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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Into Your Arms
By the Tree Lyrics
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And set your sails for another place
All this time I thought I knew
That you would be mine, and I would be your's too
Yeah, yeah, these days, yeah
I need to be with you and spend a little time
While you're gone I will wait here for you
I'll be with you when you feel no emotion
I'll be with you when you can't find a way out
I'll be with you when you feel no emotion
I will wait for you, I will be here for you
You went to places you've never been
You got into things you never thought that you'd get in
Fell in deep into a wishing well
Looking for freedom you found a prison cell
The song "Into Your Arms" by By The Tree is a heartbreakingly beautiful ballad about being separated from someone you deeply love. The lyrics describe the pain and longing of a person who is left behind when their partner leaves to pursue other things. They thought they had everything figured out and that their love was strong enough to withstand any challenge. They thought they would be together forever, but now they are forced to deal with the harsh reality of being apart.
The first verse talks about how the person left town alone and set sail for another place, leaving their loved one behind. The singer expresses their disbelief, saying that they always thought they would be together. The chorus is where the emotions really come through, with the singer admitting that they need to be with their partner and that they will wait for them. They promise to be there through good times and bad, even when there seems to be no hope.
The second verse describes how the person who left has gone to new places and experienced new things. They have fallen into a "wishing well" and found themselves trapped in a prison cell instead of finding the freedom they were looking for. It is a poignant reminder that life is not always what we expect it to be and that we can't always control our circumstances.
Overall, "Into Your Arms" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has ever had their heart broken by someone they love. It is a tribute to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope.
Line by Line Meaning
You left town alone the day
The day you left town, you chose to go by yourself without anyone else.
And set your sails for another place
You set your sights on a different destination, away from where you used to be.
All this time I thought I knew
Throughout all the time we had spent together, I believed I understood you well.
That you would be mine, and I would be your's too
I had hoped that we would have a mutual affection for each other.
Yeah, yeah, these days, yeah
Currently, today, I am feeling a strong need to be with you.
I need to be with you and spend a little time
I desire your company and to spend some quality time with you.
While you're gone I will wait here for you
While you are away, I will patiently and eagerly await your return.
I'll be with you when you feel no emotion
I will support you even when you are emotionally numb and feeling nothing.
I'll be with you when you can't find a way out
If you feel trapped with no escape, I will be by your side to help you find a way out.
I'll be with you when you feel no emotion
Even if you are feeling numb or disconnected, I promise to be there for you and show you love.
I will wait for you, I will be here for you
No matter where you go or what you do, I will patiently wait for you and be there for you when you need me.
You went to places you've never been
You ventured into uncharted territory and explored new places.
You got into things you never thought that you'd get in
You tried things that you never imagined you would or could do.
Fell in deep into a wishing well
You fell into a deep state of wishful thinking and hoping for something better.
Looking for freedom you found a prison cell
While searching for freedom, you instead discovered that you were now trapped in a prison of your own making.
Contributed by Jayden C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.