The band was formed by Marc Martel and Jason Germain who were roommates at Briercrest Bible College in Caronport, Saskatchewan. Martel and Germain added fellow Canadians Jeremy Thiessen and Tyson Manning, along with American Corey Doak in 1999, and released an eponymous debut album independently on Slyngshot Records. Tyson and Doak left the band, and later on Downhere signed with Word Records. In February 2001, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee. The band soon added bassist Glenn Lavender, whom they had met two years earlier, after his band broke up. Downhere's independent album was reissued with the inclusion of bassist Lavender, and released in 2001 as their international debut, downhere.
Their second album, also released through Word Records was entitled So Much For Substitutes. In 2006 they were signed to Centricity Records and released Wide-Eyed and Mystified which led to the 2007 Juno Award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year, and Covenant Awards for Rock Album of the Year and Recorded Song of the Year ("A Better Way").
In 2007, the band released two additional CDs that were unique. In early 2007, they released Wide-Eyed and Simplified, which contained new versions of 8 songs from Wide-Eyed and Mystified, in addition to three popular songs from earlier releases. Later in 2007, the band released Thunder After Lightning (The Uncut Demos). This album contained 15 previously unreleased demos which were considered for use on Wide-Eyed and Mystified but were not used. The CD also contained demo versions of two songs which were used on Wide-Eyed and Mystified. In April 2007, Downhere released Thank You for Coming (The Live Bootlegs), a six-song collection of live songs recorded in 2007 while on tour with Jason Gray & Lanae Hale.
Their next album, Ending Is Beginning, was released on September 23, 2008. The band released the songs for a few days and gave fans the chance to give input on which songs they should put on the album, and as a pre-release to Ending Is Beginning in June 2008 they gave away the whole album Wide-Eyed and Mystified as a free download.
In October 2009, they released How Many Kings: Songs for Christmas, a collection of Christmas songs. This included "How Many Kings", which was a bonus track on Ending Is Beginning. Between the release of Ending Is Beginning and On the Altar of Love, Downhere released Two at a Time: Sneak Peeks & B-Sides, a collection of older songs compiled over their career, as well as two new songs: "You're Not Alone" and "The Song You Sing". "You're Not Alone" was released as a single in May 2010.
In May 2011, the first single,"Let Me Rediscover You", from their upcoming album On the Altar of Love was released. The album itself was released August 23, 2011.
For The Heartbreak
Downhere Lyrics
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How can a win be a win without a fight?
I will not be shaken by the troubles up ahead
I’d rather trust Your goodness instead
Thank You for the heartbreak
Thank You for the pain
On the gloomy days of rain
Thank You that the hard times
Have a reason and rhyme
Thank You that the healing makes the beauty shine
Thank You for the heartbreak
How can a love be a love without a cost?
How can a life be a life without the loss?
No, I won’t trust my senses over anything You say
It’s harder, but it’s better this way
Thank You for the heartbreak
Thank You for the pain
Thank You for the sadness
On the gloomy days of rain
Thank You that the hard times
Have a reason and rhyme
Thank You that the healing makes the beauty shine
Thank You for the heartbreak
When there’s no sign of You
When I’m lost, hurt, and used
You are there hurting, too
Even in my worst times
You’re my reason and rhyme
Thank You that the healing makes the beauty
It makes the beauty shine
Thank You for the heartbreak
The lyrics to Downhere's song For the Heartbreak express the idea that life's struggles and hardships, while painful in the moment, can ultimately lead to growth and beauty. The lyrics begin by questioning the nature of opposites – can there be a day without a night, a win without a fight, love without a cost, or life without loss? The lyrics then shift to express gratitude for the heartbreak, pain, and sadness that come with difficult times as they have a reason and rhyme. Rather than relying on our senses, we are being called to rely on faith and trust in God's goodness. Even in moments of confusion and feeling lost, the lyrics acknowledge that God is with us through it all, and ultimately, the healing that comes from our struggles can make our beauty shine.
