"Keepin' It Real" LP originally released on this here/crazy horse records,now re-released & available from: Dead Broke Rekerds.
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ADD/C Lyrics
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People told me You loved me, I had to know how true
Or erroneous it was, in my loneliness, I rushed
But You sought me first before I sought You out and found You
They said You were hard to reach, but now I truly see
That You were pursuin' me way before I knew it'd be
You an' me, renewin' me from speakin' gloomily
Introducin' me to Your family approvingly
I was lost, but You said You never intended on losin' me
I went from thoughts of suicide to thoughts of You and I
And our new lives unified together, never to divide
Got a new attitude, can't measure the magnitude
Of my infinite gratitude for Your perfect attributes
Only You could fill my void and never disappoint
Just because I love You, a couple people still avoid
Thank You for that knock at my place
Put an end to my rough somber days
On that one summer day when my pains got erased
Helped me to live the proper way
As I wait to be in Your embrace
Now I'm safe, so I just wanna say
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
I'll never forget the night I fell in love with You
You fixed my corrupted views as we discussed it through
Started when the night was calm, You lifted high my arms
Gave me a new outlook on the life I once tried to harm
Met me at my lowest, the key that made me open up
You turned my life around, connected in that potent touch
Such love, I didn't deserve it, I wasn't worth it
But when I felt worthless, You gave me purpose
So I'll be holdin' Your hand until I'm old an' can't stand
'Cause when I thought I couldn't, You told me I can
Consolin' me when I craved a rope an' to hang
From my throat an' to send a note to folk an' to friends
But there was hope even then, an' when doped up with grams
I was alone, You extended Your help, broken, You mend-
ed me...so thank You for unfoldin' Your plan
For the resolve You began and for moldin' a man
Thank You for that knock at my place
Put an end to my rough somber days
On that one summer day when my pains got erased
Helped me to live the proper way
As I wait to be in Your embrace
Now I'm safe, so I just wanna say
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Thanks for giving me the power to flush those drugs
When deep inside me, I felt that rush, those tugs
Then felt Your arms around me when there was no hug
You crushed my grudges like I would crush those buds
With baums in my palms as I would crush those rocks
I thought I was doomed, but You crushed those odds
You gave warmth to my cold heart, shine to my shade
When I was down and out, You put a smile on my face
Filled me with joy, who knew I'd ever burst laughin'?
Lackin' nothin', You're the only treasure worth havin'
The Only One I don't have to guard my heart from
Your love was the answer to all of my problems
I was solemn and only it could've softened
How hardened my heart had gotten, darkened and rotten
Distraughtly walkin', internally hateful
So You are forever loved, I'm eternally grateful
'Cause of what You did for me and showed me one night
Found out just how much Your love flowed for me in spite
Of me hurting You, 'cause I was supposed to have died!
So thank You, GOD... I owe You my life!
Thank You for all the love that You gave
Thank You for the price that You paid
Sacrifice that You made to set my life straight
Without You, my whole life was a waste
As I wait to be in Your embrace
Now I'm safe, so I just wanna say
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Thank You for having got me amazed
From this world, wanted to plot an' escape
Thought I gotta hate, I just got a lotta aches
Now I love, only You saw my fate
As I wait to be in Your embrace
Now I'm safe, so I just wanna say
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
And so I testify to Your grace
Answered me, that is why I now praise
You died for three days, I rely on You raised
And so I apologize today
As I wait to be in Your embrace
Now I'm safe, so I just wanna say
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Thank You! (Thank You!) Thank You! (Thank You!)
Yeah, and I can just keep on going...
I just wanna thank You like Don Moen...
Thank You... thank You
The lyrics of ADD/C's song "Thank You" express the artist's deep gratitude towards a higher power, in this case, God. Throughout the song, the artist reflects on their past struggles and the transformative power of God's love.
In the first paragraph, the artist acknowledges that before they encountered God, they had heard about Him from others. They were initially unsure of the truth behind these claims of love and acceptance. However, as they reflect on their experiences, they realize that God had been pursuing them even before they sought Him out. They are grateful for God's persistence and for introducing them to His family. The artist wonders why they were chosen by God and expresses their immense gratitude for Him never intending to lose them, even when they were lost themselves.
The second paragraph dives deeper into the artist's personal journey with God. They recall a specific time when they fell in love with God, and from that point on, their perspectives and outlook on life drastically changed. The artist credits God for giving them a new purpose and helping them overcome feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of suicide. They express their commitment to hold God's hand throughout their life, emphasizing that God believed in them even when they didn't believe in themselves.
In the third paragraph, the artist expresses gratitude to God for helping them overcome addiction. God provided the strength and power to overcome destructive habits and the internal struggles associated with substance abuse. The artist acknowledges that God's love and presence replaced the allure and dependency on drugs. They credit God for crushing their grudges and bringing warmth to their cold heart. They highlight that God's love was the only true treasure worth having, and they are eternally grateful for it.
In the final paragraph, the artist continues to thank God for the love and sacrifices made. They emphasize that their life had been aimless and wasted before encountering God. They express a desire to be in God's embrace and testify to His grace. The artist acknowledges that God answered them, and because of that, they feel compelled to praise Him and apologize for any wrongs they may have done. The song concludes with a humble acknowledgement that their gratitude towards God is infinite and that they could go on thanking Him forever.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Michal Waliczek
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