Exit East's self-titled debut album brings out these passions in the form of catchy guitars, floor-shaking drums and groove-heavy bass lines that work as a team to create tight, unforgettable songs like "All of This."
Jason is an unabashed lover of great pop bands, from the Beatles to matchbox twenty, and says "We're huge fans of great hooks and strong writing." The members of the group wear their influences, like their hearts, on their sleeves, and they range from Train and Lifehouse to Switchfoot and Steven Curtis Chapman.
Producer Otto Price met Exit East at AtlantaFest where they won the festival's Artist Search contest in 2003. Though Otto is best-known for working with acts like Out of Eden, Grits and BarlowGirl, he turned out to be the producer to mesh with and help bring out the band members' individual strengths. "Otto can reach inside you and pull these things out of you that you didn't know were there," Jason says. "He takes you out of your little box and opens you up to all sorts of possibilities."
"I've worked with some great artists on every level of talent, and after being with these guys in the studio and out; they are the whole package! There will be no stopping Exit East. They have such a defining and interesting sound throughout their entire album that makes them the real deal," shares Otto.
Childhood friends, Little Leaguers, and now bandmates, Jason and Jon paired up and collaborated on eight of the album's 11 songs. Jason worked, until recently, as the assistant to the head of worship at Altanta's Westridge Church, a position that occasionally had him working with and learning from Third Day guitarist Brad Avery. The two have since become great friends.
"It's very important to remember where you are at all points in your life—good, bad, ugly, beautiful," Jason says. "It's the path that God has put you on, and you weren't there for any other purpose but His."
Holy
Exit East Lyrics
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But that's not justice for who You are
Lamb of God, I worship You
Not for what you've done but for who You are
And I've found out life?s worth living
Happy are they that are found in You
I see You and I see all I am 'cause You are
Holy, holy, the God of my will and my salvation
You are holy
Holy, King of my desires
You are holy
You gave Your Son, so noble of a cause
To save all of Your lost
And by Your purpose in election now stands
Not by works I've done but by Your sovereign hand
And I've found out life?s worth living
Happy are they that are found in You
I see You and I see all I am 'cause You are
'Cause you are holy, holy
The God of my will and my salvation
You are holy
Holy, King of my desires
Holy, holy, the God of my will and my salvation
You are holy
Holy, King of my desires
You are holy
The song "Holy" by Exit East is a powerful worship anthem that speaks of the greatness and holiness of God. The lyrics reflect on how we can praise God not just for what He has done, but also for who He is. The singer acknowledges that lifting up hands and singing praises are not enough to do justice to the amazing God that they worship. They go on to praise Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who they worship not just for what He has done, but for His divine nature.
In the second verse, the singer expresses that they have found a purpose in life that is worth living. They have happiness in being found in Christ and see themselves as they truly are because of Him. The chorus repeats the word "Holy" multiple times, emphasizing the holiness and greatness of God, who is the God of their will and salvation. The bridge speaks about the gift of God's own son, Jesus Christ, who came to save the lost. The singer acknowledges that their salvation rests solely on God's sovereign choice, not on any works they may have done.
Overall, "Holy" is a powerful worship song that reflects on the greatness and holiness of God, acknowledging that our worship can only scratch the surface of His greatness. The song speaks of finding purpose and happiness in Christ and the gift of salvation that comes through faith in Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I could lift my hands and sing Your praises
I have the ability to express my admiration for You through music
But that's not justice for who You are
However, just singing is not enough to show how great You truly are
Lamb of God, I worship You
I adore and honor You, Lamb of God
Not for what You've done but for who You are
I revere You, not just for Your actions, but for the essence of who You are
And I've found out life's worth living
I've discovered that life has meaning and value
Happy are they that are found in You
Those who find You are blessed and content
I see You and I see all I am 'cause You are
You reveal to me who I truly am because of Your presence
Holy, holy, the God of my will and my salvation
You are sacred, the God who aligns with my desires and saves me
You are holy
You are pure and perfect
Holy, King of my desires
You are sacred, the ruler of my longings
You gave Your Son, so noble of a cause
You sacrificed Your Son, which was an honorable act
To save all of Your lost
This action of saving all lost souls was Your intention
And by Your purpose in election now stands
And because of Your plan, everything exists the way it does
Not by works I've done but by Your sovereign hand
I am not saved by my actions, but by Your control and authority
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON FOUST, JON STANLEY
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