BarlowGirl is a Christian rock group. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the b… Read Full Bio ↴BarlowGirl is a Christian rock group. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the band is made up of three sisters: Rebecca, Lauren, and Alyssa Barlow.

BarlowGirl's Philosophy
The band has gained a following with their "Anti-Conformity" message of "Don't be conformed, be Transformed" from Romans 12:1-2. Besides believing in abstinence and modesty, the band has also taken a stand on not dating, but their main message remains that people should look to God for love and security, and he will bring everything else into our lives. Very simply, trust God. They encourage people to trust the unseen. Just because you can't see God doesn't mean He isn't there!

Self Titled Debut Album
BarlowGirl instantly hit the spotlight in 2004 with their acclaimed self-titled debut album, coupled with the success of its first single, Never Alone. The longest running No. 1 song in 2004 on R&R’s CHR and CRW Rock charts, Never Alone was named "Song of the Year" on each of these charts. The CD has sold over 250,000 units (as of April 2005) and featured the singles Never Alone and Mirror which both garnered much airplay on Christian radio stations. These number one songs earned the trio four 2005 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards (formerly the Dove Award) award nominations, including the prestigious Best New Artist award, Best Rock Song and Rock Album. The trio was the best selling new Christian artist of 2004. BarlowGirl received a 2006 GMA award nomination for Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year for Mirror.

Another Journal Entry
Their second album, Another Journal Entry, was released on September 27, 2005. The first single from the album, Let Go, had already begun receiving airplay on Christian radio stations. Their next single from this album, I Need You to Love Me, has also received recent some airplay on some Christian radio stations after the album's debut. The album debuted at #3 on Soundscan's Christian album chart, and, as of Oct. 10, is at 85 on Billboards Top 200 Current Albums chart. The trio was nominated for three additional 2006 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards: Group of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year, and and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for Let Go.

Everyday Life
BarlowGirl Lyrics

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Oh so long I've looked to me
For the answers for my life
All this time I've held the key
And had control of me
But now You're saying
That You also hold the key
For those plans You made for my life
Plans made just for me

Can I trust You
Will You guide me
And show me how to live this life
Should I give my life for You
And can I trust You with this everyday life
And can I trust You with this everyday life

I can feel You telling me
And if I would just believe
You would take my life and show me
Exactly what You mean
When You say that "You can trust me
And I know what you need
I am more for you than anything
You could ever dream."

Can I trust You
Will You guide me
And show me how to live this life
Should I give my life for You
And can I trust You with this everyday life
Can I trust You
Will You guide me
And show me how to live this life
Can I give my life to You

And can I trust You with this everyday life
And can I trust You with this everyday life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BarlowGirl's song "Everyday Life" express the struggle that many people face with trusting God and surrendering control of their lives to Him. The song begins with the realization that the singer has been searching for answers within herself, but now understands that God has a plan for her life and holds the key to her future. The singer questions whether she can trust God with her life and asks for guidance.

The chorus repeats the question of whether the singer can trust God with her everyday life, and acknowledges that she needs guidance and direction in order to live the life that God has planned for her. The second verse speaks to the possibility of a deeper level of surrender, in which the singer is willing to give her entire life to God and trust Him with every aspect of her existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh so long I've looked to me
For a long time, I have been looking to myself for answers for my life

For the answers for my life
I have been searching for answers to guide my life

All this time I've held the key
I have always had control of my life

And had control of me
I have been the master of my own life

But now You're saying
However, now You are saying

That You also hold the key
That You also have control and direction for my life

For those plans You made for my life
You have specific plans for my life

Plans made just for me
These plans are unique to me

Can I trust You
Do I have the ability to put my trust in You

Will You guide me
Will You be the one to direct and lead me

And show me how to live this life
Teach me how to properly live this life