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Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 7, 2012) - - Integrity Music recently signed Colorado-based worship band Fike with their major label debut, The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For, slated to release April 10, 2012.
Fronted by husband and wife Richie and Dana Fike, the band was previously featured in Worship Leader magazine’s “Indie Spotlight” for their independently-released album Make A Sound. The magazine also featured four of Fike’s songs (“Ascend to Heaven,” “Who is Like the Father,” “My Savior Lord,” “Glorious You Are”) in its SongDiscovery series, which introduces new worship songs to the Church.
Richie and Dana Fike have been writing for Integrity Music for the past two years, penning songs cut by The Katinas, Amy Perry, Travis Ryan, Dara Maclean and Phillips, Craig & Dean. Their song “Ascend to Heaven” was chosen as “Song of the Year” at the Gospel Music Association’s “Music in the Rockies” event in 2008 and was included in the 2009 Dove Award-nominated choral collection by the same title.
Fike’s 2012 Integrity label debut, The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For, features 13 tracks and was produced by Brent Milligan (Steven Curtis Chapman/Seventh Day Slumber/The Elms) and Paul Mabury (Hillsong/Brandon Heath/One Sonic Society). The project includes the radio single, “Wait,” which is available as a free download for a limited time through the band’s facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/FikeMusic.
Louisiana natives Richie and Dana Fike have been singing and writing together since the late 90s. Following their marriage in '99, the couple toured the country, often appearing with friends such as Shane & Shane and Robbie Seay. But along the way, they "fell out of love with the road, and in love with the church.” With a desire for more "rootedness," the couple began interning and eventually serving on staff at Grace Community Church in Tyler, Texas. Then, in 2002, they joined the staff at Vanguard where they have served for the past 10 years. To follow Fike on Twitter, visit https://twitter.com/fikemusic.
Wait
Fike Lyrics
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'cause the Lord is good,
so I believe that the lesson I'll embrace is wait
There's a line on the road of faith that if I cross, my heart never will obey.
When everything within me wants the reigns, I'll wait.
They that WAIT, run but never get so tired to stray
Holding to the Father's heart, oh, every day
I will wait
Looking back on the road I've run to see the grace that's made all that I've become
So, when I look my future in the face, I'll wait
It never goes like I thought it should and that's a real nice thing
'cause the Lord is good
In "Wait" by Fike, the singer reflects on the unpredictable nature of life and how waiting on the Lord can lead to unexpected blessings. The first verse acknowledges that life rarely goes according to plan, but rather than feeling discouraged by this fact, the singer sees it as a positive thing because it allows for God to work in mysterious ways. The chorus emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord, using imagery of running and flying without getting too tired or far away. Holding onto the Father's heart leads to a sense of groundedness and trust in the future. Finally, the second verse looks back on the singer's past experiences and how God's grace has helped them become who they are today, leading into the resolve to continue waiting for what the future holds.
Overall, the theme of patience and trust in God's plan is a central message in this song. By waiting on the Lord, the singer suggests that we can find peace and strength even in the midst of uncertainty. It is an encouraging message for anyone who might be feeling disillusioned or lost in their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
It never goes like I thought it should and that's a real nice thing
Unexpected situations are actually good, as it is a reminder that God is in control
'cause the Lord is good, so I believe that the lesson I'll embrace is wait
Believe in God's goodness, and understand that waiting is a valuable lesson
There's a line on the road of faith that if I cross, my heart never will obey.
There is a point of no return on the journey of faith, and crossing it will lead to disobedience
When everything within me wants the reigns, I'll wait.
Even when I want control, I will choose to wait on God
They that WAIT, run but never get so tired to stray
Fly but never get too far away
Holding to the Father's heart, oh, every day
I will wait
Waiting on God means that we can continue to run towards Him without growing weary, and we can fly closer to Him without straying too far. Every day, I will hold onto the Father's heart and wait for Him.
Looking back on the road I've run to see the grace that's made all that I've become
So, when I look my future in the face, I'll wait
Reflecting on the grace that has brought me this far gives me confidence to wait for what God has in store for my future
Writer(s): Allee Willis, David W. Foster, Vito Bratta Copyright: Foster Frees Music Inc., Vavoom Music Inc., Irving Music Inc.
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phia st
I live in the states and when I went to France me and my family listened to this song and it really gave me something to remember and listen to whenever I want it to take me back
Joshua Morris
This guy reminds me of John Mayer! So good!