Former members include Derek Webb (guitar, vocals; left the band in 2003 to pursue a solo career), Aaron Tate (songwriting duties), Aric Nitzberg (bass guitar), and Randy Holsapple (hammond organ).
Recently Derek Webb rejoined the band.
The Emptiest Day
Caedmon's Call Lyrics
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And towers in the sky
And I'm not dying or fighting any wars
Except on the inside
The only thing I need is a void that You can fill
And I jump ship and run even further in Your will
The rest that weary thoughts cannot deny
When You wrap Your arms around me
I can walk away or face the emptiest day
The words I find impossible to mention
Are written on a star
They say that I can find You in a flower
But I need You in the car
The optimism of my youth is dead and gone
but I'll save these speculations for another time and song
And I am looking for the well that won't run dry
The rest that weary thoughts cannot deny
When You wrap Your arms around me
I can walk away or face the emptiest day
And life is only perceived through chemicals and emotion
But love, love is the island that overgrows the ocean
And I am looking for the well that won't run dry
The rest that weary thoughts cannot deny
When You wrap Your arms around me
I can walk away
And I am looking for the well that won't run dry
The rest that weary thoughts cannot deny
When You wrap Your arms around me
I can walk away or face the emptiest day
The emptiest day
The lyrics of "The Emptiest Day" by Caedmon's Call describe the search for something that can fill the emptiness inside. The singer acknowledges that while others may find comfort in their faith while fighting battles or enduring hardships, their own struggles are internal. They describe needing something that will never run dry, a source of rest that cannot be denied. While they acknowledge that some may find God in natural surroundings like flowers, they need something more tangible, like feeling God's presence in the car. The singer reflects on how their youthful optimism has faded, but they are still searching for the comfort and peace that only God's love can provide.
This song explores the idea of finding faith and comfort in different ways. For some, it may come through external circumstances like fighting battles or witnessing the beauty of nature. However, for the singer, it comes through feeling God's presence in a tangible way. They are seeking a well that won't run dry, a source of rest that cannot be denied, and they find this in God's embrace. Despite the struggles they face, whether external or internal, they can walk away or face the emptiest day with the knowledge that God is with them.
Line by Line Meaning
They say You live in hospitals and trenches
People say that You can be found in places of suffering and pain
And towers in the sky
People also say that You can be found in magnificent and lofty places
And I'm not dying or fighting any wars
I don't have any physical struggles or battles to fight
Except on the inside
My struggles are inward and emotional
The only thing I need is a void that You can fill
All I require is for You to fill the emptiness in me
And I jump ship and run even further in Your will
I completely surrender myself to Your plan and guidance
And I am looking for the well that won't run dry
I search for a source of sustenance that will never run out or disappoint
The rest that weary thoughts cannot deny
I seek peace that cannot be disturbed by my tired and troubled mind
When You wrap Your arms around me
When I feel Your comforting presence
I can walk away or face the emptiest day
I can confidently face even the most trying of days with Your support
The words I find impossible to mention
The things I cannot express in words
Are written on a star
Are etched in the heavens above
They say that I can find You in a flower
It is said that Your presence can be found in the beauty of nature
But I need You in the car
But I need Your presence even in the mundane parts of life
The optimism of my youth is dead and gone
The hope and positivity of my childhood has faded away
but I'll save these speculations for another time and song
But I will set aside those thoughts for a later moment or a different creative work
And life is only perceived through chemicals and emotion
Our experience of life is merely a product of our biological nature and emotional state
But love, love is the island that overgrows the ocean
However, love is a force that can overcome even the overwhelming and all-encompassing parts of life
I can walk away or face the emptiest day
With Your love, I can choose to face even the emptiest and most difficult of days with strength and courage
And I am looking for the well that won't run dry
I continue to search for a source of constant renewal and replenishment
The rest that weary thoughts cannot deny
I continue to seek rest that will quiet my tired and restless mind
When You wrap Your arms around me
When I feel Your loving embrace
I can walk away or face the emptiest day
With Your strength and support, I can choose to persevere through even the most challenging days
The emptiest day
The most difficult and sorrowful of days
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