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We are a collective of visual artists, songwriters, fearless musicians, and passionate lovers of Jesus. We are close friends who live in community and breathe FAMILY. We create in the overflow of celebration and thanksgiving.
We are set free by the work of Jesus on the Cross. He has set us free from the cage of fear. We are living in who He says we are. We are His art: free, loved and bought. We are made in the image of our Father the Creator.
We create under His smile for He delights in us. He has given us a voice and illuminated our eyes. We have hearts created for expression. We are servants and worshippers transformed as we create. We listen and love and are made whole. We have eyes to see and ears to hear.
We are chasing down a dream to see this generation transformed by the Love of God and hearts awakened to their true identity. We see redeemed people creating whole art. We see the kingdom of heaven coming to earth through the arts.
We see a generation rooted in their identity as beloved sons and daughters raising their collective song of freedom.
Our mission is to be an authentic community of artists and musicians who create out of wholeness and inspire the world into their freedom and true identity. We see a world free and alive in the fullness of their identity, creating in confidence as the children of God.
East and West
Cageless Birds Lyrics
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Guilt went looking for my past, but only found Love
I heard about a sea where sin sinks like stones
theres no floor there, just mercy down below
You can run for all your days
But you'll never run away
That could ever make you change your love
I heard about a man with holes in his hands
He can hide mountains of sin in them
His smile destroys my religion
His love shakes down my prison
East went looking for West, but never found him
The lyrics of Cageless Birds' song East and West depict the journey of self-realization and the desire to overcome past mistakes and find redemption. The first line "East went looking for West but never found him" can be interpreted as the quest to find balance and harmony in life, represented by the two opposite directions. However, the search proves futile as the real answer lies within. The following line "Guilt went looking for my past, but only found Love" suggests that the search for redemption through guilt is misguided and finding love is the key to healing and forgiveness.
The metaphor of the sea where sin sinks like stone is a powerful image representing the ocean of forgiveness and mercy. The lack of a floor beneath the water symbolizes the boundless depth of God's love and mercy that can never be exhausted. The lyrics suggest that no matter how far we run, we cannot escape our mistakes. However, the unchanging love of God will always remain, and we can find forgiveness and redemption in Him.
The mention of the man with holes in his hands is a reference to Jesus Christ, who bore the scars of the crucifixion in His hands. The song suggests that His love is powerful enough to "hide mountains of sin," and His kindness and grace can shatter religious structures and free us from the prison of our own self-judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
East went looking for West, but never found him
I searched for something that I could never find, constantly seeking and striving for something just out of reach.
Guilt went looking for my past, but only found Love
I tried to find comfort in my past mistakes and failures but only found the overwhelming love and grace of God.
I heard about a sea where sin sinks like stones
theres no floor there, just mercy down below
I heard about a place where all of my wrongdoing and guilt can be lifted away, a place where instead of judgement, I am met with mercy and understanding.
You can run for all your days
But you'll never run away
There's no mistake I could make
That could ever make you change your love
No matter how hard I try to avoid it or how many mistakes I make, God's love and grace will always be there for me.
I heard about a man with holes in his hands
He can hide mountains of sin in them
His smile destroys my religion
His love shakes down my prison
I learned about Jesus and the sacrifice he made for me. He can take all of my sins and make them disappear. His love is powerful enough to break down any walls I've built around myself and set me free.
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EyesDriedOpen
East went looking for West but never found him
Guilt went looking for my past, but only found Love
I heard about a sea where sin sinks like stones
there's no floor there, just mercy down below
You can run for all your days
But you'll never run away
There's no mistake I could make
That could ever make you change your love
I heard about a man with holes in his hands
He can hide mountains of sin in them
His smile destroys my religion
His love shakes down my prison
East went looking for West, but never found him
@veledmas
Incredible.. This will never get old. Such a beautiful song..ah.. Jesus shines through this song!
@cheyenneperry1874
"Guilt went looking for my past, and never found it." SO GOOD!
@TheSman173
What a beautiful song! Praise our King Jesus! Keep making more tracks like this please!
@jonathanhelser4480
East and West East went looking for west but never found him Guilt went looking for my past but only found love I heard about a sea, where sin sinks like stones there’s no floor there, just mercy down below I could run for all my days but never run away there’s no mistake I could make that could ever make you change your love I heard about a Man with holes in his hands He can hide mountains of sin in them His smile destroys my religion His loves shakes down my prison
@monican.campbell7822
What an amazing worship song...I heard about a Man with holes in his hands...Jesus! None like Him. Thank you for this down to earth worship. Makes me feel so humble and in awe of His infinite love. Thank you guys🙌🙋🏻♀️👌❤
@janetmayer3562
Oh, thank you, thank you for your songs that soothe my soul, bringing me the peace of God. Keep praising Him!
@mandyandjoshua
"His love destroys my religion..." very nice...love this tune
@valentingoby5365
It's unusual to find so uplifting christian music, that's awesome! God bless you.
@TheDanishChristian
Woah... sigh! this is just so...... keep it burning :) I must say it is truely a lovely and harmonial musical and lyrical universe you guys are building up... wonderful! Thank you so much!
@sweetenuplife96
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us
-Psalm 103:12