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.
Take You Back
Jeremy Camp Lyrics
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The answer lies in you
You hung to make me strong
Though my praise was few
When I fall and bring your name down
But I have found in you
A heart that pleads forgiveness
Of painful memories
But I know
That your response will always be
[Chorus]
I'll take you back always
And even when your fight is over now
Even when your fight is over now
I'll take you back always
And even when the pain is coming through
Even when the pain is coming through
I'll take you back
You satisfy this cry
Of what I'm looking for
And I take all I can
And lay it down
Before the throne of endless grace, now
That radiates what's true
I'm in the only place
That erases all these faults
That have overtaken me
But I know
That your response will always be
[Chorus]
I can only speak
With a grateful heart
As I'm pierced by this gift
Of your love
I will always bring an offering
I can never thank you enough
You'll take me back always
And even when my fight is over now
Even when my fight is over now
You'll take me back always
And even when my pain is coming through
Even when my pain is coming through
You'll take me back always
Even when my fight is over now
Even when my fight is over now
You'll take me back always
Even when my pain is coming through
Even when my pain is coming through
You'll take me back
The lyrics of Jeremy Camp's song "Take You Back" appear to reflect a personal acknowledgment of one's human weaknesses and the redemptive power of God's grace. The lines "The reason why I stand," and "The answer lies in you" suggest that the singer has found purpose and strength in their faith in God. The words "You hung to make me strong, though my praise was few" may allude to the Christian belief that Jesus Christ died on the cross for the redemption of humankind's sins. Despite the singer's shortcomings ("When I fall and bring your name down"), the lyrics portray the unchanging nature of God's forgiveness ("But I know that your response will always be...I'll take you back always").
The next verse appears to reinforce the idea of the cleansing power of God's grace by describing the singer's newfound peace ("A heart that pleads forgiveness, replacing all these thoughts of painful memories...I'm in the only place that erases all these faults that have overtaken me"). The chorus repeatedly affirms the unconditional nature of God's love ("I'll take you back always...Even when your fight is over now...Even when the pain is coming through"), taking a personal turn towards the end, as the singer speaks directly to God ("You'll take me back always").
Overall, "Take You Back" is a song that explores the tensions between human weakness and the transformative power of faith in God. The lyrics seem to suggest that by humbling oneself before God and seeking His forgiveness, one can find peace, purpose, and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
The reason why I stand
I stand because of you.
The answer lies in you
You are the one who has the answer.
You hung to make me strong
You suffered so that I could be strong.
Though my praise was few
I didn't praise you enough.
When I fall and bring your name down
When I mess up and make you look bad.
But I have found in you
But I have discovered in you.
A heart that pleads forgiveness
A heart that begs for forgiveness.
Replacing all these thoughts
Taking away all my negative thoughts.
Of painful memories
Of bad memories.
But I know
I am aware.
That your response will always be
That you will always respond.
I'll take you back always
I will always forgive you.
And even when your fight is over now
Even when you have stopped trying.
Even when your fight is over now
Even when you have stopped trying.
I'll take you back always
I will always forgive you.
And even when the pain is coming through
Even when you are suffering.
Even when the pain is coming through
Even when you are suffering.
I'll take you back
I will still forgive you.
You satisfy this cry
You fulfill this longing.
Of what I'm looking for
Of what I am searching for.
And I take all I can
And I take everything I need.
And lay it down
And I give it to you.
Before the throne of endless grace, now
Before your throne of infinite forgiveness.
That radiates what's true
That demonstrates what is real.
I'm in the only place
I am in the only location.
That erases all these faults
That removes all my mistakes.
That have overtaken me
That have overwhelmed me.
But I know
But I am aware.
That your response will always be
That you will always forgive me.
I can only speak
I can only say.
With a grateful heart
With a thankful heart.
As I'm pierced by this gift
As I am affected by this present.
Of your love
Of your affection.
I will always bring an offering
I will always give something in return.
