Band members
* Leeland Mooring - Lead vocal, Guitars
* Casey Moore - lead guitar, background vocals
Touring musicians
Josias Badillo - bass guitar
Payden Hilliard - drums
David Ramirez - keys
Former Band members
* Jack Mooring - Backing vocal, Keyboard (2004-2015)
* Mike Smith - Drums (2004-2015)
* Shelly Mooring - Backing vocal, Bass (2011-2015)
* Jeremiah Wood (2002-2006)
* Austin Tirado (2006-2007)
* Matt Campbell (2007-2009)
* Jake Holtz (2002-2011)
Beginnings
At the age of 11, Leeland Mooring wrote his first song, "Shine". After having a successful performance of it at a church in Illinois while the Moorings were touring the United States as evangelists, he felt a spiritual calling towards music. His mother, Cyndy Mooring, entered him in a contest in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 14, and was a finalist in the songwriting and artist divisions. Although he did not win, one of the contest judges, Kent Coley, took interest in the young teen. He is now their manager. Later at the age of 15 he attracted the attention of Eddie DeGarmo, President of EMI CMG Publishing, and signed a songwriting contract with EMI CMG Publishing. While practicing after youth group, Leeland, his older brother Jack, their cousin Jake Holtz, and two close friends from church, Mike Smith and Jeremiah Wood, realized they had become a band. They decided to use Leeland's name for the band because they liked the way it sounded. They later started practicing in the night at a funeral home.
The band has worked closely with Christian music legend Michael W. Smith. Leeland Mooring co-wrote seven songs on Smith's new album, Stand, while Jack Mooring married Smith's daughter Whitney Smith-Mooring on June 1, 2007.
Discography
* Sound of Melodies (2006)
* Opposite Way (2008)
* Love Is on the Move (2009)
* The Great Awakening (2011)
* Invisible (2016)
Sound of Melodies (2005-2007)
The band's debut album, Sound of Melodies, was released in the USA on August 15, 2006. At the 49th Grammy Awards on December 7, 2006, the album was nominated for "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album". Sound of Melodies was also released in Japan on March 21, 2007, with the title song "Sound of Melodies" peaking at #6 on the general Japan radio chart.
Opposite Way (2008-2009)
Their second album Opposite Way, released on February 26, 2008, received success in its first few weeks of release. In its debut week, Opposite Way reached #1 on the iTunes Christian Albums chart. By March 15, 2008, it had reached a peak position of #72 on the Billboard Top 200 albums. Since September 2007, Leeland has been on "The Altar and the Door Tour" with Grammy Award-winning band Casting Crowns, which will continue until May 1, 2008.
Love Is on the Move (2009-present)
Leeland's third studio album, titled Love Is on the Move, is scheduled for release on August 25, 2009 in the United States.
Changes in membership and label
In early 2011, only a few months before the release of their fourth studio album, bassist Jake Holtz left the band to pursue a career with the US Army.Leeland's fourth studio album, The Great Awakening, was released on September 20, 2011.
In September 2015, Leeland announced via YouTube that they would be joining Bethel Music as part of the Bethel Music Collective,after Leeland Mooring and Casey Moore established an organic friendship with Bethel's founding member, Brian Johnson.Leeland's fifth full-length studio album, Invisible, was released on July 22, 2016. It is the first album the band has released under the Bethel label, with Brian Johnson featuring on the song "Son Was Lifted Up".
Touring
Leeland performed at all the Student Life "Clarity" conferences in 2007. In late 2007, they were on The Altar and the Door tour with Casting Crowns and John Waller, which started September 27, 2007 and ended December 2, 2007. They are currently on the spring leg of the tour, which began on January 31, 2008 and will end May 1.Leeland made their Canadian debut in Ottawa, Ontario at the Life Centre during the annual Shift Conference on March 10-11, 2007.
In September 23, 2009, the band will launch their "Follow You Tour", co-headlining with Brandon Heath and featuring Francesca Battistelli as an opening act.
Grammy Award nominations
2007: Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album - Sound of Melodies GMA Dove Award nominations
In 2007 they were nominated for five GMA Dove Awards in the categories New Artist of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (for the song "Sound of Melodies"), Worship Song of the Year (for "Yes You Have"), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year and Praise & Worship Album of the Year.
In 2008, their song "Tears of the Saints" was nominated for two Dove Awards: "Song of the Year" and "Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year". Leeland Mooring was nominated for "Songwriter of the Year", and co-writer with Michael W. Smith for "Be Lifted High" in the "Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year" category.
Where You Are
Leeland Lyrics
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No I can't get enough
Of Your amazing love
I can′t get enough
I can't walk away
No I can't walk away
From where I′ve seen Your face
And I just wanna be where You are
I just wanna be near Your heart
There is nothing like Your love
There is nothing like Your love
Jesus I love You
With all the angels singing
Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy
Jesus I love You
The lyrics to Leeland's song Where You Are depict a deep spiritual yearning for the love of Jesus. The opening lines, "I can't get enough, no I can't get enough, of Your amazing love," reveal a desire that can't be satisfied with anything else but the love of God. The repetition of this line emphasizes the intensity of this desire that can't be quenched, no matter how much one may try to fill the void with worldly things.
