The moon is full but my arms are empty
All night long how I've pleaded and cried
You always said the day that you would leave me
Would be a cold day in July
Your bags are packed and not a word is spoken
Guess we said everything with goodbye
Time moves so slow when promises get broken
On this cold day in July
Sun's comin' up, comin' up down on main street
Children shout as they're running out to play
Head in my hands here I am standing in my bare feet
Watching you drive away
Watching you drive away
You said that we were gonna last forever
You said our love would never die
Looks like spring and feels like sunny weather
But it's a cold day in July
Sun's comin' up, comin' up down on main street
Children shout as they're running out to play
Head in my hands here I am standing in my bare feet
Watching you drive away
Watching you drive away
The moon is full but my arms are empty
All night long how I've pleaded and cried
You always said the day that you would leave me
Would be a cold day in July
I'm filled with joy joy joy
unspeakable joy
when I talk to Father God
unspeakable joy
He gives me food along with drink
unspeakable joy
He has my heart, body and soul
unspeakable joy
chorus
I'm singing for joy for what I have won
a brand new life beginning in You
I've got to thank Him for what He has done
praise Him for what He will do
I'm talking about joy joy joy
unspeakable joy
hands up in the SPirit
unspeakable joy
oh, glory to the Father
unspeakable joy
to his only Son
unspekable joy
repeat chorus
so you want joy joy joy
unspeakable joy
then give your heart to Jesus
unspeakable joy
d-d-d-d-d-dance
unspeakable joy
everybody sing, sing, sing
unspeakable joy
chorus
Taylor, Perdikis, James
There has been a time
When the rains did fall
I could see the clouds
As they started to form
Chorus
I have lived my life as a simple man
Should my heart not make a sound
I've even tried to please the other man
Storing riches for my own
I have seen the fire
I have felt the flames
It seemed warm for a while
Then it started to burn
- Chorus -
I€™m forgiven because You were forsaken
I€™m accepted, You were condemned
I€™m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
I€™m forgiven because You were forsaken
I€™m accepted, You were condemned
I€™m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it€™s true
It€™s my joy to honor You
In all I do, I honor You
I€™m forgiven because You were forsaken
I€™m accepted, You were condemned
I€™m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it€™s true
It€™s my joy to honor You
In all I do, I honor You
You are my King
You are my King
Jesus, You are my King
You are my King
When you´re dull from all that glitters,
when you´re thoughts have a hollow ring,
when you can´t escape from the feeling
are getting it wrong...
All your foolproof plans seem foolish,
all your status is status quo,
all your really need to know
is where you belong.
Chorus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in his wonderful face.
And the things of earth will grow
strangely dim in the light
of his glory and grace.
I was used to the cold for so long
that I couldn´t feel anything.
And I shivered and stared like a beggar
who won´t lift his hands.
I was numb until he touched me.
I was deaf until he heard.
I was senseless ´til I met the one
who understands.
Waiting, waiting for apologies
We're waiting, we're both expecting sympathies
Another hour is gone
We sulk and carry on so stubborn-hearted
And we're waiting, we're marking secret borders now
And we're waiting, we're in our separate corners now
We wait for night to fall
We can't even recall what got this started
Now is the time and here is the place
'Cause we lose these hours casting blame
When we should be saying grace
We can find a better way, we can stand on a common ground
We can work this out between us before the sun goes down
We come together
Waiting, we don't know what we're trying to prove
But we're waiting until the other makes a move
We stick to our facades
We only speak in nods and sullen glances
And we're waiting, our shadows just get longer now
But all my love is both I'm feeling longer now
We need to start again
Before this day has stolen all our chances
Now is the time and here is the place
'Cause we lose these hours casting blame
When we should be saying grace
We can find a better way, we can stand on a common ground
We can work this out between us before the sun goes down
We come together
Now is the time and here is the place
'Cause we lose these hours casting blame
When we should be saying grace
We can find a better way, we can stand on a common ground
We can work this out between us before the sun goes down
Now is the time and here is the place
'Cause we lose these hours casting blame
When we should be saying grace
We can find a better way, we can stand on a common ground
We can work this out between us before the sun goes down
Now is the time and here is the place
'Cause we lose these hours casting blame
When we should be saying grace
We can find a better way, we can stand on a common ground
We can work this out between us before the sun goes down
Now is the time and here is the place
'Cause we lose these hours casting blame
When we should be saying grace
We can find a better way, we can stand on a common ground
We can work this out between us before the sun goes down
Chasing after the rainbow's end
left me clutching a fistful of wind.
That last adventure must have been just
a waste of my time.
Ten pleasures for every wish.
Twenty scratches for every itch.
One hundred ways to catch a fish.
Just a waste of my time.
Dead beats, dead end streets,
every step I falter.
Fill my cup, fill me up,
take me to the altar.
Chorus
Upon this rock I've a reason.
Upon this rock I am strong.
Upon this rock I've a reason.
I'm standing here where I belong.
Wish I hadn't built as big a house.
Makes it hard to catch a little mouse.
(I'd chase it but I'm feeling drowsy, all
from wasting my time.)
I need a glimpse of my calling now, get
my feet back behind the plow.
This idle age will not allow just a waste
of my time.
This day burns away every indecision.
Angst-free anchor me.
Make my life a mission.
- Chorus
poster child for the Christian single
dumped on more than a birdhouse shingle
tired of the same old crowd, she starts to
mingle where she don't belong
all God's bachelors hanging in a bunch
wolves in a Wool-lite beat 'em to the punch
score another knockout, barely bought her lunch
what went worng?
Chorus
let's talk about real life
truth and consequences
and coming to our senses
and lies we'd best unlearn
let's talk about real love
truth and propaganda
are you really gonna stand for
love that waits it's turn?
I am the voice of the male agenda
sensitive, strong or shy, I tend to
act anyway that would possibly send you
somewhere we can be alone
you're so sure I'm a would be Christian
suckered by the "Untamed Heart" condition
love that feminine intuition
seen that movie, too
- Chorus -
Bridge
Ok, ok, ok €" you've got me figured out.
I'm a sham. I never actually studied for the priesthood.
I've had lots of destructive relationships,
and I know I don't deserve someone like
You anyway. It's just, there's this
strange purity about You... almost a
radiance. Maybe it comes from your
religious beliefs, I don't know.
I guess what I'm trying to say is,
you're unlike any woman I've ever met...
is it getting
hot in here? Can I help You
with that jacket?
No, no, I know you've got to go...
oh! No, it's nothing, I've just got this
really bad kink in my neck... you don't
suppose you could just massage it a
little, could you?
- Chorus -
Lyrics: Steve Taylor / Music: Peter Furler
1994 Ariose Music (a division of Star Song Communications, admin. by Gaither Copyright Management), Warner Alliance Music & Soylent Tunes
You say My love goes away
I say it's there forever
I know you'll see the day
That love will leave you never
I wait around the river bend
Lead Me through the rapids ahead
And when the waters rise
I'll be there
I can be the One you turn to
I'm not a god of wood or stone
Trust in Me and I will show you
My love will never leave you alone
Don't let your faith be shattered
Stand firm on that shaky ground
Reach out, give your praise to Me
Let Me take your heavy burden
I see the time ahead
I stop the danger in the night
I know your breaking strain
I'll be there
I can be the One you turn to
I'm not a god of wood or stone
Trust in Me and I will show you
think i'll wait for the tide
seems it's all i can do right now
there must be a reason
i've run aground
i'll wait for the waves
to come
by the moon and the tide
like a man and his bride
i will wait
on you, Lord
and we will run so far from here
to your.........safety
think i'll lie in the sun for awhile
maybe inside out
i've been leaving messages for you
i'm sure it will all work out
and i know the waves
will come
by the moon and the tide
like a man and his bride
i will wait
on you Lord
and we will run so far from here
to your.........safety in the storm
there is courage for the simple man
to the holders of secrets and scars
learning to stand with reaching arms
we'll wait till the very last
no matter what will be
you're always good
always good
to me
Furler, Joel
1998 Dawn Treader Music (admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) / SESAC / Shepherd's Fold Music / BMI / All rights reserved. Used by permission.
There's a time for war
there's a time for peace
a time to live and a time to die
a time to grieve and a time to dance
this time is for you
chorus
ain't no use in looking back, no
keep on plowing straight ahead, yo
nothin' left back in Egypt land
when the big time comes around
there's a time to cry
and a time to laugh
a time for throwing away
there's a time for death and a time for life
now's the time for you
there's a time to run
and a time to stand
a time for looking ahead
there's a time to stay
and a time to go
this time it's for you
repeat chorus
bridge
there's a time for everything
and now's the time to serve the King
there's a time for all to see
and now's the time for you and me
repeat chorus 2x
SIMMS, PERDIKIS, TAYLOR, FURLER JAMES (BMI)
na na na na na na na na na na na
na na na na na na na na na na na
Chorus
taste and see that the Lord is good
taste and see He's so good for you
taste and see that the Lord is good
taste and see He's so good for you
for the light will bring to all
a harvest good and plenty
but for those who don't, don't believe it,
their life will still, will still be empty
- Chorus -
don't let yourself, yourself be taken
by the foolish words of men
they say that God is oh-so tasteless,
but they've never tasted Him
na na na na na na na na na na na
na na na na na na na na na na na
Rap:
Ah! I gotta express
my point of view
To the world.
So I'm tellin' you.
Newsboys
are here in effect
with the Word of God,
and so you'd better check us out.
We're Christians.
You know what I mean.
Full-bustin' a rap
with the Holy Ghost scene.
Throwing down the truth,
as a matter of fact.
Step up, homie,
it's a sanctified rap.
Christians?!
You betcha.
And if you wanna know,
I'm gonna let ya
that the power of God
has taken over my life.
And give your life to Him
and it will get ya...
- Chorus -
Living for Jesus is the way I will go
I'll follow Him always, don't care what men say
I've been on both sides and I know where I'll stay
The light He has shown me will not fade away
Chorus
Stand up, stand up, stand up for Jesus
Oh can't you hear me, He's the way
Stand up, stand up, stand up for Jesus
Oh can't you hear me, He's the way
Where are you standing if you were to fall
Religion won't help you if He calls on you now
Stand up and be counted say I'm for the Lord
Don't keep so quiet, go forth and be bold
- Chorus -
Do you know who you're gonna be today
Do you know know what part your gonna play
When you stare into the mirror yeah
Empty eyes speak more words than I can say
Chorus
Is somethin missing in your life today
Somethin's missing, missing, missing somethin's
Is somethin missing ion your life today
Somethin's missing, missing, missing somethin's
You may say that all the world's a stage
Is the script for your role an empty page
Do your actions have a meaning yeah
Will they last, or will they quickly fade away
- Chorus -
it's not a family trait
it's nothing that I ate
and it didn't come from skating with holy rollers
it's an early warning sign
it keeps my life in line
but it's so hard to define
never mind
Chorus
it's just a spirit thing
it's just a holy nudge
it's like a circuit judge in the brain
it's just a spirit thing
it's here to guard my heart
it's just a little hard to explain
it pushes when I quit
it smells a counterfeit
sometimes it works a bit like a teleprompter
when it's teleprompting you
I pray you'll let it through
and I'll help you with the how
but for now
- Chorus -
Bridge
I took the pulpit
then backed down again
some things in heaven cannot be explained
I took the soapbox
then backed down again
some things in heaven cannot be explained
I took the airwaves
then backed down again
some things in heaven cannot be explained
- Chorus -
I say hello
To anyone who's listening
Put on a show
If that's what makes your ears prick
This microphone
Will take a word and make it bigger
Oh hello
So here goes
Steppin' right up to the microphone
I say hey man!
