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One is the singer of the hard rock band AC/DC
There's another Brian Johnson that leads the Worship with his wife Jenn in Bethel Redding, California.
Brian Johnson (born October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England) is a singer best known as the front-man for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He currently lives in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980, after the death of band's former lead singer Bon Scott. He is credited with pushing the band in a more heavy metal direction, beginning with his first album with AC/DC, Back in Black, now regarded as a rock landmark and one of the five top-selling albums of all time. It and his subsequent albums with the group have made him one of the most recognized and emulated voices in rock music.
Before AC/DC, Johnson had joined the Newcastle glam-rock band Geordie in 1972. After a number of hit singles, the band split up in 1976 but Johnson re-formed it in 1980. Just after a record contract had been signed, Johnson was asked to audition for AC/DC. He got the job by singing the Ike and Tina Turner song "Nutbush City Limits," and AC/DC's own "Whole Lotta Rosie", which was performed in 1977 with Bon Scott. He was the band's first choice. Unbeknownst to Johnson, a fan in Cleveland, Ohio had sent a Geordie album to AC/DC shortly after Bon Scott's death, urging them to consider him. And years earlier, Bon Scott himself had also praised Johnson's singing and energetic performance style to the rest of AC/DC after seeing Geordie play. (According to legend, this was the night Johnson was rushed to hospital after the show to have his appendix removed, which accounted for his writhing around on the stage.)
For ten years, Johnson cowrote all of AC/DC's songs with the Young brothers until personal matters diverted him in 1990, when the band's album The Razor's Edge was being written. Johnson now handles all the lead vocals, for the band, with backing vocals by Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and occasionally Angus Young when performing "T.N.T.".
Johnson's sartorial trademark is that he is seldom seen in public without a cap, pulled down above his eyes. Originally, he wore a flat cap, once regarded as a symbol of Tyneside (Bryan Ferry wears one on the back of his album Taxi), but in recent years, he has generally worn a baseball cap instead. Despite the headgear, he has a full head of hair.
Johnson's father was a Sergeant Major of the British Army's Durham Light Infantry; his mother came from Italy. Johnson credits his father for giving him his shouting voice.
Johnson's marriage, which produced two children, ended in divorce shortly before he joined AC/DC.
Forever
Brian Johnson Lyrics
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The morning sun was dead
The Savior of the world was fallen
His body on the cross
His blood poured out for us
The weight of every curse upon Him
One final breath He gave
The Son of God was laid in darkness
A battle in the grave
The war on death was waged
The power of hell forever broken
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting
Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated
Forever, He is glorified
Forever, He is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The lamb has overcome
If there are words for Him, then I don't have them.
You see my brain has not yet reached the point.
Where it could form a thought that could adequately
describe the greatness of my God
And my lungs have not yet developed the ability to,
release a breathe with enough to agility to
breathe out the greatness of His love
And my voice, you see my voice is so inhibited
Restrained by human limits,
that's hard to even send the praise up
You see if there are words for Him,
I don't have them
My God, His grace is remarkable
Mercies are innumerable
Strength is impenetrable
He is honorable, accountable
Favorable, He's unsearchable yet knowable
Indefinable yet approachable
Indescribable yet personal
He is beyond comprehension
Further than imagination
Constant through generations
King of every nation
But if there are words for Him,
Then I don't have them.
You see my words are few
In trying to capture the one true God
Using my vocabulary would never do
But I use words as an expression,
An expression of worship to a Savior
A Savior who is both worthy and deserving of my praise
So I use words
My heart extols the Lord. Blesses His name forever.
He has won my heart, Captured my mind
And has bond them both together
He is defeated me in my rebellion
Conquered me in my sin
He has welcomed me into His presence
Completely invited me in
He has made Himself the object of my sight
Flooding me with mercies in the morning
Drowning me with grace in the night
But if there are words for Him,
Then I don't have them.
