Those familiar with her debut release, “I Choose Jesus,” will recognize her distinctive vocals and be delighted by her musical evolution. Co-producers Seth Mosley (Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline) and Joel Smallbone (For King & Country) closely collaborated with Moriah in creating a musical experience that is an artful blend of theatrical string lines, dynamic percussion, and pulsating synth sounds all seamed together by unforgettable Pop melodies.
The theme of the album is passionately articulated in the title track, “BRAVE.” The notion of bravery came to Moriah while on a writing getaway, in a cabin just an hour from her California home. After two fruitless days, the simple solitary word, “BRAVE” came to her, igniting an inward journey of self exploration. In the process of realizing and facing her fears, Moriah understood that the songs produced over the next year were meant to inspire beyond her. By choosing to open and close the album with Brave, the latter track featuring a guest rap by Andy Mineo, Moriah is issuing a call to arms. Moriah declares, “this is the soundtrack to the battles I fight in my own life.”
The past year and a half has been marked by circumstances that have challenged Moriah’s faith. Just out of her teenage years, Moriah had to confront the challenges of balancing her personal life with the demanding schedule of her and Joel’s separate touring schedules. She asked herself, “With all of the demands of a music career, could I be a good wife? Would our marriage survive the difficulties of being on the road?” The fear and doubt of her own inadequacies brought her to an extended time of fasting. There she discovered the strength in God to help her be BRAVE in balancing her career and her marriage. “Marrying Joel was the most beautiful day of my life. And every day since then has confirmed that we were made for each other.”
Soon after their marriage, while on tour, Moriah became very ill and was hospitalized. “The doctors initially believed that I might have leukemia, and that scared me in a way I’d never been scared before.” After days of prayer, doctors diagnosed her illness as an unknown virus that currently remains a mystery. “I learned a valuable lesson during those moments when I didn’t have strength to speak. Life can’t be taken for granted, not matter what your age. I also understood that fear and faith often come in a package. Choosing faith is an act of bravery. It’s a decision. I left my emotions to God. That’s the essence of Brave.”
After spending time touring over the last couple years and talking face to face and over social networks with fans, Moriah has a lot of empathy for what her fans struggle with today. “So many of the people I talk to are a lot like me. They are fearful, doubtful about lots of things. I wanted to write a song that personified fear so that we could see it and speak to it, to let it know that it would not control us. “Oh Fear” is my ‘letter to the devil,’ that he will not have his way, that I will choose faith over fear.” Moriah extended the ethos of this song to the powerful drum driven track, “Stand Strong.” Moriah’s hope is to encourage those persecuted for their faith, here and around the world, to hold fast and persevere. “I know that the persecution I experienced pales in comparison with what others face around the world, but I will never forget the moments of ‘social persecution’ I felt in my high school from teachers and students who vehemently disagreed with my faith. These were defining times for me. I learned to love those who rejected my faith while never backing down in what I knew was true.”
The struggle will never end, but Moriah is learning that victory and blessing come from release. “‘To Leave It All Behind’ was the first song Joel and I wrote together after becoming engaged.” The song is a creative, dynamic pop piece originating from Moriah’s internal decree to release all her plans for the future while falling into the hands of a loving God. “It was our way of stepping into a new world—a place where I wouldn’t have to fight the fear of vulnerability by myself”
Moriah finds connection with the famous “Footprints in the Sand” poem which became the creative impetus for her first single, “You Carry Me.” “I want others to know that sometimes trials are often just about focus. When I feel like I’m sinking and all alone, I know my focus isn’t on God anymore. ‘You Carry Me’ is a celebration song, a reminder to look back on the difficult times God brought us through. He promises that He will never leave or forsake us!”
BRAVE is an opening into the heart and mind of an artist who is not afraid to expose that fear has had its way and time. But more importantly, it is a renunciation of what was for the embrace of what will be. Moriah believes she is part of a generation whose time has come to break free of what prevents them from changing this world, a generation that has been called to be BRAVE!
Brave
Moriah Peters Lyrics
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But I never knew that it could be this hard
Oh the worry the worry the worry
Is weighing on me
Could you help me break down
All these question marks
And make me
(Brave) rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave
I know I know I'm no superwoman
But impossible is possible with you
So no, no, no more running, no more hiding
Strike the fire so I'll be fearless too
And make me
(Brave) I'll fight like a soldier
(Brave) rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave
None go with me
Still I'll follow
Through the joy
And through the sorrow
Cross before me
World behind me
There's no turning back
Brave
Brave
Brave
(Brave) I'll fight like a soldier
(Brave) rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day, oh oh oh
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave, I'll fight like a soldier
(Brave) rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave
The song "Brave" by Moriah Peters is an anthem of empowerment and overcoming fear with faith. The lyrics speaks to the struggles of life and the doubts that weigh heavily on us. Peters expresses that nobody ever promised life would be easy, but she never knew it could be this hard. The worries in her life have become heavy, and the question marks that constantly surround her are overwhelming. In the chorus, the singer implores God to make her brave despite her fears. She wants to be like a soldier, fighting fearlessly, rising like a warrior, not stopping until the final day.
