After The Judds disbanded in 1991, she then went to Texas Wynonna began a solo career, also on Curb. In her solo career, she has released eight studio albums, a live album, a holiday album and two compilation albums in addition to charting more than 20 singles of her own. Her first three singles—"She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light," and "No One Else on Earth"—all reached number one on the U.S. country singles charts consecutively, as did 1993's "Only Love" and 1996's, "To Be Loved by You." Three of her albums are certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. She released a new single, "Something You Can't Live Without," in March 2013. Her most recent recording, Wynonna & The Big Noise, was released on February 12, 2016 via Curb Records. Wynonna & the Big Noise are a country band lead by Wynonna and husband Cactus Mosher. Wynonna is most recognized for her musical work, although starting in the 2000s she has also pursued other interests, including writing, acting and philanthropy.
I Will Be
Wynonna Judd Lyrics
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Felt like an exile in the world I had known
So I sought the shelter of my own soul
And stayed inside
I found no comfort in placing blame
I saw the hope that lay just beyond the pain
The past is a prison and I won't wear those chains
And I won't hide, oh no
I will be here
I will be strong
I'll face my fears
When the night is long
And still go on
I will be brave
I will be bold
Follow my faith
To a higher road
And I'm not there yet
But I will be
I could choose to keep my feet upon the beaten path
Never cross the open field for the one snake in the grass
But I'd rather risk my heart then never get the chance
To find my way, to find my way
I will be here
I will be strong
I'll face my fears
When the night is long
And still go on
I will be brave
I will be bold
Follow my faith
To a higher road
And I'm not there yet
But I will be
The lyrics to Wynonna Judd's song "I Will Be" speak to the challenges and hardships that we all face in life. The opening lines describe feeling caught in a downpour of a rain of stones, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficulties and obstacles that life can throw our way. The singer then turns inward, seeking the shelter of her own soul, showing her strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
The chorus is a powerful message of self-assurance and determination: "I will be here, I will be strong, I'll face my fears when the night is long, and still go on." The singer acknowledges that she is not yet where she wants to be, but expresses her resolve to continue moving forward and following her faith to a higher road.
The song encourages listeners to take risks, to be brave and bold, and to not be afraid to follow their hearts and find their own way in life. It's a message of hope and perseverance, reminding us that we have the strength and courage to overcome any obstacles that may come our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Been caught in a downpour of a rain of stones
I have been through tough times where it felt like I was being hit by stones endlessly
Felt like an exile in the world I had known
During these tough times, I felt like I didn't fit in and was separate from everything else around me
So I sought the shelter of my own soul
I found comfort within myself and turned inwardly to seek solace
And stayed inside
I retreated within myself to find strength to face the challenges in life
I found no comfort in placing blame
I realized that blaming others would not bring me comfort and instead chose to take responsibility for my own actions
I saw the hope that lay just beyond the pain
I recognized that there was hope and a better future beyond the pain and suffering I was experiencing
The past is a prison and I won't wear those chains
I understood that dwelling on the past would only hold me back and decided to break free from those chains
And I won't hide, oh no
I refuse to hide from my challenges and instead will face them head-on
I will be here
I will be present and not give up
I will be strong
I will find strength within myself and keep moving forward
I'll face my fears
I will confront my fears instead of running away from them
When the night is long
Even in the darkest of times, I will not lose hope and will persevere
And still go on
I will keep moving forward, no matter how difficult it may seem
I will be brave
I will have the courage to face my challenges
I will be bold
I will take risks and be fearless in pursuing my dreams and goals
Follow my faith
I will trust in my beliefs and values to guide me
To a higher road
I will strive towards a better path and brighter future
And I'm not there yet
I haven't reached my destination yet
But I will be
But I will keep working hard and never give up until I get there
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Written by: BOB FARRELL, TANYA LEAH
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