Dallas grew up in Minnesota. In 1965, at the age of sixteen, he was pursuing a music career in local rock bands. Dallas remembers, "One night the pastor of our church sat down and talked with me about my life, my goals, and Jesus. On October 17, 1965, I committed my life and my music to the Lord. I've never looked back."
After Bible college and a short stint as youth pastor, Dallas joined David Wilkerson in his youth crusades in 1970. He traveled and ministered with Wilkerson for ten years. During that time he formed Dallas Holm and Praise in 1976. Dallas says, "It amazes me that even with such turnover in the Christian music industry and such diversity within the church, God keeps this ministry effective year after year. I love what I do now more than ever and consider it a privilege to be a co-laborer with Christ."
Dallas has earned his influence in today's Christian music throughout more than 30 years of writing, singing and ministry in some 3,000 concerts in every state in the USA, as well as many countries abroad. His 37 recordings have garnered gold records, multiple Dove awards, Grammy nominations, number one songs, and countless accolades. During his travels, Dallas also speaks and teaches what God has taught him in his journey.
Holm's creativity and diversity offer everything from inspirational to blues, from country to reggae. Whatever the style, it all points to Christ and the Cross. Songs like "Rise Again," "I Saw the Lord," "Here We Are," and "Before Your Throne" remind us that it's all about Jesus. Holm's songs focus on His life, His death and resurrection, and His desire for intimate relationship with us.
God has used Holm to shape the landscape of today's Christian music. Greg Long of Avalon says, "I rededicated my life to the Lord at a Dallas Holm concert." Dallas has touched the lives of such influential stars as Steven Curtis Chapman, who says, "He's still a hero to me." Twila Paris, who opened for Dallas Holm and Praise when she was a fledging artist, remembers his album, For Teens Only (1971) as the first contemporary Christian recording she heard.
Dallas says, "When people come up to me after a concert and tell me they've given their life to the Lord during the concert, I'm humbled and amazed."[1] Letters pour in from around the world telling of marriages saved and lives changed. Comments that keep Holm focused, fresh and committed to his calling are those that express how God used him to save their kids or, as kids often write, to save their parents.
His family, his role as husband, father and grandfather, take precedence for Dallas. "If I reached the whole world but lost my own family, I'd consider myself a failure. Early on, I set a priority system that put God first, family second, and ministry third. If I'm not the husband and father I need to be in my own home, I have no right to proclaim truths of the Kingdom to others."
This arrangement has worked well for Dallas and Linda since their marriage in 1969. They now have two grown children, Jeffrey (his fishing buddy) and Jennifer. Jennifer and her husband Jason have two children, Jacob and Sophia. Holm says, "I was my son's age when I started in full-time ministry. Now I have grandchildren." He and Linda travel to concerts across the country.
Dallas is quick to point out, "It's been a remarkable journey, yet it hasn't all been easy. When people hear my music or see me on TV or in concert, they don't realize those are just moments in a life. I've had struggles, heartaches, and disappointments just like everyone else. Linda has fought an on-going 19-year battle surviving cancer. But Christ remains preeminent in all things. No matter what has happened, what I'm going through now, or what I may endure tomorrow "nothing can separate me from the love of Christ."
Dallas reminds us, "In Chariots of Fire Eric Liddell said, "When I run, I feel God's pleasure." I say, "When I write, sing and play these songs, I feel His pleasure."
Losing Game
Dallas Holm Lyrics
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你想逛逛月球 101 够不够
wǒ bēi nǐ shàng dǐnglóu fùtāngdǎohuǒ wǒ wèi nǐ zuò
我背你上顶楼 赴汤蹈火 我为你做
měitiān dǐng jí miànmó gěi nǐ xiāngbīn shùkǒu
每天顶级面膜 给你香槟漱口
shàngliú bān de shēnghuó fùtāngdǎohuǒ wǒ wèi nǐ zuò
上流般的生活 赴汤蹈火 我为你做
hǎipài de tiānkōng ràng nǐ jìnqíng huīhuò
海派的天空让你尽情挥霍
wèi nǐ ài fēng tóu dào zǒuhuǒrùmó
为你爱疯头到走火入魔
hǎipài de shēnghuó ràng nǐ jìnqíng xiǎngshòu
海派的生活让你尽情享受
wèi nǐ ài fēng tóu kuài liúlàng jiētóu
为你爱疯头快流浪街头
hǎipài hǎipài
海派 海派
nǐ xiǎng kàn yānhuǒ wǒ lā pào lā dào ěrlóng
你想看烟火 我拉炮拉到耳聋
sān D xiànchǎng xiàoguǒ fùtāngdǎohuǒ wǒ wèi nǐ zuò
3D现场效果 赴汤蹈火 我为你做
Repeat hǎipài hǎipài hǎipài
海派 海派 海派
nǐ yào xiāngxìn wǒ de yòngxīn
你要相信 我的用心
First, it's important to note that the lyrics are written in Mandarin, which is a language spoken in several countries around the world, including China and Taiwan. The song, Losing Game by Dallas Holm, has been translated into Mandarin for the Chinese audience. The lyrics speak of a person's desire to explore and enjoy life to the fullest, as well as the lengths that someone would go for the one they love.
The first verse talks about wanting to go to the moon and asks if the person has enough courage to do so. The singer then proclaims that he would carry the person to the rooftop, and do anything for them, including going through hardships. The second verse talks about experiencing a luxurious lifestyle, for which the singer will do anything for the person he loves, even going mad for them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Haipai," which literally translates to "Shanghai style," but in this context, it represents a lively and extravagant lifestyle that the singer wants to provide for his loved one.
Overall, the song speaks of a person's ambition to live life to the fullest, but also the sacrifices that someone would make for the people they love.
Line by Line Meaning
你想逛逛月球 101 够不够
Do you want to walk on the moon? Is having enough money important?
我背你上顶楼 赴汤蹈火 我为你做
I will carry you up to the top of the building and go through fire and water for you.
每天顶级面膜 给你香槟漱口
Every day, you'll have top-quality face masks and champagne to drink.
上流般的生活 赴汤蹈火 我为你做
I will provide you with an upper-class lifestyle and go through any trials necessary for you.
海派的天空让你尽情挥霍
The Shanghai-style sky allows you to indulge yourself fully.
为你爱疯头到走火入魔
I love you so much that I'm willing to go crazy for you.
海派的生活让你尽情享受
The Shanghai-style life allows you to enjoy yourself to the fullest.
为你爱疯头快流浪街头
I love you so much that I'm willing to wander the streets aimlessly with you.
你想看烟火 我拉炮拉到耳聋
You want to see fireworks? I'll set them off until you can't hear anymore.
3D现场效果 赴汤蹈火 我为你做
I'll create a 3D effect for you and go through any difficulties for you.
你要相信 我的用心
You need to believe in my sincerest intentions for you.
Writer(s): Dallas Holm
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
craiggremillion
on Rise Again
no images,are you catholic, cause they have doctrines of DEMONS
craiggremillion
on Rise Again
why use unbiblical pictures of JESUS