The band's journey has been marked with significant milestones. In 1998, their self-titled debut on the KMG label yielded the successful Christian CHR radio single "Justified." A bittersweet honor came for the group when their song "Nothing Back" was used at the funeral of Columbine shooting victim Cassie Bernall. The song was later used in a video tribute to her life and faith. "It made us feel very humble," said John. "That song went so perfectly with what we had heard about her life. Obviously, we could've never made that happen - God just dropped the song in that teenager's life."
For John, Jason, Matt and Josh, the prayers continue - they pray that they would have more than critical or financial success - but that they would, in John's words, "impact people wherever we go. Our goal is to be faithful to enter the doors God opens for us. And our mission is to get people caught up in the excitement of walking with Christ in everyday life." That is the bottom line - According To John."
(Note: This is an abbreviated version of the biography that was available on the band's website (www.accordingtojohn.com), which is no longer in existence. The band itself also seems to have broken up to pursue other goals in life.)
For reference:
- Google "Meet According To John band"
- Under the first result click the "Cached" link
- Enjoy!
Cloud Nine
According To John Lyrics
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He got the girl
She was on cloud nine
He was up on top of the world
Puppy love
They would lasso the moon together
But he found another girl
Anything for love
He said she was the only one
Nothing old - and nothing new
Now she's alone with baby blue
Listen what she had to say
Chorus:
It's not what I thought it would be
Not s'posed to happen to me
Wish I could go back in time
Iam Just sixteen
Not how I thought it would be
Here on cloud nine
Verse2
There is a boy
There is a girl
In God's perfect time
Out there somewhere in the world
Just for you
You will lasso the moon - together
So will you trust the one
Who made the world
He invented love
And made the one you're dreaming of
But for now - and until then
Trust and wait on him
Listen what they had to say
Bridge:
Just you wait and see
Just you wait and see
It's not what you think it will be
You don't have to be the one to say
chorus
The lyrics to According To John's song Cloud Nine speaks about a young girl who is left alone with a baby after her boyfriend cheats on her with another girl. The song paints a picture of how they were both in love, and they both felt like they were on cloud nine. The phrase "lasso the moon together" emphasizes how the two were head over heels in love and believed that they could conquer anything together. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned, and the young girl was left alone to care for their baby. She reflects on how life is not always what we expect it to be as she wished she could go back in time to before things fell apart.
The second verse of the song talks about how there is still hope for love out there. The singer encourages the young girl to trust in God and His perfect timing for the right person to come into her life. The phrase "lasso the moon - together" reappears, signifying that there is still hope for love despite the hurt she has experienced.
The lyrics to Cloud Nine tell a relatable story that many have been through, and the song touches on themes of love, heartbreak, and hope for the future. The song resonates with listeners and encourages them to trust God through the highs and lows of life.
Line by Line Meaning
She got the boy
She had found love with a young man
He got the girl
He had found love with a young woman
She was on cloud nine
She was overjoyed with happiness
He was up on top of the world
He was extremely elated
Puppy love
Their young love was innocent and naive
They would lasso the moon together
They dreamed of achieving impossible things together
But he found another girl
He became unfaithful and found a new lover
When she had their boy
When she became pregnant with their child
Anything for love
He was willing to do anything for the person he loved
He said she was the only one
He claimed that she was his one true love
Nothing old - and nothing new
He didn't want anything from the past or anything new, but just her
Now she's alone with baby blue
She is now raising their child without him
Listen what she had to say
Pay attention to her story
There is a boy
There is someone out there for her
There is a girl
There is someone out there for him
In God's perfect time
When the time is right, they will find each other
Out there somewhere in the world
Their soulmate is out there somewhere in the world
Just for you
They are meant specifically for each other
You will lasso the moon - together
They will achieve impossible things together
So will you trust the one
Will you trust God
Who made the world
The one who created everything
He invented love
God created the feeling of love
And made the one you're dreaming of
God created each person's soulmate
But for now - and until then
Until their soulmate comes, they must wait patiently
Trust and wait on him
Believe and have faith in God's plan
Just you wait and see
Wait patiently and good things will come
It's not what you think it will be
It won't be exactly as expected, but it will be great
You don't have to be the one to say
The future will unfold on its own without you needing to control it
It's not what I thought it would be
Her situation turned out differently than she had hoped for
Not s'posed to happen to me
She never expected this to happen to her
Wish I could go back in time
She wishes she could change the past
I am just sixteen
She was very young when she became a mother
Not how I thought it would be
Her life turned out differently than how she had imagined it
Here on cloud nine
Even though her life didn't turn out as planned, she is still happy and content
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@edwinmusic3727
awesome God Bless! from Venezuela
@momo7plus3
Great video! A good friend wrote and sings this song (John Waller). I sent the video to him. He is currently out promoting a new single ("The Blessing"), but said he would love to see it as soon as he gets back home.
@Blitz350
They wrote this after they played for our Youth Annual Conference in PA. I remember when the band played at my mother's church (she's a pastor).
@jabraymer
Holy Cow this video Rocks! Brad Morrow is my hero!
@agerber07
I went to that same youth annual conference
@bmorrow13
Cool. I would love to hear what he thinks.
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