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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Purpose to the Melody
Disciple Lyrics
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And what it was first like
To never think that it could end
Don't know what we were thinking
And I reflect upon that night
When we would breathe for the first time
To see that hands raised high
To one we'd give our lives
I wouldn't change a single thing
Except mistakes that separate
To feel again
The reason in what we give
The part, the role in which we live
I feel like something busting
Breaking out of it's own skin
I feel this child escaping
Outside of the heart of an old man
I feel like something ripping
And tearing off this callous
Revealing me
I never want it to end
This old feeling we're feeling again
I never want it to end
This old feeling we're feeling again
Through the seasons of it all
There were deserts that would fall
And there were peaks that we would climb
But in the valley's where we shined
We couldn't dream a better dream
The almighty called our name
And do something with nothing
And give purpose to melody
To this day
I wouldn't change a single thing
Except mistakes that separate
To feel again
The reason in what we give
The part, the role in which we live
I feel like something busting
Breaking out of it's own skin
I feel this child escaping
Outside of the heart of an old man
I feel like something ripping
And tearing off this callous
Revealing me
I never want it to end
This old feeling we're feeling again
I never want it to end
This old feeling we're feeling again
I never want it to end
This old feeling we're feeling again
I never want it to end
This old feeling we're feeling again
The lyrics of "Purpose to Melody" by Disciple reflect on the band's journey so far and the purpose of their music. The song begins with reminiscing about the past and the nostalgia of the early days when they were just starting out. They reflect on their naivete and how they gave their lives to create music that felt real and true. They cherish those moments and admit that despite mistakes, they wouldn't change a thing about their journey.
The song then takes a more personal turn, with the lyrics describing the feeling of breaking free from constraints and shedding the "callous" that can form around one's heart. And although they've been on this journey for a while, the song still leaves them with the sense of hope that they never want it to end, that they never want to lose the feeling of creating music with purpose and true emotion.
The song has a powerful and uplifting message that speaks to the band's passion for their music and their connection to their fans. The lyrics illustrate the importance of staying true to oneself and never losing the spark of creativity and purpose that drives them to create heartfelt music.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember days gone by
Reflecting on past experiences
And what it was first like
Remembering the beginning of something
To never think that it could end
Not realizing that something would eventually come to an end
Don't know what we were thinking
Admitting to not fully understanding past decisions
And I reflect upon that night
Contemplating a specific moment in time
When we would breathe for the first time
Experiencing something new and exciting
To see that hands raised high
Witnessing a powerful moment of unity
To one we'd give our lives
Showing devotion and dedication
To this day
Even now
I wouldn't change a single thing
Looking back with contentment and acceptance
Except mistakes that separate
Regretting past choices that caused relationships to falter
To feel again
Longing for a certain feeling or emotion
The reason in what we give
Understanding the meaning and purpose behind our actions
The part, the role in which we live
Realizing our place in the world and what we have to offer
I feel like something busting
Experiencing a powerful burst of energy
Breaking out of it's own skin
Breaking free from old limitations and restrictions
I feel this child escaping
Feeling youthful and carefree
Outside of the heart of an old man
Breaking free from the constraints of maturity and age
I feel like something ripping
Experiencing a sudden and intense change
And tearing off this callous
Breaking down emotional barriers and defenses
Revealing me
Discovering one's true self
Through the seasons of it all
Through different stages of life
There were deserts that would fall
Experiencing difficult times
And there were peaks that we would climb
Experiencing moments of great joy and success
But in the valley's where we shined
Finding strength and resilience in times of struggle
We couldn't dream a better dream
Feeling content with one's current reality
The almighty called our name
Feeling guided by a higher power
And do something with nothing
Creating something from very little
And give purpose to melody
Adding meaning and significance to music
I never want it to end
Longing for something to continue
This old feeling we're feeling again
Experiencing a familiar and nostalgic sensation
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRADLEY MICHAEL NOAH, JOEY SETH FIFE, KEVIN DUANE YOUNG, TIMOTHY DWAYNE BARRETT
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