What if was the first track released on my debut CD. It started with the words and I remember having trouble putting chords to it. I could "feel" it, but I couldn't find it and it was driving me crazy. I wanted a bluesy attitude and vibe and I just couldn't get there. I showed it to my younger sister, who that it was judgmental and "preachy" and it turned her off. I took it to my mentor Alphonza Kee. He read the lyrics and caught the vibe I was trying to create - as I purposely used improper English and vernaculars to create the atmosphere of the piece. He made some suggestions that worked musically, but didn't give me what I was feeling so I just let it sit. A couple years went by and then I heard that signature clav line that rolls throughout the song in my head. The song blossomed from there. I pulled in my brothers Wayne Poore on bass. Andrew Robinson on guitar.
The song asks the question "What if we was cool? Lovin' like we 'sposed to? Thinkin' 'bout you more than I do me, that Jesus kinda love?" Basically saying what would this world be like if we actually lived by the commandments of God? Mainly Matt 22: 37- 40
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
If we loved like this then ALL of this would be so much better. We would be living heaven on earth. But that's simply not the case. God even gave me a video conveying the message. Shot by the amazing Donald Wilson, the Video was immensely popular. Still one of my favorites today. if you get a chance, go check it out! https://youtu.be/H6mUHWSEe48
Stay Prayed Up!