You only get just one time around. You only get one shot at this-one chance… Read Full Bio ↴You only get just one time around. You only get one shot at this-one chance to find out the one thing that you don't want to miss. One day when it's all said and done, I hope you see that it was enough: this one ride, one try, one life to love.
The developing story of talented pop trio 33Miles goes hand in hand with the message of its completely heart-stirring second album, One Life. Group members Jason Barton (lead vocals), Chris Lockwood (guitar/vocals) and Collin Stoddard (keys/vocals) were taking a risk, giving their dreams a shot when they released their self-titled debut less than two years ago.
Validation was seemingly instant. Concerts at more than two hundred churches nationwide ensued, and radio spun several of the band's songs into hits. Journalists also took notice, calling these humble guys "a talented and devoted group of performers who possess some amazing gifts for music" (InFuze Magazine). Soon enough, 33Miles was a Gospel Music Association Dove Award nominee for New Artist of the Year.
Now, One Life reveals the heart of a group even more intent than before on loving the church with transparency. Committed family men who are as fun to meet personally as they are to hear in song, each member of 33Miles is married, and two have children. They've kept a constant presence at home and still managed to put 120,000 miles on the touring van over the past year, not to mention the thousands traveled by air.
The road isn't always easy (ask Chris about the car that crashed into their dressing room and started a gas leak), and the skyways have their turbulence (ask Collin about that landing during a tornado watch), but the rewards are eternal.
Jason puts One Life in perfect perspective: "The theme of the album is simple, it is about loving God and living every mile to the fullest."
Indeed, One Life resounds with the experience of casting off safety nets and following dreams. First single "One Life to Love" tells of men and women who finally learn to love their families and God more than work and money, played out across a powerful melody and musical track.
"'One Life to Love' still gives me chills," says Jason. "It also goes back to the meaning behind 33Miles-the idea that life can be short, that Christ lived only thirty-three years on this earth. So the question remains: what will you and I do with our miles, with the years we are given?"
Collin sees the song in relation to the band's unfolding adventure, how each member could have stayed put where they were, but instead chose to answer a no-guarantees call.
"We joke with each other about leaving school early or foregoing other job opportunities to be in 33Miles, but the song says, you only get one time around to find the one thing you don't want to miss, and this group is clearly a God-given opportunity to honor Him."
As implied, the formation of 33Miles didn't come without its leaps of faith. Jason was already an established studio and touring vocalist. Chris was about to enter Boston's eminent Berklee College of Music (John Mayer, Diana Krall) on a scholarship, and Collin was just one semester shy of a commercial music degree. But there's no doubt today about the appeal and strength that's found in the sum of their parts.
Like 33Miles' acclaimed debut, One Life was produced by Nathan Nockels (Passion, Point of Grace, Phillips, Craig & Dean) and Sam Mizell (Matthew West), adding top song-shaper Brown Bannister (Third Day, MercyMe) into the mix for the first time on "Something Different," "Gone" and "Apologize." The former cuts represent the muscular, rootsy pop/country tinge that flavors half the album and flows naturally from Jason's Louisiana upbringing, Collin's love for classic rock, and the passion Chris has for his well-worn six-string. "Apologize," a stand alone ballad with a classic ring to it, more quietly highlights the vocal and piano gifts of Barton and Stoddard, pleading to the wronged one: if I left a scar, let me say I'm sorry.
Deeper in, "When It All Comes Down" and "One of Those Days" also carry an upbeat style comparable to today's biggest selling country pop acts.
'"One of Those Days,'" admits Lockwood, "We've all said it . . . 'Ugh, it's just one of those days.' But this song puts a spin on that statement. Some days have their clutter and distraction, but God is worthy to be praised every day, so hallelujah anyway!"
Certainly, a signature element found throughout the music of 33Miles is the expressive worship so evident on the urgent "Jesus Calling" and unforgettable "My Offering."
"My favorite song, at this moment, is 'Jesus Calling.' It captures the sound 33Miles has looked for over the past year. When you come to our concerts, this is what you're gonna hear live," Chris says with enthusiasm. "And the message is clear: even though the world is so full of noise today, if you just listen, Jesus is always speaking in and through it all."
The performance merits of "My Offering" are no less definitive of 33Miles; shining examples of the band's exceptional, emotional vocal interplay, chiming guitars, and a poetic lyric for the church that could just as easily stir people outside the chapel walls:
I cursed your name; You called me child. I was to blame; You went to trial. And I lived to take . . . On my own I made a mess of things, but You take it as my offering.
At every turn, One Life grippingly offers the listener a reminder of what matters most: tuning in ever closer to God and those we love, aligning our earthly dreams with heavenly things. Be watching for the mile markers that you don't want to miss.
