Meece often incorporates classical piano works into his songs. "This Time" (from LEARNING TO TRUST) borrows its opening section, bridge and ending tag from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor. Similarly, the introductory melody for "You Can Go" (from the album 7) is taken from Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor (BWV 784) and "Falling Down" (from COUNT THE COST) has its basis in a sonata by Mozart.
His song "We Are the Reason" has been recorded by over 200 other artists and CHRONOLOGY's "Seventy-Times-Seven" peaked at No. 77 in Australia's Top 100 chart. David worked with Canadian Juno Award winner Gino Vannelli for his albums CHRONOLOGY and CANDLE IN THE RAIN.
David and his wife currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Man With the Nail Scars
David Meece Lyrics
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There are roads that don’t go anywhere, and one that leads you, home.
The way is rough and steep; it is the path to the one I seek
And I must go on.
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
His love is everlasting, and his mercy never fails,
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
The nail scars in his hands.
There are times I feel I walk alone, in shadows of my doubt,
There are times I fear I can’t go on, and strength is running out,
But there, upon my knees, his strength he freely gives to me,
I stand by his power.
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
His love is everlasting, and his mercy never fails,
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
I’ll follow in the path of the man with the nail scars in his hands,
The nail scars in his hands.
Though the road is rough and steep, my heart can hear him call to me,
“Follow me, follow me home.”
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
His love is everlasting, and his mercy never fails,
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
I’ll follow in the path of the man with the nail scars in his hands,
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
His love is everlasting, and his mercy never fails,
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
I’ll follow in the path of the man with the nail scars in his hands,
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
His love is everlasting, and his mercy never fails, (the nails scars in his hands)
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
I’ll follow in the path of the man with the nail scars in his hands,
The lyrics of David Meece's song, "The Man With the Nail Scars," express a journey of faith and seeking. The first verse speaks about the difficulties of finding the right path and the feeling of being lost. It highlights the existence of roads that don't lead anywhere, but the one that leads home is the one that is rough and steep because it is the path to the one he seeks. The second verse talks about the struggles that one may face on this path, the moments of doubt and the feeling of weakness, but then the singer remembers that strength comes from being on his knees and receiving the power that the man with the nail scars gives freely. The song ends with the singer hearing the call of the man with the nail scars and committing to follow him.
The use of the term "nail scars" refers to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the man with the nail scars represents his sacrifice and the redemption that he offers. The repetition of "Shad-din-nah" in the chorus adds an element of Native American spirituality or ritualistic chant, which might symbolize a connection to the earth and a sense of groundedness. Overall, the song is a call to follow a path of faith, even when it's difficult, because the reward is eternal, represented by the "path that leads home."
Line by Line Meaning
There are roads that take you everywhere, but where you need to go,
There are many paths in life, but not all of them lead to the destinations we truly seek.
There are roads that don’t go anywhere, and one that leads you, home.
Some roads may seem aimless, while others provide a clear journey back to where we belong.
The way is rough and steep; it is the path to the one I seek
The journey to our destination may be difficult, but it is worth it to find what we are searching for.
And I must go on.
Despite obstacles and challenges, we must persevere and continue forward.
Shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah, shad-din-nah-yah,
This refrain is a musical repetition of the phrase 'Jesus reigns forever'.
His love is everlasting, and his mercy never fails,
The love and mercy of Jesus is eternal and always present, no matter what we may face.
I’ll follow in the path of the man with the nail scars in his hands,
The singer chooses to follow the path of Jesus, who suffered and died on the cross for our salvation.
The nail scars in his hands.
These scars serve as a constant reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made and the love he has for us.
There are times I feel I walk alone, in shadows of my doubt,
We may feel lost or uncertain at times, but if we look to Jesus, we can find guidance and reassurance.
There are times I fear I can’t go on, and strength is running out,
When we feel weak and helpless, Jesus is there to provide us with the strength and courage we need.
But there, upon my knees, his strength he freely gives to me,
When we humbly pray and seek Jesus, he grants us his power and grace.
I stand by his power.
Through Jesus, we can stand firm and confident, knowing that his power is always with us.
Though the road is rough and steep, my heart can hear him call to me,
Even when we face challenges, we can still feel the love and guidance of Jesus.
“Follow me, follow me home.”
Jesus calls us to follow him and find our ultimate home with him in Heaven.
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