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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Kutless

"Better Is One Day"
I chose this song because I feel like the words in this song are speaking the truth that there is no place that I'd rather be then in the Lord's presence. "Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts then thousands else where."
This band is so out going and their look is more rock then "Godly" but there are so on fire for God and they enjoy and love what they are doing that it makes them a good Christian band.
How lovely is
Your dwelling place
Oh Lord Almighty,
For my soul doth long
And even faint
For You
Oh, here my heart
Is satisfied (is satisfied)
Within Your presence
I see beneath
The shadow of
Your wings
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere(Than thousands elsewhere)
One thing I ask,
And I would seek,
To see Your beauty
To find You in
The place Your glory dwells(One thing I ask)
One thing I ask
And I would seek,
To see Your beauty
To find You in
The place Your glory dwells
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere(Better is one day)
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere(My heart and flesh cry out)
My heart and flesh cry out
For You, the Living God
Your Spirit's water to my soul
I've tasted, and I've seen
Come once again to me
I will draw near to You
I will draw near to You
To YouBetter is one day
Better is one day
Better is one day
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere

Kutless

"Strong Tower"
I chose this song because the band portrays the fact that God is a "Strong Tower". He is there whenever you need him and there is a song that says "he may not be there when you want him but he will be there right on time".
When I wander through the desert
And I'm longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I'm stranded in the valley
And I'm tired and all alone
It seems like I've lost my wayI go running to your mountain
Where your mercy sets me free
[chorus]
You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I seek
In the middle of my darkness
In the midst of all my fear
You're my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder's all I hear
You speak softly to my soul

Toby Mac


I believe that this song is about how people can be changed when it comes to living for God." I'm a brand new man, I'm a conscious man, I'm a man who's burnin' for you". My final thoughts about this songs lyrics is that it would have to be my most favorite song by Toby Mac. The values and beliefs that the song is expressing would have to be that Christians are suppose to be different in the fact that most of us are on fire for God. "So won't you move me like you used to I want the world to know I burn for you I feel revived again, I am alive again(Burnin' for you) You got me lifted and lifted you lift me up I feel revived again, I'm energized again(Burnin' for you) You got me lifted and lifted you lift me up". The image that the musician is trying to create would have to be that he is trying to get people to see that he is different and does not mind it.

I'm a brand new man, I'm a conscious man
I'm a man who's burnin' for you
The mistakes I've made have been chased away to the bottom of the ocean blue
I'm a brand new man in a foreign land, I'm a man who's feelin' that fire
And it's all so clear when I'm standing here at the peak of my desire
So won't you move me like you used to
I want the world to know I burn for you
I feel revived again, I am alive again(Burnin' for you)
You got me lifted and lifted you lift me up
I feel revived again, I'm energized again(Burnin' for you)
You got me lifted and lifted you lift me up
Woke up in a sweat, those ghosts in my head
Had a grip, but I slipped on by
It's a whole new day as the darkness fades
And the sun's climbing in the sky
I concede, my love, that I need your love
I'm before you, a broken man
And it's only you, no substitutes who can renew this soul again
You got me higher than Kilimanjaro
Got me believin' I can "save the day"
I'm up and running like their ain't no tomorrow
I'd rather burn for you than fade away
I'd rather burn for you than go my way
I'm a whole new guy with a whole new vibe
Changed inside - more flame in the fire
Can't stop, won't stop praying for desire
Like the bunny on the screen feel so energized
Old shell gone without a trace, new face
No more shortness of breath, new pace
Live life now without the taste of fear
TOBYMAC, Double Dutch now let the smoke clear

Monday, May 10, 2010

Mary Mary

"Shackles"


I chose this song because this is one of my favorite songs by Mary Mary. This song talks about asking god to take the shackles away. One part of the song that I like and i do not know why is "Feel like all hope is gone, but as I lift my hands, I understand that I should praise you through my circumstance. Lift the shackles off my feet so I can dance, I just wanna praise you, I just wanna praise you. You broke those chains now I can lift my hands, And I'm gonna praise you, I'm gonna praise you."
Whoo!
It sure is hot out hereYa know?
I don't mind thought
Just glad to be free
Know what I'm saying, uh!
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you(What'cha wanna do?)
I just wanna praise you(Yeah, yeah)
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands(Uh feel me?)
And I'm gonna praise you(What'cha gon do?)
I'm gonna praise you
In the corners of mind
I just can't seem to find a reason to believe
That I can break free
Cause you see I have been down for so long
Feel like the hope is gone
But as I lift my hands, I understand
That I should praise you through my circumstance
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
Everything that could go wrong
All went wrong at one time
So much pressure fell on me
I thought I was gonna lose my mind
But I know you wanna see
If I will hold on through these trials
But I need you to lift this load
Cause I can't take it anymore
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
Been through the fire and the rain
Bound in every kind of way
But God has broken every chain
So let me go right now
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you[repeat x3]
Take them off
What'cha gonna do, yeah
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you

























































































"Shackles"

Monday, April 26, 2010

Chris Tomlin



I chose this song because I feel that it touches my heart everytime I listen to it. It decribes how wonderful God really is and that he is "an amazing God".


