Hailing from Morris, Minnesota, Children 18:3 started out in 1999 as a ska … Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Morris, Minnesota, Children 18:3 started out in 1999 as a ska band. Today, they play hard punk rock music. The band is comprised of siblings David Hostetter (lead vocals/guitar), LeeMarie Hostetter (bass/vocals), and Seth Hostetter (drums).

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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Jenny
Children 18:3 Lyrics

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Give me something to rely on
That my worn down teeth won't gnaw through too soon
Maybe please just leave the light on
On the off chance three AM don't beat me home

Sing and I'll sleep, I don't have time
There's only one night before the morning

Time follows us
At any moment now you just don't know
He's after us
Everywhere we go

You never know

Give me someone to depend on
That my worn out soul don't fade on alone
Maybe tonight sometime we can cross here for the other side
And pitch our tents at Jericho

Jenny don't wait, the light won't last
And there's only one day before tomorrow

Time follows us
At any moment now you just don't know
He's after us
Everywhere we go

You never know

If it's only just a moment 'til we board the train
Shouldn't I be waiting for you tonight at the station?

Time follows us
At any moment now you just don't know
He's after us
Everywhere we go

Tonight we'll be taking on chances
Tonight, before the moment is gone

Tonight we'll be taking our chances
Tonight, and the moment is gone

Overall Meaning

The song "Jenny" by Children 18:3 is about a person who is seeking love, companionship, and a sense of security in the midst of the uncertainties of life. The singer is looking for something or someone to rely on, to keep them from feeling lost and alone in the world. The image of the worn-down teeth and soul symbolizes the singer's own emotional and physical decay, and their desperate need for something to hold onto. The lyrics mention the idea of time following us and of the uncertainty of the future, emphasizing the singer's feeling that life is unpredictable and that we never know what the future holds. The repeated refrain, "you never know," is a reminder that even the things we think are certain can change in an instant.

The song is addressed to a woman named Jenny, who may be a specific person or a metaphor for the idea of love and companionship. The singer is hoping that Jenny will be the one to provide the sense of security they are looking for, but at the same time they are aware that nothing is guaranteed. The lyrics mention the idea of taking chances and seizing the moment, suggesting that the singer is willing to risk disappointment or heartbreak in order to find what they are looking for.

Overall, "Jenny" is a song about the human need for connection and belonging, and the longing for something to hold onto in a world that can feel harsh and uncertain.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me something to rely on
I need something dependable in my life

That my worn down teeth won't gnaw through too soon
Something that will last longer than just a few moments

Maybe please just leave the light on
Hoping for a sign of hope or guidance

On the off chance three AM don't beat me home
Worried about not finding my way back

Sing and I'll sleep, I don't have time
Hoping to find peace despite the limited time

There's only one night before the morning
Time is running out

Time follows us
Time is constantly chasing us

At any moment now you just don't know
Uncertainty of when time will catch up

He's after us
Personifying time as an unstoppable force

Everywhere we go
No escape from the passage of time

You never know
Unpredictability of life