The JJ Weeks Band, based in Macon GA, have toured extensively and released three independent projects. Each of the guys have been involved in ministry in some capacity since childhood. Whether singing solos, performing in church musicals, or leading worship, music and ministry have always gone hand in hand. That heart for ministry led Weeks to step out in faith and push for a career in music full-time. Shortly thereafter there talents joined together to create the JJ Weeks Band and consisted of David Hart Bass, Robbie Fritz Drums, Cody Preston Guitar, JJ Weeks Vocal.
‘We want people to know that God has their back. That they can trust Him in the midst of the struggles of life because He loves us,’ says Weeks.
The bands music is filled with the pain of real life, but points to a hope that could only be found in a loving God.
Save Us
JJ Weeks Band Lyrics
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On first street tonight
the echo room the tick tock boom
Everybody's havin' a good time
but just across the street
A young girl hadn't had enough to eat
We walk by and we flick her a dime
and think everything's gonna be alright
who will save us
Who will make us
Better than we are today
your love is gonna lead the way, save us
Who will make us
stop thinkin about ourselves
and Start thinkin bout somebody else
Save us
she doesn't want to fight
she finds a place to hide
the loves been gone for far too long
left alone in a broken home
he's been out all night with his friends
she don't like the way that story ends
and she's tired of it all
who will save us
who will make us
better than we are today
your love is gonna lead the way, save us
who will make us
stop thinking about ourselves
and start thinking about somebody else
save us
cause we've been livin this life upside down
but there is one
who can urn it around
im sending out a prayer tonight
im sending out a prayer tonight
save us, save us
im sending out a prayer tonight
im sending out a prayer tonight
save us, save us
your love is gonna lead the way
save us
who will save us
Who will make us
Better than we are today
your love is gonna lead the way, save us
Who will make us
stop thinkin about ourselves
and Start thinkin bout somebody else
Save us
who will save us
Who will make us
Better than we are today
your love is gonna lead the way, save us
Who will make us
stop thinkin about ourselves
and Start thinkin bout somebody else
Save us
save us
im sending out a prayer tonight
im sending out a prayer tonight
save us
The JJ Weeks Band’s “Save Us” deals with themes of inequality, neglect and self-centeredness, and poses the question of who will save us as individuals and as a society. The song depicts a vivid contrast between two neighboring locations on First Street – the lively and bustling Echo Room and the broken-down home where a young girl is struggling to find even enough to eat. Despite the stark contrast, both sides seem to have one thing in common – a lack of genuine care and concern for those whom society often neglects or marginalizes. The lyrics highlight issues such as hunger, loneliness, domestic abuse, and selfishness, all of which the sender wishes to bring to light through prayer.
The song speaks to the need for love, compassion, and humility as means of bringing about change for those who are struggling. It points to the role that love can play in overcoming selfishness and turning one’s focus toward those in need. This love can inspire empathy, compassion, and a desire to take action to make positive change in society. Ultimately, the song is an appeal to anyone who is able to help to do so, and for us to come together as a community to address the issues we face.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights are shinin' bright
On first street tonight
the echo room the tick tock boom
Everybody's havin' a good time
but just across the street
A young girl hadn't had enough to eat
We walk by and we flick her a dime
and think everything's gonna be alright
The singer is witnessing people having a good time in a street but across the street, he sees a young girl who is starving. He gives her some money but this one action isn't enough to solve this problem.
who will save us
Who will make us
Better than we are today
your love is gonna lead the way, save us
Who will make us
stop thinkin about ourselves
and Start thinkin bout somebody else
Save us
The singer is questioning who will save us from the situation where people are only concerned about themselves and not others. He believes that only love for each other can save us.
she doesn't want to fight
she finds a place to hide
the loves been gone for far too long
left alone in a broken home
he's been out all night with his friends
she don't like the way that story ends
and she's tired of it all
The singer is describing a situation where a woman is tired and frustrated because her partner is not treating her well. He is always out with his friends and love has vanished from their life. This situation has made her feel alone and vulnerable.
cause we've been livin this life upside down
but there is one
who can urn it around
im sending out a prayer tonight
im sending out a prayer tonight
save us, save us
im sending out a prayer tonight
im sending out a prayer tonight
save us, save us
your love is gonna lead the way
save us
The artist is suggesting that they have been living their lives in the wrong way and need help to fix it. He believes that prayer can help and asking for help from a higher power can turn things around. He trusts that love is the solution.
who will save us
Who will make us
Better than we are today
your love is gonna lead the way, save us
Who will make us
stop thinkin about ourselves
and Start thinkin bout somebody else
Save us
The artist repeats his previous question about who can save them from their current situation and believes that only through love and thinking about others can they become better than they are currently.
save us
im sending out a prayer tonight
im sending out a prayer tonight
save us
The singer is repeating his plea for help and praying for salvation from their current situation.
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.