Marc co-wrote the popular worship song "God of Wonders" featured on the collaborative album which he co-produced, City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise.[1] In addition, Marc has also co-produced other City on a Hill series projects (City on a Hill: Sing Alleluia and City on a Hill: The Gathering), as well as Our God of Wonders (a project by the producers of the City on a Hill series) and two albums by SONICFLOOd. He has worked with numerous artists, contributing guitar, vocals, and songwriting.
Byrd writes & records as one-half of Hammock, a collaboration with long-time collaborator Andrew Thompson (also of Common Children). Hammock released Raising Your Voice...Trying To Stop An Echo through Darla Records in the fall of 2006.
Whisper
Common Children Lyrics
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When I seek but will not find
Would you shine some feelings into my eyes
Could you climb with healing into my tired mind
Into my own mind
In this revelry of days
When I'm trapped inside my cage
Could you climb with healing into my tired life
Into my own life
When the silence burns my ears
And I frolic through my fears
When I stain myself in shame
I still whisper out your name
Oh, won't you come down
And burn your light through me
And save me
And heal me
Oh, won't you come down
And burn your light through me
And save me
And heal me
When the silence burns my ears
And I frolic through my fears
When I stain myself in shame
I still whisper out your name
I still whisper out your name
Won't you burn your light through me
And heal me
And save me
I will whisper out your name
The song “Whisper” by Common Children is a prayer for healing and guidance during times of confusion and distress. The lyrics express feelings of frustration and helplessness, but also a willingness to reach out for a higher power for support. The repetition of the phrase “Into my own mind/life” emphasizes the desire for self-awareness and personal growth. The line “When the silence burns my ears” creates a poignant image of loneliness and isolation, while the final repetition of “I will whisper out your name” offers a glimmer of hope and faith. Overall, the song encourages the listener to trust in a greater force and find comfort in connection.
Line by Line Meaning
In this festival of time
During this time of celebration and festivities
When I seek but will not find
When I search for something but cannot seem to locate it
Would you shine some feelings into my eyes
Can you share your emotions with me and make me feel better
Could you climb with healing into my tired mind
Can you help me overcome my mental fatigue
Into my own mind
Within my thoughts and feelings
In this revelry of days
During these joyful and festive days
When I'm trapped inside my cage
When I feel confined and limited
Would you fly some easy freedom inside
Can you inspire me to feel free and unrestricted
Could you climb with healing into my tired life
Can you help me overcome my weariness and exhaustion
When the silence burns my ears
When the lack of noise is overwhelming
And I frolic through my fears
When I indulge in my anxieties and worries
When I stain myself in shame
When I feel embarrassed and guilty
I still whisper out your name
I still call out to you for comfort and support
Oh, won't you come down
Please come down to me
And burn your light through me
Spread your positive energy within me
And save me
Please rescue me from my troubles
And heal me
Please help me recover from my pain and suffering
I still whisper out your name
I still call out for your help and guidance
Won't you burn your light through me
Please fill me with your love and grace
And heal me
Please help me recover from my pain and suffering
And save me
Please rescue me from my troubles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRISTINE GLASS, DREW BENTON POWELL, HAMPTON EUGENE TALIAFERRO, MARC BYRD
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