There's only one way!
One God one body one faith alone
If you don't know
Then ya need to be told!
I say hey boy
It's a narrow road
I say hello to anyone who's listening
The message ain't nothing new
I don't decide what's true
So when the stones gets thrown
They either miss or they turn to glory
Here's the story as far as i know
Steppin' up
I don't step alone
The question is how do we know what we know?
The answer is so plain to see
So here i go
Strong and mighty, strong to save us
Like a fortress never failing
Strong in battle, strong in kindness
When we stray, Lord, You're strong to find us
When the winds come hard against us
You are steadfast, You are true
When the ground beneath us trembles
Your foundation never moves
Strong tower, high and glorious
Strong tower, mighty in love
Our refuge, our defender
Strong tower, Lord, above
Strong to lead us through the shadows
Strong to carry all our sorrows
When the enemy surrounds us, closing in as darkness falls
Though his armies rage against us, they can never scale these walls
Strong tower, high and glorious
Strong tower, mighty in love
Our refuge, our defender
Strong tower, Lord, above
You are my shelter, my shield
You are the home I could never deserve
Here I will serve, ever under Your gaze
Here I will serve, ever singing Your praise
Strong tower, high and glorious
Strong tower, mighty in love
Our refuge, our defender
Strong tower, Lord, above
Strong tower, high and glorious
Strong tower, mighty in love
Our refuge, our defender
Strong tower, Lord, above
Strong tower, Lord, above
All these emotions I go through
I am so in love with you
True love has caught my heart
Girl its more than a feeling
Chorus
True love has come â- Wo oh
And swept me away
The big sea of love
We're together forever
You have my heart
You touch me each day
You are daughter of Sarah
I never knew why God blessed me
With a woman like you
But now I know His hand's on me
And He knew I needed you
- Chorus -
I will always treasure you
You are there when I need you
It is love that will prevail
And stand the test of time
Newsboys
© 1990 Shepherd's Fold Music / BMI a division of Star Song Communications, Administered by Gaither Copyright Management
Take my hands, take my feet
Take the music to the street
Hear the prayers, feel the sound
A generation Kingdom bound
Great and glorious
Is my Savior
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will sing Your praises
Sing forever
Take my will, take my all
Wrap my life around Your call
Set apart to sing Your praise
To live the difference in these days
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
To sing aloud, sing aloud
Oh, for the glory of my God and King
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
We live a life
Day by day
A walk of faith
Not by sight
We generate, permeate
Close the gate
On the dirty devil
The day will come
When we are told
If we are righteous
By the Lord of old
A sacrifice complete in Him
We're here today
But we're gone tomorrow
Chorus
We will not be silent
We will not stand alone
We will not be silent
We will not stand alone
All God's people
Hand in hand
Divided we fall
United we stand
Your Kingdom come
Thy will be done
Here on earth
Like it is in heaven
Heaven and earth will pass away
But Your Word
Will stand forever
Eternal life is in our reach
Eternal hell is not that funny
Like a moth drawn to the flame
I am drawn to the mighty name of Jesus
Like a deer that pants for water
My heart cries out to You to fill my life with all of You
Bridge:
It's You I want to strengthen me
For all the days of my life
Chorus
How could I have ever lived without Your precious love
How could I expect to carry on
You give love that soothes fire that burns within my soul
And You will always send it 'round my way
Through a shadow will pass away
Your love for me will stand the test of time
When You fill me with Your water
My hands reach out to You to touch my life with all of You
Bridge:
It's You I want to strengthen me
For all the days of my life
Chorus
Lord, I pledge the highest
The highest that can be from a heart
Bridge:
It's You I want to strengthen me
For all the days of my life
Put on the armor you've got the sword
prepare to fight for you've got the final word
the power of darkness is pushing in
they call it fashion but it's known as sin
the Evil One knows all too well
gives you the world but you burn in hell
the Lord is with you for ever more
the power of God always wins the war
bridge
He can give the power to make it through
He gives us the strength, He cares for you
chorus twice
never surrender, never say die, never, never
Jesus won the battle for you and I
never surrender never say die, never, never
Jesus won the battle for you and I
you've got the power don't be ashamed
you gotta stand up for the name of Jesus
can't be defeated he's breaking through
the power of God is coming down on you
a change is coming. it's in the air
stand up and shout He's coming back again
we've got the fire it's in our hearts
the hand of God will show you the way
repeat bridge
repeat chorus
(lead guitar break)
We've walked along a sandy beach
I've talked You've listened
Sometimes we laughed
Sometimes we just enjoyed each other
I don't know why You love me
I just know it's there
Father, Father I have longed to know Your way
Bridge
For You have seen me
With emptiness behind my eyes
And You will look for me
And long to hear me say
Chorus
Cause I'll love You tomorrow
More than today
A love that grows stronger
In a very special way
And when the sands grew deep
You carried me to higher ground
And we'd rejoice and share the Love
That we have deep inside
You won't leave me, I won't lose You
For our love is never blind
For there is nothing in this world
That can give me what You can
- Bridge -
- Chorus -
Newsboys
© 1990 Shepherd's Fold Music / BMI a division of Star Song Communications, Administered by Gaither Copyright Management
I see the neon lights
As they light the city sky.
I see a desperate boy
At the moment that he cries.
I see him reaching out.
His hand is to the sky.
I'm tellin you, don't let go.
God is on your side.
Hold on tight, never let Him go.
Hold on tight, hold on.
I feel the innocence.
He's washed my sins away.
I'm not afraid of the future now.
His will is here to stay.
Reach out and hold on tight.
He's with you all the time.
I'm telling you, don't let go.
God is on your side.
Hold on tight, never let Him go.
Hold on tight, hold on.
Keep on reaching out to Him.
He's with you all the time.
Don't ever, ever let go.
God is on your side.
Hold on tight, never let Him go.
Hold on tight, hold on.
Hold on tight, never let Him go.
Hold on tight, never let Him go.
Hold on tight, never let Him go.
You are the author of knowledge
You can redeem what's been done
You hold the present and all that's to come
Until your everlasting kingdom
Lord, I don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead me to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt
You are the God of tomorrow
Turning the darkness to dawn
Lifting the hopeless with hope to go on
You are the rock of all salvation
Lord, I don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead me to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt
Oh, Lord, you are the author
Redeeming what's been done
You hold us in the present
And all that is to come
Lord, we don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead us to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt
Music by Peter Furler / Lyrics by Steve Taylor and Peter Furler
2002 Dawn Treader Music (admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) / Soylent Tunes / SESAC
Oi. Boy. Got a new gig?
It's jammin' your brain
like a too-tight wig.
Stuff this new religious phase.
Your home is here
in the yellow haze.
Oi. Boy. What are you doin'?
Wearing your faith like a new tattoo when friends and formers
don't approve this.
(Steelo pads will not remove this.)
Chorus
I cannot get you, I do not want
you out of my system.
I cannot get you, I do not want you
out of my head.
Oi. Boy. What are you on?
We'd try to help you but you're
too far gone.
First we thought you'd be rejecting us.
Now we're scared you'll start infecting us.
Oi. Boy. Come again.
Someday soon it'll all sink in,
as all your efforts to inspire us
spread like some computer virus.
- Chorus -
Always stalled by hidden fears,
always stuck in neutral gears
until I gave the driver's seat away.
Take my life and make it real.
Turn the key and take the wheel.
Push the throttle through the floor,
evermore...
- Chorus -
Lyrics: Vernon Bishop, Steve Taylor / Music: Vernon Bishop, Peter Furler
And if I told you there's somebody who loves you
Would you say, "Hey, show me that face"?
And if I told you that true freedom was actual
Would you say, "Hey, take me to that place?"
And if I said, "There is a family
A body that moves as one"
Do you feel the love that invites us, liberty excites us?
The disco has just begun, has just begun
CHORUS
Give me love, give me liberty disco
The place everybody in the family's found
On that day we will all be happy people
When love liberty disco's in town
And as we step into the light of the lover
We're all the same, there's no rich or poor
And you know it's never been good for a man to be alone
So come on in, your name's on the door
What are we waiting for?
CHORUS
All our fears are turning 'round
Fall down, and meet your maker
Where our true selves will be found
Calling out to every lonely soul
CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS
Okay now, here we go.
Well I was walkin' down the street just the other day,
Mindin' my own business I say.
I saw a bloke standing on the side of the street
And waving his Bible and being everything but discreet.
You know what's right from wrong.
Don't say no way.
Don't wait till things go wrong.
Seek Him today.
Love and joy and peace and hope
Is what He offers us.
Oh yeah.
Love and joy and peace and hope
Is what He offers us.
Uh-huh.
You know I'm not usually one to stop
And talk to people like this, you know, yeah,
But something inside of me was building up
And needin' to find out what he had to say.
You know what's right from wrong.
Don't say no way.
Don't wait till things go wrong.
Seek Him today.
Love and joy and peace and hope
Is what He offers us.
Oh yeah.
Love and joy and peace and hope
Is what He offers us.
Uh-huh. Oh yeah.
Well that was several months ago.
Now my life has changed because
Someone cared to say...
He stands at the door of your heart and knocks.
Open up the door and don't keep it locked today, today.
You know what's right from wrong.
Don't say no way.
Don't wait till things go wrong.
Seek Him today.
Love and joy and peace and hope
Is what He offers us.
Oh yeah.
Love and joy and peace and hope
Is what He offers us.
Mhmm.
Love and joy and peace and hope
Is what He offers us.
Love and joy and peace and hope
you are waiting on a beach
for a healing word to come
maybe an apology in a bottle
maybe a flare that says, "I'm sorry."
and the hurting leaves you numb
will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
He left his rights
will you leave yours?
you don't understand it
let it go
you are waiting on a beach
this is where the east meets west
and as another sun sets on your anger
the darkness laughs, as the wound destroys
and it turns your prayers to noise
will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
He left his rights
will you leave yours?
you won't understand it
let it go
this bitterness you hide
it seeps into your soul
and it steals your joy
'til it's all you know
let it go
will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
He left his rights
will you leave yours?
you won't understand it
let it go
will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
beneath the cross
you hear His words,
"Father, forgive them,"
and you know
you can't understand it
let it go
Lyrics: Steve Taylor, Peter Furler / Music: Peter Furler, Jeff Frankenstein
© 1996 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC) / Warner Alliance Music / Soylent Tunes (ASCAP), Dawn Treader Music admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing. Warner Alliance Music / Soylent Tunes admin. by I.C.G.
