“Our goal,” says Adam, “is to reach our generation. We are praying for bigger doors to open and more opportunities to reach them with the Gospel than ever before.”
“The cool thing,” adds Zach, “is, though we love to play and our concerts are high-energy, we are not just a ‘jam band.’ We use the talents God gave us as tools to worship, praise, and lift up His name. The Bible states very clearly that if we lift Him up and exalt Him, He will draw ALL men to Him.”
Though Crabb Revival has come into their own, with a Dove Award nomination, a Breakthrough Artist Award, Gospel Music Channel’s Genre Winner for 2008 Album of the Year, an Honorable Mention in All Genres, and many other individual award nominations, that is not where their vision lies. Seeing 180 inmates come to Christ during their concert at Washington Prison, and leading over 2000 more to Christ during their concerts around the U.S. their first year, is what band members envision for Crabb Revival’s future. Micah adds, “If our goal is to have something pretty sitting on a shelf, we will never be satisfied, but if God can use us to change people’s lives, we will have eternal satisfaction.”
Jedidiah elaborates, “We, who have received a gift from Him, should also be His hands, to sew it into good ground, by planting the Gospel into the hearts of men with the gift He has given us. That’s what Crabb Revival is trying to do.”
Rescue Me
Crabb Revival Lyrics
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And for the failure of my flesh that seems to keep me bound
Lord I don't deserve your mercy or your grace
Please take this pain and save me from this place
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Rescue me, rescue me
Loose the chains from this prison, set me free
I need to feel your prescence once again
Please rescue me
I know it's been a long time since we've spoken
And there were many time's my Family's Heart's were broken
But lord here desperately, I'm calling out to you
Take away this pain and pull me through
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Rescue me, rescue me
Loose the chains from this prison, set me free
I need to feel your prescence once again
I'm ashamed of the places I have been
Please rescue me
Everyday is another fight
I'm tired of all these sleepless nights
Lord here my cry!
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Rescue me, rescue me
Loose the chains from this prison, set me free
I need to feel your prescence once again
I'm ashamed of the places I have been
Please rescue me
The lyrics to "Rescue Me" by Crabb Revival express the singer's deep remorse for disappointing God and succumbing to the temptations of the flesh. The song is essentially a prayer for salvation and a plea for God's mercy and grace to overcome their struggles. The singer acknowledges their unworthiness and humbly asks for help in breaking free from the chains of their self-imposed prison. The chorus captures the essence of the singer's heart cry, with lines like "Loose the chains from this prison, set me free" and "Please rescue me."
The song also touches on the idea of restoration and reconciliation with God, as the singer admits that it's been a long time since they've spoken to Him and that their family's hearts have been broken. Despite their past failures and mistakes, they are still reaching out to God in desperation, hoping that He will listen and answer their prayer. The last verse captures the exhaustion and weariness that often comes with struggling against sin and temptation, with lines like "Everyday is another fight/I'm tired of all these sleepless nights/Lord hear my cry!" Overall, "Rescue Me" is a powerful song that speaks to the human experience of wrestling with our flaws and seeking redemption through faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I'm sorry for all the times I've let you down
Expressing regret to God for failing to meet expectations.
And for the failure of my flesh that seems to keep me bound
Acknowledging the limitations of human nature that prevent spiritual growth.
Lord I don't deserve your mercy or your grace
Recognizing personal unworthiness and seeking divine favor.
Please take this pain and save me from this place
Requesting deliverance from emotional or spiritual suffering.
Rescue me, rescue me
Pleading for help and salvation from God.
Loose the chains from this prison, set me free
Praying for liberation from bondage and captivity.
I need to feel your prescence once again
Longing for the comforting and empowering influence of God's spirit.
I'm ashamed of the places I have been
Feeling remorseful and guilty for past mistakes and sins.
Please rescue me
Reiterating the plea for divine assistance.
I know it's been a long time since we've spoken
Acknowledging a sense of distance or estrangement from God.
And there were many time's my Family's Heart's were broken
Referring to past experiences of familial or relational turmoil.
But lord here desperately, I'm calling out to you
Asking God for help in a state of urgent need and distress.
Take away this pain and pull me through
Imploring God to bring relief and healing from emotional or spiritual affliction.
Everyday is another fight
Describing the ongoing struggle against personal weakness and temptation.
I'm tired of all these sleepless nights
Expressing exhaustion and weariness from inner turmoil and anxiety.
Lord here my cry!
Making a fervent appeal to God for help and intervention.
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.