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.
Tonight
LaRue Lyrics
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When Your grace shines and touches my face
I know Your love
I've heard it sung a thousand times before
But still I cry for more
Surrender to my Lord
And tonight and the rest of my life
Still I cry for You
Still I cry out for You
I stay completely quiet
I'm determined to rest in Your strength
But still I cry for more
Surrender to my Lord
Still I cry out for You
It's a beautiful pain
When your grace shines and touches my face
The lyrics to LaRue's song "Tonight" explore the beauty and complexity of the experience of surrendering to God's love and grace. The opening lines describe this experience as a "beautiful pain," suggesting that although it can be challenging, it is ultimately rewarding and fulfilling to feel the touch of God's grace. The repetition of "still I cry for more" suggests the singer's hunger for a deeper connection with God and a more complete understanding of God's love.
The chorus of the song expresses a determination to live for God and to surrender to God's will, even though this can be a challenging and emotional process. The lines "I stay completely quiet / I'm determined to rest in Your strength" suggest the singer's desire to release any control or ego-driven ambition in order to fully trust in God.
Overall, the song conveys a deep sense of longing for a closer relationship with God and a willingness to endure both the joys and the pains of that journey.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a beautiful pain
Experiencing the pain of acknowledging one's faults and shortcomings is a beautiful thing as it leads to growth.
When Your grace shines and touches my face
Feeling and understanding the love and mercy of God is a transformative experience.
I know Your love
I am aware of and have experienced the unconditional love of God.
I've heard it sung a thousand times before
I have been exposed to the concept of God's love many times in my life.
But still I cry for more
Despite knowing and experiencing His love, I still desire to know and feel more of God's presence.
Surrender to my Lord
I submit and offer myself to God's will and authority.
And tonight and the rest of my life
Starting tonight and for the duration of my life, I am committed to serving God.
I want to live for You
My desire is to dedicate my life to honoring and serving God.
Still I cry out for You
I am persistent in seeking God's presence and guidance in my life.
I stay completely quiet
I make a conscious effort to silence my own thoughts and opinions in order to hear and follow God's will.
I'm determined to rest in Your strength
My goal is to rely on God's strength and power to guide and sustain me.
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Written by: FIONA SHEREE KERNAGHAN
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