The band was formed under the name of A-180 by Mark Stuart, Barry Blair, and Will McGinnis. (As of 2005, Stuart and McGinnis were the only remaining original members.) The three men, along with Ron Gibson and Mark's brother, David, became a popular local band—booked by the school nearly every weekend.
The band's big break would come in the form of Bob Herdman. Bob went up to Audio Adrenaline with two songs he had written, "My God" and "DC-10". After "My God" was recorded—under the band name Herdman had created, "Audio Adrenaline"—it was sent to radio stations and scaled the charts quickly. Forefront Records decided to offer a record deal to A-180 but had them change their name to Audio Adrenaline. Bob joined the band, and David left to focus on his family.
in 2007 it was announced that Audio Adrenaline, after over 10 years as a band, had decided to call it quits. The Reason given was that lead vocalist, Mark Stuart, is having "ongoing vocal challenges". Their final album appropriately titled 'Adios' was released 1 August 2006. The band was to play their final show on April 28, 2007 at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii. At least that was the plan. But when their steadfast fans just couldn't let them go there, Audio Adrenaline extended their tour with MercyMe and came back to the mainland, playing their final shows in Spokane Washington and a few other cities on the west coast.
The Kings and Queens Songfacts reports that In 2012 Audio Adrenaline reformed with an altered line-up after a five year hiatus. Original bassist Will McGinniss continues as a member of the re-formed band while co-founder Mark Stuart, although stepping down as lead vocalist due to ill health, is very much a part of band decisions and contributes to the songwriting. Taking over lead vocals is Kevin Max, formerly of DC Talk, while CCM mainstays Dave Ghazarian (Superchick) is on guitar, Jared Byers (Bleach) is the band’s drummer, and singer-songwriter Jason Walker plays keys. "Kings and Queens" is the first single released by the new line-up. They released the album Kings and Queens on march 3rd 2013.
Mark Stuart is also married to the sister of Toby Mckeehan
Melody
Audio Adrenaline Lyrics
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Dead Inside
In so many ways, so many ways I've tried to hide
But you breathed deep into me Your melody
What was life before You?
I don't remember
I don't remember life that way
I, I get lost inside
The wonder of Your beauty
A melody so sweet I'll sing forever
Of your love
In my ear quietly I hear You sing
And my heart starts to beat inside
The echoes ring
I've lied to You, I've lied to You in so many ways
You say You don't remmeber, You don't remember
You can't remember me that way
(Chorus)
So sweet is the sound, the sound of Your voice
So sweet is the sound of Your melody
So sweet is the sound, the sound of Your voice
So sweet
(Chorus)
The lyrics of Audio Adrenaline's song "Melody" depict a deep, personal relationship with God. The singer is essentially saying that before they found God, they were "dead inside" and struggling to find fulfillment in life, but once they found God, their heart was awakened and filled with a beautiful melody that they can't help but sing forever. The chorus reinforces this by highlighting the wonder of God's beauty and the sweetness of their love for Him.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's guilt and shame for lying to God, but the line "You say You don't remember me that way" suggests that God has forgiven them and doesn't hold their past mistakes against them. The intimate tone of the lyrics and the use of figurative language, such as describing God's voice as a melody, create a sense of closeness and tenderness that reflects the songwriter's personal experience with God.
Line by Line Meaning
For so long I've been sleeping
I've been emotionally numb and detached from the world around me for a significant amount of time.
Dead Inside
My emotions and soul feel empty and lifeless.
In so many ways, so many ways I've tried to hide
I've tried various methods to conceal my inner turmoil from others.
But you breathed deep into me Your melody
You have given me new life and hope with your powerful and uplifting spirit.
What was life before You?
I cannot recall what life was like prior to experiencing your love and grace.
I don't remember
I have completely forgotten what life was like without you.
I, I get lost inside
Your beauty consumes me, and I become oblivious to everything else.
The wonder of Your beauty
I am amazed by your awe-inspiring love and splendor.
A melody so sweet I'll sing forever
Your love and grace is so beautiful and touching that I will praise it for eternity.
Of your love
I will proclaim my adoration for you and your love for me.
In my ear quietly I hear You sing
You comfort me with your soothing voice and loving words.
And my heart starts to beat inside
Your love reawakens my heart and fills it with renewed hope and passion.
The echoes ring
The impact of your love resonates throughout my entire being.
I've lied to You, I've lied to You in so many ways
I have deceived you and kept parts of myself hidden from you.
You say You don't remmeber, You don't remember
You have forgiven me so completely that you no longer recall my previous mistakes and deceitful ways.
You can't remember me that way
Your love is so powerful that it erases my past faults and sees only the best in me.
So sweet is the sound, the sound of Your voice
Your voice and message is both beautiful and powerful, filling me with peace and hope.
So sweet is the sound of Your melody
The power and beauty of your love is like an irresistibly sweet melody that I cannot resist.
So sweet is the sound, the sound of Your voice
Your voice and message is both beautiful and powerful, filling me with peace and hope.
So sweet
Your love is the sweetest thing I have ever known.
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.