After over a decade of making music with the David Crowder Band, David Crowder is now embarking on a new musical journey as a solo artist, under the name Crowder. “I am thrilled to announce a new album coming out under the name Crowder,” the singer explains. “I’ve never been more excited about a batch of songs!”
His first single, "I Am," off his upcoming album Neon Steeple (February 18, 2014), is a great reminder of how we are always in the presence of God- no matter where our lives have taken us. “The name of God when it’s revealed is a big moment in history." David explains. “That evokes the idea of the presence, of being in his name. For me, that is one of the greatest hopes of the Christian faith. That no matter where you are in life, that you live and breathe in the presence of God. So many times I forget about that, and I need to be realigned to that reality."
The album Neon Steeple, is described by David as “Folktronica-” porch music and computer music combined. "It's been a couple years since the David Crowder Band has made music, but there was more to be written," he says. "I collected some players that could all fit on a porch and have instruments that you wouldn't have to put on a wall, like- banjos, fiddles, that type of thing. The point is to feel like we were on a porch together."
In addition to the "porch music" sound, David said it was important to him to add an electronic element as well. "I love computer music," he says. "Growing up around the video games I loved the sounds. It makes my heart happy."
Crowder will joining artists such as Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North and Thousand Foot Krutch, on the Winter Jam Tour this fall. He will also be headlining a nationwide tour in 2014, with All Sons & Daughters, and Capital Kings. "It's gonna be a 'Folktronica' night," he says of the tour. "I cannot wait for you to hear it!"
I'm Leaning On You
Crowder Lyrics
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Jesus, lift these weary hands again
Turn the silence into songs of praise
Jesus, I am leaning on Your name
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
When no one else can help me, Jesus can
Every other name is sinking sand
And even when my heart don't understand
Jesus, I will trust You even then, oh
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
And I'm convinced that nothing can ever
Separate us from God's love
Neither death, nor life, no power on earth
Can separate us
Oh I'm confident that nothing can ever
Separate us from God's great love
Neither death, nor life, no power on earth
You promised us
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
I'm leaning on You
Leaning on, leaning on
Leaning on, leaning on
Leaning
"On You" by Crowder is a beautiful song that depicts the deep and personal relationship between the singer and Jesus. The song is a plea to Jesus to relieve the singer's pain and worries by taking the beauty from the pain, lifting the weary hands again, and turning the silence into song of praise. The singer acknowledges that Jesus is the only one who can help him/her when no one else can. The lyrics wonderfully express the trust and faith that the singer has in Jesus.
Crowder further emphasizes the strength of the relationship between the singer and Jesus when he proclaims his confidence that nothing can ever separate them from God's great love. He cites various earthly and supernatural forces such as power, life, and death but affirms that Jesus has promised that nothing can separate them from God's love. Therefore, the singer pledges to rely on Jesus and to continue leaning on his name.
In summary, the song is a reassurance of faith in Jesus even in the face of adversity. It is a beautiful reminder that one can always rely on Jesus, and he is always available and capable of lifting one from the deepest pit.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, take the beauty from the pain
Asking Jesus to take something good out of a difficult situation
Jesus, lift these weary hands again
Requesting Jesus to provide strength during a time of exhaustion
Turn the silence into songs of praise
Asking Jesus to transform quietness into expressions of gratitude
Jesus, I am leaning on Your name
Depending on Jesus' reputation for help and support
When no one else can help me, Jesus can
Knowing that Jesus is the ultimate source of assistance and guidance
Every other name is sinking sand
Realizing that all other sources of help are unreliable
And even when my heart don't understand
Acknowledging that there may be situations that are challenging to comprehend
Jesus, I will trust You even then, oh
Deciding to have faith in Jesus even during difficult times
And I'm convinced that nothing can ever
Fully trusting that there is no obstacle that can come between us and Jesus
Separate us from God's love
Believing that God's love is unbreakable
Neither death, nor life, no power on earth
Listing examples of things that cannot sever the bond between us and God
Can separate us
Confirming the belief that nothing can come between us and God
Oh I'm confident that nothing can ever
Reiterating the certainty that there is no obstacle that can sever the tie between us and Jesus
You promised us
Reminding us that Jesus made a promise to never abandon us
I'm leaning on You
Relying on Jesus for strength and guidance
I'm leaning on You
Dependence on Jesus for help and support
Leaning on, leaning on
Continuing to rely on and trust in Jesus
Leaning on, leaning on
Sustaining our faith in Jesus
Leaning
Steadfastly depending on Jesus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Brenton Gifford Brown, Charles Henry Bentley, Christopher Andrew McClarney, David Crowder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crowdermusicofficial
In times like this, it’s important to know who we can lean on. I've seen enough to know that God has been faithful. We need to remind ourselves of the victories that we’ve seen and been through. That's what and who we need to lean on.
@PrevailingFreedom
Amen Crowder!
@glendaterry3666
Amen brother
@theofficialmichaelthegreat6169
🙏.BIG AMEN ...SHALOM & MARANA-THA
@kyloonthemoon1552
Amen buddy
@Lovin_Jesus
Amen! 🙌Jesus our one sure love! Forever true!❤️🙏
@girlbye9714
My friends 25 year old son died in his sleep Saturday, there is no cause. He died in his sleep. She weeped over his casket and collapsed at grave site, was the most devastating thing ive seen. This song is perfect. I cant imagine her pain as a mother, my kids are the same age. I stood and weeped and went and held her as she sobbed. Only Jesus can heal her and hold this family up. But, we can all pray for them. RIP🙏🏼😢❤️💖
@cathydennis1050
"Even when my heart don't understand JESUS I will TRUST YOU even then "
🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏
@e.a.m.p_boy1408
TRUST IN JESUS
@terigreiner6002
Met you when you were playing at a youth event in Mesa AZ in a small little Venu. 15 years ago!! You took time to talk to us a take pictures. I loved your smile and heart been your greatest fan ever since !! Love this !!