Delirious? was an English Christian rock and worship band formed in 1993 in Littlehampton (UK). The lineup consisted of Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stuart Garrard (also known as Stu G) on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion (1993-2008) and later Paul Evans on drums and percussion (2008-2009). They are perhaps best-known for their modern worship songs 'Rain Down', 'Majesty', 'Lord You Have My Heart', 'Thank You For Saving Me' and their 1995 song "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever" which has been called a "modern worship classic"[1] and is their best known song in the United States. The band regularly led worship at Christian festivals such as Soul Survivor, as well as playing at mainstream festivals like Glastonbury.
The Band started with the name "The Cutting Edge Band", beginning life as a worship band for a youth outreach event called "Cutting Edge", instigated by the Arun Community Church in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England. Later the group made the decision to take the band full time and changed their name to "Delirious?" in 1996. They had a considerable degree of mainstream sucess for an openly Christian band. Between 1997 and 2001, the band targeted the majority of its work towards a mainstream audience, with seven singles reaching the top 40 in the UK music charts. However, between 2003 and 2009 the focus was mainly placed on the CCM market.
Stu G was the only member not related to the others by blood or marriage before drummer Stew Smith left the band. Martin, Stew, and Tim are each married to one of Jon's three sisters.
At the beginning of July 2008 the band announced that they would be splitting up to concentrate on their own things, Martin wanted to spend more time with his family and to put more work into his charity CompassionArt. They played their last concert on the 29th November 2009 at the London Hammersmith Apollo which is now available on DVD, Blu Ray and CD. A showing of the Blu Ray version with a talk from Martin Smith took place at the Leatherhead Theatre on the 22nd of April 2010 to mark the DVD release. Fans also had the chance to meet Martin Smith after the showing.
Stu G and Jon have gone on to form One Sonic Society, while Tim Jupp continues to run the Big Church Day Out Festivals. Stew Smith runs design company Smeezer and Paul Evans continues to drum for various artists.
Martin Smith has hinted that the band may reform in the future.
Discography
Albums
* 1994 - Cutting Edge 1 and 2
* 1995 - Cutting Edge 3 and 4
* 1995 - North American Edition Certified Gold Canada
* 1996 - Live & In The Can
* 1997 - King Of Fools
* 1998 - d:tour 1997 Live At Southampton
* 1999 - Mezzamorphis
* 2000 - Glo
* 2001 - Deeper
* 2001 - Audio Lessonover?
* 2002 - Touch
* 2002 - Access:d
* 2002 - Libertad
* 2003 - World Service
* 2004 - Unified Praise - with Hillsong Australia
* 2005 - The Mission Bell
* 2006 - 'Now Is The Time - Live At Willow Creek' (Live CD/DVD)
* 2008 - Kingdom of Comfort
* 2008 - My Soul Sings (Live CD/DVD)
* 2009 - History Makers: Greatest Hits
* 2009 - History Makers: Greatest Hits Limited Edition
* 2010 - Delirious? Farewell Show (Live CD/DVD/BLU RAY) RELEASE DATE: UK 19/05/2010 USA 19/06/2010
Also see http://www.delirious.co.uk or http://www.delirious.org.uk (the official unofficial site). Stu G blogs at http://www.stugworld.com
Touch
Delirious? Lyrics
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I want to show you I'm forever yours
And now, another day is dawning
Another page is turning here
For everyone to see
Yes I'm on my knees
Cause I love you
I've been born again,
I am born again
And when you touch my life
I've been born again
I am born again
I'll shine like the heavens
Shine with the words of life
Light up my way
So please deliver me from walking
Beyond the truth that called me here
I'm not ashamed today
I've been torn again,
The curtain's been torn again
The lyrics of "Touch" by Delirious? communicate a deep longing for a closer relationship with God. The beginning of the song expresses a desire to know God more fully and to show allegiance to Him. This is followed by a declaration that a new day is beginning and a new chapter in life is opening up, something that will be visually apparent to everyone around.
The chorus of the song focuses on the transformative power of God's touch. The singer is on their knees, expressing their love for God, and they declare that when God touches their life they are born again, transformed and made new. This is a powerful aspect of the Christian faith, that the touch of God can bring about profound and lasting change.
The final verse of the song calls on God to deliver the singer from walking beyond the truth, to keep them on the right path. The singer's faith is strong and they are unashamed to express it. The conclusion of the song refers to the torn curtain in the temple at the moment of Jesus' death, which signified the opening up of a new way to God. This is a powerful metaphor for the transformation that the singer has experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I want to know you
I have a strong desire to know and familiarize myself with who you are
I want to show you I'm forever yours
I want to demonstrate that I belong to you and will always be yours
And now, another day is dawning
A brand new day is beginning
Another page is turning here
A new chapter of my life is beginning
For everyone to see
This moment is one that is visible for others to witness
Yes I'm on my knees
I am in a position of humility before you
Cause I love you
My motive for being in this humble position is my deep love for you
And when you touch my life
I experience a profound change when you influence my life
I've been born again,
The change that I have experienced is so great, that it is like being reborn
I am born again
I am a new person, having been transformed completely
I'll shine like the heavens
I will radiate with brightness and positivity, like the sky above us
Shine with the words of life
My radiance will be from the positive and uplifting things I say
Light up my way
May your light aid me in following the path I should take
So please deliver me from walking
I ask that you guide me so that I don't stumble along the way
Beyond the truth that called me here
I want to avoid diverting away from the truth that brought me to this point
I'm not ashamed today
I am unrepentant of my love for you, and I have no reason to be ashamed
I've been torn again,
I have been broken down and rebuilt again
The curtain's been torn again
The barrier that separated me from you has been removed, and I am closer to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: REBECCA CLARK, DAVID SMITH, DAVID STANTON, PAUL WHITE, TIMOTHY HULL, MATTHEW MARRIAGE
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