When NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear and Bo Rinehart set out to write the songs that appear on the band’s new album, The Reckoning, they felt something bigger awaited them. It wasn’t just commercial success either. The band’s last album The Outsiders hit No. 9 on Billboard’s Rock Albums chart, went Top 20 on the Top 200, saw the band sell out venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Chicago’s House of Blues, and score an impressive number of placements in blockbuster films and numerous prime time television-shows.
With their reputation as a must-see live act built from non-stop touring, the Rinehart brothers, pastor’s sons who hail from the rural South Carolina town of Possum Kingdom, along with drummer Joe Stillwell and bass player Seth Bolt, were determined to create a statement-making album that truly captured the magic behind this genuinely appealing rock band.
Lyrically, all roads lead from the album’s title, which Bear says has several different meanings, one of them being the justification of accounts. “I like the idea that you put in all this work and at some point it comes to a peak -- that’s the reckoning time.”
What the band emerged with is a timeless-sounding album rooted in classic American rock and roll, unafraid to veer off into unexpected directions. Songs such as “Maybe They’re On To Us” address the paranoia of wondering whether people know too much about the band. “It also asks, ‘Are we still driven in the same way?’ We’re always questioning ourselves,” Bear says. Even the songs that may sound light-hearted on the surface, like “White Fences,” “Slumber,” and “Drive All Night,” explore serious themes. “’White Fences’ is about the American dream of growing up in a big house with a white picket fence, but when the dream is broken and things don’t pan out the way you planned, asking who’s going to fix it,” Bo says. “’Slumber’ is meant to be about how beauty is all around you but you just can’t see it because of the funk you’re in,” Bear says. “It speaks to something that we really care about which is giving yourself a chance.” And there’s “Drive All Night,” a galloping barnstormer that Bear sees as a statement on the false idea that one can run away from one’s problems.
With their intriguing melodies and bright choruses, the songs on The Reckoning are certain to translate in the live setting, something that is crucial to the band. “The worst thing that could happen is you get done playing and people don’t think about you again. We’ll do whatever it takes to force people to make a decision about our band, whether they love us or not. It makes for more passionate fans.”
Hideaway
NEEDTOBREATHE Lyrics
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And you feel like you're alone
I'm just trying to be the place
Where you can rest your weary bones
But you don't have to worry
'Cause you don't know where to land
I'm everywhere you are
'Cause you're everything I am
I'm not your saving grace
Nobody's hero, babe
Not sure what I can change
But I'll be your hideaway
Baby, don't be afraid
Some things you can't escape
Baby, I'll keep you safe
And I'll be your hideaway
Oh, I'm not trying to fix you
I'm just trying to keep you warm
And I don't have the answers
But I could never love you more
But you don't have to worry
'Cause you don't know where to land
Just know that I'll be waiting
On the other end (on the other end)
I'm not your saving grace
Nobody's hero, babe
Not sure what I can change
But I'll be your hideaway
Baby, don't be afraid
Some things you can't escape
Baby, I'll keep you safe
And I'll be your hideaway
I'll be your hideaway
Whatever storm you're facing
Baby, whatever you're chasing
I know that we can take it
We're gonna find a way
Hang on, the road is winding
Hold on 'til you can find it
Chase down the silver lining
We're gonna find a way
I'm not your saving grace
Nobody's hero, babe
Not sure what I can change
But I'll be your hideaway
Whatever storm you're facing
Baby, whatever you're chasing
I know that we can take it
We're gonna find a way
Hang on, the road is winding
Hold on 'til you can find it
Chase down the silver lining
We're gonna find a way
Whatever storm you're facing
Baby, whatever you're chasing
I know that we can take it
I'll be your hideaway
Hang on, the road is winding
Hold on 'til you can find it
Chase down the silver lining
The lyrics of NEEDTOBREATHE's song Hideaway convey a message of support and comfort for someone who is weary and feeling alone. The singer acknowledges the fatigue and loneliness the person is experiencing and wants to be a place where they can find rest and solace for their tired souls. The line "But you don't have to worry 'cause you don't know where to land, I'm everywhere you are 'cause you're everything I am" suggests that the singer is willing to be present and supportive no matter where the person needs to go or what they are going through.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's role as a source of shelter and safety, stating that they may not have all the answers or be able to fix all the problems, but they will be a hideaway for the person, protecting them from harm and being a secure space for them to retreat to. The lines "I'm not your saving grace, nobody's hero, babe, not sure what I can change, but I'll be your hideaway" reaffirm that the singer is not claiming to have all the solutions, but they are committed to providing comfort and protection to the person who needs it.
