Their indie debut, a 6-track EP titled Places I Don't Want To Go, was self-released in 2004.
After a few years of trying, they finally won the music tournament at Club 3 Degrees, a premiere Christian music club in Minneapolis, in may of 2005. Almost a year later, in March of 2006, they self-released Songs of Desperation, an 8 track EP, featuring the fan favorite "The Cowboy Song."
In early 2007 the band announced that they had signed with the Christian record label Tooth & Nail Records. The band released their first full length CD, which was self-titled, in February of 2008, under the T&N label. Three songs from "Songs of Desperation," as well as a couple crowd favorites we recorded onto this album.
They have since released two more albums with Tooth & Nail Records:
"Rain's 'A Comin'"; in 2010
"On The Run", in 2012
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Ditches
Children 18:3 Lyrics
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Neither here nor there
When I thought I'd never find you
There's an awful strain
But I don't want to complain
It's really not that bad
But when everyone's asleep
I'll be down in the ditches
Fighting my own war
Back on the benches
To settle that old score
But I don't want to talk about myself anymore
I'm closing the door
I'm closing the door
With every piece and part
I played the end from the start
Even daylight won't be waiting
There can be no doubt
When the lights go out
So we'll settle this right now
Still, when everyone's asleep
I'll be down in the ditches
Fighting my own war
Back on the benches
To settle that old score
But I don't want to talk about myself anymore
I'm closing the door
I'm closing the door
Sail with me forever
Will you
Stand across me door
Sail with me together would you
I'm just tired
I'm so tired
Hands dance slowly over the ivory
Sinking, falling, under the notes
No one needs to fight alone
I'm just tired
I'm so tired
The lyrics of "Ditches" by Children 18:3 speak about finding oneself in a situation of neither being here or there, searching for something while feeling a sense of strain. The song portrays the idea of fighting a war within oneself, faced with inner turmoil that is concealed from the world. The lyrics depict a personal struggle, one that is not visible to everyone, and is only battled when everyone is asleep. The singer speaks about finding a sense of closure and ending their internal battle by closing the door to that aspect of their life. The lyrics about sailing together with someone forever could be interpreted as a cry for help, a desire for someone to stand with them and be a beacon of light in the dark. The mention of hands dancing slowly over the ivory, sinking and falling under the notes, could be interpreted as feeling helpless, unsteady and struggling to keep up with life's challenges.
Overall, the song seems to speak about finding oneself alone in the fight, enduring internal struggles, and seeking closure by closing the door to that aspect of life. It's essential to note, however, that the song can be open to interpretation and may mean something different to different people, depending on their personal experiences and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Come back to anywhere
I want to see you again, no matter where it is.
Neither here nor there
My desire to reconnect with you is not limited to a specific location.
When I thought I'd never find you
I was worried I wouldn't be able to locate you.
There's an awful strain
Our relationship is currently under a lot of pressure.
But I don't want to complain
Despite the difficulties, I don't want to express my frustrations.
It's really not that bad
The situation isn't as bad as it could be.
But when everyone's asleep
When there's no one around to witness it.
I'll be down in the ditches
I'll be fighting an internal battle.
Fighting my own war
Struggling with my own problems that I can't share with others.
Back on the benches
Returning to previous situations where I felt discomfort.
To settle that old score
To resolve a past issue once and for all.
But I don't want to talk about myself anymore
I'm tired of discussing my personal issues.
I'm closing the door
I'm ending the conversation.
With every piece and part
Throughout all the different aspects.
I played the end from the start
I predicted how everything would finish before it even began.
Even daylight won't be waiting
Time is running out.
There can be no doubt
I am certain of my decision.
When the lights go out
When everything is over.
So we'll settle this right now
We need to resolve this issue immediately.
Sail with me forever
Would you spend the rest of your life with me?
Will you stand across me door
Will you be by my side no matter what?
Sail with me together would you
Can we face life's challenges together?
I'm just tired
I am exhausted both physically and emotionally.
Hands dance slowly over the ivory
Fingers move softly and gracefully across the piano keys.
Sinking, falling, under the notes
Drowning in the sound of the music, feeling overwhelmed.
No one needs to fight alone
You don't have to face your problems by yourself.
I'm so tired
I'm mentally exhausted and can't continue this way for much longer.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.