Step by step
Day by day
You have changed my world
I am a Kingdom man
I heard the birds a singing
Saw the flowers
in the field
Thy heart was all on fire
With that moment I did yield
I shout it form the rooftop
Shout it from the hills
I'm now a new creation
I have found my way
Step by step
Day by day
You have changed my world
I am a Kingdom man
Jesus lifted me out of the miry day
He stood me on a rack
And that's where I will stay
Ma name is down in heaven
No man can take it out
The Word of God is true
It casts out all the doubt
If I rise on wings of dawn
Or drift in seas of doubt
Even there Your strong right hand
Has never failed to guide me out
Great is Your faithfulness
To carry on with a sinner like me
Oh, and great is Your faithfulness
Turning shame into victory
Your grace has never let me be
Your mercy's waited patiently
Oh, so great is Your faithfulness
To carry on with a sinner like me
If I hide in dark and shadows
Fearful of each day
Even there Your blinding light
Illuminates my pathway
Great is Your faithfulness
To carry on with a sinner like me
Oh, so great is Your faithfulness
Turning shame into victory
Your grace has never let me be
Your mercy's waited patiently
Oh, so great is Your faithfulness
To carry on with a sinner like me
Lord, Your Goodness
Goodness never
Never fails
It never fails me
How great
How great
How great
How great
How great
(Lord, how great is Your faithfulness)
How great
How great
(Turning shame into victory)
How great
Your grace has never let me be
Your mercy's waited patiently
How great
(Oh, how great is Your faithfulness)
How great
How great
(Turning shame into victory)
How great
How great
(Your faithfulness)
How great
(Your faithfulness)
How great
(Your faithfulness)
As we lift up our hands
Will you meet us here?
As we call on your name
Will you meet us here?
We have come to this place
To worship you
God of mercy and grace
It is you
We adore
It is you
Praises are for
Only you
The heaven's declare
It is you
It is you
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
It is you
We adore
It is you
Only you
As we lift up our hands
Will you meet us here?
As we call on your name
Will you meet us here?
We have come to this place
To worship you
God of mercy and grace
It is you
We adore
It is you
Praises are for
Only you
The heaven's declare
It is you
It is you
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
As we lift up our hands
As we call on your name
Will you visit this place
By your mercy and grace
As we lift up our hands
As we call on your name
Will you visit this place
By your mercy and grace
It is you
We adore
It is you
It is you
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone
It is you
We adore
It is you
Only you
I'm sick and tired on the world tellin' me
How to live my life
What beer I should drink to make me feel alright
The standards dropping the streets need mopping
The worlds tryin' to change the rules
They've forgotten just how we begun
Humanism taken ist toll
Chorus
We'll know who's right in the end
Every knee shall bow
We'll know who's right in the end
Every tongue confess
So be a man and make up your mind
How to live your life
What standard have you set
To make you feel alright
The church is rising, no compromising
Holiness is cool
Men laugh, in the end they'll die
Evolutionists will pay the toll
- Chorus -
I'm sick and tired of the world tellin' me
How to live my life
What beer I should drink to make me feel alright
The standards dropping the streets need mopping
The worlds tryin' to change the rules
They've forgotten just how we begun
Humanism has taken its toll
- Chorus -
I'm here with the others
Who saw the Heavens testify
Now I hang back in the shadows
I wanna come close, I wanna know
She sees me shiverin' here
She smiles and with a nod
I walk through the mud and straw
To the newborn son of God
Come, let us adore Him
He has come down to this barren land
Where we live
And all I have to give Him is adoration
He raises a wrinkled hand
With the dust and the flies
Wrapped in rags like we are
And with barely open eyes
He takes my finger
And He won't let go and He won't let go
It's nothin' like I knew before
And it's all I need to know
Come, let us adore Him
He has come down to this barren land
Where we live
And all I have to give Him is adoration
Come, let us adore Him
He has come down to the world we live in
And all I have to give Him is adoration
God is with us here
Our Emmanuel
God is with us here
Our Emmanuel
Oh come let us adore Him
Oh come let us adore Him
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Is with us here and He won't let go
Oh come let us adore Him
Oh come let us adore Him
He has come down to the world we live in
And all I have to give Him is adoration
Oh come let us adore Him
Come let us adore Him
He has come down to the world we live in
And all I have to give Him is adoration
Oh come let us adore Him
Come let us adore Him
He has come down to the world we live in
And all I have to give Him is adoration
Come let us adore Him
Come let us adore Him
Island life in the sun
Tryin' to hide from everyone
Livin' a life that pleases you
Big walls that hide you
Where were you those days â- Wooooo
When love called, you were away â- Wooooo
You know people lost yeh
Bring down those walls yeh
Chorus
Its time to make a stand, get up, get up
Its time to take the land
Get up, get up for love
Island life in the sun tryin' to hide from everyone
Livin' a life that pleases you, big walls that hide you
Friends lost with hell to pay â- Woooo
Will you let them go that way
People caught by death yeh â- Woooo
Do you love the lost yeh â- Woooo
- Chorus -
Bridge
The devil comes to rob and to steal
Secret believer, believe me it's real
- Chorus -
find yourself
ya' darkest enemy
given up on what you thought you'd be
plans were made
nothing's really changed
be planning on one thing
you're loved just the same
when it all comes 'round
everyone's someone
when it all comes 'round
everyone's someone
kinda look old
like a man with everything
give it all for something real
no you can't take it with you
nothing's forged, nothing's new
do i imagine being you
maker of the rain
lets it fall the same on me and you
no matter who you are
no matter where you run
no matter what you do
I wanna go higher, higher, set it free
There's gotta be more to touch than what I see
There's a reason we must be
For the love of God, speak it to me
CHORUS
Good news for the modern man (yes, it is)
Made by the creator's hands (yeah, he is)
Confirmed just who I am
Here I stand, the forever man
It's gotta be higher, higher, let it be
Carry on from this life's brevity
When this mortal coil is twisting
With the love of mercy, carry me
CHORUS
Sometimes we lose our sight
Open our eyes
No secret here
Heaven is near
CHORUS
And the longer I live
The stronger I feel a creator put us here
And the day will come, gravity will run
And we'll meet you in the air
Where face to face we will wonder
As the mysteries come undone
And at the end of all our travels
We find our journey's just begun
Here I stand
It's who I am
Here I stand
she's diving down
gonna make her home now
the ocean
she's done with living her life
on the ground
she's sinking down
hands above her
held her
nineteen years
and now their letting go
tomorrow will be 'round
and everyone will see
no tragedy
it's like it's over
but it's just begun
she's going off
the deep end
breaking from the crowd
she's way in over her head
i think she's gonna drown
she's going off
the deep end
the search is over now
she's falling into your hands
it's all or nothing
there's no guessing
she's been lost and found
she's diving down
scars on her elbows
the wind blows
an old song spins around inside
'how sweet the sound'
to be living
and dying
looks like it's over
but it's just begun
to take this step of faith
don't need to be scared
turn worry into wonder
dissolve the fear
she's steppin' out
and you drop the blame
as she speaks the name
above all other names
to be lost and found
her world has turned
upside down
her soul restored
with salt like rain
from all of the things
that you forgave
and all the times she'd disobey
she's diving in the ocean of your grace
Furler, Davis, Joel, Frankenstein
1998 Dawn Treader Music (admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) / SESAC / Helmet Publishing / Shepherd's Fold Music / Oinchmusic / BMI / All rights reserved. Used by permission.
"KICK START" - his overdue life as a star
waiting tables hadn't done that so far
"SPOTLIGHT" - a dream for many a year
the leather jacket, Jimmy's ever ready stage wear
sorry I'm not your cup o'tea
but I don't mind
Yeah, I said I don't mind
at least I know you're thinking about me
yeah, I don't mind
yeah, I said I don't mind
"GOOD STUFF, PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY HEAR!"
Mumbled something `bout "PEARLS IN A PIG'S EAR"
"OLD SCHOOL" thirty two and knowing it all
who wants to listen to a single-sided phone call?
sorry I'm not your cup o'tea
but I don't mind
yeah, I said I don't mind
at least I know you're thinking about me
yeah, I don't mind
yeah, I said I don't mind
bring it all into perspective
the tongue will steer the ship ahoy
spark up a flame
feel the pain of habanero sauce
a word's forever
when we speak we set `em free
so watch your mouth
and you be careful what you say, Jimmy
sorry I'm not your cup o'tea
but I don't mind
yeah, I said I don't mind
at least I know you're thinking about me
yeah, I don't mind
ahh, maybe I do mind
Lyrics: Peter Furler, Philipp Urry / Music: Peter Furler
© 1996 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC) / Urry Music. Dawn Treader Music admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing.
when all is said and all has come undone
when the sun, the moon and stars grow dark
before the days of youth are left in vain
before the dust reclaims its own again
Chorus
Breathe on me
Breathe oh Breath of God
Breathe on me
`til my heart is new
Breathe on me
Breathe oh Breath of Life
Breathe on me
`til I'm resting in you
when all is said and all has come undone
restore the promise I made when I was young
now unto Him who can keep us from falling
and present us faultless before His glory
Chorus
Breathe on me
Breathe oh Breath of God
Breathe on me
`til my heart is new
Breathe on me
Breathe oh Breath of Life
Breathe on me
`til I'm resting in you
Lyrics: Phil Urry, Peter Furler / Music: Peter Furler
© 1996 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC) / Urry Music. Dawn Treader Music admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing.1996 Dawn Treader Music (SESAC) / Warner Alliance Music / Soylent Tunes (ASCAP), Dawn Treader Music admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing. Warner Alliance Music / Soylent Tunes admin. by I.C.G.
(Originally performed by DeGarmo & Key)
We've gotta job to do.
We're runnin' out of time to do it.
You've got a gift to use.
Get out in the world and use it.
Bury your foolish pride.
We've gotta unionize.
Hey, don't you think it's time
to boycott hell?
Boycott hell.
We've got the strength to win
standing arm in arm together.
Forget our differences,
we can change the world forever.
Bury your foolish pride.
We've gotta unionize.
Hey, don't you think it's
time to boycott hell?
Don't let a neighbor go,
form a holy picket line.
We've gotta let them know.
Don't you think it's time
to boycott hell.
Rap by Steve Taylor:
Guess who comin' through
with a little disclaimer.
Tune's OK but the words
are gettin' lamer.
Ain't no saint can legitimitize.
Rhymin' "pride" with "time" with "unionize".
See I agree we oughta boycott hell.
But we oughta boycott
dumb lyrics as well.
Don't let a neighbor go,
form a holy picket line.
We've gotta let them know.
Don't you think it's time
to boycott hell.
We've got a job to do.
We're running out of time to do it.
You've got a gift to use.
Get out in the world and use it.
Bury your foolish pride.
We've gotta unionize.
Hey, don't you think it's time
to boycott hell.
Boycott hell.
