In 2008, Sligh released his first album as a solo artist, entitled "Running Back To You," featuring four redone Half Past Forever songs. This album also features the hit single "Empty Me," which earned top 5 fame on AC Christian charts.
Sligh returned on September 14th, 2010 with his sophomore effort, and first on Word Records, entitled "The Anatomy of Broken."
"The Fro Patrol" is the name for Sligh's avid fans/fan club, which arose during his time on American Idol. They get their name from Sligh's curly afro.
Sligh has also garnered fame as a songwriter. He has written such songs as "Here Comes Goodbye," by country favorite Rascal Flats.
Our Love
Chris Sligh Lyrics
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That it's common place
For the world to think
We live to stand for hate
One too many picket sign
Has deflected one too many times
The fact that all our lives
Oh, whoa, we're all messed up
Oh, whoa, but isn't that the point of love?
We are, we are, we are all broken people
But we've been set free and loved, whoa
We are, we are, we are the chosen people
Forgiven much
So where's our love, our love, our love?
Where's our love, our love, our love?
We come into this mess
Sin upon our heads
Born equals in a race
That ends only with death
But we've been running in reverse
Since love conquered death's dark curse
Shouldn't we reflect His love
To a world hung by a thread?
Oh, whoa, we're all messed up
Oh, whoa, but isn't that the point of love?
We are, we are, we are all broken people
But we've been set free and loved, whoa
We are, we are, we are the chosen people
Forgiven much
So where's our love, our love, our love?
Where's our love, our love, our love?
Oh, whoa, we're all messed up
Oh, whoa, but isn't that the point of love?
We are, we are, we are all broken people
We've been set free and loved, whoa
We are, we are, we are the chosen people
Forgiven much
So where's our love, our love, our love?
Where's our love, our love, our love?
So reach out, there's someone you know
That has never seen God's love
Reach out, someone you love
Feels like they've never been enough
Reach out, the untouchables
The unreachables, the never thought of's
Reach out, they're in need, they're in need
They're in need, they're in need of our love
Our love, our love, our love
Reach out
Our love, our love, our love
The lyrics to Chris Sligh's song "Our Love" reflect on the state of the world and the lack of love exhibited by society. It questions where the world went wrong and why hate has become so commonplace. The song notes that too many picket signs have deflected the message that all our lives were meant to give away. The chorus speaks to the fact that we are all broken people, but through love we can be set free and forgiven much.
The second verse highlights the sin upon our heads and the fact that we are all born equals in a race that ends only with death. It emphasizes the need to reflect His love to a world that is hanging by a thread. The chorus repeats, calling for love to be shown to those who have never experienced it, to those who feel like they have never been enough, and to the unreachables.
Overall, the song is a call to action for people to reach out in love to those around them, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. It emphasizes the transformative power of love and the need for society to shift away from hate and towards love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did we go wrong?
What mistakes did we make that caused us to tolerate hatred in the world?
That it's common place
Hatred is now widespread in the world.
For the world to think
The world believes that we support hate.
We live to stand for hate
We are perceived to promote hate.
One too many picket sign
Our attempts to assert our beliefs have been excessive.
Has deflected one too many times
Our attempts to fight against hate have been ineffective.
The fact that all our lives
The truth is that our lives are meant for more than hate and judgment.
Were simply meant to give away
We are meant to give love to others and the world.
Oh, whoa, we're all messed up
We are all flawed and imperfect.
Oh, whoa, but isn't that the point of love?
Despite our flaws and imperfections, we are capable of giving and receiving love.
We are, we are, we are all broken people
We are all damaged in some way, but still deserving of love.
But we've been set free and loved, whoa
Despite our past mistakes or flaws, we have been forgiven and loved.
We are, we are, we are the chosen people
We have been selected to give and receive God's love in the world.
Forgiven much
We have been forgiven for our sins and mistakes.
So where's our love, our love, our love?
Where is the love that we are meant to give to others and the world?
We come into this mess
We are born into a world that is flawed and imperfect.
Sin upon our heads
We all have our own personal sins that weigh us down.
Born equals in a race
We are all equal in the journey of life.
That ends only with death
Our journey ends with death.
But we've been running in reverse
But we have been moving in the opposite direction.
Since love conquered death's dark curse
Since love has triumphed over death and its dark nature.
Shouldn't we reflect His love
Shouldn't we show the same love that God shows toward us?
To a world hung by a thread?
Shouldn't we show love to this fragile and vulnerable world?
So reach out, there's someone you know
We can make a difference by reaching out to someone we know.
That has never seen God's love
Someone who may have never experienced God's love before.
Someone you love
Someone you care about deeply.
Feels like they've never been enough
Someone who feels like they have never been good enough.
The untouchables
People who are neglected or marginalized.
The unreachables, the never thought of's
People who have been forgotten or ignored.
They're in need, they're in need
These people are in need of love.
Our love, our love, our love
The love that we are all capable of giving.
Reach out
Take action and reach out to others with love.
Contributed by Colin V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.