But what I do have is, good news
For my God knew that manmade words
Would never do, the words are just tools
That we use to point to the truth
So He sent His son Jesus Christ
As The Word, living proof
He is the image of the invisible God
The first born of all creation
For by Him all things were created
Giving nothingness formation
And by His words He sustains
In the power of His name
For He is before all things
And over all things He reigns
Holy is His name
So praise Him for His life
The way he preserved in strife
The humble son of God becoming the perfect sacrifice
Praise Him for His death (pause)
That He willingly stood in our place
That He lovingly endured the grave
That He battled our enemy
And on the third day rose in Victory
He is everything that was promised
Praised as the risen King
Lift your voice and sing
For one day He will return for us
And we will finally be united with our Savior
For eternity, eternity
So it's not just words that I proclaim
For my words point to The Word
And The Word has a name
Hope has a name
Joy has a name
Peace has a name
Love has a name
And that name is Jesus Christ
Praise His name forever
The lyrics to Brian Johnson's song "Forever" are an eloquent tribute to the power and grace of Jesus Christ. The song describes the moments following Christ's death, as the moon and stars weep and the morning sun is dead. The weight of every curse is upon him, as he sacrifices his life for his followers. The battle against death is waged, and the power of hell is forever broken when Christ is resurrected from the grave. The song culminates with a joyful proclamation of Christ's victory over death and an invitation to sing hallelujah to the King of all Kings.
The emotional depth of these lyrics is profound. The description of Christ's sacrifice is heart-wrenching, and the hope and joy that come from his resurrection are palpable. The focus on Christ's triumph over death and the promise of eternal life is a central theme in Christian music, but Johnson's lyrics are particularly moving in both their simplicity and grandeur. The repetition of "Forever" reinforces the everlasting nature of Christ's victory and the eternity of his love.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon and stars they wept
The celestial bodies mourned the Savior's crucifixion
The morning sun was dead
The light of hope was lost when the Savior died
The Savior of the world was fallen
Jesus, who saved the world from sin, had died
His body on the cross
Jesus was nailed to the cross and crucified
His blood poured out for us
Jesus shed his blood as atonement for our sins
The weight of every curse upon Him
Jesus bore the weight of every curse and sin on the cross
One final breath He gave
Jesus breathed his last on the cross
As Heaven looked away
God the Father turned away from his Son on the cross
The Son of God was laid in darkness
After his death, Jesus was buried in a tomb
A battle in the grave
Jesus had to conquer death and rise from the dead
The war on death was waged
The power of death was vanquished by Jesus' triumph over the grave
The power of hell forever broken
Jesus' victory over death has forever destroyed the power of hell
The ground began to shake
A supernatural event occurred when Jesus rose from the dead
The stone was rolled away
The tomb where Jesus had been buried was found empty
His perfect love could not be overcome
Jesus' love for humanity was greater than death itself
Now death where is your sting
Death has lost its power over those who trust in Jesus
Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated
Jesus has conquered death and is now alive forevermore
Forever, He is glorified
Jesus will be honored and celebrated forever
Forever, He is lifted high
Jesus will forever be exalted as King of kings
Forever, He is risen
Jesus is alive and will never die
He is alive
Jesus is alive and is the source of eternal life
We sing hallelujah
We sing praises to God for the salvation he has given us through Jesus Christ
The lamb has overcome
Jesus, the sacrificial lamb, has triumphed over death and sin
If there are words for Him, then I don't have them.
There are no human words that can adequately describe the greatness of God or the love of Jesus
My God, His grace is remarkable
God's grace is amazing, beyond human comprehension
Mercies are innumerable
God's compassion and forgiveness are limitless
Strength is impenetrable
God is all-powerful and sovereign
He is honorable, accountable
God is righteous and just
Favorable, He's unsearchable yet knowable
God's favor is undeserved, yet he can be known personally
Indefinable yet approachable
God cannot be fully explained, yet he invites us to have a relationship with him
Indescribable yet personal
God's greatness is beyond words, yet he is intimately involved in our lives
He is beyond comprehension
God's nature and character are beyond human understanding
Further than imagination
God's power and love are beyond what we can imagine
Constant through generations
God's faithfulness endures forever
King of every nation
God is the ruler over all people and nations
But what I do have is, good news
Though words cannot fully describe God's greatness, the gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news of salvation
He has won my heart, Captured my mind