The next lines, "I can't walk away, no I can't walk away, from where I've seen Your face," reflect the experience of encountering the divine presence of Jesus in a powerful way. This encounter has left such a profound impact that it becomes impossible to turn back. It is like a moment of clarity that changes everything and one feels compelled to go deeper and stay connected to this presence.
The chorus, "And I just wanna be where You are, I just wanna be near Your heart, there is nothing like Your love, Jesus I love You," is a declaration of faith and love towards Jesus. The desire expressed in the previous lines is now taken a step further. This is a heartfelt plea to be in the presence of Jesus, to be close to His heart and to experience the depth of His unconditional love. The chorus repeats the refrain "Jesus I love You" with the addition of a heavenly choir singing "Holy, Holy, Holy," amplifying the spiritual significance of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I can′t get enough
The singer expresses how they cannot have enough of the amazing love that they experienced.
No I can't get enough
The singer reiterates that they cannot get enough of the amazing love they experienced.
Of Your amazing love
The singer specifies that the love they cannot get enough of is the amazing love of the divine entity they are singing to.
I can′t get enough
The singer repeats their inability to have enough of the divine entity's amazing love.
I can't walk away
The singer reveals that they cannot leave the place where they saw the divine entity's face.
No I can't walk away
The singer emphasises their inability to leave the place where they saw the divine entity's face.
From where I′ve seen Your face
The singer discloses that they do not want to leave the place where they saw the face of the divine entity.
And I can′t walk away
The singer restates their inability to leave the place where they saw the divine entity's face.
And I just wanna be where You are
The singer reveals their desire to be in the same location as the divine entity.
I just wanna be near Your heart
The singer discloses their longing to be close to the divine entity's heart.
There is nothing like Your love
The singer expresses that the divine entity's love is incomparable.
There is nothing like Your love
The singer reiterates that the love of the divine entity is unlike anything else.
Jesus I love You
The singer professes their love for Jesus.
With all the angels singing
The singer uses imagery to depict angels joining in singing praises.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy
The singer repeats the word 'Holy' six times to emphasise the holiness of the divine entity.
Jesus I love You
The singer once again professes their love for Jesus.
Writer(s): Leeland Mooring
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jahnjahnalicando3298
I can't get enough
No I can't get enough
Of Your amazing love
I can't get enough
I can't walk away
No I can't walk away
From where I've seen Your face
And I can't walk away
And I just wanna be where You are
I just wanna be near Your heart
There is nothing like Your love
There is nothing like Your love
Jesus I love You
With all the angels singing
Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy
Jesus I love You
@staceykenna3342
I stumbled across this video and I’m so happy I did, such a beautiful song to our Lord Jesus!!! I love this song already!!
A love song to our gentle saviour!!
Bless everyone here who loves Jesus!! I love you all my brothers and sisters in Christ!!
We are going home soon!! Meet you all in heaven!!
🕊🙏💗😀
@IThankGod.123
Just 39 years old, I have a brain aneurysm / major stroke in 2021. I was taken to the hospital by helicopter due to a critical condition. After 2 weeks in the ICU, God healed me. I can walk, talk, run. Thank you Jesus. Great is your loyalty
@ronelopperman2948
🙏🏼
@ngoc4312
I’m 19 years old, it’s so hard to be a Christian teenager and many teenagers don’t believe in Jesus but i want them to believe in Jesus I’ll pray for them everyday and I’ll keep my faith forever 💗💗🙌🙌
@joshuagaspar1571
Amen !! Keep the faith & stand firm. We need more of your faith for the next generation. We are in the last days. Now is not the time to shrink back
@TheHonkamaniac
God bless you for your faith and your perseverance, especially in these dark days! God has a destiny for each and everyone of us in his kingdom on earth, and its so great to see it unraveling. 🔥
@Chuy-un4uk
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@fernandoaldama6510
I have a 19 year old. She tells me how hard it it. But I see her pushing and trusting in our heavenly father in a daily basis. She truly lives a life set apart. My advice to you, don't loose sight of who he is. Silence the noise and allow God to guide and strengthen you. God bless you
@1314rom
keep the faith! ur not alone! 🙏
@Thebestofhillsong-nv2wq
I'm a 15 year old boy going through depression 🥺. I always listen too gospel song to put myself together. I recently lost my grandmother this year and every time when I listen to this song makes me cry. I just wanna be in god arms right now but I want to finish my school first. I feel hopeless right now 😔. Pray for me please 😭
@janiereyes6356
Praying that you continue to follow Jesus and don't give up He has a plan for you.