As with most aspiring musical groups, By the Tree got their start playing a series of small venues — predominantly churches — throughout the southern and southwestern United States. Their near-constant touring cultivated a sizeable fan base.
In 1999 they released two independent, self-produced CDs, which they sold at their concerts. By 2001, these two CDs had sold a combined 30,000 units, which more than recouped their production costs, and additionally brought them to the attention of the Gospel music industry.
The band eventually signed with Fervent Records, part of the BMG music publishing company. Their first national U.S. commercial recording was Invade My Soul. The album charted in the Billboard Top 40 in the Contemporary Christian and Independent categories. The album eventually went on to win two Dove Awards: The album itself won Best Modern Rock/Alternative Album, and the album's title track won Best Recorded Song.
The band has gone through numerous lineup changes since signing with Fervent. Drummer Aaron Blanton joined the group prior to the recording of Invade My Soul, and bassist Ben Davis joined in 2002 for the recording of These Days. Original member Kevin Rhoads left the band shortly after the release of These Days and was replaced by Charlie Goddard, who left the band in 2003 to join the Jeff Deyo Band.
By the Tree has released four albums under the Fervent label, and they remain one of the more popular acts in Contemporary Christian music.
Chuck Dennie now lives in Franklin, TN with his wife Joanne.
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Perfect
By The Tree Lyrics
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Without living at all
We can love
Without touching a soul
But You have given something more divine
I can hear you calling
Yeah, Your love is overcoming
You'll find me
Because Your love is perfect every time
If we give
Like You gave to us
It would be
Enough to show Your love
Your grace is bigger than
My mind can comprehend
As You still hold out Your hands
Your love lifts me up
Every time I'm down
Your love lifts me up
The lyrics to By The Tree's song Perfect speak to the idea that life can be lived without truly living and love can be given without touching a soul, but what God gives is something more divine. The song touches on the idea of the divine and the spiritual as the band sings about the love of God being perfect and overcoming. The lyrics suggest that no matter how far away we run, God will always find us with his perfect love.
The song is a tribute to the power of God's love to overcome any obstacle and how it has the power to lift people up when they are feeling down. The singer acknowledges that God's grace is too big to comprehend, but the divine love is always present and perfect every single time. The song speaks to those who struggle with faith and those who rely on it to overcome their troubles.
Overall, the lyrics of Perfect by By The Tree provide a message of hope, love, and faith to all those who listen to it, with the singer acknowledging that God's love has the power to lift anyone up, no matter how down they may feel.
Line by Line Meaning
We can live
Life can exist without truly living
Without living at all
Existing without experiencing the fullness of life
We can love
It is possible to love someone or something
Without touching a soul
Without physical contact or interaction
But You have given something more divine
God has given something beyond the physical world
I can hear you calling
Feeling a connection with God
Yeah, Your love is overcoming
God’s love is all-powerful
Even when I'm running
Even when I'm not seeking God or living a full life
You'll find me
God will always be present and available
Because Your love is perfect every time
God’s love is always unconditional and perfect
If we give
If we show generosity and kindness
Like you gave to us
As God has shown us through his grace and love
It would be
Our actions can emulate God’s love
Enough to show Your love
Our actions can be an expression of God’s love
Your grace is bigger than
God’s forgiveness and generosity outweighs our understanding
My mind can comprehend
We cannot fully understand or comprehend God’s love and mercy
As You still hold out Your hands
God's love is always available to those who seek it
Your love lifts me up
God’s love gives strength and hope
Every time I'm down
In times of despair and struggle, God's love can provide comfort and peace
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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