“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.
People Get Ready
Trin-i-tee 5:7 Lyrics
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There's a train a comin'
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel comin'
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
People get ready
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Faith is key
Open the doors and board them
There's hope for all among the love the most
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
People get ready
There's a train a comin'
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel comin'
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
Just get on board
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
Trin-i-tee 5:7's song "People Get Ready" urges people to prepare themselves for a better future, which is symbolized by a train that is coming to take them to Jordan. The song calls out to people to leave behind their baggage, be it physical or metaphorical, and to board this train with faith. The lyrical style of the song borrows from the gospel style that was prevalent in the 1960s, when the original version of the song was released.
The song uses imagery, such as the train, as a metaphor for life's journey, which requires faith and hope, elements that are necessary to board the figurative train to salvation. The song notes that the train is picking up passengers from coast to coast, thereby affirming that salvation is available to all. However, the lyrics emphasize that there is no room on this train for "the hopeless sinner who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul." Therefore, the song emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and of making correct choices.
The song's lyrics impart a positive message, urging people to prepare themselves for the future with faith and hope, while cautioning them against making bad choices that would adversely affect their future. The song's message transcends religious ideals and can be applied to anyone's life journey.
Line by Line Meaning
People get ready
Prepare yourself for what is to come
There's a train a comin'
A significant event or change is approaching
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
Let go of any unnecessary burdens and just accept the change
All you need is faith
Believe in the power of the change
To hear the diesel comin'
Be aware of the signs that the change is about to happen
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
Trust that everything will fall into place and show gratitude for the opportunity
Train to Jordan
A journey towards a better place or destination
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
The opportunity for change is available to everyone
Faith is key
Believing in the change and trusting the journey is essential
Open the doors and board them
Be receptive to the change and accept it wholeheartedly
There's hope for all among the love the most
Believe that love and positivity will lead to a positive outcome for everyone
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Those who only think about themselves and harm others will not be accepted
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Those who only care about themselves and harm others will not be forgiven
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
Have compassion for those who have fewer options
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
There is no escape from the consequences of one's actions
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
The approaching change is imminent and cannot be ignored
Just get on board
Accept the change and embrace it fully
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
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1WayOfHoliness
"I can hear the sound of the train coming..." Jesus is coming😇👼🙏 #1stThessalonians4:15-18
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Nene Harris 😊😊😊
Get Ur LIFE
1WayOfHoliness that's my favorite part 🙌💯
Milo Boston
I absolutely love this song by them! I'm sooooooo glad you added it! :)
Warren K Bell Jr
I love this song so, much🙏👍💪
Derrick Harley
My favorite song off this album!
Purpose Awaken
Derrick Harley yup love this song 💕
Jared Albritton
this one of the best songs I heard
RealShanita1
this is song is soooo beautiful
Tahir McEachin
love this song Jesus wait for me i want to go