In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglioโs new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlinโs seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlinโs discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Usโฆ (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
No Chains On Me
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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A dream for the world to see You
A dream for the world to know You
to love Your name
Lift up a shout
lift up a cry to shake the ground
Shout and the walls are coming down
Like a rolling stone, like a runaway train
No turning back, no more yesterdays
My heart is free, no chains on me
God, You raise me up, up from the grave
The cross before, I'm on my way
My heart is free, no chains on me
Now is the time
Now is the time for freedom
Abandoned by cold religion
My heart on fire
We hear the sound
The sound of revival coming
The sound of Your people rising
Yeah, we're running after You
Like a rolling stone, like a runaway train
No turning back, no more yesterdays
My heart is free, no chains on me
God, You raise me up, up from the grave
The cross before, I'm on my way
My heart is free, no chains on me
The walls are coming down.
Like a rolling stone, like a runaway train
No turning back, no more yesterdays
My heart is free, no chains on me
God, You raise me up, up from the grave
The cross before, I'm on my way
My heart is free, no chains on me
The lyrics of Chris Tomlin's song, No Chains On Me, describe a powerful dream that represents freedom, faith, and courage. The song opens with a dream to let the world see and know God, to love His name. The singer then shouts and cries out to shake the ground, bringing down the walls that limit his/her faith. The dreams continue, as the singer compares himself/herself to a rolling stone or a runaway train, with no turning back and no more yesterdays.
The singer's heart is described as "free, no chains on me," symbolizing the freedom that comes with faith and belief in God. The lyrics further provide an image of the cross before the singer, who is now on his/her way. The walls are coming down, representing the destruction of the obstacles that have been holding the singer back. The chorus repeats itself with the words, "My heart is free, no chains on me" to emphasize the idea of freedom and liberation.
The second half of the song depicts a sense of urgency for freedom and a revival. Abandoned by cold religion, the singer's heart is on fire. The chorus is repeated, and the "sound of revival" is mentioned. The singer and other believers are "running after You," representing their pursuit of God and their longing for freedom.
Some possible interpretations of the song could be that it encourages people to have faith in God and believe in His power to bring freedom and liberation from chains and obstacles. It could also be interpreted as a call to action for people to pursue freedom in their faith and to actively seek out a deeper connection with God.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the dream
The dream is for the world to see and know God, and to love His name.
Lift up a shout
We should shout and cry out with such intensity that it shakes the ground, causing walls to come down, as we run after God.
Like a rolling stone, like a runaway train
I am constantly moving forward in my faith, without any desire to turn back or dwell on the past, because I am free from sin and guilt thanks to God's grace.
My heart is free, no chains on me
Through God's love and forgiveness, He has removed all the burdens of my past and has set me free, allowing me to live a life unencumbered by guilt and shame.
God, You raise me up, up from the grave
God's power has given me a new life in Him, as it is only through His grace and mercy that I am resurrected from the sin that once held me down.
Now is the time for freedom
There is no better time than now to experience freedom through a personal relationship with God, leaving our old lives behind and embracing new life in Him.
Abandoned by cold religion
Religion that is strictly adherent to rules and regulations lacks the warmth and love that a personal relationship with God offers.
The sound of revival coming
The sound of God's people rising and calling out for revival is all around us, and it's up to us to take part in that revival, to share God's love and word with everyone around us.
Lyrics ยฉ CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRIS TOMLIN, JESSE REEVES, MATT REDMAN
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This is the dream
A dream for the world to see Truth
A dream for the world to know Reason
To love your own name
Raise up and shout
Lift up a cry to shake the ground
Shout and the walls of oppression are coming down
Yeah, we're running after Truth
Like a rolling stone, like a runaway train
No turning back, no more yesterdays
Our hearts are free, no chains on us
Reason, you raise us up, up from ignorance
The past behind, we're on our way
Our hearts are free, no chains on us
Now is the time
Now is the time for freedom
Abandoned our cold dogma
Our hearts on fire
We hear the sound
The sound of enlightenment coming
The sound of free people rising
Yeah, we're running after Truth
Like a rolling stone, like a runaway train
No turning back, no more yesterdays
Our hearts are free, no chains on us
Reason, you raise us up, up from ignorance
The past behind, we're on our way
Our hearts are free, no chains on us
The walls of dogma are coming down
Like a rolling stone, like a runaway train
No turning back, no more yesterdays
Our hearts are free, no chains on us
Reason, you raise us up, up from ignorance
The past behind, we're on our way
Our hearts are free, no chains on us
Abalone Kid
To know and believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior! That is our greatest blessing in life. Wonderful Musical Praise here for God the Son. John 1:1, 3-4; 14,18*; Mt.16:13-20.
THE ANGELS GIVE GLORY TO GOD IN HEAVEN! HERE WE HEAR AND SEE EARTH "ANGELS" DOING IT TOO! RIGHT HERE! JUST LIKE YOU!