Singing was a part of Jason Barton's life in Louisiana from an early age. After winning a talent show in 5th grade, he knew it was his calling. He toured locally, performing whenever and wherever he could. In school, he was a member of the choir, and at church was considered the token soloist. Although clearly gifted with natural ability, he began formal voice lessons during high school and went on to major in Music at Louisiana Tech. After college, Jason spent some time touring, which solidified his call to music ministry, and in 1998 he followed that call to Nashville. Once there, he was given numerous opportunities to perform all over the United States and Europe, but Jason felt that God was calling him to even greater things. With the support and encouragement of those around him, Jason considered starting his own group. He was introduced to Chris Lockwood and then Collin Stoddard, and it is from their shared heart for the church that 33Miles was born. When he's not on the road, Jason enjoys spending time in Nashville with his wife Jennifer and their two sons, Jacob and Jonah.
Chris Lockwood is a musician at heart. While growing up in Mobile, AL, you could find him practicing guitar in his room almost every day for hours at a time. After being selected for his high school honor choir, he began to take his voice more seriously as well. Upon graduation, Chris majored in Music at the University of Mobile and toured with the school's vocal group 'Vision'. His hard work and enthusiasm for Christ and music paid off in 2000 when he was invited to play guitar for the Christian group 'Truth'. As 'Truth' came to a close in 2001, God opened a door for Chris to serve as the Worship Associate for First Baptist North Mobile. In addition to the church, Chris continued doing session work while also completing his degree at the University of Mobile. In the fall of 2005 Chris was accepted to Berklee School of Music in Boston, but before he could leave, a mutual friend introduced him to Jason Barton. After the addition of Collin Stoddard, Chris caught the vision for 33Miles and joined the group with a heart to encourage the church and impact the world for Christ. Chris and his wife Joy currently live in Mobile with their daughter, Ella Joy.
To see Collin Stoddard sing and play the piano is to witness a miracle. At the age of three, his eardrums deteriorated as an adverse reaction to having tubes implanted. While he should not have been able to hear, Collin maintained a normal childhood, and even began taking piano lessons. Five years later, he was scheduled for surgery to repair the damaged eardrums, but they were all astounded when a visit to the doctor revealed healthy eardrums instead. With newfound love and appreciation for music, Collin devoted even more time and energy to practice and performance. Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Collin's musical career developed through the church, classical venues, and numerous performance and composition competitions. Upon graduating from high school, Collin decided to pursue a commercial music major with an emphasis on piano performance at Belmont University. After only two years in Nashville, he was asked to join Jason Barton and Chris Lockwood as the youngest member of 33Miles and welcomed the opportunity to reach the church through music while finishing his degree. Collin and his wife Jenna currently live in Nashville, Tennessee.
The developing story of talented pop trio 33Miles goes hand in hand with the message of its completely heart-stirring second album, One Life. Group members Jason Barton (lead vocals), Chris Lockwood (guitar/vocals) and Collin Stoddard (keys/vocals) were taking a risk, giving their dreams a shot when they released their self-titled debut less than two years ago.
Validation was seemingly instant. Concerts at more than two hundred churches nationwide ensued, and radio spun several of the band's songs into hits. Journalists also took notice, calling these humble guys "a talented and devoted group of performers who possess some amazing gifts for music" (InFuze Magazine). Soon enough, 33Miles was a Gospel Music Association Dove Award nominee for New Artist of the Year.
Now, One Life reveals the heart of a group even more intent than before on loving the church with transparency. Committed family men who are as fun to meet personally as they are to hear in song, each member of 33Miles is married, and two have children. They've kept a constant presence at home and still managed to put 120,000 miles on the touring van over the past year, not to mention the thousands traveled by air.
The road isn't always easy (ask Chris about the car that crashed into their dressing room and started a gas leak), and the skyways have their turbulence (ask Collin about that landing during a tornado watch), but the rewards are eternal.
Jason puts One Life in perfect perspective: "The theme of the album is simple, it is about loving God and living every mile to the fullest."
Indeed, One Life resounds with the experience of casting off safety nets and following dreams. First single "One Life to Love" tells of men and women who finally learn to love their families and God more than work and money, played out across a powerful melody and musical track.
"'One Life to Love' still gives me chills," says Jason. "It also goes back to the meaning behind 33Miles-the idea that life can be short, that Christ lived only thirty-three years on this earth. So the question remains: what will you and I do with our miles, with the years we are given?"
Collin sees the song in relation to the band's unfolding adventure, how each member could have stayed put where they were, but instead chose to answer a no-guarantees call.
