhood in Columbus, Georgia and in Germany with his military mom and sisters Kim and Shalonda, feels that music is the universal language of this generation. Travis is filled with the expectation that his message will proclaim hope to the desperate and lead them to Christ through passionate worship. Travis wants his music to be received by those who know nothing about church and nothing about the Bible. “I have been raised to be the voice that goes into the dark and desolate places to expose the life of Christ. I am not satisfied with doing the minimum when I encounter God, because when you are truly in His presence…something changes.”
The Pendulum Records CD is titled Stretching Out. The first single aptly titled “Still Here” boldly declares “…the devil lost another one.” Travis feels that being on Pendulum is a “divine connection”. Ruben Rodriguez CEO/Founder of Pendulum Records says, “Travis inspires and brings all nationalities together. He is part of a judgment free movement expressing the love of God.”
The sign of the times are pointing toward radio being ready to receive the likes of a Travis Greene. Listeners are ready to hear a new sound and programmers seem to agree.
“In 2009 when Pendulum released Regina Belle’s “God Is Good” and Greg O’Quinn’s “Lead Me Jesus”, Pendulum Records was able to shift the sound of what Gospel and Christian Radio was playing, because for several years the change had been more “secular” or non-traditional music and now with Pendulum’s release of Travis Greene the focus is back to great music,” said Mike Chandler, Program Director, WFMI-Virginia Beach.
Through all of the hundreds saved, ministering weekly, a major recording deal, and the embrace at radio, Travis stays grounded by maintaining accountability by his spiritual covering - Pastor David Chadwick & Dr. Jerry Grillo. Travis is also accountable to those he mentors and travels with because it gives him a reason to step-up to the challenges he dishes out. The mission of Travis is not political but is considered his personal responsibility and that is to expose this generation to the glory of God. The foundational scripture on which he stands is Romans 8:28:
…all things work together for good to those who love God,
to those who are the called according to His purpose…
Once his music is heard and received, millions will be thankful Travis Greene is indeed “Still Here”.
Hold on Me
Travis Greene Lyrics
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Don't mean to waste your time
I'd like to tell a little story
How I was lost and couldn't find my way
Then I met Jesus
Something started to change
I ain't proud of the past
I'm proud of the fact that I'm not who I was now
I am different now
Every part of me
Has been touched by freedom
Oh Jesus, ya gotta hold on me
I fell but somehow
You refused to leave
Now all my wrong forgiven
Oh Jesus, ya gotta hold on me
Born in North Carolina
Outside the county lines
Yeah, I came up in the struggle
And on the streets I had to find my way
But that was just a chapter
It was not the end
I ain't proud of the past
But I'm proud of the fact that I'm not who I was now
I am different now
Every part of me
Has been touched by freedom
Oh Jesus, ya gotta hold on me
I fell but somehow
You refused to leave
Now all my wrong forgiven
Oh Jesus, ya gotta hold on me
No matter what comes or goes
One thing is for sure
You won't let me go
You got a hold on me
And when I'm losing control
You're dependable
No, you won't let go
You got a hold on me
No matter what comes or goes
One thing is for sure
You won't let me go
You got a hold on me
And when I'm losing control
You're dependable
No, you won't let go
You got a hold on me
We want to thank Travis and Jon for stopping by the service this evening
We'll be serving plate dinners in the back
Come and get you some red Kool-Aid because you know you've been changed
Hallelujah
See, it feels real good right now
Now I want to talk to you a little bit more
I'm not finished with you, talk to 'em
I used to fall asleep in Sunday school
Sang in the choir so I could sit right next to you, yeah
Puppy love, but see now I forget your name
Cuz after time, memories they fade away
But still the day I could never let it go
That Sunday morning when I met the Holy Ghost
On my mama, church boy, now I'll never be the same
Jesus paid it all and told me I could keep the change
Pull up
Something's gotta hold on me
The lyrics to Travis Greene's song "Hold on Me" speak to his personal journey of transformation and redemption through encountering Jesus. Through the song, he reflects on his past struggles and mistakes, acknowledging that he was lost and unable to find his way. However, everything changed when he met Jesus, as something inside of him started to shift, and he began to experience a newfound sense of freedom. Instead of being proud of his past, he takes pride in the fact that he is not the same person he used to be.
