CeCe Winans, Be Still and Know | Music Lifts

In the 19^th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by gospel artist CeCe Winans performing, “Be Still and Know.”

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 aren’t genre-specific; songs may or may not be faith-based. The goal is for these songs to make you feel better – be LIFTED to new heights!  So, for the 19^th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we highlight “Be Still and Know” as performed by CeCe Winans.

“When I look around and it all seems hopeless / I won’t fear / I won’t fear.” The reason why Grammy-winning, gospel artist CeCe Winans won’t fear is because of GOD! In “Be Still and Know” 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 – relatable and speaking to the soul.  The melodies are tuneful, particularly in the section to beat, the chorus:

“Be still and know

Know You are God

You’re right here with me

Through all my troubles

I’ll be still and know

Know You are God

You are the light and rest for my soul

You’re God and I’ll be still and know.”

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, “You are the well / That never runs dry / No valley too deep / No mountain too high.” In “Be Still and Know” CeCe Winans delivers a pitch-perfect message. Musical lift achieved !

CeCe Winans // More Than This // Pure Springs Gospel, Inc. // 2024

CeCe Winans, Be Still and Know: Music Lifts No. 19 (2024) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pure Springs Gospel, Inc.; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]