Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
Ageless
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Listening to the father of lies?
If you are then you're headed for trouble.
Listen too long, you'll eventually die.
Too late for walking in the middle,
Too late to try.
And it's too late for sitting in the balance,
Are you puzzled by the way that you're behaving?
You wonder why you do the things you do?
Are you troubled by your lack of resistance?
It feels like something's got a hold on you.
Are you living in an old man's rubble?
Listening to the father of lies?
If you are then you're headed for trouble.
If you listen too long, you'll eventually die.
When I'm losing my sense of direction,
And I'm needing some strength and protection,
Walking away with You.
I go walking away with You, and when I,
When I think I can't stand any longer,
And I'm crying for someone that's stronger,
Walking away with You.
I go walking away with You.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
El-Elyon na Adonai,
Age to age, You're still the same,
By the power of the name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
Erkamka na Adonai,
I will praise and lift You high,
El Shaddai.
I'm gonna fly.
No one knows where,
But I'm gonna fly.
I'm lighter than air.
And I'm gonna fly.
No one knows where,
But I'm gonna fly,
And soar through the air.
'Cause I have felt for the first time,
I can be myself,
No more faces to hide behind,
Just a smile,
And a dream that's mine.
Even if I am
The only one,
Who wants to fly
I may not be every mother's dream for her little girl,
And my face may not grace the mind of everyone in the world.
But that's all right, as long as I can have one wish I pray:
When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say,
She's got her father's eyes.
Her father's eyes.
Her father's eyes, ya know.
Just like my father's eyes (Sing, sing, sing!)
(Sing, sing, sing!)
(Sing, sing, sing!)
Sing your praise to the Lord,
Come on everybody,
Stand up and sing, one more
Hallelujah,
Give your praise to the Lord,
I can never tell you,
Just how much good...that it's
Gonna do ya,
Just to sing, sing, sing.
Come on, sii-hii-yiing!
You know you really gotta sii-hii-yiing!
Come on, sii-hii-yiing! (Sing, sing, sing!)
I have decided,
I'm gonna live like I believer,
Turn my back on the deceiver.
I'm gonna live what I believe.
I have decided,
Being good is just a fable,
I just can't 'cause I'm not able.
I'm gonna leave it to the Lord.
Sing your praise to the Lord,
Come on everybody,
Stand up and sing...one more
Hallelujah,
Give your praise to the Lord,
I can never tell you,
Just how much good...that it's
Gonna do ya,
Just to sing, sing, sing.
Come on, sii-hii-yiing,
We've all gotta sii-hii-yiiiiiing!
Come on, sing, sing, sing!
The lyrics of Amy Grant's song 'Ageless' call on the listener to reflect on their current state of being and their actions in life. The opening lines, "Are you living in an old man's rubble? Listening to the father of lies?" suggests that the listener has succumbed to negative attitudes and beliefs being spread by others, leading them towards destruction. The verses also express a sense of urgency, warning the listener that they need to take action, as it may be too late to change course if they continue down the wrong path. In contrast, the chorus talks about walking away with God and finding strength and protection through faith. The song eventually takes on a more uplifting tone towards the end, with hopeful lyrics such as "I'm gonna fly. No one knows where. But I'm gonna fly" and "I have decided, I'm gonna live like I believe."
Overall, the song seems to be about self-discovery, finding inner strength, and living a life with purpose. It encourages the listener to question their beliefs and actions, and to find faith and inspiration to move forward in a positive way.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you living in an old man's rubble?
Are you living in a state of decay, caused by following the teachings of someone that has lived before you and has no relevance today?
Listening to the father of lies?
Are you being led astray by the ideas of someone who is not truthful, perpetuating lies and deceit?
If you are then you're headed for trouble.
If you follow the teachings of someone who has no relevance today and who perpetuates lies, you are heading towards danger.
Listen too long, you'll eventually die.
If you stay too long in this state of decay, you will eventually lose your life, purpose and meaning.
Too late for walking in the middle,
It is too late to be indecisive, unsure and lack conviction.
Too late to try.
It is too late to attempt without any hope of succeeding.
And it's too late for sitting in the balance,
It is too late to be cautious and play both sides, as now it's time to choose a side.
No more middle line.
No more indecision; it is time to take a stand and pick a side.
Are you puzzled by the way that you're behaving?
Do you find your actions and thoughts confusing and unexplainable?
You wonder why you do the things you do?
Are you curious as to why you keep acting in a certain way, often without knowing why?
Are you troubled by your lack of resistance?
Do you feel like you can't fight back against the temptations and desires that you know are not good for you?
