Charles Gates
- Member ID
- M591184
- Genres
- Country, Christian, Gospel
- Joined
- 12 May, 2023
- City
- Athens Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Looking For
- Musicians, Singers, Producers, Composers
- Collab Goals
- Mainstream release, Independent release, Publishing deal, Sync placement
- Uses AI
- Yes
- Charges for services
- No
- Willing to pay
- No
- Experience
- Professional
- Last Active
- 2 Dec, 2025
DescriptionI began writing songs when I was in my early twenties and at that time had professional demos made in Nashville. I went up and down music row handing them out to whoever would listen. Eventually Ed Russell of castle records heard our material and he signed 3 of our songs to publishing deals on his record label Castle Records. This ultimately allowed me to get my professional credentials as a new BMI member. While none of the songs achieved commercial success the publishing deal did help us get our foot in the door as professional writers. Fast forward to the present and I’m still seeking the same thing success as lyricist. I’ve worked at my craft for 35 years and I’m ready to collaborate with a talented individual to work towards our shared professional aspirations becoming reality. I love to write song lyrics and create art so money and fame while an obvious benefit are not even close to why I write. My talent is simply as a word man. I defer the singing and music to others talented in those collaborative areas. These days I mostly write Christian, gospel and country lyrics. If my bio and goals interests you let’s connect!
EquipmentMy equipment is super portable. They consist of a yellow legal pad, pen, a writers heart and a great imagination!
Use of AIVocals and music using original style, tempo, instruments etc etc( to save money on Demo production) All original lyrics and while using AI to help construct the melodies I am super detailed in style, temp, vocal style, genre, mood , etc etc so the melodies are original too in essence of the song
Lyrics
Genres: Christian
Verse 1 Good mornin Jesus / How have you been/ Thought I was doin fine/ Right here where I am/ So I gave up on prayin/ And if I read your word/ It was only after breakin down/ From a hard life lesson learned/ Verse 2 Lost my job to budget cuts/ I fell on hard times/ Light bills started pilin up/ Hope was hard to find/ Misery was steady/ Sold everything I could/ Tried to fix it all myself/ Instead of doin what I should/ Chorus Jesus please forgive me/ Have mercy on my soul/ I know I pushed you away/ But please don’t let me go/ I’m standin tall before you/ Down here on my knees / Seekin your amazing grace/ Jesus would you please Verse 3 Here this side of heaven/ Sometimes the angels fall/ And I’d be lyin if I said/ I’d even tried at all/ But now I finally here you/ This is who I am/ I had to get to know you Lord/ To ever understand Repeat Chorus
