In addition to their early duties as Acappella's opening act and augmentation group, AVB performed and recorded as an independent ensemble. Many of their recordings, which included Give Me Light (1987) and Steppin' On A Cloud (1988), were later re-released on a CD titled The Early Years. In June 1988, with Acappella's expansion to a quartet, AVB branched off to tour on their own under the auspices of Acappella Ministries. Both groups underwent a shift in musical style during this period. Whereas previously, they had covered traditional hymns, praise songs and contemporary Christian pop music, both Acappella and AVB now recorded and performed primarily original music, much of which was composed by Lancaster. Acappella forged ahead with an adult contemporary sound while AVB targeted the youth market.
With Song In My Soul (1989), AVB made a major shift toward contemporary pop, rock and R&B sounds, though still entirely produced a cappella. On What's Your Tag Say?, the shift toward slick hip-hop and R&B was even greater, with a strong lyrical focus on the youth market and extensive choreography incorporated into their live performances. By the time Celebrate And Party became popular, the transformation to a near-perfect a cappella mimicry of the new jack swing style had been achieved, with a sound similar to Take 6, Boyz II Men, and Tony! Toni! Toné!. The song U & Me & God Make 5 followed in 1993, producing a hit on the CCM charts. The AVB lineup of John K. Green, Brishan Hatcher, Wes McKinzie, Max Plaster and Steve Reischl also recorded AVB's Spanish project, Caminando en la Luz (1994), and "greatest hits" compilation, The Road (1995).
After a brief hiatus, AVB returned with a different lineup for Way of Life and yet another lineup and sound for Real. Although the group is now defunct, almost 30 former members reunited in Nashville for a concert in July 2009.
My Heart
Acappella Vocal Band - AVB Lyrics
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With a flame burnin' bright till the day that I die
You've taken me higher
From the flat of my back to the stars in the sky
You're my justifier
You've established my ways and direct me each day
You're my sanctifier
In my heart, I'll always be with You
For my heart will never forsake You
With my heart, I'll always be lovin' You
From my heart, they never can take You away
My mind is inspired
You have opened my ears, given sight to my eyes
My arms open wider
You have given me love, to give grace, to be kind
You're my justifier
You've established my ways and direct me each day
You're my sanctifier
And I'm holy for You everything that I do
In my heart, I'll always be with You
For my heart will never forsake You
With my heart, I'll always be lovin' You
From my heart, they never can take You away
In my heart, I'll always be with You
For my heart will never forsake You
With my heart, I'll always be lovin' You
From my heart, they never can take You away
In my heart, I'll always be with You
For my heart will never forsake You
With my heart, I'll always be lovin' You
From my heart, they never can take You away
I will be with you (I will be with you)
Never forsake you (Never again will I forsake you)
I'll will be loving you (I will be loving you)
Never can take You away
"I seek you with all my heart, do not let me stray from your commands
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."
The song "My Heart" by Acappella Vocal Band (AVB) is a powerful declaration of love and devotion to God. The first verse speaks of a burning fire in the soul that will continue to shine brightly until one's dying day, with God lifting us higher from the depths to the heavens. The second verse speaks of being inspired, with opened ears and eyes, and arms open wider, all thanks to God's love and grace. The chorus is a proclamation of commitment to God, promising to never forsake Him and to always love Him. The bridge changes slightly, with the focus shifting to God's love and faithfulness, promising to never leave or take Him away.
Throughout the song, AVB use biblical language and concepts, such as sanctification and justification, to emphasize their devotion to God. The lyrics are a reminder to stay true to one's faith, and to keep God at the center of everything one does. The song is a beautiful expression of love, gratitude, and faith in God, and is sure to resonate with listeners who share similar beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
My soul is on fire
I am passionate about You and my faith burns bright.
With a flame burnin' bright till the day that I die
My passion for You will never fade.
You've taken me higher
You've lifted me up.
From the flat of my back to the stars in the sky
You've taken me from a low point in life to the highest of heights.
You're my justifier
You make things right for me.
You've established my ways and direct me each day
You guide me each day.
You're my sanctifier
You have made me holy.
And I'm holy for You everything that I do
I live my life for You.
In my heart, I'll always be with You
I will always have a connection to You.
For my heart will never forsake You
I will never turn away from You.
With my heart, I'll always be lovin' You
I will always love You.
From my heart, they never can take You away
I will never let anyone take You away from me.
My mind is inspired
You have given me inspiration.
You have opened my ears, given sight to my eyes
You have allowed me to see and hear things in a new way.
My arms open wider
You have given me the capacity to love.
You have given me love, to give grace, to be kind
You have given me the ability to show love and kindness.
I will be with you (I will be with you)
I will always be by Your side.
Never forsake you (Never again will I forsake you)
I will never leave You.
I'll will be loving you (I will be loving you)
I will always love You.
Never can take You away
No one can ever take You away from me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER JOHN GOWERS, NAOMI MILLER, ROBERT PATRICK CONLON
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Marinho Avanti
John k. green foi diagnosticado com câncer em 2016 e morreu em 3 de novembro de 2020, mais uma bela voz q se foi... voz marcante....
Rene1986
Beautiful!!
DAANBRO
Was my jam as a churched kid. Thanks for uploading. These lyrics are powerful of God's journey with us, however, the chorus reminds me of Proverbs 4:23, to guard our heart, and while I like the desire of the lyric to love God, oh how I fail that! I used to feel like so such a failure and fake with Christian lyrics driving at moralism or at least our response to God while not preaching the gospel and how God's love received changes our love towards him. It starts, continues, and ends with abiding in his love, not my flawed love. While I can feel some of the false gospel of moralism in that or spiritual self-righteousness ("my heart will never forsake you"...recall Peter's denials anyone?), I also can't deny the opposite extreme of liberalism in our day, of allowing anything to be permissible instead of fighting to love God, and avoid the pollution of the world before tasting the world pollutes that desire for God. Holy Spirit, invade all flesh! -
My soul is on fire
With a flame burnin' bright till the day that I die
You've taken me higher
From the flat of my back to the stars in the sky
You're my justifier
You've established my ways and direct me each day
You're my sanctifier
And I'm holy for You everything that I do
CHORUS:
In my heart, I'll always be with You
For my heart will never forsake You
With my heart, I'll always be lovin' You
From my heart, they never can take You away
My mind is inspired
You have opened my ears, given sight to my eyes
My arms open wider
You have given me love, to give grace, to be kind
You're my justifier
You've established my ways and direct me each day
You're my sanctifier
And I'm holy for You everything that I do
Repeat Chorus (x4, with stepout)
Can never take you away (x4)
Never take you away
Can never take you away
Lucas Mendes
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