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.
Surrender
BarlowGirl Lyrics
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Clutching tightly not one has fallen.
So many years Ive shaped each one
Reflecting my heart, showing who I am.
Now you're asking me to show
What I'm holding Oh so tightly.
Cant open my hand; cant let go
Does it matter?
Cant you let me go?
[Chorus]
Surrender, surrender
You whisper gently
You say I will be free
I know but cant you see
My dreams are me, My dreams are me
Say you have a plan for me
And that you want the best for my life.
Told me the world has yet to see
What you can do with one
That's committed to your call.
I know of course what I should do
That I cant hold these dreams forever.
But if I give them now to you
Will you take them
Away forever?
Or can I dream again?
In the song "Surrender" by BarlowGirl, the singer is reluctant to let go of her dreams because they reflect her heart and who she is as a person. She has cherished these dreams for so long, and the thought of giving them up seems unbearable. The singer is torn between the desire to obey God's plan for her life and her attachment to her dreams. She has been asked to show what she is holding onto so tightly, but she feels like she can't let go, and wonders if it even matters. The chorus is a plea for surrender, and a recognition that though it may be difficult to let go of her dreams, true freedom will come when she surrenders all to God.
The second verse speaks to the singer's understanding of God's plan for her life. She knows that God wants what's best for her and has a unique purpose for her. The world has yet to see what God can do with someone who is committed to His call. The singer knows she can't hold onto her dreams forever, but is reluctant to give them to God if it means they will be taken away forever. She longs to know if it's possible to dream again.
Overall, "Surrender" is a song about giving up our own dreams in order to pursue God's plan for our lives. It's about learning to let go and recognizing that true freedom and fulfillment can only come when we surrender everything to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
My hands hold safely to my dreams
I am holding on tightly to all my dreams
Clutching tightly not one has fallen.
None of my dreams have yet been lost, I am protecting them fiercely
So many years Ive shaped each one
I have worked hard, and for a long time, to build these dreams
Reflecting my heart, showing who I am.
These dreams represent who I am on the inside
Now you're asking me to show
You are asking me to reveal my dreams to you
What I'm holding Oh so tightly.
And I am holding them very, very tightly
Cant open my hand; cant let go
I am finding it impossible to let go of my dreams
Does it matter?
I am wondering if it really makes a difference
Should I show you?
If I were to reveal my dreams, would you even care?
Cant you let me go?
I feel like I am being held back from what I want to do
Surrender, surrender
I need to let go of my dreams, and surrender to a greater plan
You whisper gently
You are speaking to me softly, trying to lead me to a better place
You say I will be free
You promise that if I let go of my dreams, I will be free
I know but cant you see
I understand your message, but I am struggling to accept it
My dreams are me, My dreams are me
These dreams are a part of who I am, they define me
Say you have a plan for me
You are telling me that you have a plan for my life
And that you want the best for my life.
You assure me that your plan is to help me achieve the very best in life
Told me the world has yet to see
You have informed me that there is still so much more for me to accomplish
What you can do with one
And that you can do great things with someone who is truly devoted to you
That's committed to your call.
Someone who has completely dedicated themselves to your will
I know of course what I should do
I understand what I need to do to move forward in life
That I cant hold these dreams forever.
I know deep down that it is not healthy or productive to cling onto my dreams forever
But if I give them now to you
And if I were to let go of my dreams, and place them into your hands
Will you take them
I am curious if you would be willing to carry them for me
Away forever?
And if so, would they be lost forever, or can I hope to dream again in the future?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALYSSA KATHERINE BARLOW, BARLOWGIRL ., BARLOWGIRL BARLOWGIRL, LAUREN ASHLEY NICOLE BARLOW, MARY ANN BARLOW, REBECCA ELIZABETH MARIE BARLOW, VINCENT ROBERT FRANCIS BARLOW
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Anthony Frank
The true gospel of JESUS CHRIST is in the BOOK OF MORMON, and this is what it says: “Wherefore, we would to God that we could persuade all men not to rebel against God to provoke him to anger, but that all men would believe in Christ, and view his death, and suffer his cross and bear the shame of the world.”
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“The way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world if it so be that they repent and come unto him.”
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“There is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life, according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.
“Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God; and they that believe in him shall be saved.”
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“And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people.”
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“And the world, because of their iniquity, shall judge him to be a thing of naught; wherefore they scourge him, and he suffereth it; and they smite him, and he suffereth it. Yea, they spit upon him, and he suffereth it because of his loving kindness and his long-suffering towards the children of men.”
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“And he shall go forth suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.”
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“For behold, did not Moses prophesy concerning the coming of the Messiah and that God should redeem his people? Yea, and even all the prophets who have prophesied ever since the world began—have they not spoken more or less concerning these things?
