1) Deliverance is a band from Los An… Read Full Bio ↴A few bands called Deliverance:
1) Deliverance is a band from Los Angeles, CA, USA. One of the more prolific Christian bands in the metal world, Deliverance spent their early days playing speed metal/thrash metal, quite similar to then-labelmates Vengeance Rising, before moving on to a more melodic/progressive metal style around the time of 1994's River Disturbance. They broke up in 1995, reformed in 2000, and after a few releases, broke up again in September of 2002. Deliverance recently reformed with a and is currently looking for a drummer to complete the lineup for an upcoming album and tour dates to commence in 2007.
Their official MySpace site is www.myspace.com/thebigdlives.
2) A heavy metal band with an old school black metal touch, formed in '86, UK
Discography:
Devils Meat 1987
Metalworks Personal Sampler 1988
Evil Friendship 1989
The Book Of Lies 1989
Ultimate Revenge 1993
3) A heavy metal band with elements of Death 'N' Roll originating from Boston, UK. They started up in late 2009 with the creation of their first song Shadow of Redemption, then later producing Defiance and Legion. They currently have plans to release an EP and start tours in Lincolnshire with the aim of "Bringing metal back to Lincolnshire". Their official site is: www.myspace.com/deliverancednr
4) Deliverance was a German-Canadian Christian pop and rock music band that was active in the 1970s until 1981. Danny Janz, Ken Janz, and Paul Janz formed Deliverance in Lorrach, Germany though the three were from Alberta, Canada. All three were raised in Basel, Switzerland and attended Black Forest Academy. Danny and Paul Janz had already performed together as "Danny and Paul" but joined with Ken in 1974 to form Deliverance — combining the "Janz Team Singers" with "Danny, Paul & Wayne" and created a dynamic new band. Guy Roellinger and Dave McSparran also joined the band during its history. The band released four albums before Paul Janz embarked on a solo career.
The group had a minor hit in 1979 with "Leaving L.A.", which reached #56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
After legal troubles concerning the band's name and a copyright suit the band named itself Janz and recorded a single in 1981 titled Steine which went #1 in German Charts. Still they were advised by their attorney not to record a full-length album yet.[1] The band parted shortly after that when Paul Janz left Germany to go back to Canada.
5) Deliverance is a sludge/post-metal/black metal band from Paris, France. First EP "Doomsday, please" available in vinyl only. limited to 300 copies.
Who Am I?
Deliverance Lyrics
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Or for that matter to say what's wrong
What am I but a man
With big ideas but small plans
Guess I'm not much
Different than some
I found it hard to believe
Am I to assume that he
Meant to do right?
I now know he's not what I believed
Who am I but a man
Your eyes see just who I am
Who am I that you are mindful of me
Lord crash down these walls and
Remind me of who I am
I'm questioning
What's in the heart of a man
That makes us cling to what is wrong
Second birth causes me to
See the distance
From flesh to the spirit is long
Who am I but a man
Your eyes see just who I am
Not anything you've done
That I haven't done
Not anything in which Christ
Was not tempted
Not any crime for which
We're not criminals
Deserving to hang from that tree
Crash down the walls Lord
The lyrics of Deliverance's song "Who Am I?" speaks about the existential questions and moral dilemmas that arise within human nature. The song begins by questioning the very authority of an individual to decide what's right or wrong. The singer recognizes himself as just a mere man with big ideas but small plans, who is no different from the others. He then talks about the betrayal of his brother and how he found it hard to believe that his brother would deceive him. However, he now understands that his brother is not what he thought he was.
The second verse begins with the question of what makes a man cling to what is wrong, and how the transformation from flesh to spirit can be a long process. The singer acknowledges that he is not perfect, and he has done things that he shouldn't have done. He also recognizes that Christ was tempted, and there is no crime for which they are not criminals deserving to hang from that tree. Finally, he asks the Lord to crash down the walls and remind him of who he is.
Overall, "Who Am I?" is a song that speaks about the complexities of human nature, the struggle between good and evil, and the need for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Who am I to say what's right
I recognize that I don't have the authority to determine what is morally right or wrong.
Or for that matter to say what's wrong
In addition to not being able to determine what is right, I also recognize that I don't have the authority to determine what is wrong.
What am I but a man
I am just a human being with limitations and shortcomings.
With big ideas but small plans
Although I may have grand aspirations, I lack the resources and capability to achieve them on my own.
Guess I'm not much
Ultimately, I am not exceptional or unique in my shortcomings.
Different than some
At the same time, I recognize that I have my own unique struggles and experiences that set me apart from others.
I found it hard to believe
There was a moment where I struggled to accept what was happening.
That my brother would deceive me
I experienced a betrayal from someone I was close to and trusted.
Am I to assume that he
I was unsure of whether or not the betrayal was intentional or not.
Meant to do right?
I was giving him the benefit of the doubt that he may have had good intentions.
I now know he's not what I believed
I ultimately learned the truth about his actions and that he was not the person I thought he was.
Your eyes see just who I am
I recognize that even though I may be uncertain about myself, God sees me for who I truly am.
Who am I that you are mindful of me
I am in awe that God, who is so powerful and great, would even think of me and care for me.
Lord crash down these walls and
I am asking God to break down the barriers that prevent me from truly understanding myself and connecting with Him.
Remind me of who I am
I am asking God to help me remember who I truly am and to shed light on my purpose and identity.
I'm questioning
I am curious and unsure about...
What's in the heart of a man
...what motivates people and guides their actions.
That makes us cling to what is wrong
I am trying to understand why human beings often make choices that are harmful or immoral.
Second birth causes me to
Through the process of spiritual rebirth...
See the distance
...I have come to recognize how far apart...
From flesh to the spirit is long
...my physical and spiritual selves are, and how difficult it can be to bridge that gap.
Not anything you've done
I am acknowledging that...
That I haven't done
...there is no sin or wrongdoing that I myself am not capable of committing.
Not anything in which Christ
I also recognize that...
Was not tempted
...Jesus himself was tempted and experienced struggles that are similar to my own.
Not any crime for which
Additionally, I understand that...
We're not criminals
...all of us are guilty of wrongdoing and deserving of punishment.
Deserving to hang from that tree
I am referring to the fact that Jesus died on the cross for the sins of humanity, and that we are all in need of His salvation and forgiveness.
Crash down the walls Lord
This is a repeated plea to God to help me to break down the barriers that keep me from truly understanding myself and connecting with Him.
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.