The band released their first independent album "Release" through Fishers Artist Agency in 1998 before signing to Ardent Records. In 1999 Ardent released a self-titled record as All Together Separate's first wide-released album, which was subsequently nominated for a Dove Award for Best Rock Album in 2000. In 2001, Ardent released a live album recorded at their home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship.
In 2002, their last album, "Unusual", was released before the band broke up.
Guitarist Andrew Shirley became a touring member of Switchfoot in 2003, and a full member of the band subsequently.
Face to Face
All Together Separate Lyrics
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when I heard You whisper
You said the words I love you
Every time I think about Your grace it's clearer
You are the one I've been searching for
to complete me
Chorus:
You always meet me
Longing just to be together again
With every passing day
The shadows in my life fade away
The more I see You face to face
Tell me all Your stories
from a thousand places
Of how You made it through
When I hear Your voice
my eyes are filled with wonder
I forget the trials and the
thorns I find around my feet, yeah
Someday
My dreams will soon be reality
Someday
My dreams will soon be reality
It seems I came to life
when I heard You whisper
You said the words I love you
The song "Face to Face" by All Together Separate starts with the lines "It seems I came to life / when I heard You whisper / You said the words I love you." These particular lyrics suggest that the singer has had a transformative experience when they have encountered God. The act of hearing God's voice speaking words of love seems to have given the singer their life's purpose and directed them towards a spirituality that they find meaningful.
The chorus of the song goes on to emphasize this idea of the singer drawing close to God and feeling a sense of completeness in their presence. The line "Longing just to be together again" suggests that the singer has had experiences with God before and deeply desires more. The lyrics culminate in the statement "The more I see you face to face," which reinforces the idea that by drawing closer to God, the singer is finding greater clarity and understanding in their spirituality.
The song's second verse goes further into the theme of gaining knowledge through a relationship with God. The lyrics "Tell me all Your stories / from a thousand places / Of how You made it through" suggest that the singer is looking for inspiration and guidance from God's experiences. The line "When I hear Your voice / my eyes are filled with wonder / I forget the trials and thorns I find around my feet" implies that God's words are capable of soothing the singer's struggles in life.
Overall, "Face to Face" seems to celebrate the transformative and sustaining nature of a relationship with God. The lyrics suggest that by drawing closer to God, the singer can find guidance, purpose, and inspiration for living.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems I came to life when I heard You whisper
The moment I heard Your voice, my life became meaningful and filled with purpose
You said the words I love you
Your declaration of love was all I needed to feel complete and loved
Every time I think about Your grace it's clearer
Reflecting on Your grace helps me understand it more and appreciate it fully
You are the one I've been searching for to complete me
I've been looking for someone to fill the void in my life, and You are the missing piece
When I draw near You always meet me
No matter how far I stray or how close I come, You are always there to meet me where I am
Longing just to be together again
All I want is to be close to You once more and experience Your love and presence
With every passing day the shadows in my life fade away
As I spend more time with You, the darkness and negativity in my life disappear and are replaced with hope and joy
The more I see You face to face
The more I experience You directly and personally, the deeper our relationship becomes
Tell me all Your stories from a thousand places
I want to hear about all the ways You have worked in the lives of others, and how You have overcome obstacles and challenges
Of how You made it through
I am inspired by Your strength and resilience in the face of adversity and want to learn from Your example
When I hear Your voice my eyes are filled with wonder
Your words fill me with awe and amazement, and I am grateful for the privilege of hearing Your voice
I forget the trials and the thorns I find around my feet, yeah
In Your presence, all the difficulties and challenges of life fade into the background, and I am able to focus on You
Someday my dreams will soon be reality
Through You, I have hope for a better future and the confidence that my dreams will come true
Someday my dreams will soon be reality
Through You, I have hope for a better future and the confidence that my dreams will come true
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.