“This CD is about accepting and embracing each other’s differences, and many of the songs speak to those issues,” said Chanelle. “Our message is that God will bring you to a place of acceptance and love, and there is so much power and freedom in that,” concludes Chanelle. “Throughout our career we were always trying to please everyone, we wanted people to like us and accept what we were trying to do,” added Angel. “We have gone through so much and fought so hard to get to the place where we love who we are and know that God made us who we are. We are no longer trying to conform to someone else’s idea about who we should be. We believe that is reflected in the music on our new CD.”
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Trin-i-tee 5:7 is a contemporary gospel trio from New Orleans, Louisiana. The group was inspired by R&B girl groups such as Destiny's Child and TLC. They debuted in 1998 with a self-titled album. In 1997 the New Orleans-based gospel group comprised of high school students Angel Taylor, Chanelle Hayes, and Terri Brown, was brought to the attention of gospel label GospoCentric Records by their manager Kenneth Grant. Label owner Viki Mack Lataillade pictured them crossing over to urban market as her flagship artist Kirk Franklin had four years before. "A great deal of attention was put into their imaging because there's a fine line you have to walk with female talent with relation to church and secular audiences as well," Lataillade told Billboard magazine in 1998. "Nobody wants to think a female group is not clear about who they are and what they're singing about. They had to be attractive and trendy, but a class act as well." The label named the group Trin-i-tee 5:7 based on 1 John 5:7 biblical scripture that refers to the Trinity. The group's self titled debut project was produced in 1998 by R. Kelly and Kirk Franklin. With preorders of 100,000 copies and an aggressive urban marketing campaign, the project debuted at No. 3 on the gospel charts and eventually stepped up to the top slot. It also reached the R&B Top 20 charts and was eventually certified gold. The album created two gospel radio hits in "Mary Don't You Weep" and "God's Grace." The CD would go on to spend 7 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Album chart, over 30 weeks in the Top on Billboard's Contemporary Christian chart, and almost 50 weeks on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart. Terri Brown left the group in mid-1999 and was replaced before their second album, Spiritual Love, by the group's make up artist Adrian Anderson. In 2000 the group issued their second project, Spiritual Love which featured the big hits "Put Your Hands" and "My Body", which charted in the UK charts also. "Our videos and our music are really different from most of what's out in the music industry today," says Angel. "We want to convey hope and positiveness and that's really who we are. The more popular we become, the more attention will be focused on our personal lives. I think the best thing we can do is show the world what Christianity is all about through the way we live our own lives." The album featured collaborations with gospel artists such as Kirk Franklin, Tramaine Hawkins, Crystal Lewis, and Natalie Wilson (founder of the S.O.P Chorale). Unlike their first two CDs, The Kiss did not feature any production from R. Kelly, as the group had by necessity disassociated themselves from him after several controversies and scandals attached themselves to his name. By the time the group's The Kiss CD was issued in 2002, they were having issues with GospoCentric. The urban radio track "Holla" didn't get the urban radio push they felt the song merited. All their past singles at least made it to the lower reaches of the R&B charts. During that period Kenneth Grant left his post as manager, and the group sought to be released from the deal, but the company refused. Pop star Brandy's mother and manager, Sonja Norwood, took over management and brought the group to a higher level of respect by booking them on major non-gospel television shows. However, she eventually turned the management over to Beyonce's father and manager, Mathew Knowles.
I Will Lift
Trin-i-tee 5:7 Lyrics
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Lord you took away my pain
Now I can smile again
And you made my dreams come true
I worship only you
Lord you took away my pain
And I'm so glad you came
To wash away my sins
Oh Oh Oh
Chorus
I will lift your name on high your true and living praise
The heavens and the earth we will all praise your name
Lord you didn't have to die to give your life to me
You don't even have to ask for praises unto thee
You so loved the world you gave your one begotton son
And I will love you and praise you until my life is done
I don't want to live without you in my life for now and I know I don't deserve you but I am glad you chose
Vs 2
Oh Lord you made the sacrifice
So for you I choose to live my life
They call your name Emmanual
And your story I am going to tell
You are the Lord of Lord
Yes you are almighty God
Lord you always speak the truth
Thats why I worship you
Oh Oh Oh
(Chorus)
Bridge 2x
Oh Lord I praise your name
Emmanual Jihova
Alpha Omega King of King
Lord of Lord
Moring star
Yes you are
Jesus your my provider
I honor you Mesiah
You are the precious lamb of God
Prince of piece
All I need is you are
Trin-i-tee 5:7's song "I Will Lift" expresses a deep sense of gratitude and reverence towards God for the transformative power of his love and sacrifice. The first verse begins with a declaration of God's ability to take away pain and make dreams come true. The singer acknowledges that she worships only God because he is the source of her joy and wellbeing. The second verse further extols God's sacrifice and truthfulness, highlighting his supremacy over all other beings. The chorus then praises God for his unconditional love and provision, reminding listeners that he gave his only son for the world's salvation.
