Josh Turner is a country artist who describes his music as South Carolina Lowcountry. His voice and musical style has often been compared to that of Johnny Cash's. Hailing from the Hannah, South Carolina, Josh moved to Nashville in 1996 to study music at Belmont University. It was there that he met his current wife, Jennifer Ford, whom he married in 2003. During that same year, he released his debut album, Long Black Train. The title song "Long Black Train" peaked at #13 on Billboard's US Country chart, staying on the charts for over 40 weeks.
Your Man, Josh's 2nd album, was released early 2006. The first single was the title track, "Your Man," which eventually climbed all the way to number 1. His big hit, though, was his second single, "Would You Go With Me." This song solidified the album's soon platinum status. His Christian-themed "Me and God" was released as a single on the Christian radio circuit. It was a moderate success, and was eventually released as a single on the Country radio.
"Time Is Love," is the first single from Josh Turner's fifth studio album. It finds him turning the phrase "time is money" on its head: ("Time is love / Gotta run / Love to hang longer but I got someone who waits / Waits for me and right now she's where I need to be / Time is love, gotta run.") The song was released digitally on December 20, 2011 and for radio adds on January 8, 2012. (Time Is Love Songfacts)
I was There
Josh Turner Lyrics
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And when Neil and the boys came to the moon in that tin can
At Gettysburg, Omaha Beach, in Vietnam
I heard every soldier's cry and every mama's prayer
I was there
I was there when you took your first breath
And when you let that stolen lucky strike
When you were waist deep in Carter's Creek
And Preacher John dunked you down in the water
And raised you up for air
I was there
I'm always around, I was then and I am now
And I'll be here when tomorrow comes
When a road comes to an end
I'm where you start again
I'm never farther than a word away
You've always got a friend
When your grandma passed, I was in that house
And when your grandpa ran down the streets of gold
To show her around
I was there
I'm always around, I was then and I am now
And I'll be here when tomorrow comes
When a road comes to an end
I'm where you start again
I'm never farther than a word away
You've always got a friend
I was there last night on Highway Nine
When you answered the phone and ran right through that stop sign
I was in the cab of that bigger rig and that trucker's ear
Made him swerve to the right and miss you by a hair
I was there
If you're feeling alone, look up
I'm the one who answers prayers
And I'm always there
Josh Turner's "I Was There" is a heartfelt song about the presence of God throughout every moment of our lives, both the good and the bad. In the opening verse, Turner describes God's presence at some of the most significant moments in history. He asserts that God was present in Bethlehem on the night of Jesus' birth, during the moon landing, at Gettysburg and Omaha Beach during the Civil War, and in the midst of the Vietnam War. Through these descriptions, Turner emphasizes the idea that God is eternal and ever-present, witnessing and involved in the events of the world in ways that we cannot comprehend.
In the following verses, Turner moves to more personal moments in our lives, where we encounter God's presence in both ordinary and extraordinary moments. He speaks about God being present at the moment of our birth and at the moment of our rebirth, when we are baptized. Turner also describes God's presence in moments of loss and grief, such as when our grandparents pass away.
The song's chorus reinforces the message that God's presence is constant in our lives, both in moments of joy and moments of hardship. Turner encourages listeners that even when they feel alone or lost, God is always there to offer comfort, support, and guidance.
Overall, "I Was There" invites listeners to reflect on the presence of God in their own lives and to find comfort in the idea that God is always with them, no matter where they go or what they experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I was there that night in Bethlehem
I was present when Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem
And when Neil and the boys came to the moon in that tin can
I witnessed Neil Armstrong and his fellow astronauts landing on the moon
At Gettysburg, Omaha Beach, in Vietnam
I was present during important battles such as the Battle of Gettysburg, D-Day in Omaha Beach and the Vietnam War
I heard every soldier's cry and every mama's prayer
I listened to the cries of the soldiers and the prayers of their mothers during those battles
I was there when you took your first breath
I was present at your birth
And when you let that stolen lucky strike
I observed when you smoked that stolen cigarette
And locked a choke to death
I was present when you choked on the cigarette smoke
When you were waist deep in Carter's Creek
I witnessed you standing in the waters of Carter's Creek
And Preacher John dunked you down in the water
I was present when Preacher John baptized you by submerging you in the water
And raised you up for air
I watched as Preacher John lifted you out of the water after the baptism
I'm always around, I was then and I am now
I have been around for a long time, and I'm still present now
And I'll be here when tomorrow comes
I will still be present when tomorrow comes
When a road comes to an end
When a journey ends
I'm where you start again
I'm the starting point of a new journey
I'm never farther than a word away
I'm always near you, just a word away
You've always got a friend
You can always rely on me, I'm your friend
When your grandma passed, I was in that house
I was present in your grandma's house when she passed away
And when your grandpa ran down the streets of gold
I observed your grandpa entering heaven when he passed away
To show her around
To show your grandma around heaven
I was there last night on Highway Nine
I was present on Highway Nine last night
When you answered the phone and ran right through that stop sign
I saw you answer the phone and run through the stop sign while driving
I was in the cab of that bigger rig
I was present in the cab of the bigger truck
And that trucker's ear
I made the trucker hear something that made him swerve the truck to avoid hitting you
Made him swerve to the right and miss you by a hair
I influenced the trucker to swerve the truck right at the last moment and saved you from a near-accident
If you're feeling alone, look up
If you are feeling lonely, look up to the sky
I'm the one who answers prayers
I'm the one who answers prayers
And I'm always there
I'm always present to answer your prayers and comfort you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: MONTY CRISWELL, TIMOTHY MENZIES
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