The chorus emphasizes this transformation, with Greene declaring that he is different now and that every part of him has been touched by freedom because of Jesus. He recognizes that despite his failures, Jesus refused to leave him and forgave all his wrongs. This realization leads him to acknowledge that Jesus has a tight grip on his life, and no matter what happens, Jesus will never let him go. The lyrics also mention the influence of the Holy Ghost and how it has changed him, and the joy and gratitude he feels for this transformation.
Overall, "Hold on Me" is a testament to Travis Greene's personal journey of finding hope, redemption, and a new identity through his faith in Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could have your attention
I want to share my story with you
Don't mean to waste your time
I don't want to take up unnecessary time
I'd like to tell a little story
I want to share a personal experience
How I was lost and couldn't find my way
I was lost and had no direction in life
Then I met Jesus
But then I encountered Jesus
Something started to change
And things began to change for the better
I ain't proud of the past
I'm not proud of my previous actions
I'm proud of the fact that I'm not who I was now
But I'm proud of the person I've become
I am different now
I have undergone a transformation
Every part of me
Every aspect of my being
Has been touched by freedom
Has experienced true freedom
Oh Jesus, ya gotta hold on me
Jesus, you have a strong influence on me
I fell but somehow
I made mistakes, but somehow
You refused to leave
You never abandoned me
Now all my wrong forgiven
Now all my past sins are forgiven
Born in North Carolina
I was born in North Carolina
Outside the county lines
Outside the boundaries of my hometown
Yeah, I came up in the struggle
I faced difficult circumstances growing up
And on the streets I had to find my way
I had to navigate the challenges of street life
But that was just a chapter
But that was just a part of my story
It was not the end
It didn't define the rest of my life
No matter what comes or goes
Regardless of what happens
One thing is for sure
One thing is certain
You won't let me go
You will never abandon me
You got a hold on me
You have a strong grip on me
And when I'm losing control
When I feel like I'm losing control
You're dependable
You are reliable
No, you won't let go
No, you won't release your hold
Now I want to talk to you a little bit more
Now I want to share more with you
I'm not finished with you, talk to 'em
I still have more to say
I used to fall asleep in Sunday school
I used to get bored in Sunday school
Sang in the choir so I could sit right next to you, yeah
I joined the choir just to be close to you
Puppy love, but see now I forget your name
It was just a young, innocent crush, and I've forgotten your name now
Cuz after time, memories they fade away
Because over time, memories tend to fade
But still the day I could never let it go
But there's one day I can never forget
That Sunday morning when I met the Holy Ghost
The day I encountered the Holy Spirit on a Sunday morning
On my mama, church boy, now I'll never be the same
I swear, as a church boy, my life changed forever
Jesus paid it all and told me I could keep the change
Jesus paid for my sins in full and gave me more than I deserved
We want to thank Travis and Jon for stopping by the service this evening
We appreciate Travis and Jon attending the service tonight
We'll be serving plate dinners in the back
We will provide meal service at the rear
Come and get you some red Kool-Aid because you know you've been changed
Have some red Kool-Aid to celebrate your transformation
Hallelujah
Praise the Lord
See, it feels real good right now
I feel genuinely happy at this moment
Pull up
Arrive at the destination
Something's gotta hold on me
Something has a strong influence over me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Travis Greene, Kirk Franklin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charis Wamuyu
"Hold On Me"
Travis Greene(feat. Kirk Franklin & John P. Kee)
If I could have your attention
Don't mean to waste your time
I'd like to tell a little story
How I was lost and couldn't find my way
Then I met Jesus
Something started to change
I ain't proud of the past
I'm proud of the fact that I'm not who I was now
I am different now
Every part of me
Has been touched by freedom
Oh Jesus, Ya gotta hold on me
I fell but somehow
You refused to leave
Now all my wrong forgiven
Oh Jesus, Ya gotta hold on me
Born in North Carolina
Outside the county lines
Yea, I came up in the struggle
And on the streets I had to find my way
But that was just a chapter
It was not the end
I ain't proud of the past
But I'm proud of the fact that I'm not who I was now