Overall, the lyrics emphasize the idea that life is not meant to be without hardship or difficulty, but that these challenges can lead to growth, strength, and beauty. The lyrics convey a sense of faith and trust in God, even in the midst of chaos, and encourage listeners to look for the ways in which difficult times can bring about positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
How can a day be a day without a night?
Without darkness, light is without context and therefore less meaningful.
How can a win be a win without a fight?
Without a struggle, the victory would be less satisfying or not worth achieving.
I will not be shaken by the troubles up ahead
Despite the adversity that may lay ahead, I am determined to remain steadfast and resolute in my faith.
I’d rather trust Your goodness instead
My faith in God is steadier and more reliable than my faith in myself or others.
Thank You for the heartbreak
Despite the pain it causes, I am thankful for the difficult experiences in my life because they provide opportunities for growth and self-reflection.
Thank You for the pain
The challenges I have faced have allowed me to become stronger and more resilient person, for which I am grateful.
Thank You for the sadness
Even in the more difficult moments, I am still able to find meaning and purpose in my struggles.
On the gloomy days of rain
Even during the most challenging of times, there is hope for brighter days ahead.
Thank You that the hard times
I am thankful that even during the most difficult experiences, there is a purpose behind them that I can learn from.
Have a reason and rhyme
Even the most trying times have a purpose and provide an opportunity for spiritual growth and reflection.
Thank You that the healing makes the beauty shine
Although the healing process may not be easy, the end result is often a more beautiful, stronger, and wiser individual.
How can a love be a love without a cost?
True love often requires sacrifice and selflessness in order to be fully realized and appreciated.
How can a life be a life without the loss?
The experiences of loss and grief provide us with a greater appreciation for what we do have, and teach us to cherish the present moment.
No, I won’t trust my senses over anything You say
My faith in God and His plan for my life is more important than any transient emotions or physical experiences.
It’s harder, but it’s better this way
Although it may be challenging to hold onto my faith through difficult experiences, the end result is worth the effort.
When there’s no sign of You
Even when I feel lost or disconnected from God, I trust that His presence is still with me.
When I’m lost, hurt, and used
Even during the most difficult and painful experiences, I trust that God is with me and that there is a purpose behind my struggles.
You are there hurting, too
God empathizes with our pain and suffering, and is there with us through every trial and tribulation.
Even in my worst times
Even during the darkest moments of my life, I trust that God is with me and that there is a purpose behind my struggles.
You’re my reason and rhyme
God is the spiritual foundation for my life, providing guidance and purpose throughout my journey.
Thank You for the heartbreak
Despite the pain it causes, I am thankful for the difficult experiences in my life because they provide opportunities for growth and self-reflection.
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Roostermania2010
Downhere is such an under-rated band!! Ever since their debut album, each subsequent project displayed tremendous growth in their sound & songwriting that God's blessing upon them was clearly evident!! Hoping they will regroup, refreshed, revived, reignited & reinvigorated to proclaim the fulness of Christ with even greater sonic explosion & depth than this FABULOUS "On The Altar Of Love" album!!
@Carrieliston5
I miss this band every day. All of their music hits home on one day or another. By far my all time favorite for life!
@thomaskatje14
This song and the complete album disappeared off of Spotify, I'm so sad
@Irousan
When I first heard this song it really hit me hard because it reminded me that the Lord is here even in the hardest times. I tend to get angry for the heartbreak, but this song reminds me that I should be thankful for the heartbreak. THANK THE LORD!
@sblakey
"I won't trust my senses over anything You say." WOW. This song is really powerful.
@stephenoni2019
I'm grateful to God for a trial I'm in at the moment, now I appreciate this song even more.
@davidmeilak4053
Me too.....I know how you feel.........keep strong......daV
@sunnyskye1106
ONCE AGAIN!!!!! I am using this video to encourage a sister. ❤️
@regulluz
What I don't understand is - and here I'm trying to understand my senses - is how these guys have nailed in SOO MANY SONGS since Wide Eyed & Mystified?? I mean, usually it's one or three great songs, yet Downhere has made whole albums one after the other completely filled with unrealistic profound & true songs. I'm perplexed!
@gladysvera3407
Simplemente GRANDIOSOS!!!
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