"We joke with each other about leaving school early or foregoing other job opportunities to be in 33Miles, but the song says, you only get one time around to find the one thing you don't want to miss, and this group is clearly a God-given opportunity to honor Him."
As implied, the formation of 33Miles didn't come without its leaps of faith. Jason was already an established studio and touring vocalist. Chris was about to enter Boston's eminent Berklee College of Music (John Mayer, Diana Krall) on a scholarship, and Collin was just one semester shy of a commercial music degree. But there's no doubt today about the appeal and strength that's found in the sum of their parts.
Like 33Miles' acclaimed debut, One Life was produced by Nathan Nockels (Passion, Point of Grace, Phillips, Craig & Dean) and Sam Mizell (Matthew West), adding top song-shaper Brown Bannister (Third Day, MercyMe) into the mix for the first time on "Something Different," "Gone" and "Apologize." The former cuts represent the muscular, rootsy pop/country tinge that flavors half the album and flows naturally from Jason's Louisiana upbringing, Collin's love for classic rock, and the passion Chris has for his well-worn six-string. "Apologize," a stand alone ballad with a classic ring to it, more quietly highlights the vocal and piano gifts of Barton and Stoddard, pleading to the wronged one: if I left a scar, let me say I'm sorry.
Deeper in, "When It All Comes Down" and "One of Those Days" also carry an upbeat style comparable to today's biggest selling country pop acts.
'"One of Those Days,'" admits Lockwood, "We've all said it . . . 'Ugh, it's just one of those days.' But this song puts a spin on that statement. Some days have their clutter and distraction, but God is worthy to be praised every day, so hallelujah anyway!"
Certainly, a signature element found throughout the music of 33Miles is the expressive worship so evident on the urgent "Jesus Calling" and unforgettable "My Offering."
"My favorite song, at this moment, is 'Jesus Calling.' It captures the sound 33Miles has looked for over the past year. When you come to our concerts, this is what you're gonna hear live," Chris says with enthusiasm. "And the message is clear: even though the world is so full of noise today, if you just listen, Jesus is always speaking in and through it all."
The performance merits of "My Offering" are no less definitive of 33Miles; shining examples of the band's exceptional, emotional vocal interplay, chiming guitars, and a poetic lyric for the church that could just as easily stir people outside the chapel walls:
I cursed your name; You called me child. I was to blame; You went to trial. And I lived to take . . . On my own I made a mess of things, but You take it as my offering.
At every turn, One Life grippingly offers the listener a reminder of what matters most: tuning in ever closer to God and those we love, aligning our earthly dreams with heavenly things. Be watching for the mile markers that you don't want to miss.
Singing was a part of Jason Barton's life in Louisiana from an early age. After winning a talent show in 5th grade, he knew it was his calling. He toured locally, performing whenever and wherever he could. In school, he was a member of the choir, and at church was considered the token soloist. Although clearly gifted with natural ability, he began formal voice lessons during high school and went on to major in Music at Louisiana Tech. After college, Jason spent some time touring, which solidified his call to music ministry, and in 1998 he followed that call to Nashville. Once there, he was given numerous opportunities to perform all over the United States and Europe, but Jason felt that God was calling him to even greater things. With the support and encouragement of those around him, Jason considered starting his own group. He was introduced to Chris Lockwood and then Collin Stoddard, and it is from their shared heart for the church that 33Miles was born. When he's not on the road, Jason enjoys spending time in Nashville with his wife Jennifer and their two sons, Jacob and Jonah.
Chris Lockwood is a musician at heart. While growing up in Mobile, AL, you could find him practicing guitar in his room almost every day for hours at a time. After being selected for his high school honor choir, he began to take his voice more seriously as well. Upon graduation, Chris majored in Music at the University of Mobile and toured with the school's vocal group 'Vision'. His hard work and enthusiasm for Christ and music paid off in 2000 when he was invited to play guitar for the Christian group 'Truth'. As 'Truth' came to a close in 2001, God opened a door for Chris to serve as the Worship Associate for First Baptist North Mobile. In addition to the church, Chris continued doing session work while also completing his degree at the University of Mobile. In the fall of 2005 Chris was accepted to Berklee School of Music in Boston, but before he could leave, a mutual friend introduced him to Jason Barton. After the addition of Collin Stoddard, Chris caught the vision for 33Miles and joined the group with a heart to encourage the church and impact the world for Christ. Chris and his wife Joy currently live in Mobile with their daughter, Ella Joy.
