“We may live in snapshot moments,” Josh says, “but those moments are not Life. Life is not one point in time but all of the points in time between drawing our first and last breaths. Because we have experienced the faithfulness of God in the past we can be secure in the present and trust in the One who holds the future.”
There is a school of thought that dictates what a typical rock star bio should look like. Open with a snappy quote to catch the reader’s attention. Include a laundry list of accolades, weighty references to his current standing on the album sales and radio charts as well as testimonials from well-respected industry insiders regarding his future greatness. Convince the reader that the artist in question is successful, talented and - in the case of Christian rock stars -considerably more spiritually creative than the average Joe who occupies the pew next to you on any given Sunday.
Josh Wilson simply smiles and shakes his head at the absurdity of it all. You see, Josh Wilson is not a rock star - never has been; doesn’t intend to be. So if you are looking for one, you’ll just have to look someplace else.
That’s not to say Josh isn’t an incredibly talented singer/songwriter with numerous accolades and a brilliant future ahead of him. His debut album, Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup, resonated with a growing legion of fans across the nation, spawning the Top 10 radio hit, “Savior Please,” while launching him on tours with such celebrated artists as Big Daddy Weave and Matthew West. And though he would deny charges of being a guitar prodigy, Josh’s mesmerizing abilities have elicited awed comparisons, with terms like ‘Keaggy-esque’ being bandied about.
“Please don’t hang that on me,” Josh smiles. “Playing guitar is a passion for me, and I do enjoy playing. But you never arrive. You never become the best, and that’s not what I’m trying to do anyway. I want to take some lessons and brush up on my playing because honestly, I’m a little rusty.”
A little rusty for someone who studied under the tutelage of classical guitar legend, David Brandon, is like firing on all cylinders for the rest of the guitar-playing world. As phenomenal as his musicianship is, it is the lyrical integrity of his songs that remains Josh Wilson’s magnificent obsession, though he admits to wrestling with words like Jacob with the angel and sometimes walks away from his own songwriting sessions with a limp.
“I have a passion for songwriting, but I don’t think I would say that while I am in the middle of writing a song,” Josh muses. “Songwriting is hard work, and I’ll procrastinate and avoid it at all costs. It is absolutely the ground fighting back against man’s efforts to till the soil. Melodies come to me a lot easier than words, but lyrics are where the weight of the song is. The melody may stick in someone’s head, but eventually they are going to start thinking about the words. That’s why I feel so much pressure. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter if you write a good song with a great hook if the words are meaningless. It is a daunting task and a big responsibility. I do not to take it lightly.”
That undeniable tension between the words and music emerges as a focal point of Josh’s sophomore CD, Life Is Not A Snapshot. This seven-song collection of contemporary theological musings reflects Josh’s remarkable penchant for framing cold and calculated questions of faith into wild, unbridled musical expressions of trust.
“I am a pastor’s kid and grew up in the church,” Josh explains. “I don’t remember a time when I didn’t believe in Jesus, but my faith was never really challenged until I went to college. During my freshman year, I encountered people who were nice and smart, but who didn’t believe what I believed, and they started to challenge my faith. I didn’t have the foundation I needed to come up against those questions. A lot of things that I thought I knew started to fall apart. The Lord picked me up and said, ‘There are good answers to these questions, but you’re going to have to do some searching and praying and ask some smart questions yourself to figure out why you believe what you believe.’”
Hard work and seeking answers became a passion for the young singer/songwriter, and his songs have become richer as a result. In the two years since his critically acclaimed debut release, Josh has discovered a marked clarity regarding his vision and mission for his music, and it is aimed squarely at followers of Christ.
“I feel like I am called to challenge and encourage the Church,” he declares. “I want to make people think, particularly about why they believe what they believe. As soon as your faith is challenged, that is when you’ll realize that Sunday school answers are not enough. Hopefully I can encourage people to dig deeper into their faith.”
Savior Please
Josh Wilson Lyrics
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I work so hard, I live so fast.
This life begins, then it ends.
And then I do the best that I can,
But I don't know how long I'll last.
I try to be so tough,
But I'm just not strong enough.
To hold on to me.
I try to be good enough,
But I'm nothing without your love.
Savior, please keep saving me.
Savior, please help me stand.
I fall so hard, I fade so fast.
Will you begin right where I end?
And be the God of all I am because you're all I have.
Hallelujah!
Everything you are to me
Is everything I'll ever need.
And I am learning to believe
Cause you're the one who's saving me.
The lyrics of Josh Wilson's song Savior Please express the human desire for salvation, support, and reassurance in the face of life's challenges and uncertainties. The first verse starts with a plea to God to take the singer's hand and guide them, because they are struggling to keep up with the fast pace of life and uncertain of how much time they have left. The singer acknowledges that they try to be tough, but they know deep down that they are not strong enough to face life on their own. That's why they implore God to hold onto them and not let go.
In the second verse, the singer asks God for more than just spiritual guidance; they ask for help standing up after they have fallen down. They recognize that their life is fleeting and fragile, and they want God to be there for them when they reach the end. The singer concludes with a joyful exaltation of God, thanking Him for being everything they need and for saving them from their fears and doubts.
