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!
Stand Strong
Moriah Peters Lyrics
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And a strength to face the giants
Come and join us in the silence
For the King who saved the world
Hear the voices in the night
We sing till sunrise
Stand, stand strong
We sing blessed are the persecuted
Blessed are the weak and wounded
This is your song
Stand, stand strong
Stand, stand strong
If the gravity pulls you down, down, down
Or you're lost and want to get found
Lift your eyes and turn around now
Can you see you're not alone
Raise our voices in the night and sing
Stand, stand strong
Keep holding on
We sing blessed are the persecuted
Blessed are the weak and wounded
This is your song
Stand, stand strong
Stand, stand strong
So do not be afraid
He'll keep you safe
Through fire He makes you brave
So do not be afraid
He'll keep you safe
Through fire He makes you brave
Stand, stand strong
Keep holding on
Stand, stand strong
Keep holding on
We sing blessed are the persecuted
Blessed are the weak and wounded
This is your song
Stand, stand strong
Stand, stand strong
Keep holding on
Stand, stand strong
The lyrics to Moriah Peters’s song Stand Strong convey a message of encouragement and hope to listeners who may be struggling. The lines “With a soul as bold as lions” and “And a strength to face the giants” suggest that the song is directed towards those who are facing challenges or opposition in their lives. The repetition of the phrase “Stand strong” throughout the song further emphasizes this message of resilience and perseverance.
The lyrics also touch on themes of communal support and solidarity. The lines “Come and join us in the silence” and “Hear the voices in the night” suggest that the singer is calling on listeners to come together and find strength in each other. The line “We sing till sunrise” further emphasizes this idea of communal connection, suggesting that the act of singing together can provide a sense of unity and purpose.
Overall, the lyrics to Stand Strong offer a message of hope and encouragement to listeners who may be struggling or feeling alone. The song stresses the importance of resilience, perseverance, and community in the face of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
With a soul as bold as lions
Let us be brave and fearless like lions
And a strength to face the giants
Let us have the strength to face our problems
Come and join us in the silence
Join us to worship and pray in silence
For the King who saved the world
Let us praise and worship the Lord who saved us all
Hear the voices in the night
Listen to the songs of worship in the night
We sing till sunrise
We sing songs of praise until the sunrise
Stand, stand strong
Stand strong and be firm
Keep holding on
Keep holding on to your faith
We sing blessed are the persecuted
We sing to bless those who are persecuted
Blessed are the weak and wounded
Blessed are those who are weak and hurt
This is your song
This song is for you
If the gravity pulls you down, down, down
Even if you feel like you're falling down
Or you're lost and want to get found
Or if you're lost and want to be found
Lift your eyes and turn around now
Look up and turn your life around now
Can you see you're not alone
Realize that you're not alone
So do not be afraid
Do not be fearful
He'll keep you safe
God will protect you
Through fire He makes you brave
God gives you courage to face challenges
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEL SMALLBONE, MORIAH PETERS, MATT BRONLEEWE, SETH MOSLEY, CASEY BROWN, JONATHAN SMITH
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@shirelk1718
This is seriously the song of my life. It represents my testimony perfectly. Growing up as a Christian in a sin filled world is exactly what I've been doing. I'm also Jewish (yet Messianic because my moms nationality is from Israel but we accept Christ as our Saviour and Messiah) and I am only 12 years old and have been persecuted, made fun of, wounded and hurt by many things people have said. I'm not afraid to share the message and do it every single day of my life yet have been told things like, "Nobody cares" , I've been called "just a dirty Jew" or that I should just "shut up". I've been bullied and told that nobody likes me and the only strength I've had through this is Jesus and my best friend from church that doesn't even go to my school. When I did a presentation for my language class I got some pretty nasty comments yet some people were touched yet didn't know how to react. Thank you Moriah for being such an inspiration!
@veronikakubricka4231
wau, just stay strong, God is with you! Be blessed :)
@hannamgeorge
Your amazing! Keep standing strong for christ! God bless you sis!
@dariuswilson4409
Greater Is HE that lives in you than he that is in the world!!!
@DianeRayna
ShirEl K Jesus loves you sis, and even if the world is against you, they persecuted Him first :)
@sunkisshair
wow you're amazing!
@Boxxxxxxxxx
The message is extremely uplifting. One of my favorites from her album! Love it Moriah.
@eeamccorhanellamaydingalin1067
I'm 11 years old I get told to shut up to and a teacher said to me that God's not real. But if you look at the end of the bible verse it said but their is the kingdom of haven. Stand strong.
@josiewatson6527
You are right. GOD'S NOT DEAD
@eeamccorhanellamaydingalin1067
Thanks for that . I'm having a bad day.