Derek Walsh Webb (born May 27, 1974 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a singer-song… Read Full Bio ↴Derek Walsh Webb (born May 27, 1974 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a singer-songwriter, and a part-time member of the band Caedmon's Call. In 2003, Derek left Caedmon's Call to pursue a solo career with the exception of occasionally still touring and singing with them. His first solo album, She Must and Shall Go Free is notable for causing controversy in Contemporary Christian Music circles; some Christian retailers refused to stock the album for its use of "strong" language.
Two songs were the basis for controversy. The first was Wedding Dress in which Webb compares Christians who seek fulfillment in things outside of Christ to a person committing adultery. An introspective tune, Webb writes that "I am a whore I do confess / I put you on just like a wedding dress". The second song that generated controversy was Saint and Sinner where Webb wrote" "I used to be a damned mess but now I look just fine, 'Cause you dressed me up and we drank the finest wine". The word damned was removed from the final version of the album, at the request of two major Christian retailers.
His second solo studio record, I See Things Upside Down, generated mixed reviews. All marketing to the typical Christian music stations used by his first solo album and his albums with Caedmon's Call was stopped, though the album still has explicitly Christian lyrics. In comparison to Webb's previous work, this album has what's been referred to as an "experimental" style to it, and has been compared to the music of Wilco in that respect. His third studio album, titled Mockingbird, was released on December 26, 2005. On September 1, 2006 he decided to offer the Mockingbird album, for free to download, at http://www.freederekwebb.com/. "|He| want|s| people to have a chance to listen to mockingbird and engage in the conversation (many sensitive issues including poverty, war, and the basic ethics by which we live and deal with others). So this is why, on september 1st, |he| launch|ed| freederekwebb.com, a place where anyone can go online and not just hear but actually download, keep, and share 'mockingbird' completely free. In addition, freederekwebb.com will give you an opportunity to invite your friends to download 'mockingbird' in order to get them in on the conversation as well." This website is no longer running, but Derek Webb has expanded on this idea at www.noisetrade.com, where you can download both his and other artists albums for free or a donation.
Webb's fourth proper studio album The Ringing Bell was released May 1st, 2007. In what many have noted to be Webb's penchant for shifting radically in terms of style from album to album, The Ringing Bell recalls very clearly Beatles-esque pop in a concise, 30 minute, package. It was received with wide praise, with Paste Magazine's Deputy Editor Jason Killingsworth giving the album five out of five stars (The Ringing Bell would prove to be the only album of 2007 to officially receive a perfect score), and receiving placement on their best of list.
In April 2008, Webb released The Ampersand EP. Webb recorded the six-song EP with Sandra McCracken, his wife. The songs focus on the couple's relationship, and Webb and McCracken duet on many of the songs, including a cover of Bob Dylan's "If Not For You." It marks the first time the couple has produced an album together, because even though their styles are similar, "[W]e approach songwriting from completely opposite directions. I'm very conceptual and abstract," McCracken said. "And Derek is very meticulous and intentional. Down to each and every conjunction."
Free album dowmloads: www.noisetrade.com
Website: http://derekwebb.musiccitynetworks.com/
MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/derekwebb
Two songs were the basis for controversy. The first was Wedding Dress in which Webb compares Christians who seek fulfillment in things outside of Christ to a person committing adultery. An introspective tune, Webb writes that "I am a whore I do confess / I put you on just like a wedding dress". The second song that generated controversy was Saint and Sinner where Webb wrote" "I used to be a damned mess but now I look just fine, 'Cause you dressed me up and we drank the finest wine". The word damned was removed from the final version of the album, at the request of two major Christian retailers.
His second solo studio record, I See Things Upside Down, generated mixed reviews. All marketing to the typical Christian music stations used by his first solo album and his albums with Caedmon's Call was stopped, though the album still has explicitly Christian lyrics. In comparison to Webb's previous work, this album has what's been referred to as an "experimental" style to it, and has been compared to the music of Wilco in that respect. His third studio album, titled Mockingbird, was released on December 26, 2005. On September 1, 2006 he decided to offer the Mockingbird album, for free to download, at http://www.freederekwebb.com/. "|He| want|s| people to have a chance to listen to mockingbird and engage in the conversation (many sensitive issues including poverty, war, and the basic ethics by which we live and deal with others). So this is why, on september 1st, |he| launch|ed| freederekwebb.com, a place where anyone can go online and not just hear but actually download, keep, and share 'mockingbird' completely free. In addition, freederekwebb.com will give you an opportunity to invite your friends to download 'mockingbird' in order to get them in on the conversation as well." This website is no longer running, but Derek Webb has expanded on this idea at www.noisetrade.com, where you can download both his and other artists albums for free or a donation.
