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!
Well Done
Moriah Peters Lyrics
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Chosen by the few
And all that I know is
You told me to follow You
I'm taking a risk and leaving it all
Not knowing what I'll go through
But I'm not alone
So when my life's a leap of faith
I can hear You say
Well done, well done
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, woah
I'll run, I'll run
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
If people walk with me, talk with me, looking for truth
They're gonna find out soon
If they're following me then
They're gonna follow You
So let my life speak loud and clear
Lord, I wanna hear
Well done, well done
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, woah
I'll run, I'll run
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
I'm so glad that I get to serve You, Lord
You're the only One I am living for, woah
I'm gonna run straight into Your open arms
I'm gonna follow You with my all heart, woah, woah
Well done, well done
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, woah
I'll run, I'll run
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
[x2]
Well done
The song "Well Done" by Moriah Peters talks about the journey of faith and the importance of following Jesus Christ's footsteps. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the narrow path that she has chosen, a path that is usually taken by a few people who trust and follow Jesus. Despite the uncertainty and the difficulties that come with such a path, the singer continues on this journey because she knows that Jesus has called her to it. She takes a risk and leaves everything behind, but as long as she follows Jesus, she knows that she will not be alone.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to fulfill God's purpose. She wants to pursue Christ, show love to the world, and run the race that God has set before her, so she can hear God say, "Well done." The second verse talks about the impact of the singer's faith on others. She understands that her life must represent her faith in Jesus, so that other people can see the light and follow Him too. She wants her life to be a testimony that points others to Christ.
Overall, “Well Done” is a testament of faith and commitment to Christ. It encourages followers of Christ to stay the course and run the race, no matter how difficult the path may seem because the ultimate reward is hearing God say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm headed down this narrow road
I have chosen to follow a difficult path that is only taken by a few.
Chosen by the few
The path I am taking is not chosen by many but a selected group.
And all that I know is
My certainty lies only in the fact that You commanded me to follow You.
You told me to follow You
Your command is my sole reason for venturing into the path I am on.
I'm taking a risk and leaving it all
I am giving up everything to follow You and continue on this path that is uncertain.
Not knowing what I'll go through
I do not know what challenges or trials I will face.
But I'm not alone
I am not alone on this journey because You are with me.
As long as I follow You
I know that as long as I obey Your command and follow You, You will always be with me.
So when my life's a leap of faith
When I face uncertainty and take a leap of faith, trusting You is the only way I can move forward.
I can hear You say
Your voice and guidance are what I listen for along this path.
Well done, well done
I strive to hear You say that I have done well in following You.
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I am determined to pursue You and follow wherever You lead.
I'm gonna show the world Your love, woah
I will demonstrate Your love to others and share it with the world.
I'll run, I'll run
I will run at full speed without slowing down or giving up.
I'm gonna run this race
I will not quit, but instead run with endurance and perseverance.
To hear You say well done
The ultimate reward is hearing You say that I have done well.
If people walk with me, talk with me, looking for truth
As I continue on this path, others may follow me in search of the truth.
They're gonna find out soon
Those who follow me will eventually learn that the truth they seek can only be found in You.
If they're following me then
Those who follow me will eventually discover that I am following You.
They're gonna follow You
Others will see Your influence in my life and will also follow You.
So let my life speak loud and clear
I want my actions and words to boldly proclaim Your love and message.
Lord, I wanna hear
Above all else, I desire to hear Your voice and be found pleasing in Your sight.
I'm so glad that I get to serve You, Lord
I feel blessed and privileged to have the opportunity to serve You, Lord.
You're the only One I am living for, woah
My sole purpose in life is to live for and serve You.
I'm gonna run straight into Your open arms
Just as a child runs to their parents, I will run into Your embrace.
I'm gonna follow You with my all heart, woah, woah
With all my heart, I will follow and obey You.
I'm gonna run this race
I will not give up, but will continue to persevere in this journey.
To hear You say well done
The reward of hearing You say that I have done well is the ultimate goal.
I'm gonna run this race
I will continue to run and not give up.
To hear You say well done
All my efforts are to hear Your affirmation that I have done well in following You.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD CATES, MORIAH PETERS, JASON WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bella Yao
I'm headed down this narrow road
Chosen by the few
And all that I know is
You told me to follow You
I'm taking a risk and leaving it all
Not knowing what I'll go through
But I'm not alone
As long as I follow You
So when my life's a leap of faith
I can hear You say
Well done, well done
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, woah
I'll run, I'll run
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
If people walk with me, talk with me, looking for truth
They're gonna find out soon
If they're following me then
They're gonna follow You
So let my life speak loud and clear
Lord, I wanna hear
I'm so glad that I get to serve You, Lord
You're the only One I am living for, woah
I'm gonna run straight into Your open arms
I'm gonna follow You with all my heart, woah, woah
Gloria B Sangma
"I'm headed down this narrow road
Chosen by the few
And all that I know is
You told me to follow You
I'm taking a risk and leaving it all
Not knowing what I'll go through
But I'm not alone
As long as I follow You
So when my life's a leap of faith
I can hear You say
Well done, well done
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, whoa-oh
I'll run, I'll run
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
If people walk with me, talk with me, looking for truth
They're gonna find out soon
If they're following me then
They're gonna follow You
So let my life speak loud and clear
Lord, I wanna hear
Well done, well done
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, Whoa-oh
I'll run, I'll run
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
Ooooooh
I'm so glad that I get to serve You, Lord
You're the only One I am living for, whoa-oh
And I'm gonna run straight into Your open arms
I'm gonna follow You with my whole heart, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Well done, well done
Oh yeah
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, whoa-oh
I'll run, oh I'll run
Yeah, yeah
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
I'm gonna run this race
To hear you say well done
Well done"💕
Bella Yao
I'm headed down this narrow road
Chosen by the few
And all that I know is
You told me to follow You
I'm taking a risk and leaving it all
Not knowing what I'll go through
But I'm not alone
As long as I follow You
So when my life's a leap of faith
I can hear You say
Well done, well done
I'm gonna chase You, Lord
I'm gonna show the world Your love, woah
I'll run, I'll run
I'm gonna run this race
To hear You say well done
If people walk with me, talk with me, looking for truth
They're gonna find out soon
If they're following me then
They're gonna follow You
So let my life speak loud and clear
Lord, I wanna hear
I'm so glad that I get to serve You, Lord
You're the only One I am living for, woah
I'm gonna run straight into Your open arms
I'm gonna follow You with all my heart, woah, woah
Mawinei Kim
Bella Yao tysm
Erin Tiffany
This song is amazing for a Christian teen who is trying to praise her Savior !!!❤️
Erin Tiffany
Sharon boateng hehe we see each other again
Sharon Boateng
Erin Tiffany seriously man it pumped me up👏🏿👏🏿
Levy Bongbonga
this song is based on a Bible verse, in Matthew 25:21 "His Master replied, 'Well Done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness!' NIV
Patty Carrillo
And I’m only twelve and even I know that version isn’t right
Patty Carrillo
That is not the right version. My teacher calls that version the NONE INSPIRED VERSION. The keg is the perfect version
Ni Zi
I love her personality and I love her voice. Her smile is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
colsome miah
Can't wait for Jesus to say to me "Well done thy good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things,I will make you master over many things" love the upbeat tempo and lyrics