“Have they not said that God himself should come down among the children of men and take upon him the form of man and go forth in mighty power upon the face of the earth?
“And have they not said also that he should bring to pass the resurrection of the dead and that he, himself, should be oppressed and afflicted?
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“And thus God breaketh the bands of death, having gained the victory over death; giving the Son power to make intercession for the children of men.
“And if Christ had not risen from the dead, or have broken the bands of death that the grave should have no victory and that death should have no sting, there could have been no resurrection.
“But there is a resurrection, therefore, the grave hath no victory and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ.
“He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless that there can be no more death.
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“For it is I that taketh upon me the sins of the world; for it is I that hath created them; and it is I that granteth unto him that believeth unto the end a place at my right hand.
“For behold, in my name are they called; and if they know me, they shall come forth and shall have a place eternally at my right hand.
“And it shall come to pass that when the second trump shall sound, then shall they that never knew me come forth and shall stand before me.
“And then shall they know that I am the Lord their God, that I am their Redeemer; but they would not be redeemed.”
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“I have repented of my sins and have been redeemed of the Lord; behold I am born of the Spirit.
“And the Lord said unto me: Marvel not that all mankind, yea, men and women, all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, must be born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and fallen state to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters;
“And thus they become new creatures; and unless they do this, they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God.”
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“Yea, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess before him. Yea, even at the last day, when all men shall stand to be judged of him, then shall they confess that he is God; then shall they confess, who live without God in the world, that the judgment of an everlasting punishment is just upon them; and they shall quake, and tremble, and shrink beneath the glance of his all-searching eye.”
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“There could be no redemption for mankind save it were through the death and sufferings of Christ and the atonement of his blood.”
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“Since man had fallen, he could not merit anything of himself; but the sufferings and death of Christ atone for their sins through faith and repentance and so forth; and that he breaketh the bands of death that the grave shall have no victory and that the sting of death should be swallowed up in the hopes of glory.”
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“If ye shall follow the Son with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ by baptism—yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel.”
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“Thus we see the great call of diligence of men to labor in the vineyards of the Lord; and thus we see the great reason of sorrow and also of rejoicing—sorrow because of death and destruction among men and joy because of the light of Christ unto life.”
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“And he commandeth all men that they must repent and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God. And if they will not repent and believe in his name, and be baptized in his name, and endure to the end, they must be damned; for the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has spoken it.”
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“Preach unto them repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ; teach them to humble themselves and to be meek and lowly in heart; teach them to withstand every temptation of the devil with their faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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The Savior himself stated, “Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.
“And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.”
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“Arise and come forth unto me that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel and the God of the whole earth and have been slain for the sins of the world.”
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Nephi, a BOOK OF MORMON prophet, wrote, “And if they are not the words of Christ, judge ye—for Christ will show unto you with power and great glory that they are his words at the last day; and you and I shall stand face to face before his bar; and ye shall know that I have been commanded of him to write these things.”
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All these verses and more are in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon truly is a testimony of Jesus Christ and has been brought forth by the power of God. The gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored in these latter days. Contact the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to speak with the missionaries and find out for yourself.
Maranda Williams
When I hear this song I go back to a very dark place in my life after I lost my baby. All I ever wanted was to be a mother. A dr told me if I kept trying it would just keep ending the same way time and time again. I lost 3 children by the time I came across this song. I prayed Lord I dont know what you plan to do. But ok whatever it is it will be wonderful. I put it in your hands. A year later we welcomed a beautiful HEALTHY baby boy. He will be 3 next month. And 2 years after that we welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Thank you God for what you have done
amanda martinez
I share the same experience. I lost 2 babies, my third is my miracle baby. He is 8, through it all...God never left me
L C
Oh mama I'm so sorry. 💔 May God continue to lavish you and the beautiful family He's given you with peace and blessings. 🙏 Lots of love to you!
D. Trump
Love this!! Your baby boy should be 6 now!! Hope he’s wonderful and I’m so happy for you. Bless you and bless everyone in your amazing family.
Maranda Williams
Just now seeing these replies and yall are so amazing!
OK Jeffy
Was he a Bouncing Baby Boy 😀
William Kirkland
The voices of BARLOWGIRL are still soothing to my soul 05/18/2022. I love you BARLOWGIRL 💝 FOREVER 💝 from Tampa Bay Florida, USA
Wolfsong Rising
Still here, still listening. Still loving.
Kathy Anne
Sitting in Tennessee listening to it in 2022 too.
Katie Mick
This is a great song to remind people to let go, and give it to God. I almost cry every time I listen to this song. Thanks for posting!