Webb's fourth proper studio album The Ringing Bell was released May 1st, 2007. In what many have noted to be Webb's penchant for shifting radically in terms of style from album to album, The Ringing Bell recalls very clearly Beatles-esque pop in a concise, 30 minute, package. It was received with wide praise, with Paste Magazine's Deputy Editor Jason Killingsworth giving the album five out of five stars (The Ringing Bell would prove to be the only album of 2007 to officially receive a perfect score), and receiving placement on their best of list.
In April 2008, Webb released The Ampersand EP. Webb recorded the six-song EP with Sandra McCracken, his wife. The songs focus on the couple's relationship, and Webb and McCracken duet on many of the songs, including a cover of Bob Dylan's "If Not For You." It marks the first time the couple has produced an album together, because even though their styles are similar, "[W]e approach songwriting from completely opposite directions. I'm very conceptual and abstract," McCracken said. "And Derek is very meticulous and intentional. Down to each and every conjunction."
Free album dowmloads: www.noisetrade.com
Website: http://derekwebb.musiccitynetworks.com/
MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/derekwebb
The Vow
Derek Webb Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'The Vow' by these artists:
Bishop T.D. Jakes Mkonnen'w te pou mwen avan mte genyenw Mte gentan baw kèm…
Chaneys The Vow Young afterlife, will you be my wife if I'll…
Cindy Ruakere Give my allegiance to a king Not just my own life An…
Dreamtide when the lights do fade it dawns on me there will be…
EPEX 반짝일 ring은 없어 좀 쑥스럽지만 종일 널 위해 준비했어 내 맘 들어줄래? 제대로 살고…
Geoff Moore I could make a promise to you But that would be…
Geoff Moore & Distance I could make a promise to you But that would be…
Geoff Moore & The Distance I could make a promise to you, But that would…
Geoff Moore And The Distance I could make a promise to you But that would be…
Moore Geoff & The Distance I could make a promise to you But that would be…
Morningside Lane I've been hangin on the corners Still hiding from the pai…
Nahko My head has been spinning all day And I want it…
Ruthanne When time is up and the sun it dies Do the…
Slim & Doreen I made a vow to you, yes, yes, my darling But…
Sxvxnt cs we have drawn into the single number Under God Let no…
The Flamingos We made a vow we could never ever keep. Still somehow…
The Prince I get so high That I can't feel shit I can't feel…
The Skatalites Feat. Jackie Opel & Doreen Schaffer Oh my darling Do you promise to be mine alone Yes my…
The Vow A rumbling in the underground Beneath the skin of the enrage…
Toyah (Words Willcox / Music Bogen/Spalding) In every waking hour …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Derek Webb:
A City With No Name everything was beautiful everything was right but you coul…
A King & A Kingdom Who's your brother, who's your sister He just walked past, …
A King and a Kingdom (vs. 1) who's your brother, who's your sister you just…
A Love That's Stronger Than Our Fear what would you do if someone put a gun to your…
A New Law (vs. 1) don't teach me about politics and government just te…
A Real Ghost soft light a right mind things you can become nostalgic fo…
A Savior On Capitol Hill I'm so tired of these mortal men with their hands on…
American Flag Umbrella i’m building a house on the limb i need something that…
And See the Flaming Skies And am I born to die? To lay this body down! And…
Around Every Corner i never will again wish to be someplace i am not my…
Attonitos Gloria what have i done am i awake or asleep again i am…
Awake My Soul The image of God invisible The firstborn of all life Befor…
Ballad in Plain Red I'm robbing peter, i'm paying paul I'm changing my name back…
Becoming a Slave i admire these men brave and beautiful grabbing the blade …
Beloved beloved these are dangerous times because you are weightles…
Better Than Wine You ravished me with one look of your eyes You, you…
Black Eye black eye from staring through a keyhole at my lover i…
Blocks i see you inside my dreams cause of death a broken…
Can't Be Without You I'm not scared to look into your eyes even with him…
Can't Sleep i can't sleep i can't sleep i am overwhelmed with grief e…
Cobra Con You wanna rock with the cops on the front line You…
Crooked Deep Down my life looks good i do confess, you can ask…
Dance My name is Mary and I'm from Greenville, Mississippi But…
Every Grain of Sand In the time of my confession, in the hour of…
Faith My Eyes As I survey the ground for ants Looking for a place…
Freddie Please [Chorus:] Freddie, please How could you do this to me How co…
Heaven I was killed in a shopping cart Turned upside-down and left…