I am different now
Every part of me
Has been touched by freedom
Oh Jesus, Ya gotta hold on me
I fell but somehow
You refused to leave
Now all my wrong forgiven
Oh Jesus, Ya gotta hold on me
No matter what comes or goes
One thing is for sure
You won't let me go
You got a hold on me
And when I'm losing control
You're dependable
No, you won't let go
You got a hold on me
No matter what comes or goes
One thing is for sure
You won't let me go
You got a hold on me
And when I'm losing control
You're dependable
No, you won't let go
You got a hold on me
We want to thank Travis and Jon for stopping by the service this evening
We'll be serving plate dinners in the back
Come and get you some red Kool-Aid because you know you've been changed
Hallelujah
See, it feels real good right now
Now I want to talk to you a little bit more
I'm not finished with you, talk to em
I used to fall asleep in Sunday school
Sang in the choir so I could sit right next to you, yeah
Puppy love, but see now I forget your name
Cuz after time, memories they fade away
But still the day I could never let it go
That Sunday morning when I met the Holy Ghost
On my mama, church boy, now I'll never be the same
Jesus paid it all and told me I could keep the change
Pull up
Something's gotta hold on me
Grazielle Martins
Tradução:
Se eu pudesse ter sua atenção
Não quero perder seu tempo
Eu gostaria de contar uma pequena história
Como eu estava perdido e não conseguia encontrar meu caminho
Então eu conheci Jesus
Algo começou a mudar
Eu não tenho orgulho do passado
Estou orgulhoso do fato de que não sou quem eu era agora
, agora sou diferente
Cada parte de mim
foi tocada pela liberdade
Oh Jesus, você tem que me segurar
Eu caí, mas de alguma forma
Você se recusou a partir
Agora todos os meus erros foram perdoados
Oh Jesus, você tem que me segurar
Nascido na Carolina do Norte
Fora dos limites do condado
Sim, eu vim lutando
E nas ruas eu tive que encontrar meu caminho
Mas isso foi apenas um capítulo
Não foi o fim
Não estou orgulhoso do passado
Mas estou orgulhoso do fato de que não sou quem eu agora
sou diferente agora
Cada parte de mim
foi tocada pela liberdade
Oh Jesus, você tem que me segurar
Eu caí, mas de alguma forma
Você se recusou a partir
Agora todos os meus erros perdoados
Oh Jesus, você tem que me segurar
Não importa o que venha ou vá
Uma coisa é certa
Você não vai me deixar ir
Você tem um agarre sobre mim
E quando eu estou perdendo o controle
Você é confiável
Não, você não vai me deixar ir
Você tem um controle sobre mim
Não importa o que venha ou vá
Uma coisa é certa
Você não vai me deixar ir
Você me segurou
E quando eu estou perdendo o controle
Você é confiável
Não, você não vai me deixar ir
Você me segurou
Queremos agradecer a Travis e Jon por terem vindo no culto esta noite,
estaremos servindo jantares de prato nos fundos.
Venha e pegue um Kool-Aid vermelho para você, porque você sabe que mudou.
Aleluia.
Veja, é muito bom agora.
Agora eu quero falar com você um pouco mais
. não terminei com você, fale com eles
Eu costumava adormecer na escola dominical
Cantei no coro para que eu pudesse sentar ao seu lado, sim
, amor de cachorro, mas veja agora eu esqueci o seu nome
Porque depois de tempos, memórias elas vão embora
Mas ainda o dia em que eu nunca poderia deixar isso ir
Naquela manhã de domingo quando encontrei o Espírito Santo
Na minha mãe, menino da igreja, agora eu nunca serei o mesmo
Jesus pagou tudo e me disse que eu poderia manter a mudança
Puxe
algo tem que segure em mim
Victor Gaddie
I absolutely love collaborations that work. This one is a stellar example of true artistry and spirit filled production.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️💯💯💯
Thus Saith the Lord
Spirit filled? Spirit filled? Enough said! Who is on the Lord’s side!??
Tonya Reed, Ph.D.
Yes. LOVE these guys. Using their talents and creativity, they are constantly pushing new boundaries of what it means to be a Gospel music artist.
Onyinx Ikenwankwo
This song really weren't just lyrics but each song came to life in my life. I am not proud of my past but am proud that fact that I am not who I was. Thanks to you three.
Goodluck Okoro
You guys have revolutionised the world's perception of gospel music. I get excited whenever I see Frank. He brings a great spark to every ministration
Bishop Truth
So good to see Pastor Kee standing and grooving again! The man is arguably a Legend.
Beverly Kee
Thank you for the love. Love to see these comments (His Real Sister)
DragonFly
@Beverly Kee God used your brother to bless mylife. Regards to him
Terry Fields
@Beverly Kee was fortunate to see him last year in Oklahoma City. Still get the chills. Much love to you and your family
Mbasekei Ayomobi
Not arguable. He's a legend, periodt!