Jesus has saved me and transformed me from the inside out
And has bond them both together
Jesus has brought my heart and mind into harmony with his will
He is defeated me in my rebellion
Jesus has overcome my sin and rebellion through his death and resurrection
Conquered me in my sin
Jesus has triumphed over the power of sin in my life
He has welcomed me into His presence
Through faith in Christ, I have been reconciled to God and can approach him with confidence
Completely invited me in
God has fully accepted me as his child and heir through Jesus
He has made Himself the object of my sight
Jesus is the focus of my life and worship
Flooding me with mercies in the morning
God's love and goodness are new every day
Drowning me with grace in the night
God's grace is abundant and covers all my sins
For by Him all things were created
Jesus is the Creator of all things
Giving nothingness formation
Jesus gave form and purpose to the universe
And by His words He sustains
God's word holds all things together and gives life
In the power of His name
Jesus' name carries authority and power
For He is before all things
Jesus existed before the world began and is supreme over all creation
And over all things He reigns
Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords
Holy is His name
Jesus is set apart and without sin
Lift your voice and sing
Let us praise God with joyful songs
And we will finally be united with our Savior
One day, believers will be reconciled with Jesus in heaven
For eternity, eternity
Our relationship with God will last forever
So it's not just words that I proclaim
My worship of God is not just lip service
For my words point to The Word
My words of praise are directed toward Jesus, the Word of God
Hope has a name
Our hope is found in Jesus alone
Joy has a name
Our joy comes from a personal relationship with Jesus
Peace has a name
True peace is found in knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior
Love has a name
God's love was demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus
And that name is Jesus Christ
Jesus is the one true Savior and Lord
Praise His name forever
Let us continually give praise to Jesus for his love and salvation
Lyrics © BETHEL MUSIC PUBLISHING, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, Kari Jobe Carnes
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Kezia Nery
O universo chora, o sol se apagou
Ali estava morto o Salvador
Seu corpo lá na cruz, seu sangue derramou
O peso do pecado ele levou
Levou, levou
Deus Pai o abandonou, cessou seu respirar
Em trevas se encontrou o Filho
A guerra começou, a morte Ele enfrentou
Todo o poder das trevas vencido foi
A terra estremeceu, sepulcro se abriu
Nada vencerá seu grande amor
Ó morte, onde estás? O Rei ressuscitou
Ele venceu pra sempre
Pra sempre exaltado é
Pra sempre adorado é
Pra sempre Ele vive
Ressuscitou, ressuscitou!
Pra sempre exaltado é
Pra sempre adorado é
Pra sempre Ele vive
Ressuscitou, ressuscitou!
A terra estremeceu, sepulcro se abriu
Nada vencerá seu grande amor
Ó morte, onde estás? O Rei ressuscitou
Ele venceu pra sempre
Pra sempre exaltado é
Pra sempre adorado é
Pra sempre Ele vive
Ressuscitou, ressuscitou!
Aleluia! Salvação e glória!
Honra, poder, majestade! Pelos séculos dos séculos
Digno és, digno és!
Onde está, ó Morte, tua vitória?
Ele ressuscitou!
Vivo, vivo, vivo, cantando
Cantamos aleluia! Cantamos aleluia!
Cantamos aleluia! O cordeiro venceu!
Cantamos aleluia! Cantamos aleluia!
Cantamos aleluia! O cordeiro venceu!
Cantamos aleluia! Cantamos aleluia!
Cantamos aleluia! O cordeiro venceu!
Cantamos aleluia! Cantamos aleluia!
Cantamos aleluia! O cordeiro venceu!
SamRockX
I want to sing this song at Church when leading worship. But when start practicing the song my voice chocks and I get tears at the second verse. :'(
The song is so beautiful, Thank You Jesus for the sacrifice. You are Alive! We sing Hallelujah!
Jake Barker
Is it because it has reckless love in there maybe 💁♂️ sorry about that though
Victoria Wangari
So sorry about that
Attila Váradi
Because the second verse is a heresy... there was no battle in the grave. It is finished at the cross. The ''battle in the grave' stuff is from Kenneth Copeland, and a false gospel, making Jesus pay to satan in hell for our sins, instead of God at the cross. This false message teaches you that satan tormented Jesus instead of God (according to Isaiah 53). This false gospel makes men just poor slaves to satan in need to be ransomed from him, instead of evil enemies of a righteous God, and Jesus had to ransom them from the wrath of God and from their own sin.
That's why your voice chucks bro- Use discernment, read your Bible, and don't just believe every kind of songs they sing. Songs can be brain washing tools too, unfortunately.
Hunter Allred
Samuel Roshan same
SamRockX
Thanks @Melissa! :)
I will definitely give it another try.
Emiliza
No matter how much you have sinned against the Father, (even if you think you're unredeemable) GOD STILL FIGHTS FOR YOU EVERY DAY. GOD IS LOVE AND HE ALWAYS WINS.
Mike North
Emiliza unless you read Galatians. “These people will never see the kingdom of heaven!”
Debbie Ayala ojeda
Amen yes JESUS CHRIST ALMIGHTY GOD GIVE HIM PRAISE THANK YOU LORD WE LOVE YOU FOR ALL YOU DONE FOR US
Tamera Gilbert
Emiliza so Beautifully said.Thanx Sweetoe