I Don't Want to Fight I don't want to be right anymore I don't want to…
I Feel Everything i am not sure i want this to take what it's…
I for an I it's the desire of my heart it's the anthem of my…
I Hate Everything (But You) (vs. 1) baby don't give up we're the kind of folks who…
I Love/Hate You baby when i put my hands on you i feel like…
I Repent I repent, I repent of my pursuit of America's dream I…
I Wanna Marry You All Over Again I wanna marry you all over again I wanna meet you…
I Want a Broken Heart I've got faith in the bank and money in my…
In God We Trust In God we trust and the government is on His…
In The Devil's Territory Be still and know your side 'Beast will arrive in time We…
Intro to I Repent I repent, I repent of my pursuit of America's dream I…
Intro to Nobody Loves Me i can always tell a liar and i always know a…
Intro to Wedding Dress If you could love me as a wife. For my wedding…
Jena & Jimmy jena & jimmy they met at a party to bring our…
Love Is Not Against the Law (Vs. 1) politics or love can make you blind or make you…
Lover Like a man comes to an altar, I came into…
Lover Part 2 I'm living in a car graveyard My heart is up on…
Marvelous Light Lead us out of darkness and into your marvelous Light When …
Medication Don't lie to me Tell me something true 'cause I'm only free …
Mockingbird (vs. 1) there are days i don't believe the words…
My Enemies Are Men Like Me (vs. 1) i have come to give you life and to show…
Name oh my darlin', you've must be a moving target just…
Nobody Loves Me i can always tell a liar and i always know a…
Nothing I've got the dress, I've got the ring I've got a…
Nothing Is Ever Enough She's not real, she's the spokes on a wheel But the…
One I repent, I repent of my pursuit of America's dream I…
Please Before I Go Kiss me once more, please, before I go Kiss me sweetheart,…
Pressing On the Bruise how can you live two lives when both are asking all…
Reanimate life is so very short yet i missed so much my eyes…
Reputation I know I always let everybody down I know I've got…
Rich Young Ruler (vs. 1) poverty is so hard to see when it's only on…
Saint and Sinner if you want my glory you gotta take my sin if…
She Must and Shall Go Free Mercy speaks by Jesus' blood Hear and sing, ye sons of…
T-Shirts They'll know us by the t-shirts that we wear They'll know…
Table For Two Danny and I Spent another late night over pancakes Talkin' '…
Take to the World go in peace to love and to serve let your ears…
Ten Thousand Angels How long you have trembled in darkness weeping No rest in…
The Church I have come with one purpose To capture for myself a…
The End here's another story about the invisible knives the elephan…
The Proverbial Gun Now I can buy the proverbial gun And shoot the proverbial…
The Spirit vs. The Kick Drum i don’t want the Spirit, i want the kick drum i…
The State Oh, I was free to live and love and kill…
The Strong The Tempted & The Weak in union with the Lamb from condemnation free the saints fro…
The Very End this is my murder trial I'm going to testify and I'll love…
This Too Shall Be Made Right People love you the most for the things you hate. And…
This World There's tarnish on the golden rule And I wanna jump from…
We Come to You As you came to us so we come to you Fragile…
Wedding Dress If you could love me as a wife. For my wedding…
What Is Not Love what looks like failure is success and what looks like pove…
What Matters More you say always treat people like you’d like to be i…
What You Give Up To Get It like sex when you’re too young like youth when you’ve got…
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Michael Natrin
Love these acoustic versions with the detailed intros. This one reminds me of David Bazan a bit. Awesome stuff.
Rielly McLaren
'...but there's real power in making commitments in the face of uncertainty. It amplifies the way in which all of our commitments are ultimately underwritten by God's commitment to us." -Derek Webb from the intro. An interesting statement. I'd love to hear people's thoughts on it.
Rob Lauter
I normally don't comment, but I think I understand what he's saying... I think basically Derek is saying that every time we make a vow ("commitments in the face of uncertainty"), marriage being the ultimate example, we put on display the fact that although we don't know the future, we know that God does and therefore we can commit in marriage to love no matter what may come our way. God has committed Himself to us, therefore we can makes vows to others. Does that make sense? Thoughts?
Lavonne Hernandez
Thank you. Thank you for baring your soul. Thank you for your hate, your love and your honesty.
Ben Orr
I think people just make excuses for their own decisions and avoid accountability
N Good
I'm here because of BlimeyCow