Camp was raised in a Christian home and drew musical inspiration from worship music and secular tunes alike. Touchstone albums in his artistic development include U2's The Joshua Tree, Delirious?' King of Fools , Jars Of Clay's debut album, Jars of Clay, and Steven Curtis Chapman's The Great Adventure.
When one of the worship leaders at the school heard Camp playing with some friends at his dormitory, he urged him to become involved with their music ministry program, and soon he was performing at Christian music events all over California, recording a self-released disc called Burden Me in 2000.
At one such appearance, Camp met a young woman named Melissa, and the two struck up a friendship that blossomed into a romance. When Melissa broke off the relationship after a few months, Camp was crushed, but when he next saw her, her life had taken a serious turn -- she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was in the hospital. When Melissa went into remission, Camp married her, but after their honeymoon, they discovered the cancer had returned, and in early 2001 she passed on; she was only 21.
Camp poured both his sorrow and the faith that helped see him through into his music, and in 2002 he was signed to BEC Recordings, who released his first nationally distributed album, Stay; it was both a critical and commercial success, and five songs from the disc reached the top of the Christian singles chart. While touring in support of Stay, Camp met singer Adrienne Leisching, former singer with the Benjamin Gate; the two hit it off, and in 2003 they were married, and have since been blessed with two daughters.
In 2004, Camp released his second album for BEC, Carried Me: The Worship Project, which matched the gold record success of Stay, and Camp won two Dove Award trophies for Best Male Vocalist and Best New Artist. In 2005, Camp released two albums -- a studio set, Restored, which rose to number 45 on the Billboard Top Albums chart and spawned three number one Christian singles, and a live disc, Live Unplugged from Franklin TN. Camp also recorded the song "Open Up Your Eyes" for the soundtrack of the hit film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which earned him another Dove Award. The fall of 2006 brought another studio set from Camp, Beyond Measure, which reached number 29 on the Billboard charts and produced two more hit singles.
Speaking Louder than Before, his sixth album, was released on November 25, 2008.
The Way Songfacts reports that his seventh album, We Cry Out: The Worship Project , was released on August 24, 2010, and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart.
Savior
Jeremy Camp Lyrics
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What God has willed, what God has planned
I only know at his right hand
Stands one who is my Savior
I take him at His word and deed
Christ died to save me: this I read
And in my heart I find a need
That He would leave His place on high
And for sinful man to die
You count it strange, so once did I
Before I knew my Savior
My Savior Loves, my Savior Lives
My Savior's always there for me
My God; He was, my God; He is
My God; is always gonna be
Yes, living, dying: let me bring
My Strength, my solace from this spring
That He who lives to be my King
Once died to be my Savior
My Savior Loves, my Savior Lives
My Savior's always there for me
My God; He was, my God; He is
My God; is always gonna be
The song "My God" by Jeremy Camp is a beautiful and heartfelt piece about one's faith and trust in God. The opening lines, "I am not skilled to understand, what God has willed, what God has planned," immediately convey a sense of humility and acceptance of the unknown. The singer acknowledges that they may not have all the answers or the understanding of God's ways, but they place their trust in a Savior who stands at God's right hand. The line "Stands one who is my Savior" reinforces the belief that there is someone who is watching over them and guiding them.
The next verses describe the singer's knowledge of their Savior and the need they have for Him to be their Savior. They take His word and deed as truth and find comfort in knowing that Christ died to save them. The sense of need culminates in the line, "And in my heart I find a need of Him to be my Savior," which emphasizes the importance of faith and the comfort it can bring.
The bridge of the song speaks to the sacrifice that the Savior made for humans. The lines "That He would leave His place on high and for sinful man to die, You count it strange, so once did I before I knew my Savior" highlight the extraordinary nature of Christ's sacrifice and the awe it inspires in those who believe. The song concludes with a message of hope, as the singer proclaims that their God was, is, and always will be there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not skilled to understand
The singer admits his lack of understanding about God’s will and plans, acknowledging his human limitations.
What God has willed, what God has planned
The singer acknowledges the sovereignty of God and admits his inability to comprehend His divine plans.
I only know at his right hand
The singer’s only certainty is that his Savior is standing at God’s right hand.
Stands one who is my Savior
The singer affirms his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior.
I take him at His word and deed
The singer relies on Jesus’ words and actions as proof that He died to save him.
Christ died to save me: this I read
The singer believes that Christ’s death was for his salvation, as stated in the Bible.
And in my heart I find a need
The singer acknowledges his spiritual need for Jesus in his life.
Of Him to be my Savior
The singer proclaims his belief that Jesus is indeed his Savior.
That He would leave His place on high
The singer marvels at the sacrifice of Jesus who left heaven and came to Earth.
And for sinful man to die
The singer recognizes that Jesus died for the sins of all humanity.
You count it strange, so once did I
The singer acknowledges that not everyone believes in Jesus’ sacrifice and admits he once felt the same way.
Before I knew my Savior
The singer’s faith in Jesus grew as he got to know Him better.
My Savior Loves, my Savior Lives
The singer affirms the love and existence of his Savior.
My Savior's always there for me
The singer finds comfort in the constant presence of his Savior in his life.
My God; He was, my God; He is
The singer acknowledges that God remains the same always.
My God; is always gonna be
The singer affirms his belief that God will always be present in his life.
Yes, living, dying: let me bring
The singer is willing to give honor and glory to God both in life and in death.
My Strength, my solace from this spring
The singer finds comfort and support in his relationship with Jesus.
That He who lives to be my King
The singer acknowledges that Jesus is his King and Savior.
Once died to be my Savior
The singer affirms his faith that Jesus died for his salvation.
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Written by: AARON SHUST
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@timothymaharaj5861
This is the type of Christian music we NEED in this day and age! I'm a 21yr old and I think this song is soo littt it's on fire🔥💥🔥
@trustknowwaunful
Yeah! Like 101.5 they never play Christian rap. Like it's still Christian music!
@texasboi6760
I listened to this at a D- Now event
I got saved there, this song is my testimony, my dad left 3 years ago
I’m 13 years old I’ve been fighting anger sadness depression anxiety. This song helps me be a better person. Thank you for making this song
@chrgdvy
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
@NoahAG
Wow Social Club and Jeremy Camp actually is fire 🔥
@sherimasherian5308
Holy Jesus this song hits, “But angels all around me you don’t gotta worry bout me” that’s on periodt 🤍 these songs are the cries of our hearts to Christ every night, these songs remind me of the book of lamentations and when David writes his psalms of sorrow, but with a modern twist
@efremcundiff8929
All of the songs that are cries for help produced by artists who believe in God just hit diffrent!!!
@yana6140
Yep! True super True
@ICXNICMUSIC
Social club misfits are a big inspiration for me
The way you blend gospel with music is just spectacular
May God bless all of you!!
@kataang222
This is epic! This whole album is freakin amazing! Jesus forever ❤️