[ with apologies to DeGarmo & Key ]
be still and know He
know He is holy
be still and know He is God
we have our lives with inventions
that have hurried us nowhere fast
now we need to turn our attentions
to what will last
Chorus
be still and know He
know He is holy
be still and know He is God
love Him more dearly
see Him more clearly
be still and know He is God
we've been running without a direction
we're afraid to get there late
what we need is strength just to kneel down
and wait
- Chorus -
Lyrics: Peter Furler, Steve Taylor / Music: Peter Furler
1994 Ariose Music (a division of Star Song Communications, admin. by Gaither Copyright Management), Warner Alliance Music & Soylent Tunes
What were you thinking?
I have a right to ask
Is there a reason
Other than your past?
The great pretender
Why was I the last
To see through your skin?
Is there a chance
You'll ever change?
It's always the same
You're always to blame
Is there any way around it
I can't see
You walked out on her
You planned to be free
I'm trying not to point the finger
But it's killing me
What were you thinking
Were you thinking of me?
Did you see what they wrote
On the family tree?
I know it's over
It's all in the past
Need I to forgive you
If I'm to last - will I ever change?
Take these pieces thrown away
Put them together from
Night 'n' day
Washed by the sun
Dried by the rain
To be my father
How you gonna reckon with a God like this?
When you gonna face what you can't dismiss?
Whatcha gonna say to the... Soul Kiss that is my God?
Fearsome like the sag in a fat man's chair?
Sweeter than a patch of Rogaine hair?
How do you define what you can't compare?
This is... My God
And there's no use explaining what can't be contained
Chours 1
I'm not following a God I can lead around
I Can't tame this deity
That's why Jesus is the final answer
to Who I want my God to be!
He's Who (I want my God to be...)
How you gonna reckon with a God this Great?
Why you gonna measure what you can't equate?
Whatcha gonna say to the... Checkmate that is my God?
Stronger than the burn of an aftershave?
Tender as a burger in the microwave, rarer than the air in an empty grave?
This is... My God
And there's no use explaining what can't be contained
(Chours 1)
How we gonna work this out?
To fabricate a God like this?
No doubt
We'd end up worshipping a Christ of our own design
But Jesus doesn't fit that profile
His ways aren't mine
I'm not following A God that's imagined!
Can't invent his deity
That's why Jesus is the final answer
to who I want my God to be
He's Who I want my God to be!
When you´re dull from all that glitters,
when you´re thoughts have a hollow ring,
when you can´t escape from the fact you
are getting it wrong...
All your foolproof plans seem foolish,
all your status is status quo,
all your really need to know
is where you belong.
Chorus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in his wonderful face.
And the things of earth will grow
strangely dim in the light
of his glory and grace.
I was used to the cold for so long
that I couldn´t feel anything.
And I shivered and stared like a beggar
who won´t lift his hands.
I was numb until he touched me.
I was deaf until he heard.
I was senseless ´til I met the one
who understands.
- Chorus -
When you´re dull from all that glitters, when you´re thoughts have a hollow ring, when you can´t escape from the you´re getting it wrong...
All your foolproof plans seem foolish, all your status is status quo, all your really need to know is where you belong.
Chorus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.
I was used to the cold for so long that couldn´t feel anything. And I shivered and stared like a beggar who won´t lift his hands. I was numb until he touched me. I was deaf until he heard. I was senseless ´til I met the one who understands.
Chorus
Isabelle is a belly dancer
with a kleptomaniac's restraint
tried stealing Helena's hand basket,
made a fast getaway,
but McQueen she ain't
at the courtroom Joshua judges her
ruthlessly on account of Ruth walking
out on him
in the Big House Isabelle is a-telling all
to the chaplain who's become her friend
she says: I don't know why you care
I don't know what's out there
I don't know where or how
just take me to your leader now
take me to your leader now
Justin is adjustin' to the odor from
Theodore's Evergreen Incense
but aroma therapy don't make him any
younger than Oliver's All Liver Supplements
his late mate Merrilee merrily said
immortality can't be bought in a jar
this just in: Justin's had enough of cure-
alls, gonna quiz the neighbor kid with the
fish on his car
he says: I don't know why you care
I don't know what's out there
I don't know how it's done
just take me to your leader, son
I see you've got the joy
I've seen you live it, boy
It's real, it's free, it's fun,
so take me to your leader , son
They don't know why we care
They don't know what's out there
They don't know how it's done
Let's Take 'Em To Our Leader's Son
They see we've got the joy
They see us live it, oi
it's real, it's free, it's fun,
Let's Take 'Em To Our Leader's Son
I lift up my voice to The King, The King of glory
I hold out my hands to The One who is worthy
I long for Your presence
I long - Lord, I need Your touch
Chorus
come oh Lord and fill up my life
with the light of Your presence
this is my heart's desire
oh Father, come and let Your spirit abide
I long for Your presence
this is my heart's desire
I long to be washed in the well of Your mercy
I long to be warmed by the fire of Your glory
I long for Your presence
I long for Your healing touch
Chorus
come oh Lord and fill up my life
with the light of Your presence
this is my heart's desire
oh Father, come and let Your spirit abide
I long for Your presence
this is my heart's desire
it's my desire
(I wanna feel Your presence)
Lord, it's my desire
(I wanna feel Your presence)
Lord, You're my desire
(I wanna feel Your presence)
I wanna feel Your presence
I wanna feel Your presence
I wanna feel Your presence - Jesus
Chorus
come oh Lord and fill up my life
with the light of Your presence
this is my heart's desire (this is my heart's desire, oh...)
come and let Your spirit abide
I long for Your presence (presence)
this is my heart's desire (this is my heart's desire, oh...)
come oh Lord and fill up my life (fill up my life)
with the light of Your presence
this is my heart's desire (this is my heart's desire, oh...)
come and let Your spirit abide
I long for Your presence
this is my heart's desire
it's my desire
Lord, You're my desire
Lord, You're my desire
Your Name is highly exalted
Jesus forever be glorified
forever be glorified
and Your name is power to conquer
Your fame resounds throughout heaven and earth
resounds throughout heaven and earth
Chorus
name above all names, You are glorious
wonderful and true, and powerful are You
there will be a day, when every knee will bow
before Your holiness, every tongue confess
You're the name, the name above all names
rulers will one day be silent
lost in the wonder and awe of Your name
the wonder and awe of Your name
eternal - none is Your equal
we cry no other God but You
no other God but You
- Chorus -
Bridge
every knee will bow
every knee must bow
every knee must bow
to You
every knee will bow
every knee must bow
every knee must bow
to You
yes, to You
They all fall
Like a million raindrops
Falling from a blue sky
Kissin' your cares goodbye
They all fall
Like a million pieces
A tickertape parade high
And now you're free to fly
Carryin' a millstone malaise
It's been pulling down your gaze
You pound the pavement
It don't give or care
This weight ain't yours to bear
Why you holdin' grudges in old jars?
Why you wanna show off all your scars?
What's it gonna take to lay a few burdens down?
It's a beautiful sound
When that muffled sigh
Says you're barely getting by
Cut your burdens loose and just simplify
Simplify
This is not your floor
You're going higher than before
Drop the weight now
Wait for the lookout guide
Look outside
You've gotta lay that burden down
You've gotta lay that burden down
It's time to leave your burdens in a pyre
Set a bonfire
'Cause when you lay your burdens down
When you lay your burdens down
When you drop them burdens
What a free-fall
What a thrill
Bury them all
In a landfill
opening salvo
didn't help solve anything
every time we shout our rights out
we get all grouchy and gray
it's all about me, me
it's all about what I can take
and if that doesn't ring true anymore
maybe it was our first mistake
and since we don't believe in Santa Claus
maybe we'd best stay awake
[Chorus:]
every time a teardrop falls
it's kicking up dust in our world of pain
let's get drenched under God's good rain
caught in a deluge of mercies
like a pebble clings to dirt
we're still clinging to bedrock sin
let's get swept off our feet again
caught in a landslide of love
it's all about me, me
it's all about all I can take
the good I try to do goes nowhere
the bad just seizes the day
and if we're here for something bigger, baby
there's gotta be some better way
[Chorus:]
every time a teardrop falls
it's kicking up dust in our world of pain
let's get drenched under God's good rain
caught in a deluge of mercies
like a pebble clings to dirt
we're still clinging to bedrock sin
let's get swept off our feet again
caught in a landslide of love
[Bridge:]
no, not angels or devils
no, not famine or war
no, not the past or the present
not even the ground separates from God's love
not even the ground separates from His love
'cause every time a teardrop falls
it's kicking up dust in our world of pain
let's get drenched under God's good rain
caught in a deluge of mercies
and like a pebble cased in dirt
we've been anchored in bedrock sin
let's get swept off our feet again
caught in a landslide of love
caught in a landslide of love
God of all nations
Lord of creation
It's in the bonds of love we meet
We come together at Your feet
Equal in Your sight
Made one by Your might
You've called us to restore Your lands
And place them back within Your hands
[Chorus:]
So tonight
Be glorified
Be magnified
As every nation lifts You high
Oh, Father tonight
It's our desire
To see Your Kingdom shine
On earth as in Heaven tonight
God of all nations
Lord of creation
Your purpose is out hope, our bread
All You've planned and all You've said
Lord of the heavens
Lord of the ages
The church You build shall never fail
No gate or border will prevail
[Chorus:]
So tonight
Be glorified
Be magnified
As every nation lifts You high
Oh, Father tonight
It's our desire
To see Your Kingdom shine
On earth as in Heaven tonight
Tonight
Be glorified
Lifted up high
It's our desire
So tonight
Be glorified
Lifted up high
It's our desire
Oh, Father, tonight
It's our desire
You're magnified
Lifted up high
[Chorus:]
So tonight
Be glorified
Be magnified
As every nation lifts You high
Oh, Father tonight
It's our desire
To see Your Kingdom shine
On earth as in Heaven tonight
Oh be glorified
I'm a marinade
Of what's hot this summer
I'm an early comer
Bought a Gulf War Hummer
Every fad, I feel its force
Every trend, I do endorse
Got my genomes mapping
Caught my smart dog napping
I'm charging up the new, new thing
(I'm riffing on a new, new thing)
I'm answering a customized ring
I'm starting from the place you stop
I'm packing for an ego trip...hop
Stop the scam
You day traders in a traffic jam
Can the craze
All you players outta plays
Fight the man
All you suckers for a better brand
They got us livin' off the fad of the land
Get your pager on
'Cause you know my number
I'm a wireless wonder
Got thumbs of thunder
Soul daddies in a firewire tumble dryer
Soul mamas broke the breaker
Soul children packin' Prozac pacifiers
Get your plug-in
we all need to plug into our maker
You don't understand
This is not what you think it is
You don't get it, man
You want to boil it down to show biz
Your in-depth research shows
Drop the God, emphasize the beat
I've heard that positive pop you dig
I'd rather be buried in wet concrete
Take back your free advice, I don't accept
I will not play those games
God is not a secret to be kept
God is not a secret to be kept
You don't understand
I'm not talkin' multiple choice
You don't get it, man
If the cross offends, you find another voice
I am not runnin' for office here
I won't keep it purposefully vague
I've heard that 'New Age Life Force' trip
I'd rather be dipped in bubonic plague
Take back your free advice, I don't accept
I will not play those games
God is not a secret to be kept
God is not a secret to be kept
If we keep silent, if we mass defect
These very rocks will scream
God is not a secret to be kept
God is not a secret to be kept
And would I wash my hands again?
