Jonah33 has been around the block more than once in their run of seven year… Read Full Bio ↴Jonah33 has been around the block more than once in their run of seven years. Based out of the college town of Fayetteville, in North West Arkansas, it would be safe to say that they have given their lives to driving an un-compromised message home into the hearts of all who will listen with an aggression, both in their music and their determination. The group formed in 2001, with original members, singer/guitarist Vince Lichlyter and drummer Joshua Dougan. In 2004, guitarist Jason Rooney, and Bassist Cory Riley joined the ranks, and it was at that point that the group seemed to have found their niche. Showing their presence in 48 states and five different countries while having 6 singles from two albums reach the top ten with Christian Rock Radio, nothing is taken for granted with these guys. "Having been on the road now for five years, you would think we would have a whole lot more to show for it", says Vince, "But when you're motivated to strip the spirit of religion from the American church, you don't gain a lot of fans. But the fans who have supported us through the years... those are the ones that count. They are why we do what we do." Before joining Jonah33 Vince was in a band based out of Mansfield, Ar named Prodigal. Vince has been bringing Jesus into lives for many years.

Jonah33 released their self-titled debut album in 2001. With moderate success under their belt, and a widely successful single titled "Faith Like That", they ventured into their sophomore release, "The Strangest Day". The group took a left turn with that release and decided to give the mainstream Christian music scene a try. They embedded themselves in Nashville, co-wrote some songs with some heavy hitters, teamed up with the "right" people, even went as far as to record a worship track that someone else wrote. But in the end, the band felt they were trying to please the machine instead of God.

So 2007 finds the band on a new page. They recently parted ways with their record label, Ardent Records, and were picked up by Ares records, an independent label out of Santa Cruz, California. Their 3rd album, "The Heart of War", is slated for a summer release, and by far promises to be the best yet. The group has taken on the theme of WWll for this album, stating that "The church has been swallowed in the worship movement, and we need to be reminded that we are at war. This life is a spiritual war."

Over 500,000 miles and three vans since their first tour in 2001, Jonah33 offers no signs of letting up. As a matter of fact, internally, they have never felt stronger. The new music they have come forward with on "The Heart of War" seems to reflect that. Taking a few years of pent up anger and aggression, sonically the group dove into a much darker side than fans may be used to. But they have also delivered a balance in lyrics that seem to explode with hope, encouragement and brutal honesty, something that seems to be lacking in today's ear tickling industry.

Mystery
Jonah33 Lyrics

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What's it gonna take for the dead to wake in me?
What does it require to understand this fire inside
I want to comprehend where you start and where I end
If I could only magnify
If I could only magnify

The mystery behind you is consuming me
And I call conspiracy

You made yourself an endless maze of love
So I'd never give up
Don't want to leave this mystery
I'll never leave this mystery

So the question goes
Will I ever fully know the significance of the promises I'm told
And with this light inside is the dark afraid of me
Will the time come that I know?
Will the time come that I know?

If you ever came to me
To give me anything, anything at all
Your wisdom's what I need

For I am just a fiend
That craves your mystery

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jonah33's song "Mystery" talk about the singer's desire to understand the divine mystery of God's love. The singer asks what it would take for them to truly comprehend the fire inside of them and to see where they start and God ends. They describe the mystery of God as consuming them, making it a conspiracy - something hidden that they can't fully understand. Despite this, the singer recognizes that they don't want to leave this mystery, and instead long to fully know the significance of the promises they've been told.

The lyrics express a deep sense of yearning for spiritual understanding and connection. The singer craves the wisdom that only God can give, recognizing their own limitations as a mere "fiend" compared to the vastness of the divine mystery. In asking whether the time will ever come when they know, the singer grapples with the limits of human understanding and the need for faith in things unseen.

Overall, the lyrics of "Mystery" invite listeners to connect with the mystery of God's love and to recognize the limitations of human understanding in the face of divine transcendence.

Line by Line Meaning

What's it gonna take for the dead to wake in me?
What needs to happen for me to feel alive and awake again?

What does it require to understand this fire inside
What do I need to do to truly comprehend the passion and desire inside me?

I want to comprehend where you start and where I end
I want to understand where my own identity ends and where my connection to you begins.

If I could only magnify
If I could only see more clearly and in greater detail.

The mystery behind you is consuming me
I am completely captivated and obsessed with the enigma that surrounds you.

And I call conspiracy
I suspect that there is more to your nature than you let on.

You made yourself an endless maze of love
The depths of your love and the intricacies of your nature are infinite and impossible to fully understand.

So I'd never give up
You make it impossible for me to ever stop pursuing the truth about you.

Don't want to leave this mystery
I don't want to let go of my fascination with the mystery of who you are.

I'll never leave this mystery
I will always be drawn to and intrigued by the mystery of your nature.

So the question goes
The question that arises is:

Will I ever fully know the significance of the promises I'm told
Will I ever truly understand the importance and implications of the things you promise me?

And with this light inside is the dark afraid of me
Does the darkness and uncertainty that surrounds me fear the strength and clarity of my inner light?

Will the time come that I know?
Will there come a moment when everything becomes clear and I fully understand?

If you ever came to me
In the unlikely event that you reveal yourself more fully to me,

To give me anything, anything at all
To offer me any kind of insight or information about yourself,

Your wisdom's what I need
I crave your divine wisdom and understanding.

For I am just a fiend
I am helplessly and hopelessly addicted to your mystery and your love.

That craves your mystery
All I want is to further explore and unravel the mystery of who you are.

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