WE LOVE YOU, LORD! YOU GAVE ALL FOR US. YOUR SUFFERING WAS IMMENSE! WE GIVE YOU ALL THE GLORY! YOU ARE OUR LIFE SAVIOR. YOU KEEP YOUR WORD IN THE BIBLE. Subscribed
GOD'S BLESSINGS TO ALL NATIONS AND PEOPLES
Gospel! The good news about Jesus Christ and salvation from judgment on our sins. Jesus dined with His disciples; Mark 14:22-25, the night before He went to the cross.
Jesus and His disciples were eating a Passover meal together at the Last Supper. After partaking of bread and wine (His body and His blood) , the Bible mentions the hymn Jesus sang with His disciples. โAnd when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olivesโ Mark 14:26. What were they singing on such an occasion? PRAISE! Psalms 113-118.
THE GOOD NEWS
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.."John 14.6 .
Blood coming from his body, NAKED, hanging on that cross like Roman torture weapon! What a Lord God and Savior! He had to. HE is God the Son. Only His sinless blood could pay our sins price.The Savior was born to die for our sins so we could live through Him. 1 John 2:1-2.
THE PAYMENT BY HIS BLOOD FOR ALL SINS EVER!
"And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Hebrews 9:22
Romans 5:8 " But God demonstrates his love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, now justified by his blood, we will be saved from wrath through him."
โFor he (God) hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.โ 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Matthew 26: 28 "For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." ( life is in the blood. He had to pay with His life)
* * * God knew your musical praise ministry before the world was made! Ephesians 1:1-14. Prayer goes out for you and those here. A Crown in Heaven awaits all who share the Gospel of Jesus Christ that saves a soul. ( see"JESUS SAVES") 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; Philippians 4:1. The Apostle Paul said in Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek".
This praise resounds throughout the earth: "Jesus Christ is Lord and God. Only He saves". He testified: ''I and my Father are One" John 10:30 (*see also 31-42).
2 Samuel chapter 22:verse 50 "Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, out of the countries, and I will praise your name."
JESUS SAVES
God the Son (Jesus Christ) has given us the gospel to share with the world. Mark 16:15: "And He said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
How can we hear it? Scripture tells us. Romans 10:17 "Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (We receive the "word" in many ways. The "Word" is Jesus Christ!); John 1:1-5. God the Holy Spirit teaches through the Word of God in the Bible.
The Birth of Jesus Christ
Isaiah 7: 14: "Therefore the LORD shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Immanuel." Hebrew: ืขึดืึธึผื ืึผืึตื, "God with us" in human flesh but without sin. The Savior of the world was born to die for our sins! He did so 33 years later. His terrible ordeal; body mutilated; blood poured out, finally died (John 19:30; Luke 23:46 ) and was placed in a tomb and rose from the dead the 3rd day ! "HE IS RISEN" Matthew 28: 6.
Isaiah 53:" 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." - IT IS FOUNDED UPON GOD'S LOVE FOR MAN AND WOMAN HE CREATED
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3: 23
" For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
"1 Corinthians 15: 3 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
BY GOD'S GRACE ALONE THROUGH FAITH ALONE IN JESUS CHRIST ARE WE SAVED
Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast."
Jesus died and paid the penalty for our sins to rescue us from eternal death. He died on our behalf. We believe in Him, trusting His death and shedding of His blood as payment for ALL our sins and His burial and resurrection from the dead the third day! John 20:24-31; 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 above.
WHOSOEVER BELIEVES SHALL TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH
Romans 10:
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
13 For โwhoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.โ
TO DIE IS TO REJECT SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST AND BE SEPARATE FROM GOD FOREVERMORE
Salvation and forgiveness of sins is the blessing of anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We receive the baptism of God the Holy Spirit immediately which seals us in Christ and that is permanent! Ephesians 1:13-14. Those who reject the free gift of salvation, see John 3:16 above, "perish", which means their sins are judged by God the Son and they suffer eternal separation from God and the family of God forever called the "second death". Revelation 21:8.
Kathy Robbins
Awesome โค
amangogna68
Your music is blessed with the glory of our Savior and your fantastic voice !
Friendly Warrior
Chris Tomlin, you are absolutely amazing, keep praising God and never stop
Adeline Ishimwe
Wow! I believe this song is for me๐ blessings and love from Rwanda ๐ท๐ผ โฅ๏ธ
Jeannette Mcghee
Amen I Agree The Song Is True ๐ฏ๐ค๐๐๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐ท๐
ann Margaritis
โค lovely words and uplifting
Rupert Bronx
Love this get up, lift up and praise worship music!
Abhishek Benia
What a amazing voice God has given to you when I hear your song my heart connect with our lovable God Jesus Christ ๐ ๐โ๏ธ
Tanja Satu
Thank you Jesus for your love and mercy for all people. AMEN๐๐๐โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
christine
Amen! Glory!!! He is awesome and loves the lord!!!!! ๐๐๐๐