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!"
You Are
Crowder Lyrics
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From wherever you've been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't heal
That heaven can't heal
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You're not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
There's hope for the hopeless
And all those who've strayed
Come sit at the table
Come taste the grace
There's rest for the weary
Rest that endures
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't cure
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You're not too far
Lay down your hurt lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Fall in his arms
Come as you are
There's joy for the morning
Oh sinner be still
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't heal
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You're not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Come as you are
Come as you are
The lyrics to Crowder's song "You Are" speak of God's unwavering faithfulness and love towards us, even when we are prone to wandering away from Him. The opening lines compare God's constancy to that of a mountain and the sea - two things that are unchanging and eternal. The following lines continue to paint a picture of God's love as a sunrise that brings light and color to our lives.
The chorus echoes the idea that though we may stray from God, He never leaves or forsakes us, and is always there to draw us back to Him. The bridge speaks directly to God's character as the one who waits for us, longs for us to see His love and forgiveness, and holds us through the storms of life.
Overall, the lyrics are a powerful reminder of God's love for us and His faithful pursuit of us, even when we may not feel deserving of it. The imagery of the mountain, sea, sunrise, and waves all illustrate how God's love is bigger than anything we can imagine and will always be there to guide us home.
Line by Line Meaning
Never moving like a mountain
You are constant and steadfast like an unchanging mountain.
Never ending like the sea
You go on forever without pause, like an endless sea.
Like a sunrise, bringing blue skies
You bring hope and renewal like a sunrise brings clear skies.
Your light is all around me
Your presence and love envelops and shines on me everywhere I go.
Though I'm prone to leave Your side
Even when I stray from You, You never give up on me.
You chase me like the tide
Like the predictable rhythm of the ocean, You pursue and draw me back to You.
You are constant in my wandering
You remain faithful and steadfast even when I am lost.
You are brighter than the dark in me
Your light and love shine brighter than any darkness within me.
You are the love that sets me free
Your love is what gives me true freedom and liberation.
You are faithful, You are faithful, You are
Your faithfulness is a constant and unchanging truth.
Ever waiting for the weary
You patiently wait for those who are tired and in need of rest.
Ever wanting them to see
You desire for everyone to see the truth of Your love and grace.
There's ransom, there's forgiveness
Through Your sacrifice, there is redemption and forgiveness for all who come to You.
Your hope is all around me
Your hope and promise of salvation is present and tangible in my life.
You draw me like the tide
You attract and pull me towards You like the ebb and flow of the sea.
Never leaving or forsaking, You are
You will never abandon or desert me, for You are always with me.
Holding me when the waves are crashing, You are
You comfort and support me in times of turmoil and instability.
Pulling me like gravity into Your arms
Your love and care draw me irresistibly into Your embrace.
You are constant in my wandering
You remain my anchor and guide even when I am lost or uncertain.
You are brighter than the dark in me
Your light and love will never be overcome or extinguished by any inner darkness or despair.
You are the love that sets me free
Your love is what gives me true and lasting freedom from sin and death.
You are faithful, You are faithful, You are
Your faithfulness is a never-fading assurance and comfort in all circumstances.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: David Crowder, Ben Glover, Matt Maher
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sandy grunwaldt
I totally Love this Song. Praise GOD HE is every WORD in this song.
Vadym Tymofiienko
I'm sure that I'm in GOD and I'm thankful HIM for this song! Lord, you are faithful! And good job David, your songs are perfect, just keep doing and know that we make all for JESUS and GOD is JOINING!
AP B
What a great song to God!
Moving tune and stimulating video! 👍🏼
이은수
Amen He Is MIGHTY and FAITHFUL
Rose Prow
This is your second best song that I enjoy, David crowder
1BlueStarRising
Awesome & Moving touching the inner soul :-)
Sharpshooter-mcpe pvp and more
Amen =)
That I May Know Him
It's Fantabulous!
B dv
and Spritetually Poweradeful !
sandy grunwaldt
Any song about our Lord is Wonderful