DeGarmo and Key was the first Christian rock group to be nominated for a Gr… Read Full Bio ↴DeGarmo and Key was the first Christian rock group to be nominated for a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational (for 1980's THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD) and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Additionally, they are notable as the first CCM industry outfit to see airplay on MTV via a video for "Six, Six, Six" (from their release COMMUNICATION).

The group was a Memphis, Tennessee based Christian rock group that started professionally in 1977 as "The Christian Band" before changing moniker. The primary members were keyboardist Eddie DeGarmo and guitarist Dana Key.

Key handled most lead vocals with gruff voiced DeGarmo occasionally taking a turn at the mic as on "Livin' on the Edge of Dyin'" from their second release, 1979's STRAIGHT ON. Other members over the years have included John Hampton, David Spain, Max Richardson, Terry Moxley, Joe Hardy and Ken Porter in the 70s. The 80s saw Tommy Cathey on bass, Greg Morrow on drums as well as Tony Pilcher on rhythm and second lead guitar. Membership has also included Kevin Rodell (drums), Chuck Reynolds (drums), Steve Taylor (guitar) (not Steven Roland Taylor) and Mark Pogue (guitar).

The band was nominated for seven Grammies and five Dove Awards during its over two decade tenure before dissolving in 1995. The group's final show was in 2008 at Illinois' Cornerstone Festival. Key passed away on June 6, 2010.

Love One Another
DeGarmo & Key Lyrics

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Everybody wants to talk about it
Everybody says that people should
No one wants to try to live without it
And no one really could

(Chorus)
Oh, we got to love one another
Yes, we got to love one another

Gonna have to love one another
Like He loves you and me

Everybody wants to sing about it
Seems that's all you see on TV too
Love has got to be more than talk
Something that you do
Something that you do

(repeat chorus)

When I stop and think it out
Sets my heart to reelin'
Somehow love has got to be more than this
It makes me want to stomp and shout
With hands up to the ceiling
I know when love is true
Real love has got to come from You

(repeat chorus)

Overall Meaning

The song Love One Another by DeGarmo & Key talks about the importance of love in our lives. It begins with the observation that everyone likes to talk about love, and that people say it's necessary, but no one wants to try to live without it. The chorus repeats the message of the song, that we need to love one another, just as He loves us, and that it's something we have to do. The second verse talks about how love is something we see all around us, even on TV, but it cannot be just talk. It has to be something we actually do.

The third verse is where the song really shines, as the singer reflects on his own understanding of love. He realizes that love has to be more than just words, and that it is something that comes from God. The realization makes him want to shout and raise his hands to the ceiling in praise. Overall, this song is a call to action, asking listeners to love and care for one another, as that is what God has asked of us.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody wants to talk about it
Everyone desires to discuss love

Everybody says that people should
Everyone suggests that people should love

No one wants to try to live without it
No one is willing to attempt to live without love

And no one really could
And no one could genuinely live without love

(Chorus)
Chorus: Love one another like how God loves us

Oh, we got to love one another
We are required to love each other

Yes, we got to love one another
Indeed, we have to love one another

Gonna have to love one another
We have to love one another

Like He loves you and me
In the way that God loves us, we have to love each other

Everybody wants to sing about it
Everyone wants to sing about love

Seems that's all you see on TV too
It appears that love is the only thing featured on TV as well