It feels like something's got a hold on you.
It seems like something is controlling you, and it is hard to break free from it.
When I'm losing my sense of direction,
When I'm wandering off course and losing my way, feeling lost and confused.
And I'm needing some strength and protection,
When I feel vulnerable and need the assurance of someone who can protect and strengthen me.
Walking away with You.
I am walking away in the company of someone who can offer me direction, strength and protection.
I go walking away with You, and when I,
I go to seek spiritual guidance with You, and when I find it,
When I think I can't stand any longer,
When I feel like I can't endure the challenges I face anymore,
And I'm crying for someone that's stronger,
And I am longing for someone who is more powerful to come and do for me what I cannot.
I go walking away with You.
I go to seek comfort, guidance and strength from someone who is stronger than me and can sustain me during hard times.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
El Shaddai, which means the Almighty God.
El-Elyon na Adonai,
El-Elyon na Adonai, which means God Most High, O Lord.
Age to age, You're still the same,
You are still the same, who has remained steadfast and trustworthy throughout history.
By the power of the name.
Through the power and authority of the divine name, El Shaddai and El-Elyon, my faith is sustained.
Erkamka na Adonai,
Erkamka na Adonai, which means God of mercy, O Lord.
I will praise and lift You high,
I will worship You and exalt Your name.
El Shaddai.
El Shaddai, which means the Almighty God.
I'm gonna fly.
I am going to soar above, with a sense of freedom.
No one knows where,
No one knows where I'm going or what my dreams are, but that's okay.
But I'm gonna fly.
But I am determined to fly, to pursue and live out my dreams.
And I'm gonna fly.
And I will do so, regardless of what others may think, say or do.
And soar through the air.
And I will embrace the freedom, joy and fulfillment that come from following my dreams.
I have felt for the first time,
I have experienced a new feeling for the very first time in my life.
I can be myself,
I can be true to myself, not pretending to be somebody I am not.
No more faces to hide behind,
No more hiding behind different personas to impress others or to avoid showing my true self.
Just a smile,
Just a smile on my face, radiating confidence and joy.
And a dream that's mine.
And possessing a dream that is authentic and meaningful to me.
Even if I am
Even if I am not like others, unique in my own way.
The only one,
The only one who sees life in this unique way.
Who wants to fly
Who longs to live life with a sense of freedom and soar above the mundane.
I may not be every mother's dream for her little girl,
I may not be what everybody wants or expects me to be.
And my face may not grace the mind of everyone in the world.
I may not have the face or personality that everybody finds attractive or admirable.
But that's all right, as long as I can have one wish I pray:
But that is okay with me, as long as I am granted just one wish to pray.
When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say,
When people investigate my life to know me more, what I want to hear them say is:
She's got her father's eyes.
She has her father's characteristics and values, which guide her life.
Her father's eyes.
She has her father's strong and compassionate gaze, which shows her deep love and concern for others.
Just like my father's eyes (Sing, sing, sing!)
Just like my father's eyes that portray integrity and kindness, and point me to a path of joy and freedom in this life.
Sing your praise to the Lord,
Sing to the Lord with gratitude and joy.
Come on everybody,
Come, let us all unite in praise and joy as we sing together.
Stand up and sing, one more
Let us stand up and sing loudly with one heart and spirit.
Hallelujah,
Let us praise the Lord with a shout of triumph and gratefulness.
Give your praise to the Lord,
Give your adoration and respect to the Lord.
I can never tell you,
I can hardly express or explain to you.
Just how much good... that it's gonna do ya,
Just how much good singing and praising will bring into your life.
Just to sing, sing, sing.
It is enough to simply sing with joy and gratitude, and blessings will follow.
Come on, sii-hii-yiing!
Come on, sing joyfully together!
You know you really gotta sii-hii-yiing!
You know you really have to sing in full expression of joy and gratitude.
Come on, sii-hii-yiing! (Sing, sing, sing!)
Come on, sing joyfully with one another for it will lift your spirits and bring you peace and grace.
I have decided,
I have made the decision to stop following false teachings and to follow what I true and believe in.
I'm gonna live like I believer,
I am determined to live according to my beliefs and principles.
Turn my back on the deceiver.
Turn my back on the one who perpetrates untruth and deceit.
Being good is just a fable,
Being good for your sake alone is a myth and therefore not the goal.
I just can't 'cause I'm not able.
I can't be good on my own, without receiving grace and help from God.
I'm gonna leave it to the Lord.
I am going to release my missed expectations to God so he can take charge in my life.
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