Their song "I Need You to Love Me" was released at the end of 2005. The single broke the record on Christian Radio & Retail Weekly's (CRW) Christian CHR chart by holding the #1 spot for 13 consecutive weeks. Barlow Girl was the second most played artist CHR artist of 2005 behind Sanctus Real. It was the most played song on Christian Hit Radio in 2006. Barlow Girl was voted the January 2006 winner in Yahoo!'s Who's Next after viewers were shown the video for the song. BarlowGirl is also among the 12 artists selected to be a part of the first volume of the Big Shiny Planet [UP] Bible Study released nationwide through LifeWay and Family Christian Stores on 2007. The three sisters were youth ambassadors for the National Day of Prayer in 2007.
Grey
Barlow Girl Lyrics
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Black and white has never been my thing
I'll take my drink lukewarm now
Hot and cold is not the thing for me
Absolutes are hidden
I've buried my convictions
Numb to what I'm living for
Help me stop this compromise that justifies these lies
I need Your passion in this life
I don't want to impose
Who really needs to know what I believe
Cause no one likes rockin' boats
And who would care to see the way I see
So give me the fire, yeah
God give me Your fire
And raise this life higher
The lyrics to Barlow Girl's song Grey depict a person who is struggling to find their convictions and is seeking guidance from God. The opening lines "Gray's my favorite color, black and white has never been my thing" speak to a sense of uncertainty and indecision. The singer cannot commit to absolutes and has buried their convictions. They are in a state of compromise, justifying their lies, and are numb to what they are living for.
The lyric "I need Your passion in this life" shows that the author recognizes their need for something more than what they have been settling for. They cannot continue to live in a state of apathy and compromise. The final lines "So give me the fire, yeah, God give me Your fire and raise this life higher" speak to a desire for a renewed sense of purpose and direction. The singer wants to be filled with God's passion and to live a life that is elevated beyond their current state of grayness.
In many ways, Grey is a call for action. It encourages listeners to search for their own convictions and to stand firm in them. Don't be afraid to rock the boat or stand out in a crowd. The song is about breaking free from a life of compromise and seeking something higher. It's about finding your passion and pursuing it with everything you've got.
Line by Line Meaning
Gray's my favorite color
I prefer things to be ambiguous and not easily defined as either good or bad.
Black and white has never been my thing
I dislike having to choose between two clear choices - I prefer things to be in a gray area.
I'll take my drink lukewarm now
I prefer things to be tepid and not too hot or cold.
Hot and cold is not the thing for me
I am uncomfortable with extremes and prefer to stay in the middle ground.
Absolutes are hidden
I have chosen to ignore my strong beliefs and not make any decisive judgement.
I've buried my convictions
I have purposefully suppressed my strongly held beliefs and values.
I cannot be blind no more
I can no longer ignore or deny the reality of the situation.
Numb to what I'm living for
I am emotionally detached from the things that should bring me fulfillment and purpose in life.
Help me stop this compromise that justifies these lies
Assist me in confronting the deception that I've allowed myself to believe.
I need Your passion in this life
I require inspiration and drive to push myself to strive for my goals.
I don't want to impose
I do not want to challenge others or make them uncomfortable with my own beliefs and values.
Who really needs to know what I believe
I question whether it is worth it to express my own beliefs and values to others.
Cause no one likes rockin' boats
I'm aware that making waves and challenging others could provoke an unpleasant response.
And who would care to see the way I see
I am convinced that nobody really cares about my perspective or worldview.
So give me the fire, yeah
I am asking for a spark of inspiration and drive to push myself towards my goals.
God give me Your fire
I'm calling out to a higher power to bless me with the motivation and spark that I require.
And raise this life higher
I want to transcend my current state and reach new heights of fulfillment and purpose.
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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Redleg Gunner
This song still resonates with me deeply... it's one of the few songs i will play on repeat... for hours if i could.
2019
Yes 💕
Priscila Magalhães
Elas são incríveis! Excelentes cantoras e pessoas. Tão gentis e engraçadas. 💙💙💙💙💙
DISCO LIVRO E FÉ
Olá! Lancei vídeo sobre elas. Fica o convite.
John
My favorite All Girl Band. These Sisters can really sing and play music. Exceptional.
katy laissa
amo muitoo essas meninas barlow girl o som delas é muito louco,quem me dera elas virem aki pro brasil,eu ia amar
AnnoyingBookGirl
They're music influenced my singing voice so much. They are literally my childhood
CamronJo
this is one of my favorite songs! in fact, everytime i listen to one of your songs, it helps me make decisions and brings me closer to God! Keep rocking!
Marcos Cunha
Tive o prazer de ir no show delas aqui no brasil
Gabriele Cerqueira
Sou Brasileira e curto muito esse grupo .. Show de luzes! ;)