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.
Panis Angelicus
BarlowGirl Lyrics
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Fit panis hominum,
Dat Panis caelicus
Figuris terminum
O res mirabilis!
Manducat Dominum
Pauper, Pauper
Servus et humilis
Servus, servus et humilis
"Panis Angelicus" is a Latin hymn that translates to "Bread of Angels." The song refers to the Eucharist or Holy Communion, where believers partake in the body and blood of Christ. The first line of the song, "Panis angelicus, fit panis hominum," means "Bread of Angels becomes bread of mankind." The second line, "Dat panis caelicus figuris terminum," represents the idea that the bread of heaven becomes a physical form that humans can consume, and the last two lines, "Pauper, pauper servus et humilis," translates to "The poor, the humble, and the servant" representing the idea that everyone can come to Christ, despite their social status.
Through this song, BarlowGirl expresses their love and devotion to Christ, acknowledging that the bread of heaven is beyond comprehension and its meaning is miraculous. The song also emphasizes humbleness and the importance of recognizing that we are all servants of God. By consuming the bread of angels, the believers become one with Christ and strengthen their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Panis angelicus
The bread of angels
Fit panis hominum
That became the bread of mankind,
Dat Panis caelicus
The heavenly bread gives
Figuris terminum
An end to symbols
O res mirabilis!
O wonderful thing!
Manducat Dominum
The Lord feeds upon
Pauper, Pauper
The poor, the poor
Servus et humilis
The servant and the humble
Pauper, Pauper
The poor, the poor
Servus, servus et humilis
The servant, the servant and the humble
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CESAR FRANCK, HELENA LIND
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