And would I wash my hands again?
Would I deny my Savior when
He hung inside the public square?
Did not my silence put Him there?
Take back your free advice, I don't accept
I will not play those games
God is not a secret to be kept
God is not a secret to be kept
If we keep silent, if we mass defect
These very rocks will scream
God is not a secret to be kept
God is not a secret to be kept
God is not a secret to be kept
I dunno nothing that i havent been told,
i dunno why i was born into the family i got,
i dunno if i ever had an original thought,
maybe not, maybe so, maybe later, i dunno,
i dunno how i can end a prayer and turn on a friend,
i dunno what i was thinking when i just pressed send, i dunno why i still criticize the things i dont know, i dunno, i dunno, i dunno but there is one thing i do know.
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, I’m just a broken machine
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, it’s all a mindless routine
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, I’m in another free fall
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, I’ve got nothing at all
I dunno what goes down the moment we die
Do we get halos & harps? Do we sleep? Do we fly? I dunno
how, when and why this world will finally end,
Speculation’s gonna grow, who knows best, I dunno
I dunno if I should push ahead or stop and grieve,
I lie awake and wonder how to make a city believe,
I dunno when it’s a ministry and when it’s a show
maybe neither, maybe both, I dunno, but this one thing I know
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, I’m just a broken machine
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your touch I’m not a full human being
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
If I should ever leave, where would I go?
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
I look to you ‘cause you’re the lover of my soul
HERE’S TO THE LOVER OF MY SOUL
HERE’S TO THE LOVER OF MY SOUL
I dunno when to walk away or stand and fight
just when I’ve got it wrong, I’m sure I heard you right
and when my arguments are watertight you expose every hole with a flash and a flood and I know
I hear you call in the eye of the storm and I know you’ve had my back since the day I was born still
stoking my heart
still stirring my head
you’re my pillar of fire
you’re the wine, you’re the bread, and
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, I’m just a broken machine
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, it’s all a mindless routine
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, I’m in another free fall
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Without your love, I’ve got nothing at all
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
I dunno nothing that I haven't been taught, I dunno why I was born into the family I’ve got,
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
I dunno if I ever had an original thought, maybe not, maybe so, maybe soon, maybe later, I dunno
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
I dunno when I’ve got it right or wrong, I dunno how I can wrap it in a four minute song, but I know
YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE
My grip is better when I’m not hanging on, your love is making us strong (all along)
Nothing can separate
Even if I ran away
Your love never fails
I know I still make mistakes
But You have new mercies for me everyday
Cause Your love never fails
Chorus:
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never fails
The wind is strong and the water's deep
But I'm not alone here in these open seas
Cause Your love never fails
The chasm is far too wide
I never thought I'd reach the other side
But Your love never fails
Chorus:
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never fails
Bridge:
Roll down the windows
Don't shift in your seat
I don't care if the wind blows
I don't care about the heat
All those John Woo showdowns
Don't prepare you for this
A little bit Face-Off
A little Killer's Kiss
Stop, look, listen hard
This is why a band hires a bodyguard
Fear draws 'em, don't let it show
Driver, there's a bee trapped in the limo
When a bug plays chicken
Feathers fly
If the driver's allergic
One sting, we die
A real buzz-killer
Wouldn't have missed
I'm just making him meaner
With every flick of my Gucci-wielding wrist
Stop, look, listen hard
This is why a band hires a bodyguard
Fear draws 'em, don't let it show
Driver, there's a mad bee in the limo
John Woo, John Woo
John Woo, John Woo
John Woo, John Woo
John Woo, John Woo
Stop, look, listen hard
This is why I needed a library card
Fear finds 'em knocking about
Driver, there's a metaphor trying to get out
John Woo
John Woo, John Woo
John Woo
Do you know who you're gonna be today?
Do you know know what part you're gonna play?
When you stare into the mirror, yeah
Empty eyes speak more words than I can say
Is somethin' missing in your life today?
Somethin's missing, missing, missing somethin's
Is somethin' missing in your life today?
Somethin's missing, missing, missing somethin's
You may say that all the world's a stage
Is the script for your role an empty page
Do your actions have a meaning? Yeah
Will they last or will they quickly fade away?
Is somethin' missing in your life today?
Somethin's missing, missing, missing somethin's
Is somethin' missing ion your life today?
what, so people have to be chsritian to be american? America is about
freedom, and including those freedom of religion and freedom of speech. if
anyone is being un-American, its you for criticizing so harshly someone who
Maybe I push when I meant to be still
Maybe I take it all too personal
Jesus, how to reconcile
The joyful noise, the ancient land
The tug from some invisible hand
The dying mother weaving bulrushes along the Nile
Float her basket over the sea
Here on a barren shore we'll be waiting for
A tailwind to carry her orphan's cry
Don't you worry child, I wrote a lullaby
I try to settle, but I just pass through
A rain dog, a gypsy, a wandering Jew
All those homes where not ours
Then I slept one night in Abraham's field
And dreamt there was no moon
The night he died, counting stars, Selah
Float her basket over the sea
Here on a barren shore we'll be waiting for
A tailwind to carry an orphan's cry
Don't you worry child, I wrote a lullaby
Building you a home
Building you a home
Building you a home
Building you a home selah
So, float her basket over the sea
Here on a barren shore we'll be waiting for
A tailwind to carry an orphan's cry
Don't you worry child I wrote a lullaby
Float her basket over the sea
Here on a barren shore we'll be waiting for
A tailwind to bring us your sweet cry
I'm a marinade
Of what's hot this summer
I'm an early comer
Bought a gulf war hummer
Every fad I feel it's force
Every trend I do endorse
Got my genome mapping
Caught my smart dog napping
I'm charging up the new, new thing
I'm answering a customized ring
I'm starting from the place you stop
I'm packing for an ego trip, hop
Stop the scam you day traders in a traffic jam
Can the craze all you players outta plays
Fight the man all you suckers for a better brand
They got us living on the fad of the land
Get your pager on
'Cuz you know my number
I'm a wireless wonder
Got thumbs of thunder
I'm charging up the new, new thing
I'm answering a customized ring
I'm starting from the place you stop
I'm packing for an ego trip, hop
Stop the scam you day traders in a traffic jam
Can the craze all you players outta plays
Fight the man all you suckers for a better brand
They got us living on the fad of the land
Soul daddies in a fire wire tumble dryer
Soul mamas broke the breaker
Soul children packin' Prozac pacifiers
Get your plug-in we all need to plug in to our maker
I'm messing up the new, new thing
I'm answering a customized ring
I'm starting from the place you stop
I'm packing for an ego trip, hop
Stop the scam, can the craze, fight the man
They got us living on the fad of the land
Stop the scam you day traders in a traffic jam
Can the craze all you players outta plays
Fight the man all you suckers for a better brand
They got us living on the fad of the land
They got us living on the fad of the land
There's a me that I don't really like
A me that says I'm
In control till the day that I die
And I don't know why

I push I pull I fight I fall
I end up crawling back to
That place where I figure it out
That I, that I, that I
I'm second to One
Redeemer, the Way, the Light
I'm second to One
The Saviour, No compromise

I'm laying everything
At the foot of the cross
My pride, my life, my all
I am second to One

And He is second to none
And He is second to none
Second to none
There's a change when
I swallow my pride
And I surrender
There's a peace
When I open my eyes
So I remember

To live's to die
To fall's to rise
To kneel's to find the Savior
Here I am and I've figured it out
Tonight tonight tonight…
I'm second to One
Redeemer, the Way, the Light
I'm second to One
The Saviour, No compromise

I'm laying everything
At the foot of the cross
My pride, my life, my all
I am second to One

And He is second to none
Second to none
He said "You come alive
When you lose your life"
So I lay it down
Yeah I surrender all
I surrender all
I'm second to One
Redeemer, the Way, the Light
I'm second to One
The Saviour, No compromise

I'm laying everything
At the foot of the cross
My pride, my life, my all
I am second to One
I'm second to One
Redeemer, the Way, the Light
I 'm second to One
The Saviour, No compromise

I'm laying everything
At the foot of the cross
My pride, my life, my all
I am second to One
Verse 1:
There's a me that I don't really like
A me that says I'm
In control til the day that I die
And I don't know why
I push I pull I fight I fall
I end up crawling back to
That place where I figure it out
That I, that I, that I
Chorus:
I'm SECOND TO ONE
REDEEMER, THE WAY, THE LIGHT
I'm SECOND TO ONE
THE SAVIOR
NO COMPROMISE
I'm LAYING EVERYTHING
AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS
MY PRIDE, MY LIFE, MY ALL
I am SECOND TO ONE
AND HE IS SECOND TO NONE
Verse2:
There's a change when I swallow my pride
And I surrender
There's a peace when I open my eyes
Cuz I remember
To live's to die
To fall's to rise
To kneel's to find the Savior
Here I am and I've figured it out
Tonight tonight tonight...
Bridge:
He said "You come alive
When you lose your life"
So I lay it down
I wanna start it over
I wanna start again
I wanna new beginning
One without an end
I feel it inside calling out to me
It's the voice that whispers my name
It's a kiss without any shame
Something beautiful
Yeah, yeah
Like a song that stirs in my head
Singing love will take us where
Something's Beautiful
I've heard it in the silence
Seen it on a face
I felt it in the long hour
Like a sweet embrace
I know this is true
It's calling out to me
It's the voice that whispers my name
It's a kiss without any shame
Something beautiful
Yeah, yeah
Like a song that stirs in my head
Singing love will take us where
Something's Beautiful
It's the child on her wedding day
It's the daddy that gives her away
Something beautiful
When we laugh so hard we cry
Oh the love between you and I
Something beautiful
It's the voice that whispers my name
It's a kiss without any shame
Something beautiful
Yeah, yeah
Like a song that stirs in my head
Singing love will take us where
Something's Beautiful
It's the child on her wedding day
It's the daddy that gives her away
Something beautiful
When we laugh so hard we cry
Oh the love between you and I
Something beautiful
Worthy is the,
Lamb who was slain
Holy, Holy, is He
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's Mercy Seat
[Repeat 2x]
(Chorus)
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And I will adore You... !
(You are Holy! You are Holy! )
Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and
Glory and power be
To You the Only Wise King,
Yeah
(Chorus)
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come, yeah
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And I will adore You!
(You are Holy! You are Holy! )
Filled with wonder,
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your Name
Jesus, Your Name is Power
Breath, and Living Water
Such a marvelous mystery
Yeah...
(Chorus)
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come, yeah
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And I will adore You!
Old as the hills, new everyday
It's in the bones like it's DNA
First taste is sweet 'til it rots in your mouth
Another old friend who rats you out
All of the time in this life
Can't loose the ties that bind
They shackle our feet, we trip, we fall
We crawl
I was born in the mess of it all
Then You rescued me, rescued me
Lord, with a touch of Your hand
Another captive free again
Who else in heaven could do this but You?
