In the 19th edition of Music Lifts (2024), weβre uplifted by gospel artist CeCe Winans performing, βBe Still and Know.β
Welcome to Music Lifts
, a column that seeks to highlight songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit; songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity. Featured songs arenβt genre-specific; songs may or may not be faith-based. The goal is for these songs to make you feel better β be LIFTED to new heights! So, for the 19th edition of Music Lifts
(2024), we highlight βBe Still and Knowβ as performed by CeCe Winans.
βWhen I look around and it all seems hopeless / I wonβt fear / I wonβt fear.β The reason why Grammy-winning, gospel artist CeCe Winans wonβt fear is because of GOD! In βBe Still and Knowβ Winans testifies about the omniscience and wonderworking power of The Most High. Winans penned the second track from her 2024 album, More Than This with Alvin Love III, and producer, Kyle Lee. The spiritual, musical lift is REAL!
CeCe Winans provides superb vocals on this inspiring, contemporary Christian/gospel song. Winans shows poise early on, rising to the occasion as the music grows more dynamic. The text is spot-on β relatable and speaking to the soul. The melodies are tuneful, particularly in the section to beat, the chorus:
βBe still and know
Know You are God
Youβre right here with me
Through all my troubles
Iβll be still and know
Know You are God
You are the light and rest for my soul
Youβre God and Iβll be still and know.β
Yes, yes, yes
! Beyond the chorus, the bridge is powerful, amplified by choral voices, pummeling drums, and eventually, a timely key modulation that leads into the final chorus. Winans proclaims, βYou are the well / That never runs dry / No valley too deep / No mountain too high.β In βBe Still and Knowβ CeCe Winans delivers a pitch-perfect message. Musical lift achieved
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CeCe Winans // More Than This // Pure Springs Gospel, Inc. // 2024
CeCe Winans, Be Still and Know: Music Lifts
No. 19 (2024) [
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