Peters acknowledges that she knows she's not a superwoman, but she believes that anything is possible with God. She wants to be fearless and not hide or run away. She believes that with God, she can conquer anything, and nothing is impossible. The bridge is a declaration of faith in God, and a commitment to follow him, no matter what comes her way. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, as Peters reaffirms her belief in God's power to make her brave.
Overall, "Brave" is a powerful and inspiring song about trusting God to help us overcome our fears and worries. It encourages listeners to be brave, to fight like a soldier, rise like a warrior, and to never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
No one ever told me this would be easy
I was never warned that life wouldn't be a bed of roses.
But I never knew that it could be this hard
The situation I'm facing is particularly challenging.
Oh the worry the worry the worry
I am plagued with anxiety and nervousness.
Is weighing on me
It feels like a heavy burden on my shoulders.
Could you help me break down
Could you assist me in dismantling and analyzing.
All these question marks
All these uncertainties and doubts.
And make me
Empower me to become.
Brave
Bold and courageous.
I'll fight like a soldier
I will confront my challenges with determination.
Rise like a warrior
I will emerge and succeed like a champion.
Won't stop till the final day
I will persevere until the end, no matter how long it takes.
I want to be stronger
I wish to become more resilient and powerful.
Gonna be bolder
I will be more daring and dauntless.
Look up and I see the way
I believe that there is a path forward, and I can see it.
You make me brave
I draw strength and courage from your support.
I know I know I'm no superwoman
I am aware that I am not perfect or invincible.
But impossible is possible with you
I believe that, with your assistance, I can achieve things that seem beyond my capabilities.
So no, no, no more running, no more hiding
I will no longer avoid or try to escape from my problems.
Strike the fire so I'll be fearless too
Ignite my passion and motivation so that I can also be courageous and unafraid.
None go with me
I am alone in my journey.
Still I'll follow
Nevertheless, I will persist and pursue my goals.
Through the joy
I will endure through moments of happiness.
And through the sorrow
I will withstand periods of sadness and heartache.
Cross before me
I will encounter many obstacles and challenges ahead.
World behind me
The past is behind me; I must keep moving forward.
There's no turning back
I cannot retreat or abandon my mission.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brownleewe Matt, Moriah Peters, Joel Smallbone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
No one ever told me
This would be easy
But I never knew
That it could be this hard
Oh the worry the worry the worry
Is weighing on me
Could you help me break down
All these question marks
And make me
Brave
I'll fight like a soldier
Brave
Rise like a warrior
Brave
Won't stop till the final day
Brave
I want to be stronger
Brave
Gonna be bolder
Brave
Look up and I see the way
You make me brave
I know I know I'm no superwoman
But impossible is possible with you
So no, no, no more running, no more hiding
Strike the fire so I'll be fearless too
And make me
Brave...
None go with me
Still I'll follow
Through the joy
And through the sorrow
Cross before me
World behind me
There's no turning back
@kdro8
No one ever told me this would be easy
But I never knew that it could be this hard
Oh the worry the worry the worry
Is weighing on me
Could you help me break down
All these question marks
And make me
I'll fight like a soldier
(Brave) rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave
I know I know I'm no superwoman
But impossible is possible with you
So no, no, no more running, no more hiding
Strike the fire so I'll be fearless too
And make me
I'll fight like a soldier
(Brave) rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave
None go with me
Still I'll follow
Through the joy
And through the sorrow
Cross before me
World behind me
There's no turning back
Brave
Brave
Brave
I'll fight like a soldier
(Brave) rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day, oh oh oh
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave, I'll fight like a soldier
rise like a warrior
(Brave) won't stop till the final day
(Brave) I want to be stronger
(Brave) gonna be bolder
(Brave) look up and I see the way
You make me brave
@classifieduser134
Who all is waiting for a Moriah Peters-ForKingAndCountry album. Like if you get the connection.
@Chosen4thislife
Classified user ayyyee !!!
@audreymccurley8562
they did pioneers
@raiynora
Yesssssssssh
@aesthedits1909
Moriah Peters is Joel's wife. They did a collab on their wedding. Here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCiIAPrpW8k
@comoelitamelendez8467
@@aesthedits1909 You mean Joel's wife. :)
@YasashiNe
I am SO glad that their are some younger people that sing Christian Music. She's pretty, and stylish, but not disrespecting herself as a woman in this video. We need more people like this on YouTube. Gives Motherless girls someone to look up to.
@alexiskait8857
Ceacilia-Tarifil Organa totally
@carolinenmakwe
Ceacilia-Tarifil
@andreahl3494
Ceacilia-Tarifil I agree.