You rescued me, rescued me
Lord, with a love out of mind
Oh, You know I love it when
Everyday I am rescued again
Over the years Your nature's way
Is turning wrongs into roles You play
Caught in a spell that's overcast
You gain perspective, it doesn't last
All of the time in this life
Can't loose the ties that blind You
They're new everyday, old as the fall
The fall
And I was born in the mess of it all
Then You rescued me, rescued me
Lord, with a touch of Your hand
Another captive free again
Who else in heaven could do this but You?
You rescued me, rescued me
Lord, with a love out of mind
Oh, You know I love it when
Everyday I am rescued again
Every day, every way, every
Every cheap imitation
All of my imagination
Even my self-preservation
Is Yours in time
You rescued me, rescued me
Lord, with a touch of Your hand
Another captive free again
Who else in heaven could do this but You?
You rescued me, rescued me
Lord, with a love out of mind
Oh, You know I love it when
Everyday I am rescued again
You rescued me, rescued me
Lord, with a touch of Your hand
Another captive free again
Some kissed the girls, I kissed the floor
The Bover boys with their boots shiny red
Three dollar champagne stirring my head
We rolled out the barrels, boys
We sang with a single voice
Let all tears turn to gold
And all the hell I’ve raised
Lord, let it fade away
As Your glories unfold
Give me a part to play
Grant me another day
The surf and the sky and the Sunshine Coast of gold
Floating on a long board, life on hold
I never know the way, but you always take me there
And I need it now, like the Mooloolaba air
We’ll roll with the next wave, boys
We’ll sing out, we’ll make some noise
Let all tears turn to gold
And all the hell I’ve raised
Lord, let it fade away
As Your glories unfold
Give me a part to play
Grant me another day
Red dust rises
Clouds your every thought
You don’t know you’re deceived until you’re not
Good dog, bad dog - they get to fightin’ in your head
The winner is the last one gettin’ fed
God is alive and my magic is no good
And He’s called me out on this walkabout
He leads me to water and traces each song line
And I know to know His ways are higher than mine
So roll out the road rig, boys
We’ll sing with a grateful voice
Let all tears turn to gold
And the hell that’s raised
Lord, let it fade away
As Your glories unfold
Give us a part to play
Grant us another day
Let all tears turn to gold
And all the hell I’ve raised
Lord, let it fade away
As Your glories unfold
Give me a part to play
And I have watched in wonder
As with a word You calmed a raging sea
I have seen You make the wine from water
Mud and water made a blind man see
Water still reminds me
Of the seaside where our eyes first met
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
And I can see Your face again when You let it rain
And I've been bathed in mercy
By every gesture, every word You've said
Once I spoke of power and high position
You took a towel and washed my feed instead
Water, like a promise
Heaven opens, but I'm not there yet
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
And I can see Your face again when You let it rain
I've been foolish thought I knew it all
Three times I denied Your name
Your forgiveness, like a waterfall
Washes away my shame
A new dawn is breaking
Another hour, and then I leave this place
I am ready, Lord, to give my life up
I'm so ready, Lord, to see Your face
Water, like a promise
In this final hour, I think my final prayer shall be
Would You let it rain?
Let Your spirit fall afresh on me
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
And I can see Your face again, I can see Your face again
when we don't get what we deserve
it's a real good thing (real good thing)
when we get what we don't deserve
it's a real good thing (a real good thing)
born to sin
and then get caught
all our good deeds
don´t mean squat
sell the Volvo
shred the Visa
send the cash to Ma Theresa
great idea
the only catch is
you don´t get saved
on merit badges
when we don't get what we deserve
it's a real good thing (real good thing)
when we get what we don't deserve
it's a real good thing (a real good thing)
doctor´s coming
looking grim
"Do you have a favorite hymn?"
check your balance through the years
all accounts are in arrears
guilt is bitter
grace is sweet
park it here
Tears have fallen water beads
Wipe the floor with my regrets
In the crevice tiny seeds
Spring to life from pardoned debts
And all I have, all I have is
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will sing my praises
Sing forever
In the quiet I lament
Every nail, my sin did buy
And I wonder why you spent
Lavish blood on such as I
When all I have, all I have is
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will sing my praises
Sing forever
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
To sing aloud, sing aloud
Oh, to the glory of my God and King
To sing aloud, sing aloud
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
To sing aloud, sing aloud
Oh, to the glory of my God and King
To sing aloud, sing aloud
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will ever sing my, ever sing my
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will ever sing these
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will ever sing these
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will ever sing these
Praises on my tongue
From my heart
For our God who became flesh
For us all
Unto You
I will ever sing my, ever sing my
Lay my body down on Mercy Street
Or deep beneath the darkest seas
Lay my body six feet under down in Old
Noarlunga
Right beneath the ghost gum trees
Doesn’t matter where
You won’t find me there
No grave
Gonna hold my spirit down
Ain’t no grave
Hold my spirit down
Lord knows they’ll never keep me in the ground
Ain’t no grave
Hold my spirit down
It’s alright mama, now don’t be sad
It’s alright, don’t cry for me
They can lock my flesh and bones up until kingdom come
But my spirit will be free
It doesn’t matter where
You won’t find me there
It’s a dead end search
It’s a nowhere thread
Looking for the living down among the dead
No devil in hell
No angel above
When you come back again
Would you bring me something from the fridge?
Heard a rumor that the end is near
But I just got comfortable here
Sigh let's be blunt
I'm a little distracted
What do you want?
Headaches and bad faith
Are all that I've got
First I misplaced the ending
Then I lost the plot
Out among the free-range sheep
While the big birds sharpen their claws
For a time we stuck with the shepherd
But you wouldn't play Santa Claus
Sigh let's be blunt
We're a little distracted
What do you want?
Once we could follow
Now we cannot
You would not fit our image
So we lost the plot
Once we could hear you
Now our senses are shot
We've forgotten our first love
We have lost the plot
When I saw you for the first time
You were hanging with a thief
And I knew my hands were dirty
And I dropped my gaze
Then you said I was forgiven
And you welcomed me with laughter
I was happy ever after
I was counting the days
When you'd come back again
We'll be waiting for you
When you comin' back again?
We'll be ready for you
Maybe we'll wake up when..
Maybe we'll wake up when
You come back again
Lies let's be blunt
We're a little unfaithful
What do you want?
Are you still listening?
'Cause we're obviously not
We've forgotten our first love
We have lost the plot
And why are you still calling?
You forgave, we forgot
We're such experts at stalling
That we've lost the plot
Lost the plot, lost the plot, lost the plot
When you come back again
Would you bring me something from the fridge?
Heard a rumor that the end is near
And I have watched in wonder
As with a word You calmed a raging sea
I have seen You make the wine from water
Mud and water made a blind man see
Water still reminds me
Of the seaside where our eyes first met
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
And I can see Your face again when You let it rain
And I've been bathed in mercy
By every gesture, every word You've said
Once I spoke of power and high position
You took a towel and washed my feed instead
Water, like a promise
Heaven opens, but I'm not there yet
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
And I can see Your face again when You let it rain
I've been foolish thought I knew it all
Three times I denied Your name
Your forgiveness, like a waterfall
Washes away my shame
A new dawn is breaking
Another hour, and then I leave this place
I am ready, Lord, to give my life up
I'm so ready, Lord, to see Your face
Water, like a promise
In this final hour, I think my final prayer shall be
Would You let it rain?
Let Your spirit fall afresh on me
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
Let it rain, Lord, we're waiting for Your rain to fall
Let it rain, bringing back the wonder of it all
And I can see Your face again, I can see Your face again
When you got there
I was sure you'd come too late
We all pay you lip service
Then address our prayers to fate
Sister gone, she tripped and fell
A prodigal hell and do I dare believe you'll reach
Such a long lost cause, wrapped in gauze
As good as dead, she's breathing
My Lord, she's a miracle child
I know, she's a miracle child
I saw, how she'd chosen the grave
My Lord, it's a miracle save
When she woke up
We were dumbstruck at the sight
Like coming out of a coma
All she asked for was more light
Fluttering eyes, life from a tomb
You flooded her room, with a fearsome mercy
Torn from the devil's grip, from the clutches of fear
I can hear her dead heart beating
My Lord, she's a miracle child
I know, she's a miracle child
And I saw, how she'd chosen the grave
My Lord, it's a miracle save
We lose hope, we mumble our prayers
We seal off the stairs and never dare believe your reach
Can pass through stone, can lead a child home
Can make the dead start blinking
My Lord, she's a miracle child
I know, she's a miracle child
And I saw, how she'd chosen the grave
Shine your light and let the whole world see
Shine your light and let the whole world see
Everyone needs compassion, love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a saviour
The hope of nations
Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever, author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
Shine your light and let the whole world see
Shine your light and let the whole world see
So take me as you find me - all my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow everything I believe in
Now I surrender
We're singing shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King
Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever, author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
We're singing shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen king
My Saviour, You can move the mountains
You are mighty to save
You are mighty to save
Forever, author of salvation
You rose and conquered the grave
Oh You conquered the grave
Shine your light and let the whole world see
You are the author of knowledge
You can redeem what's been done
You hold the present and all that's to come
Until your everlasting kingdom
Lord, I don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead me to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt
You are the God of tomorrow
Turning the darkness to dawn
Lifting the hopeless with hope to go on
You are the rock of all salvation
Lord, I don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead me to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt
Oh Lord, You are the author
Redeeming what's been done
You hold us in the present
And all that is to come
Oh Lord, You are the author
Redeeming what's been done
You hold us in the present
And all that is to come
Oh Lord, You are the author
Lord, we don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead us to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt
Lord, we don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead us to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt
Lord, we don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead us to peace that is past understanding
Last one turns the lights out
And makes sure every curtain's drawn
Nails the shutters shut, he's sure
We are not of this world for long
Who do you think you are?
Did you figure out the date?
What do you hope to do
While you sit around and wait, wait, wait?
Last one turns the lights out
And disconnects the answer-phone
Stuffs all sense of mission, says
"I just can't turn the tide alone"
Who do you think you are?
Did you figure out the time?
What do you hope to do
While you hide out and whine, whine, whine?
Don't go shuttin' down
'Til the trumpet sounds
And the battle is won
Don't go punchin' out
'Til the final shout
And the Father says, "Well done"
Last one turns the lights out
And just keeps playing dumb
These were his instructions
He's not sure where he got 'em from
Why do you wanna hide in a separate class?
Why do you buy the lie
Of a faith under glass, glass, glass?
Don't go shuttin' down
'Til the trumpet sounds
And the battle is won
Don't go punchin' out
'Til the final shout
And the Father says, "Well done"
Last one shoots the lights out
And climbed up to the top of the roof
He's sitting there 'til the Second Coming
Says he's got mathematical proof
Who do you think you are?
Did you figure out the date?
What do you hope to do
While you sit around and wait, wait, wait?
