Vanessa Bell Armstrong made her solo debut on Onyx/Muscle Shoals Sound Reco… Read Full Bio ↴Vanessa Bell Armstrong made her solo debut on Onyx/Muscle Shoals Sound Records in 1983 with the album Peace Be Still. The title track has since became one of Armstrong's signature songs. Armstrong's second album Chosen hit number one on the US Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.

Bell Armstrong performed on the 1st Annual Soul Train Awards ceremony. Her 1986 album Following Jesus won a Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Album - Solo in 1988. She is also a seven time Grammy Award-nominee.

The cover of Armstrong's 1987 Billboard-charting mainstream 7" single "You Bring Out The Best In Me."Vanessa enjoyed a slice of mainstream success in the late 80's. Her self-titled 1987 Jive Records debut yielded the Billboard-charting hit "You Bring Out The Best In Me," as well as the club favorite "Pressing On." [1][3] The next year's follow-up album Wonderful One featured a cover of the Labi Siffre anti-Apartheid anthem "Something Inside So Strong." The song was later remade in 1995 by Armstrong along with Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Tramaine Hawkins, Yolanda Adams, and a host of other gospel artists as a tribute to Rosa Parks. The song was serviced to radio stations to play on the 40th anniversary of the civil rights icon's arrest.

Armstrong appeared on Broadway in 1991 in a production of Don't Get God Started. "Always," a Marvin Winans composition that anchors the play, also appears on Armstrong's 1987 self-titled album. Her Broadway role lead to a cameo appearance in the Oprah Winfrey TV special The Women of Brewster Place. Armstrong was also chosen to record the theme to the popular 80's NBC sitcom Amen.

Vanessa Bell Armstrong took a 3 year self-imposed hiatus from recording before releasing A Brand New Day under a new deal with Tommy Boy Gospel in 2001. Vanessa was presented with a lifetime achievement award during 2004's Gospel Superfest.

Armstrong's 2007 album, Walking Miracle, is her first release in 6 years, and blends traditional gospel fare like "So Good To Me" (produced by Smokie Norful) with contemporary songs like "Til The Victory's Won" (produced by Fred Jerkins III) and the title track (produced by Rodney Jerkins). The latter song was inspired by Armstrong's son who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

I'm Going Through
Vanessa Bell Armstrong Lyrics

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I'm going through
I'm going through
I'm going through
I'm going through
Well, I'm going through
I'm going through

And if takes all the rest of my life

I'm gonna serve Him 'til I die
I am determined and I'm going all the way through
I am determined and I'm going all the way through

I made up my mind
I'm going through
Leaving this world behind
I'm going through
I'll carry my cross
I'm going through
Whatever it costs
I'm going through

And if takes all the rest of my life
I'm gonna serve Him 'til I die
I am determined and I'm going all the way through
I am determined and I'm going all the way through

Yes, I am [3x]

And if my mother don't go
I'm going through
And if my father don't go
I'm going through
If my, my, my brother don't do
I'm going through
If my sister don't
I'm going through
I am determined and I'm doing all the way through [2X]

I'm going; I'm going through
Do you hear me?
Oh, I'm going through
You can lie on me
I'm still gonna go through
Turn your backs on me
Tells me to go through
I'm going, yeah I'm going through
Yeah, I'm going through
Hey, I'm going through

Oh, I'm going through
(Fade out)

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Going Through" by Vanessa Bell Armstrong is a song about a person's unwavering faith and determination to continue serving God despite the struggles and obstacles that come along the way. The repetition of the phrase "I'm going through" emphasizes a sense of resolve, demonstrating how the singer will not be deterred from her mission. The lines, "And if takes all the rest of my life, I'm gonna serve Him 'til I die" show how the singer is ready to devote her entire life to God's service. This line also instills a sense of longevity and persistence to see the mission through until the very end. The singer has made up her mind that she will not be swayed, and nothing can make her deviate from the path she has chosen.

The singer mentions how she is willing to make sacrifices to achieve her goal, and she will carry her cross no matter the cost. She is willing to leave the world behind, and if her family members do not join her, she will still continue to follow God. This reflects a sense of individuality and personal agency on her part. She has made her intentions clear and knows what she wants. Nothing can stop her from achieving her goal.

Overall, "I'm Going Through" is a powerful song about faith and unwavering resolve. It shows that no matter what happens or who opposes us, God is always with us, and we must stay strong in our convictions until the end.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm going through
I'm facing a difficult situation in my life.

I'm going through
I'm feeling overwhelmed and stressed out about it.

I'm going through
I'm experiencing pain and uncertainty.

I'm going through
I'm struggling to stay strong and persevere.

Well, I'm going through
No matter what happens, I'm determined to push through this challenge.

I'm going through
I won't give up, even if it takes me the rest of my life.

And if takes all the rest of my life I'm gonna serve Him 'til I die
I'm committed to my faith and won't let anything stop me from serving God.

I am determined and I'm going all the way through I am determined and I'm going all the way through
I'm determined to persevere through this challenge and come out stronger on the other side.

I made up my mind I'm going through
I've decided to face this challenge head-on and won't back down.

Leaving this world behind I'm going through
I'm ignoring distractions and staying focused on my path forward.

I'll carry my cross I'm going through
I'm willing to bear the burden of my struggles and keep moving forward.

Whatever it costs I'm going through
I'm willing to pay any price to overcome this obstacle.

And if my mother don't go I'm going through And if my father don't go I'm going through If my, my, my brother don't do I'm going through If my sister don't I'm going through
Even if my loved ones abandon me, I won't lose my faith and will stay committed to overcoming this challenge.

I'm going; I'm going through Do you hear me? Oh, I'm going through You can lie on me I'm still gonna go through Turn your backs on me Tells me to go through I'm going, yeah I'm going through Yeah, I'm going through Hey, I'm going through Oh, I'm going through
No matter what others say or do, I won't let them stop me from persevering through this challenge.

Writer(s): RUDOLPH STANFIELD

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