To see Collin Stoddard sing and play the piano is to witness a miracle. At the age of three, his eardrums deteriorated as an adverse reaction to having tubes implanted. While he should not have been able to hear, Collin maintained a normal childhood, and even began taking piano lessons. Five years later, he was scheduled for surgery to repair the damaged eardrums, but they were all astounded when a visit to the doctor revealed healthy eardrums instead. With newfound love and appreciation for music, Collin devoted even more time and energy to practice and performance. Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Collin's musical career developed through the church, classical venues, and numerous performance and composition competitions. Upon graduating from high school, Collin decided to pursue a commercial music major with an emphasis on piano performance at Belmont University. After only two years in Nashville, he was asked to join Jason Barton and Chris Lockwood as the youngest member of 33Miles and welcomed the opportunity to reach the church through music while finishing his degree. Collin and his wife Jenna currently live in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hold Me Up
33Miles Lyrics
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I had all the pieces put together
I thought it was all under control
But now I am face to face with failure
I'm fighting these fears I've never known
I'm falling to my knees
Would You hold me, would You hold me up
'Cause I can barely, I can barely stand
The weight I carry is gonna pull me under
God I need You, yeah, I need You now
'Cause all around me my world's crashing down
And You're the only, You're the only One
That can hold me up
Take me away from all the chaos
Give me the strength to live again
There is a Truth found in the promise
That You are the Hope that never ends
I'm crying out Lord, please,
Would You hold me, would You hold me up
'Cause I can barely, I can barely stand
The weight I carry is gonna pull me under
God I need You, yeah, I need You now
'Cause all around me my world's crashing down
And You're the only, You're the only One
That can hold me up
I'm desperate for Your peace
I'm crying out Lord, please
Would You hold me, would You hold me up
'Cause I can barely, I can barely stand
The weight I carry is gonna pull me under
God I need You, yeah, I need You now
'Cause all around me my world's crashing down
And You're the only, You're the only One
That can hold me up
I thought it was all under control
But now I am face to face with failure
I'm fighting these fears I've never known
I'm falling to my knees
Would You hold me, would You hold me up
'Cause I can barely, I can barely stand
God I need You, yeah, I need You now
'Cause all around me my world's crashing down
And You're the only, You're the only One
That can hold me up
Take me away from all the chaos
Give me the strength to live again
There is a Truth found in the promise
That You are the Hope that never ends
I'm crying out Lord, please,
Would You hold me, would You hold me up
'Cause I can barely, I can barely stand
The weight I carry is gonna pull me under
God I need You, yeah, I need You now
'Cause all around me my world's crashing down
And You're the only, You're the only One
That can hold me up
I'm desperate for Your peace
I'm crying out Lord, please
Would You hold me, would You hold me up
'Cause I can barely, I can barely stand
The weight I carry is gonna pull me under
God I need You, yeah, I need You now
'Cause all around me my world's crashing down
And You're the only, You're the only One
That can hold me up
The lyrics of 33Miles’s song “Hold Me Up” portray a sense of vulnerability and desperation, urging God to support and strengthen the singer who is struggling with the weight of their problems. The opening lines suggest that the singer had their life under control, but something seems to have gone wrong, leading them to face failure. They are fighting fears that they have not experienced before and falling to their knees in a plea for help.
The chorus of the song is a heartfelt request for God’s assistance, acknowledging that the weight of the singer’s problems is becoming too much to bear. They are barely able to stand, and the world around them is crashing down. The singer understands that God is the only one who can hold them up and spare them from being pulled under. They cry out to God, pleading with Him to hold them and give them the strength to carry on.
The last verse continues with the same sentiment, as the singer admits to being desperate for God’s peace and pleading for His help once again. The song conveys a message of surrender and trust in God, with the singer acknowledging their dependence on God’s strength and love to face their troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
I had all the pieces put together
I thought I had everything figured out
I thought it was all under control
I believed I had complete command of the situation
But now I am face to face with failure
But now I realize that I have failed
I'm fighting these fears I've never known
I'm struggling with anxieties I have never encountered before
I'm falling to my knees
I am humbling myself before God
Would You hold me, would You hold me up
God, I pray that You would support me
'Cause I can barely, I can barely stand
Because I am weak and nearly unable to stand
The weight I carry is gonna pull me under
The heavy load I bear will cause me to fail catastrophically
God I need You, yeah, I need You now
God, I desperately require Your assistance in this moment
'Cause all around me my world's crashing down
Because everything in my life seems to be collapsing
And You're the only, You're the only One
And You, God, are the only entity capable of helping me
That can hold me up
That can support me and prevent me from falling
Take me away from all the chaos
Remove me from the disorder and turmoil around me
Give me the strength to live again
Provide me with the power to keep going
There is a Truth found in the promise
There is a genuine reality discovered in Your guarantee
That You are the Hope that never ends
That You are the source of eternal optimism
I'm crying out Lord, please
I'm beseeching You, Almighty God
I'm desperate for Your peace
I urgently need Your tranquility
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