Don't go shuttin' down
'Til the trumpet sounds
And the battle is won
Don't go punchin' out
'Til the final shout
Savior I come
Quiet my soul remember
Redemption's hill
Where Your blood was spilled for my ransom
Everything I once held dear I count it all as loss
Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh, lead me, lead me to the cross
You were as I
Tempted and tried, human
The word became flesh bore my sin and death
Now You're risen
Everything I once held dear I count it all as loss
Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh, lead me, lead me to the cross
To Your heart, to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
To Your heart, to Your heart
Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh, lead me
Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself, I belong to You
Up to my ears
In bitter tears.
Can't believe I've sunk this low
As I walk the plankton
Inner sanctum.
Got outta Dodge,
Sailed on a bon-less
Bon voyage.
You said North,
I headed South.
Tossed overboard.
Good Lord, that's a really large mouth...
I'm sleeping with fishes here,
In the belly of the whale.
I'm highly nutritious here,
In the belly of the whale.
Bad food, lousy atmosphere.
I don't wanna bellyache.
How long is this gonna take?
Woke up this morning kinda blue,
Thinking through that age-old question:
How to exit a whale's digestion?
It might behoove me to be heaved.
Head out like a human comet.
Hmmm... i wonder what rhyme with comet.
I'm sleeping with fishes here,
In the belly of the whale.
I'm highly nutritious here,
In the belly of the whale.
I'm ready to reappear.
I don't wanna bellyache.
Lord, how long's this gonna take?
End times, they come rolling around.
Enzymes, they come breaking us down to the core.
The good Lord grants we all get a second chance.
I'm one of the dishes here,
In the belly of the whale.
They say I'm delicious here,
In the belly of the whale.
Lord, please make him chuck it all.
It's a gut call
In the belly of the whale.
I'm in the belly of the whale.
In the belly of the whale.
I'm in the belly.
In the belly of the whale.
I'm in the belly of the whale.
In the belly of the whale.
I'm in the belly...
In the belly of the whale
In an underwater jail
It's a tight squeeze.
It's a-gettin' to me,
But it's roomier
Than the tail.
Hey, sailor,
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt of life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
We have raised our hopes and our cities high
We have followed fragile dreams
But only one could take the measure of our goals
And we've stumbled over the trials of life
And we've wrestled the unseen
And only One can calm the storm inside our souls
In the hands of God we will fall
Rest for the restless and the weary, hope for the sinner
In the hands of God we stand tall
Hands that are mighty to deliver givin' us freedom
When our strength gave way to the weight of guilt
'Til we strain for every breath
Only One could lift our shame and make us well
And when all is finished and we face the fearsome power of death
Only One has overcome the gates of hell
In the hands of God we will fall
Rest for the restless and the weary, hope for the sinner
In the hands of God we stand tall
Hands that are mighty to deliver givin' us freedom
You're amazing, You're amazing, You are
You're amazing, You're amazing, You are
And we praise You, Lord for what Your hands have done
You're amazing, You're amazing, You are
In the hands of God we will fall
Rest for the restless and the weary, hope for the sinner
In the hands of God we stand tall
Hands that are mighty to deliver givin' us freedom
You're amazing, You're amazing, You are
You're amazing, You're amazing, You are
And we praise You, Lord for what Your hands have done
Mama always said keep it simple
A killer hook and you're ready to move
I still like a song with some lyrics to chew on
But there are days when they just fight the grove
You can't stare down the inevitable-
It's like the sun
I fought the la...
...and the la won
La la la la la la la, lala la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la, la lala la la la
..and the la won
La la la la la la la, lala la la la la la
Lala la la la la la la la, la lala la la la
You can freestyle on the verse awhile
The chorus comes, and it's still gotta pay
You can free fall from any height at all
But the ground won't get out of your way
We can't fight the inevitable
It's gonna come
I fought the la...
...and the la won
La la la la la la la, lala la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la, la lala la la la
..and the la won
La la la la la la la, lala la la la la la
Lala la la la la la la la, la lala la la la
La-ah-ah, la-ah-ah
La-ah-ah, la-ah-ah
La-ah-ah, la-ah-ah
La-ah-ah, la-ah-ah
Sing it
La la la la la la la, lala la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la, la lala la la la
..and the la won
La la la la la la la, lala la la la la la
Lala la la la la la la la, la lala la la la
and the la...
(God's not Dead)
Let love explode
And bring the dead to life
A love so bold
To see a revolution somehow
Let love explode
And bring the dead to life
A love so bold
To bring a revolution somehow
Now I'm lost in your freedom
And this world I'll overcome
My God's not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
My God's not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
He's roaring
He's roaring
He's roaring like a lion
Let hope arise
And make the darkness hide
My faith is dead
I need a resurrection somehow
Now..Now I'm lost in your freedom
And this world I'll overcome
My God's not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
My God's not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
He's roaring
He's roaring
He's roaring like a lion
He's roaring
He's roaring
Let Heaven roar
And fire fall
Come shake the ground
With the sound of revival
Let Heaven roar
And fire fall
Come shake the ground
With the sound of revival
My God's not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
My God's not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion...
He's roaring
He's roaring
He's roaring like a lion
She's been dazed and induced
Wants a part-time God for her private use
But she won't take a stand
'Cause she might get tagged as a closet Jesus fan
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
We're going public with this
He's displaced and unglued
Scared that faith in God could be misconstrued
But the cross makes him wish
That this spine was more than a school of jellyfish
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
We're going public with this
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
We're going public with this
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
She's been dazed and induced
Wants a part-time God for her private use
But she won't take a stand
'Cause she might get tagged as a closet Jesus fan
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
We're going public with this
He's displaced and unglued
Scared that faith in God could be misconstrued
But the cross makes him wish
That this spine was more than a school of jellyfish
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
We're going public with this
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
We're going public with this
Sign on, the time is drawing near
This is surely a banner year
To be a public witness
Sign on, the lines are drawn and clear
There's no straddling fences here
And if I sing out in the dark of night
Or praise You in the light of dawn
Hear my song and lift me on Your wings
And if I worship You in solitude
Or join a choir 10,000 strong
Hear my song ‘til all creation sings
Chorus
Glorious, shining so glorious
Though I stumble, though I fall
You remain glorious.
Towards Your light
I come running, I come running
Into Your arms
I come running, I come running.
You have searched me
You have known my heart
You’ve heard my every anxious thought
Hear my song, it’s all I have to bring
And though the battles come
This much is known:
The victory’s won by You alone
Hear my song, my Savior and my King
Singing
Repeat chorus
Every faithless mission
Every false ambition
Here, I lay them at Your feet
As in heaven, as on earth
I will ever sing Your worth
You alone make me complete
Repeat chorus 2 times
Towards Your light
I come running, I come running
Into Your arms
Thumbs out on a desert road
I am told, leads to nowhere
Any shade is as good as the next
If your shadow doesn't go there
Week seven, did you really assume
I'd find some solace from the letter in your room?
Next life, could you kindly refrain
From throwin' yourself at the mercy of a train
Silence all, nobody breathe
How in the world could you just leave?
You promised you would
Silence that evil with good
Hear me out, I have the floor
I'll give you my tears, I'll listen more
You promised you would
Overcome evil with good
Maybe this world is a barren place
For a soul prone to get lost
But Heaven still hounds from the smallest sounds
To the cries of the storm-tossed
Week nine, I am writin' in the sand
Any little clue that could help me understand
Every whispered secret, every muffled sigh
Every half-truth that was added to a lie
Silence all, nobody move
I've got to know, know what you hoped to prove
You promised you would
Silence that evil with good
Shame feeds guilt, guilt needs release
You took it to God, you made your peace
And swore that you would
Overcome evil with good
Every old demon playin' back the crime
If they needed blood, I'd have gladly given mine
A child of the kingdom, still an invalid
Forgive her, please Father she don't know what she did
Silence all, now go to sleep
The water's free, the well is deep
How can we return
That which we never could earn?
And God, I long to see her face
We haven't a hope beyond Your grace
I know that You will
Overcome evil
One to another
Do you remember me?
I feel so small
Well, are you listening tonight?
So temporary
The things that I have seen
I ran so far
Will you take me back again?
Entertaining angels
By the light of my TV screen
24-7, you wait for me
Entertaining angels
By the time I fall to my knees
Host of heaven, sing over me
One to another
The feelings in between
I won't let go
Of all you taught me alright
Close as a brother
The way we used to be
I'll hold my breath
And I'll wait for you to breathe
Entertaining angels
By the light of my TV screen
24-7, you wait for me
Entertaining angels
While the night becomes history
Host of heaven, sing over me
Entertaining angels
By the light of my TV screen
24-7, you wait for me
Entertaining angels
By the time I fall to my knees
Host of heaven, sing over me
Entertaining angels
By the light of my TV screen
24-7, you wait for me
Entertaining angels
While the night becomes history
Host of heaven, sing over me
Thumbs out on a desert road
I am told, leads to nowhere
Any shade is as good as the next
If your shadow doesn't go there
Week seven, did you really assume
I'd find some solace from the letter in your room?
Next life, could you kindly refrain
From throwin' yourself at the mercy of a train
Silence all, nobody breathe
How in the world could you just leave?
You promised you would
Silence that evil with good
Hear me out, I have the floor
I'll give you my tears, I'll listen more
You promised you would
Overcome evil with good
Maybe this world is a barren place
For a soul prone to get lost
But Heaven still hounds from the smallest sounds
To the cries of the storm-tossed
Week nine, I am writin' in the sand
Any little clue that could help me understand
Every whispered secret, every muffled sigh
Every half-truth that was added to a lie
Silence all, nobody move
I've got to know, know what you hoped to prove
You promised you would
Silence that evil with good
Shame feeds guilt, guilt needs release
You took it to God, you made your peace
And swore that you would
Overcome evil with good
Every old demon playin' back the crime
If they needed blood, I'd have gladly given mine
A child of the kingdom, still an invalid
Forgive her, please Father she don't know what she did
Silence all, now go to sleep
The water's free, the well is deep
How can we return
That which we never could earn?
And God, I long to see her face
We haven't a hope beyond Your grace
I know that You will
Overcome evil
I found myself looking into the mirror
Knew I wasn't who I wanted to be
I was living life the way that I wanted
But my eyes reminded me I'm not free
Believed a lie so everything that I know
Says I gotta go, tired of going solo
But I'm never gonna go there again
This is what it is, this is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
I see ya walking like you're living in fear
Having trouble even looking at me
Wishing they would give you more than words
Sick of people telling how it should be
What'd ya download? Where'd ya get your info?
You saw that I'm sure, now you're in the in though
Gonna tell you what I believe
This is what it is, this is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
We are the ones they call by name
I'm never gonna look back
Let go, let go, the guilt, the shame
Said, I'm never gonna look back
This is who I am
This is what it is, this is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
This is who I am
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
And every generation's got
The fearless few who can't be bought
They don't take polls or look around
They act on truth, and then they stand their ground
Come up and see the world stripped bare
The free indeed they breathe a rarefied air
Yeah, they got spirit, yeah, they got game
And some get christened
With a righteous-sounding name
Cornelius
Cornelius
And every generation knows
The doers do, the posers pose
'Cause every time the plop goes fizz
Another yes-man gets his
Come on and see the big man's boss
The mind clears out when you're taking up the cross
Yeah, his burden's easy no, it don't chafe
It's god's safe harbor why play it safe?