The second verse emphasizes that the singer is not trying to change or fix the person they are supporting, but rather just aiming to provide warmth and love. The line "And I don't have the answers, but I could never love you more" suggests that even without having all the solutions, the singer's love and care for the person will never waver. The assurance that the singer will be waiting on the other end implies that they will be there consistently, ready to provide support and guidance whenever the person needs it.
The bridge of the song reinforces the idea that no matter what challenges or difficulties the person may be facing, the singer believes they can overcome them together. The "road is winding" and they encourage the person to "hold on 'til you can find it" while they chase down the silver lining. This expresses confidence in their ability to navigate through tough times and find the positive aspects in any situation. The repeated lines at the end of the song reinforce the commitment to supporting and being there for the person, no matter the storms they face and whatever they may be pursuing in life. The singer promises to be their hideaway, a safe haven where they can find comfort and refuge.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're tired of being tired
When you are exhausted and worn out
And you feel like you're alone
And you feel isolated and lonely
I'm just trying to be the place
I am trying to be the safe haven
Where you can rest your weary bones
Where you can find solace and replenish your tired soul
But you don't have to worry
However, there is no need to be anxious
'Cause you don't know where to land
As you are unsure of where to find stability
I'm everywhere you are
I will be present everywhere you go
'Cause you're everything I am
Because you complete me, making up a significant part of who I am
I'm not your saving grace
I cannot be the one who rescues you from all your troubles
Nobody's hero, babe
I am not a hero, my love
Not sure what I can change
Uncertain of what I can alter
But I'll be your hideaway
Yet, I will provide a refuge for you
Baby, don't be afraid
Darling, do not be frightened
Some things you can't escape
Certain things are beyond our control to evade
Baby, I'll keep you safe
My love, I will ensure your safety
And I'll be your hideaway
And I will continue to be your sanctuary
Oh, I'm not trying to fix you
Oh, I am not attempting to mend you
I'm just trying to keep you warm
I am simply endeavoring to provide comfort and warmth
And I don't have the answers
And I do not possess all the solutions
But I could never love you more
Yet, my love for you could never be greater
Just know that I'll be waiting
Just have the knowledge that I will be patiently awaiting
On the other end (on the other end)
At the other side (at the other side)
Whatever storm you're facing
No matter what hardship you are enduring
Baby, whatever you're chasing
Darling, whatever you are pursuing
I know that we can take it
I am confident that we can handle it together
We're gonna find a way
We will discover a solution
Hang on, the road is winding
Hold on tight, as the path ahead is full of twists and turns
Hold on 'til you can find it
Stay strong until you discover it
Chase down the silver lining
Pursue the positive aspect in any situation
I'll be your hideaway
I will serve as your place of refuge
Whatever storm you're facing
Regardless of the adversity you are confronting
Baby, whatever you're chasing
Darling, whatever ambition you are pursuing
I know that we can take it
I am certain that we can endure it
We're gonna find a way
We will discover a path forward
Hang on, the road is winding
Hold on tight, as the journey ahead is full of twists and turns
Hold on 'til you can find it
Stay strong until you uncover it
Chase down the silver lining
Pursue the positive aspect in every situation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John-Luke Carter, Trenton Kelly Dabbs, William Rinehart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JesseDishner
Bear your voice sounds amazing. Needtobreathe you're that band we're all taking a journey with, whenever a new song or album drops its like checking in with your best friend who you haven’t seen for some time but you immediately pick back up where you left off. Thanks for keeping going for all of us.
@missyscordo9390
I love the journey with Needtobreathe, they have always been my Hideaway!! How perfect!!
@nueve_.
🫴✨🙏
@paulvsaul
I’m from Michigan and will be at the Grand Rapids concert in November. This will be my 7th concert at the 6th venue. You guys just keep delivering solid music..God Bless you all!!❤
@user-in4bb4gd6s
God has used you guys to pull me out of some very dark places. Amazing song! Thank you
@celtsstar12
"Who am i" and "I am yours" changed my life
@ben__dovr4208
I’ve been listening to y’all since 09 gotta say. Y’all never let me down with your new songs
@JesseDishner
Its a special day when a new one drops isn't it?
@ben__dovr4208
@@JesseDishner very
@Jdubmusic007
Every parents anthem for their kids. I can only be your hideaway but Jesus will be your refuge. Great song!