Disciple was formed in 1992 by friends Kevin Young, Brad Noah, Tim Barrett, and Adrian DiTommasi (who would leave the band shortly after inception) in an attempt to spread the gospel while playing the loud, metallic music they loved. Over the years, their style evolved into one similar to many secular alternative metal groups, as they toured churches, high schools, colleges, and similar venues. Their self-released debut, What Was I Thinking, came out in 1995, followed by an EP, My Daddy Can Whip Your Daddy, on Warner Resound in 1997. Their sophomore full-length effort, This Might Sting a Little Bit, followed two years later on Rugged Records. By God followed in 2001 on the same label.
2003's Back Again found the band on a new label, their own independent Slain Records. That year, the trio became a quartet with the addition of bassist Joey Fife to their lineup. The group signed with INO Records the following year and released a self-titled LP in June of 2005. Scars Remain arrived on Integrity in late 2006. After years of nominations, the album won the band their first Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year.
In 2008, Noah and Fife stepped down from the band and their spots were filled by bassist Israel Beachy and guitarists Andrew Welch and Micah Sannan. Southern Hospitality arrived later that year. Before their next release, founding drummer Tim Barrett would also part ways with Disciple, replaced by Trent Reiff. Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Disciple's eighth LP, came out in April 2010. It topped the Christian chart and entered the Billboard Top 50. As the band's popularity grew, they embarked on a handful of tours with other top Christian acts like Thousand Foot Krutch and Skillet.
2012 saw the release of O God Save Us All, as well as a flurry of lineup changes. After four years with Disciple, Welch left the band to join Thousand Foot Krutch, while Sannan and Beachy were replaced by Josiah Prince (Philmont) and Jason Wilkes (High Flight Society). By early 2013, Reiff exited and was replaced by Joey West. Andrew Stanton also joined the band, leaving Young as the only original member.
The refreshed quintet forged ahead with the crowdfunded release of 2014's Attack, which became their highest Billboard 200 entry to date, peaking at number 44. Produced by longtime Disciple producer Travis Wyrick, Attack also rose to the number two spots on the Hard Rock and Christian charts. It would be the first and last album with Wilkes on bass, who left the band the next year. Vultures, a six-song EP recorded during the Attack sessions, was released at the end of 2015. Another EP, Live in Denmark, arrived the following year, accompanied by a series of concert videos from Denmark's RiverFest.
The band -- now a quartet -- issued another crowdfunded effort in 2016. Their 11th album, Long Live the Rebels, debuted at number 125, making it the group's sixth Billboard 200 entry to date. After signing with the Tooth & Nail label at the end of 2018, Disciple released their 12th full-length, Love Letter Kill Shot, in September 2019.
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Golden Calf
Disciple Lyrics
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I want to see golf I want it now
Computer's sick the phone line is down
Lost my wallet nowhere to be found (1 John 5:21)
Somehow you always end up second place
Somehow there's no time
I just don't feel like (Revelation 2:4-5)
Praising my church instead of God
We worship doormats
Seems kind of odd
My 454 four on the floor with all my gods
I got to have more (Exodus 20:3)
Take my break my golden calf down
Burn my fear my golden calf down (Exodus 32:1-6, 19-20)
The opening lines of “Golden Calf” by Disciple expresses the frustration of the singer who is experiencing technological issues and various inconveniences. These materialistic issues seem to be overwhelming the singer causing them to feel a sense of loss and helplessness. The use of the lines “somehow you always end up second place” and “somehow there's no time” suggests that there is an underlying feeling of inadequacy and a constant feeling of being unable to catch up with life’s demands. This is further reinforced by the lines “I just don’t feel like / praising my church instead of God / We worship doormats / Seems kind of odd”. The singer is expressing a sense of resentment towards the idea of having to worship anything other than God, which is reflected in the biblical references made in the song. The singer refers to their “golden calf” as a representation of their materialistic desires and addiction which is taking them away from the one true belief.
The chorus “Take my break my golden calf down / Burn my fear my golden calf down” reflects the singer's desire to rid themselves of their materialistic desires and turn their focus back to God. The biblical references to Exodus 32:1-6, 19-20 and 1 John 5:21 are used to reinforce the idea of repentance and to express the idea that the singer is turning away from the distractions and temptations of society and returning back to God. In conclusion, “Golden Calf” portrays the idea of repentance, a longing to return to the right path, and the frustration of being distracted by earthly desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I dropped my remote down the couch
I made a careless mistake, losing something that is insignificant and unimportant.
I want to see golf I want it now
I am impatient and demanding, seeking only my personal desires at the moment without considering others.
Computer's sick the phone line is down
I am facing communication issues and technological problems, making me feel helpless and disconnected.
Lost my wallet nowhere to be found
I am experiencing material loss and am unable to locate something important to me.
Somehow you always end up second place
I am putting someone else down, belittling their efforts and achievements, and disregarding their feelings.
Somehow there's no time
I am constantly occupied and overburdened with tasks and responsibilities, feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
I just don't feel like
I am making excuses and avoiding responsibilities or tasks that I find difficult or unpleasant, unwilling to put in the effort required.
Praising my church instead of God
I am focusing on the religious institution rather than its true purpose and message, forgetting the importance of sincere faith and spirituality.
We worship doormats
We focus on the material and superficial aspects of life, idolizing objects and things that have no real value or meaning.
Seems kind of odd
I am questioning our values and priorities, realizing that we are misguided and lost.
My 454 four on the floor with all my gods
I am obsessed with material possessions, cars, and other objects, considering them to be my higher power and source of happiness and fulfillment.
I got to have more
I am greedy and insatiable, constantly seeking more wealth, power, and possessions, disregarding the negative effects it may have on others or myself.
Take my break my golden calf down
I am acknowledging my sinful behavior and asking for forgiveness, recognizing the error of my ways and making a conscious effort to change.
Burn my fear my golden calf down
I am facing my fears and doubts, confronting the obstacles that prevent me from growing and changing, and committing to a path of personal growth and spiritual renewal.
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