Overall, the song has a strong focus on worship and recognition of God's sovereignty. The lyrics are filled with biblical references and theological ideas, such as the belief in Jesus as the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world. The bridge further affirms God's various titles and attributes, emphasizing his role as a savior and provider.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord you took away my pain
The singer thanks God for relieving their emotional pain and making them happy again
Now I can smile again
The singer was previously struggling with sadness and depression, but now they can be happy
And you made my dreams come true
God has given the singer what they wanted or needed to make their life better
I worship only you
The artist is devoted to God and gives them all the credit for their blessings
To wash away my sins
The artist believes that God has forgiven them for any wrongdoing they have committed
On you my life depends
The singer feels that their life would be meaningless without God's presence and influence
I will lift your name on high your true and living praise
The singer promises to exalt God's name and worship them with sincerity
The heavens and the earth we will all praise your name
The artist believes that all creation should praise and glorify God
Lord you didn't have to die to give your life to me
The artist recognizes that Christ's sacrifice was voluntary and done out of love for humanity
You don't even have to ask for praises unto thee
The artist acknowledges that God is worthy of worship without needing to be told to do so
You so loved the world you gave your one begotton son
The singer believes that Christ's death was a demonstration of God's love for humanity
And I will love you and praise you until my life is done
The artist is committed to a lifetime of worshipping and loving God
I don't want to live without you in my life for now and I know I don't deserve you but I am glad you chose
The singer feels that their life would be incomplete without God and acknowledges that they are not worthy of God's love, but grateful for it anyway
Oh Lord you made the sacrifice
The singer recognizes that Christ's death was an act of sacrifice on their behalf
So for you I choose to live my life
The singer decides to live their life in a way that honors and pleases God
They call your name Emmanual
The artist acknowledges God's name and title as Emmanuel (meaning 'God with us')
And your story I am going to tell
The artist wants to share God's story and message of love with others
Lord you always speak the truth
The singer trusts that God is always truthful and honest
Thats why I worship you
The singer values God's honesty and feels that it is worthy of worship
Oh Lord I praise your name
The artist expresses their admiration and reverence for God's name
Alpha Omega King of King
The artist acknowledges God as the beginning and end of all things, and the ruler over all
Jesus your my provider
The artist recognizes Jesus as the source of their blessings and sustenance
I honor you Mesiah
The singer shows respect and reverence for Jesus as the Messiah
You are the precious lamb of God
The artist sees Jesus as the pure and holy sacrifice that was offered for their sins
Prince of piece
The singer acknowledges Jesus as the source of peace and tranquility in their life
All I need is you
The singer relies exclusively on God for their needs and fulfillment
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeremymckaby9646
I was supposed to been dead at birth and I survived a tragic car accident last year that would’ve typically killed me so God still has plans for me Thank you GOD for keeping that shining light. On my life 😊
@gentlewhitenoise3366
Thank you, Heavenly Father 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
@kedrasmith4258
These sisters are anointed...I feel God's presence all over this song...Thank You Jesus!!!!
@reginadeniseclarke9265
AMEN'
@gentlewhitenoise3366
Beautiful Anointed and Pure Children of God, Thank You for your Anoint Soulful Music, my God continue to Bless and Protect you all💞💞💞🙌🙌🙌
@aYRGninja
Yes you are, my Messiah 🙏🙏🙏
@chocolatethundercherry143
Thankyou JEHOVAH JIREH GOD for brining us through. Dear LORD , protector of all life, thank you for the wonderful deeds you have done in OUR life. Thank you for guiding me and hearing my prayers. #Amen.
@godslove0609
Man I really miss them. I love all of their songs.
@Destar718
They have such beautiful voices...not a lot of artists sound like their original tracks... amazing
@aYRGninja
Yes they are so anointed!!