I can never thank you enough
I could never express enough gratitude.
You'll take me back always
You will always forgive me.
Even when my fight is over now
Even when I stop trying.
Even when my fight is over now
Even when I stop trying.
You'll take me back always
You will always forgive me.
Even when my pain is coming through
Even when I am suffering.
Even when my pain is coming through
Even when I am suffering.
You'll take me back always
You will always forgive me.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Jeremy Camp
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@maggiechastine7724
I hear ya on that.
I DON'T know HOW many times I've single handedly managed to mess things up when they were going so good & yet he STILL continues loving me & still being there.
I just wish I could be more there & dedicated to HIM than I have been for way to long.
& Idk🤷🏻♀️HOW, WHEN or WHY but, somehow i ALWAYS end up "slipping away".
& It's almost like a cycle w/me..when life is going GR8 4 me & I feel like I'm on top of my game & I'm happy, proud & sucessful...i unintentionally seem to self sabotage myself & end up in a sad, lonely, & miserable rut. But there he (God) is picking me up, brushing me off & giving me another chance
HE TRULY IS A GR8 FATHER.
* P S.***
Check out the song "Control" by TENTH AVENUE NORTH" I think you'll like it. 😊
Go now, it's like him...truley amazing.
Have a good one. 🙋🏻♀️
@inthedark334
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9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. you cannot lose salvation once you have salvation look up Pastor Rodney Boyer from Grace Bible Community Church in Grace Bible ambassadors
@sebastianholguinphotograph5657
The reason why I stand
The answer lies in you
You hung to make me strong
Though my praise was few
When I fall and bring your name down
But I have found in you
A heart that pleads forgiveness
Replacing all these thoughts
Of painful memories
But I know
That your response will always be
I'll take you back always
And even when your fight is over now
Even when your fight is over now
I'll take you back always
And even when the pain is coming through
Even when the pain is coming through
I'll take you back
You satisfy this cry
Of what I'm looking for
And I take all I can
And lay it down
Before the throne of endless grace, now
That radiates what's true
I'm in the only place
That erases all these faults
That have overtaken me
But I know
That your response will always be
I'll…
@JvVar2120
People you care about might leave you and forsake you but Jesus will always take you back.
@roneyshiks2400
I'm back here in 2023 Dec just to know God will take you back even after you have forgotten Him. He is merciful.
@IvanilsonRibeiroConsultor
i am here in 24 also.. i remember the Jeremy song's with great happiness.
@cassidytice3442
Amen!
@TheBravesfan30
10 years later and this song has more meaning to me now than ever. Just learned I got put on academic suspension from my university. After two semesters of struggling mentally and spiritually I had a breakthrough today and now I truly realize the meaning of these lyrics. God took me back even though the sin I committed and all the ignoring I did of him yet he accepted me back at my lowest with open arms.
@maggiechastine7724
I hear ya on that.
I DON'T know HOW many times I've single handedly managed to mess things up when they were going so good & yet he STILL continues loving me & still being there.
I just wish I could be more there & dedicated to HIM than I have been for way to long.
& Idk🤷🏻♀️HOW, WHEN or WHY but, somehow i ALWAYS end up "slipping away".
& It's almost like a cycle w/me..when life is going GR8 4 me & I feel like I'm on top of my game & I'm happy, proud & sucessful...i unintentionally seem to self sabotage myself & end up in a sad, lonely, & miserable rut. But there he (God) is picking me up, brushing me off & giving me another chance
HE TRULY IS A GR8 FATHER.
* P S.***
Check out the song "Control" by TENTH AVENUE NORTH" I think you'll like it. 😊
Go now, it's like him...truley amazing.
Have a good one. 🙋🏻♀️
@lindafett1826
I agree, that the lyrics mean so much then and now 2022
@purpleroyalty3290
Amen
@DizzeeY
13 years I still agree
@eddiecabrero2646
🎉