Cousins Steven Delopoulos and John Philippidis were performing in a New Jersey coffeehouse when they were "discovered" by manager Jamison Ernest. The Brooklyn based cousins then assembled a larger band under the name "Burlap to Cashmere", recruiting guitarist Mike Ernest, bassist Roby Guarnera, keyboardist Josh Zandman, drummer Theodore Pagano and percussionist Scott Barksdale (John Degrazio eventually joined the band on bass when Guarnera left).
The group drew on a wide range of musical styles and influences, but their signature sound was rooted in lightning-fast acoustic guitar rhythms. The band began performing in local New York-area venues, and quickly developed a cult following. In 1997, they independently released their first EP under the label Squint, Live at the Bitter End. In 1998 Burlap to Cashmere signed with A&M Records and released the full-length recording Anybody Out There?, followed by an A&M re-release of Live at the Bitter End.
Treasures In Heaven
Burlap To Cashmere Lyrics
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Strive to make My convictions right
Oh, My pride is hammering Me down"
I've seen You crying
I've seen You on your knees
The wise man died so You can
Store up treasures in Heaven
Store up treasures in Heaven
Don't You wait for the rain to come falling down?
Can I follow You?
She looked at me funny
With compassion in her eyes
She said, casually
I've seen You crying
I've seen You on Your knees
The wise man died so You can
Store up treasures in Heaven
Store up treasures in Heaven
Store up treasures in Heaven
Don't You wait for the rain to come falling down
Down on You
You gotta stop dancin', dancin' with your head
You gotta stop dancin', dancin' with your head
You gotta stop dancin', dancin' with your head
And just look to the heavenly skies
I've seen You crying
I've seen You on Your knees
The wise man died so You can
Store up treasures in Heaven
Store up treasures in Heaven
Store up treasures in Heaven
Store up treasures in Heaven
Store up treasures in Heaven
Don't You wait for the rain to come falling down
Down on You
Don't let the rain, don't let the rain
Don't let the
Don't let the rain, don't let the rain
Don't let the
Don't let the rain, don't let the rain
Fall down on You
The song "Treasures in Heaven" by Burlap to Cashmere is a powerful call to follow Jesus and store up treasures in heaven rather than focusing on the temporary and fleeting treasures of this world. The opening lines indicate that Jesus is calling the listener to follow Him and strive to live according to His principles, but the lyrics also acknowledge the struggle of pride which can hinder the journey of faith. The reference to seeing Jesus crying and on His knees adds an element of empathy and compassion to the song and reminds listeners that Jesus understands our struggles and hardships.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of storing up treasures in heaven, rather than relying on earthly possessions and achievements for our fulfillment. The repetition of the phrase "store up treasures in heaven" is a clear call to action for believers to focus on eternal things rather than the things of this world. The line "don't you wait for the rain to come falling down" makes it clear that we can't afford to wait for some future moment to begin this pursuit of heavenly treasures. We must act now and be intentional about investing our time, talents, and resources into things that have eternal significance.
The closing section of the song includes a call to stop "dancing" (presumably meaning to live frivolously or without purpose) and look to the heavens. The repetition of the phrase "don't let the rain, don't let the rain" serves as a warning not to become distracted or discouraged by the challenges and struggles of this life but to remain focused on the ultimate goal of storing up treasures in heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
He said, "Follow Me, oh, oh
Jesus is calling us to follow Him.
Strive to make My convictions right
We should align our actions with Jesus' teachings.
Oh, My pride is hammering Me down"
Jesus recognizes that pride is a hindrance to His mission.
I've seen You crying
Jesus is with us during our sorrows.
I've seen You on your knees
Jesus sees us when we pray to Him.
The wise man died so You can
Jesus sacrificed Himself so we could receive eternal life.
Store up treasures in Heaven
We should prioritize eternal rewards over worldly possessions.
Don't You wait for the rain to come falling down?
We should not rely on temporary blessings, but seek eternal treasures.
Can I follow You?
We may have doubts or questions about following Jesus.
She looked at me funny
Others may not understand our decision to follow Jesus.
With compassion in her eyes
Even if they do not understand, others should show us love and empathy.
You gotta stop dancin', dancin' with your head
We should not be distracted by worldly pleasures.
And just look to the heavenly skies
We need to keep our eyes fixed on the eternal rewards of Heaven.
Don't let the rain, don't let the rain
We must guard against relying on temporary blessings.
Fall down on You
Temporary blessings will not lead to eternal reward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMISON ERNEST, JOHNNY PHILIPPIDIS, STEVEN SOCRATES DELOPOULOS
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