Artist bio

Hailing from the land of wood and water, Jhenelle Lewis is a Public Relations specialist with a burning zeal for the performing arts. Lewis is a graduate of the University of Technology, Jamaica, where she graduated with first class honors having earned a BA in Communication Arts and Technology. Engaged in ministry from a young age, she has been a member of her church choir and a number of performing arts groups including the Jamaica Youth Chorale, Jamaica Musical Theatre Company and the Quilt Performing Arts Company. Baptized at the tender age of ten years old, her life and purpose has been guided by the Word and will of God. A passionate visionary, she strives to become the best version of herself through the help of God and the Holy Spirit.

Title

WARFARE

Artist Statement

I had a difficult time selecting the concept for this video. It was very important that message was not hidden or missed because too much was happening on-screen. So I went with simplicity. I found a shoot location that spoke to my message and my intention with the lyrics I wrote. It was shot at Fort Rocky in Port Royal, Jamaica, once known as the wickedest city in the world. Built around 1888, Fort Rocky is an abandoned battle fort and what I thought was the perfect location for the video.

I consider this song a journal entry, and the video, a memoir to myself and my fighting brethren. It describes my battle strategy and my dependence on God. I've learnt this year, from my personal battles, that nothing about this fight will be easy but it most definitely will be worth it. The key is to keep fighting, no matter what. We must stand against the enemy's wiles so in the end we can stand before God and hear "Well done my good and faithful servant".

How it fits into contest

The Ephesians 6 text came to life in my life a few months ago, before I even knew of this contest. I came under a series of spiritual attacks and, from those experiences, the lyrics of this song was penned. It is written in the knowledge of Ephesians 6:10-20, as a declaration of my stance in this Spiritual Battle; I will fight until my last breath because God has enabled me with the strength, armour and wisdom that is needed to win. This piece of work sheds light on the spiritual battle we are in as believers and it affirms that our help does not come from man but from God. It is directly linked to the contest topic as it explores the spiritual battle and the need to get 'armoured' up in order to stand against the enemy in combat.

Credits

Jhenelle Lewis - Lyricist/Writer/Singer
Odane Mais - Composer/Music Producer
Javaughn Lewis - Videographer/Editor

Other Goods & Services Available from this Artist

Concert Performer, Wedding Singer, Gospel Artist

Transcript / Lyrics

WARFARE

Don’t look to the left
Don’t look to the right
Keep telling my self
That you’ve got fight

My eyes to the hills
From whence cometh my help
Ain’t turning back
Cause I ain’t going to hell

*Chorus*

So I’m gonna fight to the finish
I’m gonna fight till I win it
I’ve got faith on my side
And in God I abide

So I’m gonna fight to the finish
I’m gonna fight till I win it
I’m not turning back
Cause I’m on the right track

I’m suit up
Cause this fight is tough
But I’m gonna stand
Cause God says I can

I’m not gonna hide
Righteousness Inside
Surrounded by truth
God’s word is my root

*Chorus*

So I’m gonna fight to the finish
I’m gonna fight till I win it
I’ve got faith on my side
And in God I abide

So I’m gonna fight to the finish
I’m gonna fight till I win it
I’m not turning back
Cause I’m on the right track
*Bridge*

The devil wants to see you lose control
Truth is he’s after your soul
But you’ve gotta keep walking in faith
Cause at the end we’ve got to see God’s face

-Chorus-

*Riff to end*

This is a warfare song
This is a warfare song
I’ve got my war face on
Cause this is a warfare song

This is a warfare song
This is a warfare song
This is a warfare song
This is a warfare song
I’ve got my armor on

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