J. Crum was born in Detroit, MI and raised in Omaha, NE. As a kid, he really just wanted to know who he was. What he was created to be. His father left him when he was young so he was looking for a place to belong. “As a young kid up to my teens I really didn't know where I belonged. I tried to fit in with whatever was popular. I had literally no idea who I was.” says Crum.
When he was 13, a few of his friends started free-styling at the lunch table. “They would begin to beat on the table and people would jump in and start rhyming. Wanting to fit in, I jumped in. That's when I found out I had a gift.” He started to attach himself to the hip-hop culture. It motivated everything that he did. From the clothes he wore, to his thought-process. 'Get more. I don't have enough'. By his freshman year in high school after achieving popularity he still felt empty, like there was something more out there. He tried to find fulfillment in the world, but came up short every time.
At the age of 15, J. Crum developed an infection on his brain. It put him in a 3 day coma. After awakening out the coma, Crum had a powerful encounter with God. He realized that he was on this Earth for a reason. He was on this earth to serve the One that made him, to serve the One that saved him. Jesus Christ. He then realized that achieving his own fame was no longer important. Making the one who sent him famous, however, became vital in his life.
Crum met Mark McGaffin, Pastor of G2:20 and founder of the worship band WatersEdge, in 2007. Mark had a vision of reaching teens of all colors, backgrounds, and creeds for the the LORD. “His all or nothing mentality is revealed in his music and his lifestyle. J. Crum is more than just an artist, but a way of life as he strives to tell others about Christ.” says Mark. Crum and WatersEdge joined forces in the summer of 2008. Combining hip-hop, rock, and indie styles to reach the young generation on all cylinders. He released, The Portrait, with WatersEdge in February of 2010.
J. Crum's singles, Skitzo, How I'm Living, and Refuge from his new solo record “Kingdom Minded” (released 2010) have gained him a quite the following, sky rocketing him to the number 1 Christian artist in the state of Nebraska on Reverbnation. With WatersEdge right behind him at number 2.
J. Crum is still in Omaha serving in the local body, along with pursuing steadfastly after music ministry. Through his music, he hopes to help these lost revolutionaries find their identity in the One who made them.
Home Sweet Home
J. Crum Lyrics
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Burn a hole in the dark
You stare at the road
While I'm falling apart
The band on the tape
Plays our favourite song
I search for your smile
But you're already gone
But it felt like home
You walked through the door
With a story to tell
Your eyes tried to hide
But I know you too well
It slowly sinks in
That the love has been blind
My mind understands
But my heart lags behind
Cause it felt like home
Cause it felt like home
The bitter words
The broken glass
I can't believe you made me ask
The sudden change
Alone again
I guess I should know better
I know I shouldn't try
But tonight I need to hear
That the truth is a lie
And you've blackened the sun
No it's all said and done
And there is no regret
And it's all in my head
And it feels wrong
And it feels like home
And it feels wrong
And it feels like home
In "Home Sweet Home" by J. Crum, the artist sings about the feeling of being left behind by a loved one. The song starts with the image of the car lights burning a hole in the dark, as the singer watches their partner drive away. The singer searches for their partner's smile but realizes that they are already gone, leaving them alone in the darkness. The contrast between the car's lights and the darkness sets a somber tone for the song, reflecting the sense of loss and loneliness.
As the song progresses, the singer receives their partner, who comes home with a story to tell. Although the singer notices their partner's troubled reaction, they fail to comprehend the gravity of the situation. The third verse highlights the anger and frustration that the singer feels towards their partner. The line "I can't believe you made me ask" conveys a sense of betrayal and disappointment. The final verse is marked by a feeling of resignation and sadness. The singer acknowledges that the truth has finally emerged, and it feels wrong. However, in the singer's mind, it still feels like home, which further emphasizes the sense of loss.
Overall, "Home Sweet Home" is a poignant song that deals with the themes of heartbreak and loneliness. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a failed relationship, and J. Crum's emotive voice perfectly captures the sense of despair and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights on your car
The illumination from the lights on your car creates a sense of emptiness in the darkness of my heart
Burn a hole in the dark
The brightness of your car's lights pierces through the darkness of my soul
You stare at the road
While you focus on the journey, I'm left alone with my thoughts
While I'm falling apart
My emotions are overwhelming, and I feel like I am breaking down
The band on the tape
The music we listen to together is a symbol of our love and happiness
Plays our favourite song
The song that we both love reminds me of the good times we shared
I search for your smile
I long for the happiness that your smile brings, but it's nowhere to be found
But you're already gone
You've already moved on from our relationship, and I am left behind
But it felt like home
Our relationship was comforting, and it felt like a place I belonged
You walked through the door
When you returned home, I was eager to hear about your experiences
With a story to tell
You had something to share with me, and I was excited to hear it
Your eyes tried to hide
You attempted to conceal your true feelings, but I knew you too well to be fooled
But I know you too well
I can read your emotions, and I know when you are hiding something from me
It slowly sinks in
Over time, I begin to realize that our love was never what I thought it was
That the love has been blind
Our relationship was built on superficial emotions, and we never truly saw each other
My mind understands
I intellectually comprehend the situation, but emotionally, I am still struggling
But my heart lags behind
Despite my logical understanding, my emotions are still holding me back
The bitter words
Our conversations have turned negative, and our communication is filled with hurtful phrases
The broken glass
Our relationship is shattered, and I'm picking up the pieces
I can't believe you made me ask
I'm unable to comprehend why I'm the one who has to initiate these difficult conversations
The sudden change
Our relationship undergoes a drastic transformation, and things are no longer the way they used to be
Alone again
I'm back to feeling lonely, just as I was before our relationship started
I guess I should know better
It's my own fault for expecting our relationship to be different
I know I shouldn't try
I understand that our relationship is over, and I should stop holding onto it
But tonight I need to hear
Despite my better judgment, I want to hear from you tonight
That the truth is a lie
I want to hear that the negative things you've said about us aren't true
And you've blackened the sun
Your actions have put a dark cloud over my happiness
No it's all said and done
Our relationship has run its course, and it's time to move on
And there is no regret
Despite the difficult times, we both know that we wouldn't change anything
And it's all in my head
The emotions and memories still live on in my mind, even though our relationship is over
And it feels wrong
Despite everything, I still long for the comfort of our past relationship
And it feels like home
Our relationship may have ended, but the memories of our time together still bring me comfort and familiarity
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Justin Kniest
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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