While he may be considered a "new" artist, Fervent Records' newly signed si… Read Full Bio ↴While he may be considered a "new" artist, Fervent Records' newly signed singer-songwriter Chris August is anything but a rookie in the music industry. A native of Dallas, Texas and a self-taught pianist, guitarist and producer, the year August turned 15 was according to the Starry Night Songfacts a "huge turning point" for him. Not only did he become a Christian, but it was also the time period when he began playing, writing, and recording music. After recording, producing, mixing and mastering his first independent album, his work was soon noticed and earned him a recording contract with Geffen Records. After moving to Los Angeles to work on his album, August also began to write, record, and produce for other performers. This included a year-long stint as the keyboard player and opening act for pop singer Ashlee Simpson. The Dallas native then put his refined skill set to work when he co-produced his debut record with acclaimed producer Ed Cash.

While he is not one to shy away from writing about his faith, Chris isn't afraid to embrace relationships and heartache in his songwriting. Chris cites influences such as Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, and Gavin DeGraw who all contributed to the polished pop/rock sound that is sure to resonate with all who listen.

No Far Away
Chris August Lyrics

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When I ran from You, I ran to You
And when I tried to hide, I found You there
And when I told You no, You knew right where I'd go
So when I ran from You, I ran to You

There’s no way to get far away from You
There's no way to get far away from You
There's nowhere I could go that You're not already there

There's no way to get far away from You

There is no height or depth to hold You back
There is no towered veil to hide Your face
Cause You tore it down, now we see You all around
So when we run from You, we run to You

I fell so far I was so far gone
Then I saw You yeah I saw You
I climbed so high that I could not breath then I saw You there
You called me close and my heart gave in and I saw You I saw You
But what matters the most, in the midst of my sin, I saw You there….so

When I ran from You, I ran to You

Overall Meaning

Chris August's song "No Far Away" is a powerful and insightful reflection on the theme of finding God in unexpected places, even in the midst of running away from Him. The song's lyrics speak of a personal journey of running away from God, trying to hide and saying no to Him, only to find that He was always there, pursuing and waiting. The lyrics express an intimate relationship with God, one where even in the depths of our sin, we can see Him and experience His love and grace.

The opening lines of the song set the tone, "When I ran from You, I ran to You / And when I tried to hide, I found You there / And when I told You no, You knew right where I'd go / So when I ran from You, I ran to You." These words reveal the paradox of our relationship with God, that even in our attempts to flee from His presence, we end up running straight into Him. August affirms this truth in the chorus, "There’s no way to get far away from You / There's nowhere I could go that You're not already there / There's no way to get far away from You."

The following verse speaks of how nothing can hold God back or hide His face, for He tore down the veil that once separated us from Him. "There is no height or depth to hold You back / There is no towered veil to hide Your face / Cause You tore it down, now we see You all around / So when we run from You, we run to You." This verse speaks of the power and love of God, that He is always present and that nothing can ever separate us from Him. The song ends with a declaration of the power and sovereignty of God, "But what matters the most, in the midst of my sin, I saw You there…so / When I ran from You, I ran to You."

Line by Line Meaning

When I ran from You, I ran to You
Even when I tried to distance myself from You, I ended up getting closer to You

And when I tried to hide, I found You there
Despite my attempts to conceal myself from You, You were still with me

And when I told You no, You knew right where I'd go
Even when I resisted You, You knew exactly where I would end up seeking refuge

So when I ran from You, I ran to You
No matter where I go or what I do, I will always end up coming back to You

There's no way to get far away from You
It is impossible to distance oneself far enough from You

There's nowhere I could go that You're not already there
You are everywhere, and there is nowhere I can go to escape You

There is no height or depth to hold You back
Nothing can keep You from being present wherever You choose to be

There is no towered veil to hide Your face
Even the strongest barrier cannot keep You from revealing Yourself

Cause You tore it down, now we see You all around
You have broken down the barriers that used to hide You, and now we can see Your presence everywhere

I fell so far I was so far gone
I had sunk deep into my despair and felt utterly lost

Then I saw You yeah I saw You
But then I saw You, and You gave me hope

I climbed so high that I could not breathe then I saw You there
I had achieved great heights, but I still felt unfulfilled until I saw You and found true purpose

You called me close and my heart gave in and I saw You I saw You
When You called out to me, my heart was so moved that I couldn't help but draw closer to You

But what matters the most, in the midst of my sin, I saw You there…so
Despite my imperfections and wrongdoings, You never abandoned me and were always there to guide me

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