With a musical journey that has crisscrossed all kinds of rock music, folk music, and electronic music, he carries a songwriting sense that aims to capture dense images of life with God,
in compositions that can be carried with the listener. He aims to tell the old story of the Gospel in an ever-shifting world, without resorting to easy truisms, or lazy language. His new collection of songs, The Bright Sadness, echoes a journey pressed to the chest of God, joyful and sorrowful at once, with God's heart clear and pulsing in each note and word. It wraps liturgy with the unexpected, and daily mundanity with daily surprise.
As many of the Passion collegiate gatherings were recorded live, Hall was quickly dubbed "a voice" for the Passion movement, performing on all eight Passion albums, which have sold more than one million units.
Charlie expresses the desire to be "honed into God, where I'm not part of a culture where I'm trying to make the people around me think, 'Hey, that's a good Christian.' I'm just trying to pursue God and not pursue being accepted into a club...I'm more honed into my pursuit of God in Christ and how he's forming me and changing and helping me love him and know him.
Renewing and encouraging local churches, engaging young and old with social justice action, widening hearts to see God at work in the whole world, spurring local artists on to imaginative and creative expression, and offering songs of rest to those who are simply tired are some of the hopes of Charlie, and his band of gypsies. Hall's band, in which he performs vocals and guitar, consists of Kendall Combes (electric guitar), Brian Bergman (keyboard), Dustin Ragland (drums), and Quint Anderson (bass guitar).
Chainbreaker
Charlie Hall Lyrics
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Your Father God
The Maker King who never tires
Who renovates the human hearts
And gives the broken brand new starts
Redemption flowing from His hand
We all can start at life again
For the ones who come today
So come just as you are
Come just as you are
Chainbreaker
Heart Savior
Jesus, the great Redeemer
Life changer
Liberator
Jesus, the great Redeemer
From slavery to bravery
This is the love that reaches deep
And Jesus cross split history
It lit the dark and set us free
Redemption flowing from His hand
We all can start at life again
Heaven stands to celebrate
For the ones who come today
So come just as you are
So come just as you are
Chainbreaker
Heart Savior
Jesus, the great Redeemer
Life changer
Liberator
Jesus, the great Redeemer
You are free
You are free
Yeah, the Son has set you free
Drop your chains
Sons and daughters
Come and run in liberty
We are free
We are free
Yeah, the Son has set us free
Drop your chains
Sons and daughters
Come and run in liberty
Chainbreaker
Heart Savior
Jesus, the great Redeemer
Life changer
Liberator
Jesus, the great Redeemer
Chainbreaker
Heart Savior
Jesus, the great Redeemer
Life changer
Liberator
Jesus, the great Redeemer
In the song "Chainbreaker," Charlie Hall celebrates the power and love of Jesus Christ, who is described as the "Chainbreaker" and "Heart Savior." The lyrics acknowledge that we are all broken and in need of redemption, but through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, we are set free from the chains of sin and given a new start. The song also celebrates the joy in heaven when someone comes to Jesus and experiences his liberating love.
The repeated invitation to "come just as you are" reinforces the message that Jesus accepts us without judgment or condemnation, and we can approach him with all our imperfections and struggles. The lyrics encourage us to leave our chains behind and run in the freedom that Jesus has provided.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope and encouragement, reminding us that we are loved and valued by God and that there is always a chance for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
All stand applaud
Everyone stands to cheer for God's greatness
Your Father God
God is like a loving father to us
The Maker King who never tires
God is the ruler of everything and always energetic
Who renovates the human hearts
God heals and transforms people's inner selves
And gives the broken brand new starts
God provides people with fresh beginnings when they are at their lowest
Redemption flowing from His hand
God's love and forgiveness is always available
We all can start at life again
Anyone can turn their life around with God's help
Heaven stands to celebrate
The angels rejoice when someone comes to God
For the ones who come today
People who choose God are celebrated
So come just as you are
You can approach God without changing anything about yourself
Chainbreaker
Jesus frees people from the chains of sin and shame
Heart Savior
Jesus saves people from heartache and despair
Jesus, the great Redeemer
Jesus is the one who saves and restores people
Life changer
Jesus transforms people's lives for the better
Liberator
Jesus sets people free from bondage and oppression
From slavery to bravery
Jesus takes people from being slaves to fear and sin, to being courageous and strong
This is the love that reaches deep
God's love goes beyond surface layers and reaches the depths of our souls
And Jesus cross split history
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is a pivotal moment in human history
It lit the dark and set us free
Jesus' death and resurrection brings light to a dark world and frees us from sin's hold
You are free
Through Jesus, we have been set free from the burdens of sin and shame
Yeah, the Son has set you free
Jesus is the one who has freed us
Drop your chains
We don't need to carry the weight of our past mistakes anymore
Sons and daughters
God sees all people as His children
Come and run in liberty
We are now free to live in the fullness of God's love and grace
We are free
Together, we are free from the chains of sin and shame
Chainbreaker
Jesus liberates us from the bondage of our past
Heart Savior
Jesus saves our hearts from pain and hurt
Jesus, the great Redeemer
Jesus is the ultimate savior and restorer
Life changer
Jesus transforms us from the inside out
Liberator
Jesus sets us free to live in the abundance of God's love
Contributed by Wyatt D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.