Then there's 21:03. Unlike the scores of teenage heartthrobs before them, the group is cut from an entirely different mold. Total Attention, their head-turning second album, proves that their rise to the top rungs of faith-based R&B wasn't manufactured, but a direct result of their rock-solid foundation and exponential growth as artists, performers, and ministers.
When 21:03 first hit the urban gospel scene with its watershed debut, PAJAM Presents Twenty One O' Three, they were slowly finding their voice and place in an already cluttered marketplace. With Total Attention, the trio cements its identity, assuring the world they're not a flash in the pan. They're here to stay.
Things were rough at first. Handpicked by production supergroup PAJAM from hundreds of candidates during a casting call in their native Detroit , then-hopefuls Evin Martin, Torrence Greene, and Jor'el Quinn were three strangers chosen on the basis of their faith, as well as their singing and dancing abilities.
Sensing the young men had great potential, and acutely aware of the short shelf life of assembled, teen-based urban acts, the PAJAM team-Paul "pda" Allen, Walter Kearney, and J Moss-went to great lengths to groom 21:03 into something more substantive: a trio that could really leave a long-lasting imprint for the Kingdom.
To that end, the recruits were subjected to a six-month entertainment boot camp-a grueling period of artist development that harkened back to the glory years of Motown. After an intense season of vocal, physical, and spiritual formation, PAJAM finally cast the definitive vision for its protégés on January 21, 2003-the fateful day that inspired 21:03's moniker.
As Evin, Torrence, and Jor'el matured in their faith and as performers, it wasn't long until they realized that three passages taken from the beginning, middle, and end of the Bible-Genesis, Psalms, and Revelation 21:3, respectively-provided a deeper look into their mission. The near-prophetic verses reinforced in them that their purpose wasn't to just sing, dance, or entertain, but to actually minister and impart truth to anyone with ears to hear.
"We've grown spiritually," Evin says of the period between their first album and Total Attention. "We have a better sense of our ministry and our call. We know that there's a dying world that needs Jesus and they need to see him in music, in the media, in the church, and in us. We want to be those examples."
To get to that point, 21:03 faced its share of uphill battles, but none was bigger than the one Evin had to weather. Unexpectedly, the 21-year-old looked death straight in the eye when he confronted the back-to-back loss of both of his parents-his mother succumbed to multiple sclerosis right as the trio's debut released, and his father lost his bout with cancer in the months leading up to Total Attention.
"The loss of one parent can be crippling. But the loss of two is devastating," Evin says. The singer was not left alone: His unwavering faith in Christ and the unending spiritual and emotional support of his 21:03 and PAJAM brothers carried Evin through the storm, weeping with him and making sure he had a shoulder to lean on.
"That's something you have to be led by God to do," Jor'el, 19, says. "We had to support him because we're accountable for each other. We're brothers. We're family. It was almost second nature."
"People say your misery is your ministry," Jor'el continues. "That's something that's been proven in this group. When Evin opens up his mouth now, you feel a little bit he has been through something. You know it's nothing but the Lord-that God is with him."
Evin concurs: "I can say with all assurance and confidence that I know that I'm called. I know that I'm chosen. I'm now officially known as a living, breathing, walking testimony of the power of Christ. I can definitely say I have more fervency. I have more wherewithal to do what I'm doing."
"It's time to get our lives together," Jor'el says after quoting the Gospel appeal found in Mark 1:15. "It's time to stop playing. Let's get out of the mentality, ‘I'll get right tomorrow.' Tomorrow is never promised. We want to encourage the young and the young at heart that God is coming back. God is not playing with us. He wants our full heart."
"It's not boring to be a Christian," Torrence adds. "To be a Christian isn't wack. It's an exciting experience when you walk with Christ. We can get so easily distracted by things around us, but God wants your total attention. This is a time to stay focused."
Incredible
21:03 Lyrics
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You being God delivered me from them all
Still can't believe all the ways you've made
An incredible God deserves incredible praise
What kind of God would do this for me?
Victory, grace and mercy
He is so special, simply incredible, he's so incredible
(repeat and modulate)
Oh, oh, oh, o-o-oh, oh, oh, oh
Praise, incredible, praise, incredible
Praise, He deserves, incredible praise
Hallelujah
Lord we love you
Lord we bless you
He's incredible!
He's a healer
He's a keeper
Lord we love you
He's incredible!
He's incredible!
An incredible God deserves an incredible praise
The song "Incredible" by 21:03 is a gospel track that celebrates God's greatness and goodness. The opening lines acknowledge the problems experienced by the songwriter, both big and small, and expresses gratitude to God for delivering them from those difficulties. The songwriter expresses disbelief at the many ways in which God has helped them, emphasizing that an incredible God deserves incredible praise.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "incredible praise" multiple times, driving the point home that God's greatness knows no bounds. The bridge takes things up a notch by modulating the song's key and introducing a more upbeat tone. The lyrics continue to describe God's transformative power, depicting him as a healer and a keeper worthy of love and admiration.
Overall, "Incredible" is a song that encourages listeners to recognize and celebrate God's goodness, reminding them that they serve an incredible God who deserves all the praise and adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had some problems some great and some small
I have faced a variety of problems, ranging from significant to insignificant
You being God delivered me from them all
As God, you have saved me from all of my problems
Still can't believe all the ways you've made
I am in disbelief at the numerous ways in which you have helped me
An incredible God deserves incredible praise
You, as an amazing God, deserve to be praised in an amazing manner
What kind of God would do this for me?
I cannot fathom that a God would go to such great lengths to help someone like me
Victory, grace and mercy
Your actions on my behalf resulted in my triumph, mercy, and grace
He is so special, simply incredible, he's so incredible
You are exceptional and absolutely incredible
Oh, oh, oh, o-o-oh, oh, oh, oh
This is an exclamation of amazement and wonder
Praise, incredible, praise, incredible
I worship and honor you because you are wonderfully amazing
Praise, He deserves, incredible praise
You deserve to be praised in an extraordinary way
Hallelujah
This is a joyful exclamation of praise to God
Lord we love you
We have affection and adoration for you, our Lord
Lord we bless you
We honor and praise you with our words and actions
He's a healer
You have the power to heal us physically and emotionally
He's a keeper
You are our protector and guardian
He's incredible!
You are absolutely amazing!
An incredible God deserves an incredible praise
You, as an incredible God, merit extraordinary praise
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON LEE MARLIN, JENNA GIBBONS, MAX LOKE LINUS REICH
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