Alli Rogers shows growth as a songwriter with an increasing aptitude for co… Read Full Bio ↴Alli Rogers shows growth as a songwriter with an increasing aptitude for communicating spiritual truths in a simple yet compelling fashion.

Like her Christian music peers Jaci Velasquez, Stacie Orrico, Rebecca St. James, and Rachael Lampa, Alli Rogers was poised for success at an early age. After winning a talent contest at AtlantaFest, the 16-year-old artist signed to Word Records and worked on her long-awaited debut. Before the album would ever see the light of day, however, Word was absorbed by Time Warner, and Rogers' major-label hopes came to a screeching halt when she was dropped from the roster after a host of personnel changes.

But she didn't let that keep her from making music for long. Rogers teamed up with friend Donnie Boutwell to write and co-produce her well-crafted debut, Always Eden, 11 tracks showcasing Rogers' lovely voice and poetic songwriting. For added accessibility and variety, Bebo Norman also sang a few background vocals that enhanced the album's overall vibe.

Now a little more than a year later, Rogers returns with her sophomore effort, The Day of Small Things, a disc that provides further evidence of the beauty of simplicity. The theme of "enjoying simple things of life" also extends to her songwriting as well.

"It's hard for me to work hard at the small things, the menial tasks, when I can't see the outcome, says Rogers. "I think a lot of people relate to that. When I was looking at the handful of songs I'd been writing, this theme seemed to stand out. The album is about looking past the daily, mundane things and seeing eternal purposes. It worked out well because I had been really inspired by Zechariah 4:10."

With a sound that would make any fan of Patty Griffin or Jonatha Brooke proud, Rogers' vocals are the real standout on the project, particularly on these lyrics on the title track: "You've shown me that we're never alone/And your Spirit will stay by our side/So I won't despise the day of small things."

While Always Eden was a little more introspective, The Day of Small Things has more of a universal message, particularly on a track titled "Hope," which Rogers wrote after seeing victims' pleas for help in the wake of tragedies like the tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. "We need to be passionate about bringing hope to people who don't have it, which is the actual definition of poverty," Rogers affirms. "I wanted to write a song that shares that everyone, from the richest of souls to those that are covered in poverty, we all need the hope that is found in Christ."

For more information about Alli Rogers, visit www.allirogers.com.

Fearless
Alli Rogers Lyrics

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I've been thinking about you lately
What I'm thinking is that you're crazy
But I love to watch you dance

At a wedding I remember
You were floating like an angel
But I didn't take the chance

You are fearless when it comes to
Lighting up a room
I can love and I can hate
And I know how to hesitate
So teach me how to move

There's a couple in the corner
They've been watching you for hours
Envious of your fame
Like your laughter
It's contagious, when it has a name

You are fearless when it comes to
Lighting up a room
I can love and I can hate
And I know how to hesitate
So teach me how to move

You're light in the dark
And you make me feel like heaven
We can make our mark
Leaving hate, choosing love together

You are fearless when it comes to
Lighting up a room
I can love and I can hate
And I know how to hesitate
So teach me how to move

I'll be fearless when it comes to
Lighting up a room
I can love and I can hate

And I know how to hesitate
But you've shown me how to move

Overall Meaning

Alli Rogers's song "Fearless" tells the story of an observer who admires someone who is unafraid to be themselves and express their joy through dance. The singer watches the subject of the song dance at a wedding, describing them as "floating like an angel." Although the observer is hesitant to join in, they are inspired by the subject's fearlessness and desire to learn how to move. The song suggests that being fearless means being able to light up a room and thoroughly enjoy oneself without fear of judgement, and that this sort of attitude is infectious and inspiring.

The lyrics also touch on the negative emotions that can come with watching someone who is fearless. The couple in the corner who has been watching the subject for hours may be envious of their confidence and ease. Despite the potential for unleashed feelings of hate, the singer is moved to learn from the subject's fearlessness and redirect their emotions towards celebrating life together.

Overall, the song is an homage to the freeing power of dancing and being oneself, without fear of judgement. It also highlights the importance of having role models who challenge us to live bravely and love generously.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been thinking about you lately
I've been thinking about you recently

What I'm thinking is that you're crazy
I believe you are crazy

But I love to watch you dance
But I enjoy seeing you dance

At a wedding I remember
I recall a wedding

You were floating like an angel
You looked like an angelic being

But I didn't take the chance
But unfortunately, I didn't take the opportunity

You are fearless when it comes to Lighting up a room
You are completely fearless and excellent at lighting up any room

I can love and I can hate
I am capable of both love and hate

And I know how to hesitate
And I'm aware of how to pause and think before reacting

So teach me how to move
Therefore, please show me how to act

There's a couple in the corner
There is a couple standing in the corner