The Williams Brothers, I Felt a Change

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In the 8^th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by The Williams Brothers performing, “I Felt A Change.”

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 8^th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we highlight “I Felt A Change” as performed by The Williams Brothers.

If you need a testimony, renowned gospel collective The Williams Brothers have a sensational one for you. Following the reverent instrumental introduction of “I Felt A Change”, renowned gospel collective The Williams Brothers impart story about being saved – accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior. This thoughtful and memorable record from their 1990 album, In This Place [Note: it also appears on their 1999 album, Still Here] captures and embodies such a spiritual awakening – a significant change.

After setting up the record, The Brothers assert, “I couldn’t see nothing / I couldn’t see nothing / I felt a change in me.” My, my, my! After establishing this inexplicable change, at least from a logical, realist lens, The William Brothers continue to expound, singing, “Something got in my hands / Something got in my feet / I just couldn’t sit in my seat!” To reiterate, this experience is all about salvation from above , something that is not easy to explain, obvious. Faith is required, period. The Brothers go on to say, “It felt like fire / That holy ghost fire.” Woo! They furthermore reflect, asserting, “I’ve been changed / The angels in heaven done signed my name / Changed…” If you are a believer, you understand what this record entails. The key takeaway is how substantial a relationship with God is – “Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me!”