Building on the foundation of his debut album, Metamorphosis, J.R. now presents the antithesis of an infamous heavy metal album of similar moniker, Death By Stereo, with Life By Stereo—signifying God’s use of music as a medium to communicate LIFE rather than DEATH. Life By Stereo centers on the human existence, its trials and the healing balm of the gospel message. Like the book of Psalms, J.R.’s pen scopes the lamentations, woes and triumphs of the whole person. Transcending generation and genre, the album ministers in a style all its own—fusing eclectic urban gospel, contemporary R&B, Rock and Pop styles in a way pioneered by tobyMac.
J.R. has himself undergone a transformation and he sings about it with a soul-stirring grit and maturity that is revealed in the artistry of this album’s jam-packed array of percussive beats and explosive lyrical delivery. The Outkast-meets—Gwen Stefani single “Not a Slave” hones in on the perils of a past life ruled by sin contrasted with a present life ruled by the Holy Spirit.
Amazing
J.R. Lyrics
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Or who can know the joy you have in saving man through your sacrifice
Who can comprehend you being three in one or your timelessness?
So it's obvious to say you are where life begins and where death ends
Hook:
You're the air that I breathe and the life within me
You're so amazing
From the blue ocean tides to the stars in the sky
Its true
You're so amazing
Vs 2
Who can measure the power of your hands or the wonders of?
Or understand the existence of the earth below or the sky above
For who has the answer for the understanding that we have in our hearts
And by you all things were made to be and to be for you
Hook:
{Talk)
Hook 2x:
Outro
You're the air I breathe
You're the life in me
(Repeat)
In the song "Amazing" by J.R., the artist expresses his admiration and awe for God, highlighting the greatness and incomprehensibility of His nature. The opening lines affirm that God's grace and love are immeasurable, and that His joy in saving mankind through His sacrifice is beyond understanding. The lyrics further state that no one can fully comprehend the mystery of the Holy Trinity or the timeless nature of God. However, it is evident that God is the source of life and that death finds its end in Him.
The second verse focuses on the power and wonders of God's hands, as well as the impossibility of fully understanding the earth and the sky. The lyrics suggest that all things were created by God and for Him. The song's hook repeats the declaration that God is amazing and represents the source of life and inspiration for the artist. The outro echoes the opening lines, reiterating the idea that God is the air that J.R. breathes and the life within him.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can know the measure of your grace or your love for life?
Who can fully comprehend the magnitude of your mercy and affection for life?
Or who can know the joy you have in saving man through your sacrifice
Who can understand the depth of your delight in rescuing humanity through your sacrifice
Who can comprehend you being three in one or your timelessness?
Who can grasp your triune nature and the concept of your existence outside of time?
So it's obvious to say you are where life begins and where death ends
It's clear to say that you are the origin of life and the end of death
You're the air that I breathe and the life within me
You sustain my life and give me purpose
From the blue ocean tides to the stars in the sky
Your magnificence can be seen in the vastness and beauty of nature
Its true
The statement is accurate and correct
Who can measure the power of your hands or the wonders of?
Who can gauge the strength of your hands or the marvels you have created?
Or understand the existence of the earth below or the sky above
Or comprehend the existence of the ground beneath and the heavens above
For who has the answer for the understanding that we have in our hearts
Because who else can provide the answer to the knowledge we have within us?
And by you all things were made to be and to be for you
Everything was created by you and for you
You're the air I breathe
You provide the air necessary for my survival
You're the life in me
You have given me life and continue to sustain it
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.