From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming
Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing, God
All powerful, untameable
Awestruck we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim
You are amazing, God
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet, conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing, God
All powerful, untameable
Awestruck we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim
You are amazing, God
You are amazing, God
Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable
Awestruck we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing, God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart
And You love me the same
You are amazing, God
You are amazing, God

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Tye Tribbett


I chose this video because I personally love this song. I also love Tye Tribbett because he is so crazy and so on fire for God. In his videos and in his music he acts energetic and he gets the audience involved in most of his concerts.
Sound The Alarm
When The Enemy Comes In Like A Flood
The Spirit Of The Lord Will Raise Up A Standard Against Him
I See The Enemy Coming In Like A Flood
In Our Houses, In Our Churches, In Our Families
But What I Don't See Is The Standard
People Of God Where Is The Standard At?
We In A War Ya'll
It's Time To Stand Out!
Verse 1:
It's About To Go Down
The Battle Has Begun
It's Time For You To Choose
Whose Side Your Gonna Be On
The Devil Is Recruiting
Tempting Every Man
But He's Already Defeated
All We Have To Do Is Stand
No Time For Mixing Light With The Darkness
Be Black Or Be White
No More Shades Of Gray
Be Seperate, Be Holy
No Matter What You Do
Don't Bow
And EVen If You Stand Alone
Stand Anyhow
[Chorus:]
(Tye) Rise up!
(G.A.)Rise up people, put on your strength.
There's a war going on and we will win.
Stand up and fight, let the kingdom prevail.
With power and might, we will stand out.
Stand out! (G.A.)Stand out!
Be not conformed to this world.
(G.A.)Stand out!
Be transformed, renew your mind.
(G.A.)Stand out!
Just like the three Hebrew boys,
(G.A.)Stand out!
(G.A.)God is playin' it cool,
Don't wanna rub nobody the wrong way.
Almost like we're trying to fit in.
Acting like we don't know the name.I
t's time for us to stand out and go against the grain.
Forget tryin to be down,
Let the world know you've been changed.
How you gonna be the praise leader?
But you listen to R & B?
And hip-hop is on your ringtone.
I'm trynna tell you God ain't pleased.
And since when did it become cool for you to live together unmarried?
Men with men?
Women with women?
I'm tellin you God ain't gonna have it.
[CHORUS]
(Tye)It's time to recognize.
The war it's in disguise.
No time for compromise.
Wake up open your eyes.
(Together) The Devil Is A LIE!
You Must Be Hot Or Cold.
You Can't Blend In The Crowd.
It's Time For God's People Ta -
[CHORUS]
(Tye)Let me hear your war cry!
(G.A.)Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
(Tye)Let me hear your war cry!
(G.A.)Ooh! (Let's Stand Out! ) Ooh! (Let's Stand Out! ) Ooh!
(Tye)Little bit louder.
(G.A.)Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! (Tye)One more time!
(G.A.)Ooh! (Cry out loud! ) Ooh! (Stand out! ) Ooh! STAND OUT!
(Tye Tribbett Speaking)We in a war people of God.
You don't have to fight, All You Gotta Do Is Stand.
Make Some Noise G.A.!
Having Done All To Stand... Now Stand People Of God!
If You Gonna Stand Out With Us... SCREAM!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Mandisa

Mandisa Information

Mandisa was in the season 5, of American Idol and came in 9Th place. She has advanced since then, she is a Gospel and Contemporary Christian singer. I chose this song because, I found that it touched my heart when I first heard it the other night on the radio. No matter what problems, struggles and heartaches that you may have you always know that "he is with you". In this song one part says that "He is with you when your faith is dead and you can't even get out of bed or your husband doesn't kiss you anymore. He is with you when your baby's gone and your house is still, and your heart's a stone cryin' God, What'd you do that for, He is with you." I like this part of this song and actually there is quite a few parts out of this song that like.

Lyrics:

There's a time to live

And a time to die

There's a time to laugh

And a time to cry

There's a time for war

And a time for peace

There's a hand to hold

In the worst of things

In the worst of things

He is with you when your faith is dead

And you can't even get out of bed

Or your husband doesn't kiss you anymore

He is with you when your baby's gone

And your house is still

And your hearts are stone

Crying "God what'd you do that for?"

He is with you

There's a time for yes

And a time for no

There's a time to be angry

And a time to let it go

There's a time to run

And a time to face it

There's love to seek

In all of this

Through all of this

He is with you in the conference room

When the world is coming down on you

And your wife and kids don't know you anymore

And He is with you in the ICU when the doctors don't know what to do

And it scares you to the core

He is with you

We may weep for a time but joy will come in the morning

The morning light

He is with you when your kids are grown

When there's too much space and you feel alone

And your worried if you got it right or wrong

Yes He is with you when you've given up on ever finding your true love

Someone who feels like home

He is with you

When nothing else is left and you take your final breath

He is with you

He is with you