Ooh Child
Donnie McClurkin · The Essential 3.0 Donnie Mcclurkin [2010]
Ooh, ha ha, ha ha
It's your nephew, with uncle Donnie.
Now I know things of the world looking crazy right now, and you don't know what's gonna happen next.
But this is a word of encouragement for you boo. Uncle Donnie sing.
Chorus (x2):
Ooh child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh child
Things will get brighter
Verse 1:
Someday yes
We'll put it together and we'll get it all done
Someday
When the world is much brighter
Someday yes
We'll walk in the rays of the beautiful sun
Someday
When the world is much brighter
Chorus 2:
Ooh child
Things are gonna get easier
Jus' you wait and see
Things will get brighter yea
Come my baby boy
Things are gonna get easier
Baby girl
Things will get brighter
Repeat Verse 1:
Kirk Franklin Bridge:
If you tired of the crying come on
If you tired of people dying come on
If you tired of the fighting come on
No more wars, no more lying come on
All my people in the world come on
Every boy, every girl come on
If you know it ain't over t'ill God says that it's over come on
Come on
Let's go
Repeat Verse 1 (x3):
Chorus 3:
Ooh child
Things are gonna get easier
That your daddy say
Things will get brighter
When you wake up in the morning child (Repeat till fade)
Ooh Child
Donnie McClurkin's 'Ooh Child' stands as a defining example of his soulful gospel and R&B style, characterized by his distinctive, emotive vocal delivery. Recorded for the compilation album 'The Essential 3.0 Donnie McClurkin [2010]', the track exemplifies McClurkin's ability to blend traditional church music with contemporary soul influences. Throughout his career, McClurkin has been celebrated for his powerful voice and deep spiritual resonance, often drawing from a rich discography that includes works like 'Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs'. This recording captures the essence of his public musical persona, focusing on themes of faith and divine connection that are central to his body of work. The song remains a staple in his catalog, reflecting the era of early 2010s gospel where his music reached a broad audience through both live performances and studio recordings.