Overall, this song is an honest and vulnerable expression of the human need for a higher power to help us navigate life's ups and downs. It's a reminder that we are not alone and that, even when we are at our weakest, there is a source of strength and comfort available to us if we just reach out and ask for help.
Line by Line Meaning
Savior, please take my hand
Asking for God's intervention and guidance in life.
I work so hard, I live so fast
Life is hard and moves quickly.
This life begins, then it ends
Life is finite and temporary.
And then I do the best that I can
Struggling to make the most of life.
But I don't know how long I'll last
The uncertainty of life.
I try to be so tough
Attempting to handle life's challenges with strength.
But I'm just not strong enough
Admitting one's limitations and need for help.
I can't do this alone, God I need you
Relying on God's support.
To hold on to me
To provide steadfast support.
I try to be good enough
Striving to live a worthy life.
But I'm nothing without your love
Acknowledging that God's love is the foundation of one's worth.
Savior, please keep saving me
Reiterating the need for God's ongoing help.
Savior, please help me stand
Asking for strength and guidance.
I fall so hard, I fade so fast
Life's difficulties can cause one to stumble and lose momentum.
Will you begin right where I end?
Requesting God to take over when one cannot keep going.
And be the God of all I am because you're all I have
Leaning on God completely for support.
Hallelujah!
An expression of praise.
Everything you are to me
Referring to God's importance in one's life.
Is everything I'll ever need
Acknowledging that God's presence is sufficient.
And I am learning to believe
Discovering faith.
Cause you're the one who's saving me
Recognizing that God is the source of salvation.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN GLOVER, JOSH WILSON
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@joanamendes7155
Savior, please take my hand
I work so hard, I live so fast
This life begins, and then it ends
And I do the best that I can
But I don't know how long I'll last
I try to be so tough, but I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need you to hold on to me
I try to be good enough, but I'm nothing without your love
Savior, please keep saving me
Savior, please, help me stand
I fall so hard, I fade so fast
Will you begin right where I end
And be the God of all I am because you're all that I have
I try to be so tough, but I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need you to hold on to me
I try to be good enough, but I'm nothing without your love
Savior, please keep saving me
(Hallellujah)
Everything you are to me
(Hallellujah)
Is everything I'll ever need
(Hallellujah)
And I am learning to believe
(Hallellujah)
That I don't have to prove a thing
(Hallellujah)
'Cause you're the one who's saving me
Hallellujah
I try to be so tough, but I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need you to hold on to me
I try to be good enough, but I'm nothing without your love
Savior, please keep saving me, Savior, please keep saving me
@chiefsaintdaniel5102
🕊👼🏾YAHUAH THY GOD IS OUR STRENGTH WITHOUT HIM WE ARE NOT strong enough TO DO IT our way😇🕎
📖“YAHUAH is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”📖Psalms 28:7
📖“YAHUAH is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”📖Nahum 1:7
🕊👼🏾TRUST IN YAHUAH THY GOD AND YAHUSHA HA'MASHIACH YOUR NOT alone😇🕎
📖“For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.”📖Psalms 33:21
📖“O taste and see that YAHUAH is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”📖Psalms 34:8
📖“YAHUAH redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.”📖Psalms 34:22
@tamrathdeen1908
I heard this song before giving my life to Christ.
A man gifted me with his phone and it was part of the play list.
Without realizing it I would play this song every time I am in deep shit/trouble. And some how God will fix the issue.
It was only until I gave my life to Christ I understood that God was hearing me every time I was singing this song. It was like a prayer I was praying to him without even realizing it.
Today I am much more conscious of Christ and my faith.
God I just want to say thank you. Bless the singer and those listening to this song. 🙏🏽♥️
@KNIGHTFOX80
I "lost" this song for over a decade and have just found it again. 14 years ago when it came out my life was a wreck, a lot from my own bad choices, but this song meant a lot to me and I cried out the same things to God. Today, I can say even more confidently that God is gracious and faithful and has delivered me from many things and even though life has it's difficulties, looking back is night and day because of Him. I'm glad I found this song again.
@deborahmoore7657
Happy Valentines Day to our true love Jesus❤🎉😊
@JoeyLem
Hi My name's Joe. Currently, I'm lyingin a hospital bed with a tube hanging from my chest. The reason is because I have a pneumothorax, which is a lung collapse. The tube is supposed to help reinflate my lung, but unfortunately it's not helping as much as it should. Because of this, Im gonna need to have surgury on my lungs so that it will never collapse again. I've never had surgury before and Im scared that it won't go well. God, You've always been saving me, so Savior, please. Keep saving me.
@pazpaz5395
Hope everything turned out good for you brother GOD bless
@tamrathdeen1908
Joe, may God bless you 🙏🏽 and heal you completely.
@abigalekalaw1014
How are you now, Joe
@McConaughey_83
I know it's 10 years later but I hope you're doing well Joe. God's still God!
@errongalecio5728
Hey, how are you? 😊😊😊 I hope you're doing well
@Aiafati
i think this is the most honest prayer a struggling soul could ever offer to Him. O Lord please keep saving us.