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&Râs 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.
Psalm 73
BarlowGirl Lyrics
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And reaching for the things
That keep destroying me
So sick of envying the lives of so many I see
Somehow believing that they have what I need
[Chorus]
My God's enough for me
In this whole life I've seen
My God's enough, enough for me
I can't explain why I suffer though I live for You
Those who deny You, they have it better than I do
Cover my eyes now so that my heart can finally see
That in the end only You mean everything
[Chorus]
Who have I in heaven but You
Nothing I desire but You
My heart may fail but not You
You are mine forever
In BarlowGirl's song Psalm 73, the lyrics describe a person who has grown tired of living a self-centered life and craving things that only end up causing harm. The songwriter expresses their frustration with envying others who seem to have perfect lives and realizing that they have been misguided in believing that they need the same things for themselves. The chorus then brings forth the realization that God is enough to satisfy all their needs, and the world has nothing else to offer that is worth striving for. The writer then acknowledges their struggles and inability to understand why they have to endure challenges even when they have dedicated their life to God, but they also acknowledge that only God is the one who ultimately matters and the only one who can provide true fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had enough of living life for only me
I'm tired of only focusing on myself and my desires
And reaching for the things that keep destroying me
I'm tired of trying to find fulfillment in things that only hurt me in the end
So sick of envying the lives of so many I see
I'm tired of wishing I had what other people have
Somehow believing that they have what I need
I'm tired of thinking that other people have something that I'm missing
My God's enough for me
I don't need anything else besides God
This world has nothing I need
I don't want anything the world has to offer
In this whole life I've seen
From everything I've experienced in life
My God's enough, enough for me
I am content with just having God in my life
I can't explain why I suffer though I live for You
I don't understand why I go through difficult times even though I have faith in God
Those who deny You, they have it better than I do
Sometimes it feels like people who don't believe in God have an easier life than I do
Cover my eyes now so that my heart can finally see
I pray that God will help me see things more clearly
That in the end only You mean everything
Ultimately, God is the only thing that truly matters
Who have I in heaven but You
I only have God in heaven
Nothing I desire but You
I don't want anything besides God
My heart may fail but not You
Even if everything else in my life fails, God will always be there
You are mine forever
God is always with me and will never leave me
Lyrics Š O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Barlowgirl
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@shawneldridge4524
As soon as barlowgirl come out with their first CD I was hooked on their music and their message + I also became a big fan of Barlow girl. I have pretty much every CD that barlowgirl has put out. And when I was told that they were no longer going to be playing anymore as a band I was upset. Barlowgirl is and will always be a fantastic band. I wish they would continue doing music and spreading the word and their messages as well. It truly is a shame that barlowgirl is no longer around. It is hard to find good music today. And barlowgirl was great fantastic band and plus their music was like out of this world. Boy do I miss barlowgirl or what? Heck yeah I do. I would so love to hear new music by them but I know that's never going to happen.
@okjeffy6581
Same
@darkincognito3826
@@okjeffy6581 Nice to see a recent comment
@epicmotivation7135
I have so many memories of music 2005 another journal entry. Barlow girl. I miss them
@TheLovelyDarkness16
It's fun and nostalgic to come back to songs like these as a metalhead and think, I can't believe I thought this was heavy in middle school, lol. I still enjoy the song, though. Glad it held up through the years :)
@cariannegeldhoff642
so much this!!!
i felt so fucking cool and awesome when i got to sing a barlowgirl song in church for youth day when i was 12/13 ^^
@jonathanbouriaque9828
Nice language... "Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless." James 1:26.
@okjeffy6581
Same
@ravikirannaik7802
I was 17 when I started listening to this. So many memories .
@suelenvrf
Não posso esquecer essa canção...marcante!!!!!!!!!!!!