My Deliverer
Mandisa
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I was so helpless Where did the light go I had no hope left Deep down in my soul [chorus] I was watchin' I was waitin' I was prayin' I was stayin' down on my knees That's right where you found me My deliverer, you rescued me from all that held me captive My deliverer, you set me free Now I'm alive and I can live So every moment I will give you praise My deliverer Ooh my deliverer There's no pretending I can't do it myself I'm so dependent Lord I need your help [chorus] My deliverer, you rescued me from all that held me captive My deliverer, you set me free Now I'm alive and I can live And every moment I will give you praise La la la la la I need you You know whatever I'm goin' through [chorus] My deliverer, you rescued me from all that held me captive My deliverer, you set me free Now I can live My deliverer, I'm no longer captive My deliverer, you gave your life that I might live So every moment I will give you praise Yeah my deliverer I'm gonna give you praise I'm gonna give you praise My deliverer
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Written by: JASON WALKER, TONY WOOD, CHAD R CATES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
Song Composition & Release"My Deliverer" is a contemporary Christian song by Mandisa and one of the last songs written by Rich Mullins before his untimely death in 1997.
- Mandisa's version of "My Deliverer" is included in her third studio album, "Freedom", which was released in 2009. The song was also released as a single the same year.
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Artists’ ProfileMandisa, born Mandisa Lynn Hundley, is an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. She rose to fame as a contestant in the fifth season of American Idol, finishing in the ninth place.
- Rich Mullins was a gifted American singer and songwriter best known for his worship songs. He tragically died in a car accident in 1997.
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Lyrics and ThemeBoth versions of "My Deliverer" focus on the theme of divine rescue, with God portrayed as a deliverer who saves his followers from hardship and despair.
- Its lyrics are derived from the Bible, primarily the Psalms, embodying an essence of hope and salvation.
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Reception and ImpactThe song has had a significant impact within Christian communities, known for its uplifting message and powerful interpretation.
- Mandisa's version of "My Deliverer" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart in 2009.
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Inspiration for the SongIn an interview, Mandisa revealed that the song was inspired, in part, by her difficult journey on American Idol, particularly the harsh comments she received about her appearance and weight.
- In contrast, Mullins drew inspiration from the biblical account of Moses and the Israelites, using the image of God as their deliverer in times of difficulty.
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Song Achievement"My Deliverer" was nominated for Female Vocalist Of The Year at the 41st Dove Awards in 2010.
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