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.
Today Is The Day
David Meece Lyrics
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Put your sadness away
Wipe the tears from your face
It's a day for rejoicing
It's time to celebrate life
Time to sing with delight
And turn your mourning to dancing
Everybody come on lift your voice up and praise His name.
(For) Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is risen
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is living
Go and tell everybody you see
That He is living indeed
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
Is the day
So every creature on earth
Let the message be heard
Join the great jubilation
Lift it high in the air
Shout His praise everywhere
Sing it to every nation
Everybody come on, clap your hands now and praise Him
Everybody come on shout together and raise His name up
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is risen
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is living
Gonna tell everybody I see
That He is living in me, yes
Today is the day
Today is the day
Is the...
They found the stone was rolled away
They found the tomb an empty grave
So raise the triumph of the ages
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is risen
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is living
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is risen
Today is the day
Yes, today is the day
He is living
The song "Today Is The Day" by David Meece is a joyful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lyrics encourage listeners to put aside their sadness and mournful expressions and rejoice in the new life that comes with the resurrection of Christ. The song speaks to the universal nature of the resurrection, encouraging everyone on earth to join in singing and praising God. Meece uses imagery in the lyrics that speaks to the biblical account of the resurrection, such as the stone being rolled away and the tomb being empty. The lyrics emphasize the transformational nature of the resurrection, saying that it is time to turn mourning into dancing.
Meece's choice of words and phrases in the lyrics of "Today Is The Day" are powerfully emotive, expressing the joy and wonder of the resurrection. The repetition and rhythm of the lyrics give the song a sense of urgency and energy. The chorus is repeated multiple times, serving as a call to action for listeners to join in the celebration of the resurrection. The message of the song is clear: today is the day that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, and we should all be filled with joy and praise as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your sadness away
It's time to let go of negative emotions
Wipe the tears from your face
Stop crying and embrace happiness
It's a day for rejoicing
Today is a day to celebrate
It's time to celebrate life
Take time to appreciate and enjoy life
Time to sing with delight
Enjoy the moment with joyful singing
And turn your mourning to dancing
Replace sorrow with happiness and dancing
Everybody come on lift your hands up and praise Him
Encourage everyone to show gratitude and worship
Everybody come on lift your voice up and praise His name
Encourage everyone to vocalize their gratitude and worship
Today is the day
The current day has special significance
Yes, today is the day
Confirming the importance of this day
He is risen
Jesus has been resurrected
He is living
Jesus is alive
Go and tell everybody you see
Spread the good news to everyone you meet
That He is living indeed
Confirming the truth of Jesus' resurrection
So every creature on earth
All living beings
Let the message be heard
Spread the word about Jesus' resurrection
Join the great jubilation
Become part of the celebration
Lift it high in the air
Express joy and gratitude outwardly
Shout His praise everywhere
Vocally express appreciation for Jesus
Sing it to every nation
Spread the message of Jesus' resurrection to all nations
Everybody come on, clap your hands now and praise Him
Encourage everyone to express joy and gratitude through percussion and worship
Everybody come on shout together and raise His name up
Encourage everyone to express joy and gratitude through vocalization and worship
They found the stone was rolled away
The stone that sealed Jesus' tomb has been moved
They found the tomb an empty grave
Jesus' tomb is empty
So raise the triumph of the ages
Celebrate the victory of Jesus' resurrection throughout history
Writer(s): David Meece
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dan Gignac
This is one of my favourite albums. A classic and so relevant. My opinion best work by David Meece. Got this in 1983 as a gift for Christmas. Wore out about 3 cassettes of this a couple of CD’s. Now it’s on my Apple Music. 😁
J. JOHNSON
A classic from David meece. I saw him in concert years back . I have this cd and a few others by him. This takes be back
bobby7771117
This album was a christian masterpiece to me when I first bought it in 1985! I love it even more today, 28 years later! Thanks for posting! In Christ's Agape Love, BobbyK
Mary777
Another one of my fave songs, thanks for the uploads. :)
Jennifer Pruitt
anything david meece does is just plain awesome!
BeauPierre Bondurant
Great song.real Christian music. Jesus is risen!
Thom2 MY
A BIG Thank You!! Much appreciated as I was looking this song for like, 10+ year!!!
Joe Blow
One of the best song writers out there bar none.
Rafael Serapio
HALLELUJAH! PRAISE YE THE LORD! JMCIM
3nails3days1way
We have some contemporary Easter CDs I made and they include this for sure!