Cornelius
Cornelius
Core-strong like a centurion
I wanna be Cornelius
Core-strong like a centurion
I wanna be Cornelius
His kneel is real
His kneel is real
What rhymes with Cornelius?
Helium
The "Cor" is before a kneel, a kneel
The "I" is an "E" in us, in us
He's ready to fight but not to fuss
We like, we like Cornelius
And history proves the axiom
Surface skimmers choke on scum
Who's calling deep? Who opens wide?
Who put the just in justified?
Check, check it out the view you get
It's God's high-wire there isn't any net
Show a little spirit, show you got game
Show you know, we know, we know
You know what's in a name
Cornelius
Cornelius
He's ready to fight but not to fuss
We like, we like Cornelius
He isn't a wuss, he never was
For we have known how to be in need
And we have known what it is to have plenty
There are costs that we all must pay
For some it's harder, harder for them to stay
I will live for you
I?ll walk with you, I?d even die for you
I will follow you ten thousand miles
Ten thousand more
For I have seen a vision of heaven
And we are here for just a short lived time
No time to chase the gold, the glory
There is a fire, fire in our hearts
I will live for you
I?ll walk with you, I?d even die for you
I will follow you ten thousand miles
Ten thousand more
We have learned a valuable secret
To be content in every situation
We can do everything through Him
He gives us strength to, strength to
I will live for you
I?ll walk with you, I?d even die for you
I will follow you ten thousand miles
[Incomprehensible]
You may be in London
Waiting on a train
You may be in Paris
Dancin' on a stage
Or shootin' the curl in Bali
Or down south drinkin' sweet tea
You may be glued to the television
As happy as Larry
You may be a doctor
Givin' up the ghost
You may be a short order cook
Fixing grits and toast
Whenever, wherever
Whoever you are
Let it be plain too see
It's time to reach for
Somethin' higher
Everybody hears the need
Tuning in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Tune in till you drown the noise
All you girls and all you boys
Tune it in and hum along
Let it lift the woe begone
Tune it in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Well I say, it may be your birthday
Or it may be your last
As a kid you couldn't wait to get old
Now the years fly by too fast
Whenever, wherever
Whoever you are
Let it be plain too see
No time, no place
Nobody but you
Will keep you from your knees
I say, tuning in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Tune in till you drown the noise
All you girls and all you boys
Tune it in and hum along
Let it lift the woe begone
Tune it in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Let the truth fill up our lives
Let the choir fire up and over
The renewal of our minds is
Never over till it's over
And where our treasure is
That's where our hearts will be
So take my will and set me
Tuning into you, tuning outta me
Tuning in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Tune in till you drown the noise
All you girls and all you boys
Tune it in and hum along
Let it lift the woe begone
Tune it in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
[Incomprehensible]
Tuning in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Tune in till you drown the noise
All you girls and all you boys
Tune it in and hum along
Let it lift the woe begone
Tune it in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Tuning in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
Tune in till you drown the noise
All you girls and all you boys
Tune it in and hum along
Let it lift the woe begone
Tune it in around the world
All you boys and all you girls
I've been thinking it's about time
To win the war that fights against all the lies invading my mind
You have brought me to my senses
Even though You built this world to shake
You still love me in a personal way
So I think it's time to leave my doubt behind
There's so much more than meets the eye
Or what's going on inside
I believe in something way beyond myself
Like the wind that moves the leaves
Lord, You move me to my knees
I believe in something way beyond myself
Oh the way we build our empires hoping to impress our friends
We've forgotten how to inspire those who fall to rise again
Oh my God, You've built this world to shake
You still love me in a personal way
So I think it's time to leave my doubt behind
Storms are gonna come my way, I know
Some things are out of our control but there's a hope beyond myself
It's You and You will never let me go
Now I want my life to show You got me thinking beyond myself
Way beyond myself
There's so much more than meets the eye
Or what's going on inside
I believe in something way beyond myself
Like the wind that moves the leaves
Lord, You move me to my knees
Now turn your back on things of the world
Let?s have our victory through Jesus
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
In all your ways acknowledge Him
And He shall make your paths straight
If any man be in Christ he is new
We, we have the victory through Jesus
We, we have the victory through Jesus
Let?s stand and proclaim His name
Throughout the earth
Throughout the earth
There is a way that seems right unto a man
But it will end in death I say
The way I walk is chosen by the Lord
And He shall give His angels charge
To watch over you
If any man he take in Christ, he is new
We, we have the victory through Jesus
We, we have the victory through Jesus
Let?s stand and proclaim His name
Throughout the earth
Down here in the valley, every shadow You see
Has it's own story
Down here in the valley, every puddle of mud
Comes from tears and blood
And it's so hard just to get warm
That the chill turns into despair
Will You lift me up with tender care?
Will You wash me clean in the palm of Your hands?
Will You hold me close so I can thrive?
When You touch me, that's when I know I'm alive
Down here in the valley nothing's able to grow
'Cause the light's too low
Folks spend their days digging 'round for diamonds and gold
'Til they just get old
And they don't know anything else
They don't know they're breathing bad air
But I'm tired of living like this
And my soul cries out, "If You're there"
Will You lift me up with tender care?
Will You wash me clean in the palm of Your hands?
Lord hold me close so I can thrive?
When You touch me, that's when I know I'm alive
Call me up to Your side
Draw me up to Your light
Let it blind me, Lord, refine me
Refine me out of my mind
Will You lift me up with tender care?
Will You wash me clean in the palm of Your hands?
Lord hold me close so I can thrive?
When You touch me, that's when I know, I know I'm alive
Will You lift me up with tender care?
Will You wash me clean in the palm of Your hands?
Lord hold me close so I can thrive?
When You touch me, that's when I know I'm alive
Lord lift me up with tender care?
Will You wash me clean in the palm of Your hands?
Lord hold me close so I can thrive?
This is not the warm-up round
This is not a trial heat
It can't be repeated when your time has gone
This is not an infinite resource
Or the prelude to a starter course
You don't send it back if it gets done wrong
Chorus:
This is your life
Treat yourself right
Treat others right
Live like you know you should
This is life
Fight the good fight
Fight for what's right
Do what you know you should
Every living soul completes
A finite number of heartbeats
This is not the sum of what you're here for
Every breath you take will be exhaled
Every rising sun will fall
The measure of it all is what you live for
Bridge:
You had a dream
But it got lost in a life of regret
The devil knows you get just one shot
You had a dream
Are you still dreaming or did you forget
Rewind the clock
We were riding a wave of Oz rock
We were b-b-barely of age to take charge
Or pack our guitars for the long flight, she'll be right
No cash or plan
We were criss-crossing the States in some van
We were c-c-cooking up beans on the block
While the motor was hot
Something's gonna blow, let's get to the show
Give us half an inch we'll be tacking on a mile
Give us a half stage we'll start up a rampage
Put on your backpack, throw out your road map
God'll use anything, check it and see
He's giving us more than we ever could ask for
That's the way we roll 'cause we've been set free
That's the way we roll 'cause we've been set free
Reset the stage
We were out rattling the cage with each show
We were out hawking our shirts for more lights
'Til shine hit the brights and we saw your faces
And we got new bassists
The good and the lame
We were spinning our drums like a dial
We were blowing up domes from a pile
It worked for awhile, if yours didn't rise we apologize
All we've got to give is a God given drive
He keeps us moving, He keeps on proving
Put on your backpack, throw out your road map
God'll use anything, check it and see
He's giving us more than we ever could ask for
That's the way we roll 'cause we've been set free
That's the way we roll 'cause we've been set free
Lighten up, we'll lighten up the load at the starting gate
We'll lighten up the load to a fighting weight
We'll light up the road
Come on kiss your mama goodbye, we gotta fly
Put on your backpack, throw out your road map
God'll use anything, check it and see
He's giving us more than we ever could ask for
That's the way you roll 'cause you've been set free
Put on your backpack, throw out your road map
God'll use anything, check it and see
He's giving us more than we ever could ask for
That's the way we roll 'cause we've been set free
That's the way we roll 'cause we've been set free
That's the way we roll 'cause we've been set free
It’s been a long, long fall
With nothing to intervene,
When gravity does its thing we start wondering what it’s for.
Stuck in a cold, dark, basement
You surely expected more
But all you can see these days is four walls and a floor.
Come up here, we’re making our way to the upside,
We’re gonna stay on the upside,
We trade our travels for a room with a view.
Come up here, we’re making our way to the upside,
A brand new day on the upside,
The future’s brighter than a sky full of blue.
It’s been a long, long fall,
The Adam who would be king,
When consequence does his thing we all want it like before.
Nowhere to go,
Lay low like a dumpster diver,
Like a submarine wreck,
Scraping the bottom deck,
Won’t you don’t you pray there’s something more
Come up here, we’re making our way to the upside,
We’re gonna stay on the upside
We trade our travels for a room with a view.
Come up here, we’re making our way to the upside,
A brand new day on the upside,
The future’s brighter than a sky full of blue.
What’s gonna hold us now?
Who’s gonna hold us down?
How’s it gonna hold us down?
Nothing’s gonna hold us.
Come up, we’ll make our way to the upside,
We’re here to stay on the upside
The future’s shining like a sky full of blue.
Come up here, we’re making our way to the upside,
We’re gonna stay on the upside
We trade our travels for a room with a view.
Come up here, we’re making our way to the upside,
A brand new day on the upside,
The future’s brighter than a sky full of blue.
Come up here, we’re making our way to the upside,
We’re gonna stay on the upside
When the runners came from Bethlehem
All breathless with good news
They were passing a baton forward through time
The commission, from God?s lips to our ears
Carried by His Saints, two thousand years
Connects us all to the same lifeline
As I fix my eyes ahead
I can feel the Spirit?s breath
And I can hear the mission bell
Ringing out loud and clear
It's the revolution Jesus started
And it's here
Echoing across the world
From the shores of Galilee
I can hear the mission bell call
For you and me
I wanna run with fire
It?s my heart?s desire
Lifting Your love higher
In the history of our faith?s arrivals
Great awakenings, Welsh revivals
Saints and martyrs, summoned by a new birth
Patrick?s save of the Irish nation
William Carey?s expectation
Lambs and lions called to the ends of the earth
Gotta put my hands to the plow
Not looking back, not now
I can hear the mission bell
Ringing out loud and clear
It's the revolution Jesus started
And it's here
Echoing across the world
From the shores of Galilee
I can hear the mission bell call
For you and me
I wanna run with fire
It?s my heart?s desire
Lifting Your love higher
It?s my heart?s desire
I can hear the mission bell
Ringing out loud and clear
It's the revolution Jesus started
And it's here
Echoing across the world
From the shores of Galilee
I can hear the mission bell call
For you and me
I can hear the mission bell
Ringing out loud and clear
It's the revolution Jesus started
And it's here
I wanna run with fire
It?s my heart?s desire
Lifting Your love higher
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