Jared and Glenn have transitioned out of the band, which is now led by Jon Egan and supported by Dan Egan, Bob Howard, Bekah Wagoner, Eric Todd, and Jared Henderson. The band's newest release, Light Up the World (2009), carries a vision for aiding orphans and widows around the world and challenging young people to do the same.
The band has been featured at both Creation East and Kingdom Bound. They have also been featured at Teen Mania's Acquire the Fire events in stadiums around the country. Their albums appear on Integrity's Vertical Music label and feature high-energy, passionate new worship songs that convey the hunger for God of a young generation.
Promises
Desperation Band Lyrics
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Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
All your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
All your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
All your promises wont let go of me
All your promises wont let go of me
I surrendered my life to your ways
I have learned what it means to obey
Jesus my heart has been changed by you
I am walking the path you have made
I am seeking the truth every day
Jesus my heart has been changed by you
I couldnt walk away if i tried
'Cause your love is better than life
Now the suns shining bright
And it just wont set
'Cause your love is a light and it lights my step
My heart is amazed every day to the next
Your joy overtakes and i cant Forget about it
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
I cant forget about it
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
I cant forget about it
I surrenderd my life to your ways
I have learned what it means to obey
Jesus my heart has been changed by you
I am walking the path you have made
I am seeking the truth every day
Jesus my heart has been changed by you
I couldnt walk away if i tried
'Cause your love is better than life
Now the suns shining bright
And it just wont set
'Cause your love is a light and it lights my step
My heart is amazed every day to the next
Your joy overtakes and i cant Forget about it
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
I cant forget about it
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
I cant forget about it
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
Now the suns shining bright
And it just wont set
'Cause your love is a light and it lights my step
My heart is amazed every day to the next
Your joy overtakes and i cant Forget about it
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
I cant forget about it
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
I cant forget about it
All your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
The lyrics to Desperation Bandโs โPromisesโ are a declaration of surrender and steadfast loyalty to Jesus Christ. The repetition of โAll your promises wonโt let go of meโ is a powerful reminder that the promises of God are unchanging and trustworthy. The singer is proclaiming that no matter what life may bring, they are anchored in the promises of God and will not be swayed or shaken.
The verse speaks to the transformation that comes with a life surrendered to Christ. The singer shares that they have learned to obey and are walking the path set before them, seeking the truth every day. They testify that Jesus has changed their heart and they couldn't walk away from His love if they tried.
The chorus is filled with imagery of light and joy, painting a picture of a life illuminated by the love of God. The singer declares that their heart is amazed every day by the love of Jesus and His joy overtakes them. The repetition of โI canโt forget about itโ is a testament to the impact that Jesus has had on their life.
Overall, โPromisesโ is a powerful declaration of faith in Jesus Christ and a reminder of the unchanging nature of His promises. It encourages listeners to surrender their lives to Him and find joy in the light of His love.
Line by Line Meaning
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
I am holding onto all of your promises tightly
All your promises wont let go of me
All of your promises are constantly holding onto me
I surrendered my life to your ways
I have given up control of my life and am following your ways
I have learned what it means to obey
I have gained an understanding of the importance of following and obeying you
Jesus my heart has been changed by you
My heart and life have been transformed by your love and influence
I am walking the path you have made
I am following the path that you have set out for me to walk on
I am seeking the truth every day
Every day I strive to seek and understand the truth of your word and teachings
I couldnt walk away if i tried
I am so deeply moved and attached to your love and promises that I could never walk away
'Cause your love is better than life
Your love is the very essence of life and nothing can compare to it
Now the suns shining bright
My life is filled with hope and joy since I have found your love
And it just wont set
My hope and joy in you will never fade or be extinguished
'Cause your love is a light and it lights my step
Your love is like a guiding light, helping me navigate through life
My heart is amazed every day to the next
Every day, I am in awe of your love and the way it transforms my life
Your joy overtakes and i cant Forget about it
Your joy fills me up so completely that I can't help but be joyful and thankful
All your promises wont let go of me
All of your promises are still firmly holding onto me
Singin' all your promises wont let go of me
I am still singing and celebrating all of your promises that are still holding onto me
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gina myers
Sang a kid version of this song with my four year olds today. We jumped up and down. It was a great way to get them excited about learning.
Kurt Mark
Praise the Lord. Thank you Jesus my life is yours.
Thatoneningdungie๐๐ค
I have never forgotten this song love you God
roxanne gimenez
I love this song! We sing this at our church before we go home! Thank you! I'm embedding this on my facebook
Kjack Lance
What a beautiful song ๐ first tine hearing this today at conference
Tee Why-Sea ELL
Yo I just wanna dedicate this comment to my friend Jordan who's going through some tough times right now: Don't let go of your faith Bro, and know that God's GRACE is far greater than what we can work out in our own minds. We just need to accept it His grace. Praying for you Bro. Tom
Kc Kcmay
All of your Promises won't let go of Me
Thank you thank you Father for your words and Promises that you never leave us since from the beginning. Thanks for your words which is encouraging us to know that your are always there for us. Iloveyou Lord!
ANGELA UNGOS
still my favorite OG song ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ
Brook Smith
We do this at my youth group and this Camp called Lake Ann Baptist Camp. Man does this song rock my soul!
Scott White
I love playing this song on my drums. Awesome stuff!!!!