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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There for Me
By The Tree Lyrics
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When I lay my head, you are there beside me
You are there for me when I'm lonely
You are there for me when I'm alone
[Chorus:]
Humbly I come to you
So gently You speak to me
I can't always hold on to the things of yesterday
Bring me something new
Maybe we can be together
I will always come running back to you
You are holy
You are worthy
Lord you're always faithful to me
I will wait on you Lord
The lyrics of "There for Me" by By The Tree are a testament to the faith and devotion of the singer towards God. The song speaks of how the presence of God brings peace and comfort to the individual, especially during times of loneliness and despair. The lines "When I'm down you are there for me, When I lay my head, you are there beside me" convey the feeling of security that the singer feels in the presence of the divine.
The chorus of the song is an acknowledgement of the greatness of God and the unwavering faith of the singer. The lines "Humbly I come to you, So gently You speak to me" are a reflection of the intimacy that the singer shares with God. The singer expresses the desire to let go of the past and embrace the new possibilities that the future holds. The lines "I can't always hold on to the things of yesterday, Bring me something new" indicate a willingness to let go of old patterns and embrace new beginnings.
The concluding verse of the song "You are holy, You are worthy, Lord you're always faithful to me, I will wait on you Lord" is a reaffirmation of the singer's faith in God. By acknowledging the holiness and worthiness of God, the singer acknowledges the magnitude of the divine presence in their life. The singer willingly waits on God's timing and trusts in the divine plan for their life.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm down you are there for me
Even in my lowest moments, you offer me support and comfort
When I lay my head, you are there beside me
At night, you are there to watch over me and offer protection
You are there for me when I'm lonely
In times of solitude and isolation, you are my constant companion and friend
You are there for me when I'm alone
Even when there is no one else around, you are there with me always
Humbly I come to you
I approach you with humility and respect, recognizing your power and authority
So gently You speak to me
Your words are always gentle and kind, bringing me peace and comfort
I can't always hold on to the things of yesterday
I recognize that I must let go of the past and embrace new experiences and opportunities
Bring me something new
I am open to new blessings and opportunities in my life
Maybe we can be together
Perhaps we can form a closer relationship and connection
I will always come running back to you
No matter what happens, I will always turn to you for guidance and support
You are holy
You are pure and righteous, deserving of respect and honor
You are worthy
You are deserving of praise and recognition for your greatness and power
Lord you're always faithful to me
You have never let me down and always remain consistent in your support and love for me
I will wait on you Lord
I will patiently trust in you and wait for your guidance and direction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES DENNIE, CHUCK DENNIE
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