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.

Scream
Jonah33 Lyrics

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Scream at the top of your lungs
If you're ready to die tonight
To die tonight for what you believe

What's going on, where have all our voices gone
And why are we afraid of words like war

Need I remind you that we are an army

And armies engage, yes armies engage when the threat is too much to ignore

Sounds like we should sound the alarm
Scream at the top of your lungs
If you're ready to die tonight
To die tonight for what you believe
Time isn't on our side
Never on our side
Never has been a friend of mine
So just scream with me
If you're ready to die tonight
For what it is you believe

Don't look now
But some of our worst enemies
Have found their way inside these walls we've made

These are the moments
That define us as cowards or men full of valor
So shut up and fight
And don't let 'em know you're afraid
I'm not one to lay down and die

Scream at the top of your lungs
If you're ready to die tonight
To die tonight for what you believe
Time isn't on our side
Never on our side
Never has been a friend of mine
So just scream with me
If you're ready to die tonight
For what it is you believe

Scream at the top of your lungs
If you're ready to die tonight
To die tonight for what you believe
Time isn't on our side
Never on our side
Never has been a friend of mine
So just scream with me

If you're ready to die tonight
For what it is you believe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jonah33's song "Scream" calls for action and bravery in the face of war and danger, urging listeners to not be afraid to speak up and fight for what they believe in, even if it may cost their lives. The lines "What's going on, where have all our voices gone / And why are we afraid of words like war" allude to the silence and fear among the people, as they do not speak up or take action against threats.

The lyrics also speak of the need to unite as an army and fight back against enemies, both external and internal. The lines "Don't look now / But some of our worst enemies / Have found their way inside these walls we've made" highlight the danger of complacency and the need to be vigilant against those who wish to hurt us. The chorus repeated throughout the song, "Scream at the top of your lungs / If you're ready to die tonight / To die tonight for what you believe" serves as a call to action, urging listeners to not be afraid to speak up and fight for their beliefs, even if it may come at a high cost.

Overall, the song speaks to the importance of bravery and unity in times of danger, and encourages listeners to not be afraid to speak up and take action.

Line by Line Meaning

Scream at the top of your lungs
Yell as loudly as possible

If you're ready to die tonight
If you're fully committed to your beliefs

To die tonight for what you believe
To sacrifice your life for your beliefs

What's going on, where have all our voices gone
What happened to our ability to speak up

And why are we afraid of words like war
Why do we fear conflict

Need I remind you that we are an army
We are a united force

And armies engage, yes armies engage when the threat is too much to ignore
And armies fight back when threatened

Sounds like we should sound the alarm
It's time to take action

Time isn't on our side
We don't have time to waste

Never on our side
We can't rely on time to help us

Never has been a friend of mine
Time has never been helpful to me