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.
The Difference
Desperation Band Lyrics
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I am not the same,
Everything's been different since the day
You came into my life
You will never change,
You'll always be the truth the life the way
You came into my life
I will not forget, Your love and faithfulness
Chorus:
Jesus You are the difference in my life
The joy i cannot hide
Savior I'll show the world what You have done
All that I've become, I'm not The same!
I am not the same,
Everything's been different since the day
You came into my life
You will never change,
You'll always be the truth the life the way
You came into my life
I will not forget, Your love and faithfulness
Chorus:
Jesus You are the difference in my life
The joy i cannot hide
Savior I'll show the world what You have done
All that I've become, I'm not The same!
Bridge:
I am not the same!
I am not the same! (x2)
The lyrics to Desperation Band's song, The Difference, speak about a transformation that has taken place in the singer's life since Jesus came into it. The singer declares that they are not the same and everything has been different since Jesus entered their life. This is a reference to the idea of being "born again" in the Christian faith, where a person's old self is replaced with a new self in Jesus Christ. The singer is acknowledging the permanence of this change by affirming that Jesus will never change and will always be the truth, the life, and the way.
The pre-chorus speaks to the singer's gratitude for Jesus' love and faithfulness. This acknowledgment reinforces the theme of transformation as it is only through Jesus' love and faithfulness that the singer has been able to become a new person.
The chorus is a declaration of the difference that Jesus has made in their life. The singer expresses how Jesus brings them joy that they cannot hide and a desire to show the world what Jesus has done in their life. This is a call to action for the singer, to share with others the truth of Jesus' transformative power.
In the bridge, the repeated declaration, "I am not the same", serves as a reminder to the singer of the work that Jesus has accomplished in their life. It is also a declaration of the permanence of this change, as the singer repeats it twice, emphasizing the significance of the transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not the same,
My life has been altered, and I am no longer the person I used to be.
Everything's been different since the day
Since the specific moment you entered my life, everything started to change drastically.
You came into my life
Your presence in my life has impacted and transformed me in countless ways.
You will never change,
Despite everything else that may change or come and go, you will always remain constant and true.
You'll always be the truth the life the way
You are the embodiment of truth, the giver of life, and the path to follow.
I will not forget, Your love and faithfulness
I will always remember your endless love and unwavering faithfulness towards me.
Jesus You are the difference in my life
You are the one factor that has made a significant impact and left a lasting difference in my life.
The joy i cannot hide
This joy that I feel within me is so overpowering that I can't help but express it.
Savior I'll show the world what You have done
I want to let the world know what you have done in my life and how you have transformed me.
All that I've become, I'm not The same!
Everything I have become is because of you, and I can confidently say that I am no longer the same person.
I am not the same!
I want to emphasize that the change you have brought upon me is significant and undeniable.
I am not the same! (x2)
I can't express enough how much of an impact you have had on my life and how different I am now.
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.