Brother/sister duo LaRue is walking a path God calls few so young to take. … Read Full Bio ↴Brother/sister duo LaRue is walking a path God calls few so young to take. Phillip LaRue, 17, and Natalie LaRue, 15, who came out with their debut album, La Rue on February 8, 2000, display a wisdom and maturity that undeniably reflects the sacrificial investment of other family members who are as much a part of this talented group as the two tender singer/songwriters themselves.

The pair also shines with a passionate love for their Savior, whom they are contagiously committed to sharing with their peers.

Working with producers Rick Elias, Mike Lenny and Ken Mary, LaRue has created a collection of songs that bely their few years in lyrical depth, and treat listeners to a vocal banquet, at once breathy soft, then almost growling with rich, honey-tinged strength. The group's sound lays warm, lilting harmonies atop fresh, energetic guitars, for a result that's closest to acoustic-based pop, but hints of modern rock on the edges. Both the sound and the songs are straight from the heart of teenagers to teenagers, with Phillip and Natalie co-writing every song on the album themselves, and trading lead vocals with no sign of sibling rivalry.

Lift Up
LaRue Lyrics

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In my heart there is a choice
And in my throat there is a voice
That wants to boldly speak of You today

Speak Your truth in this time
Where darkness falls before it's night
And Lord, I pray above all else today

That I will lift up Your name
And if I fall down, show grace
Completely love You
Love You today, today

So come and break me of my pride
Enough for me to be a light
Standing firm foundations made of faith

And I will lift up Your name
And if I fall down, show grace
Completely love You
Love You today, today

So I will lift up Your name
And if I fall down, show grace
Completely love You
Love You today, today

I want to lift up Your name
And if I fall down, show grace
Completely love You
Love You today, today

Today, today, today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to LaRue's song Lift Up speak of a choice that an individual has in their heart and a voice that wants to speak boldly of God. The artist prays for the courage to speak truth in a time when darkness is known to fall before night. It speaks of the desire to lift up the name of God above all, and to love and show grace even in moments of falling down. The second verse speaks of breaking the artist's pride enough for them to become a light and have faith as a firm foundation. The chorus repeats the message of lifting up God's name, showing grace, and love.

The song Lift Up embodies a message of hope and faith in God that can be relatable to many individuals. It speaks of the struggles of life, but also emphasizes the power of God's love and the ability to show grace in moments of weakness. The lyrics help individuals understand that they have a choice to lift up the name of God, even in times of darkness, and to show grace and love in all situations.

Line by Line Meaning

In my heart there is a choice
I have to choose between serving or ignoring God.

And in my throat there is a voice
My voice wants to speak God's truth boldly.

That wants to boldly speak of You today
I want to proclaim God's truth and love today.

Speak Your truth in this time
God, please let Your truth be known in this dark time.

Where darkness falls before it's night
Things are getting worse before they get better.

And Lord, I pray above all else today
God, this is my most important request today.

That I will lift up Your name
I will honor and worship You, God.

And if I fall down, show grace
God, please forgive me and help me get up when I stumble.

Completely love You
I will give all of my love to You, God.

Love You today, today
I will love You with all my heart today and every day.

So come and break me of my pride
God, please humble me and remove my pride.