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.”
Testify
NEEDTOBREATHE Lyrics
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Sing it with all your might
Come to the fountain and
You can be satisfied
There is a peace, there is a love
You can get lost inside
Come to the fountain and
Let me hear you testify
Into the wild
Canyons of youth
Oh, there's a world to fall into
Weightless we'll dance
Like kids on the moon
Oh, I will give myself to you
As soon as you start to let go
Give me your heart give me your song
Sing it with all your might
Come to the fountain and
You can be satisfied
There is a peace, there is a love
You can get lost inside
Come to the fountain and
Let me hear you testify
Wave after wave
As deep calls to deep
Oh, I'll reveal my mystery
As soon as you start to let go
Give me your heart give me your song
Sing it with all your might
Come to the fountain and
You can be satisfied
There is a peace, there is a love
You can get lost inside
Come to the fountain and
Let me hear you testify
There is a peace, there is a love
You can get lost inside
Come to the fountain and
Let me hear you testify
Mist on the mountain
Rising from the ground
There's no denying beauty makes a sound
We can't escape it
There's no way to doubt
Mist on the mountain rising all around
Give me your heart give me your song
Sing it with all your might
Come to the fountain and
You can be satisfied
There is a peace, there is a love
You can get lost inside
Come to the fountain and
Let me hear you testify
There is a peace, there is a love
You can get lost inside
Come to the fountain and
Let me hear you testify
You can get lost inside
You can get lost inside
Let me hear you testify
You can get lost, you can get lost inside
Let me hear you testify
You can get lost, you can get lost inside
Let me hear you testify
The song "Testify" by NEEDTOBREATHE is a call to arms for those who feel lost or uncertain about the future. The opening lines implore the listener to give their heart and song, singing with all their might, to the fountain which can satisfy. The fountain is a metaphor for the source of life, and the song encourages all to take a leap of faith and trust in this source.
The verses of the song paint a picture of a world full of wonder and mystery, with canyons of youth and misty mountains. The chorus repeats the central message of the song, emphasizing that there is a peace and a love that you can get lost inside if you come to the fountain and testify. The song acknowledges that this may be a frightening prospect, but assures the listener that they will reveal their mystery as soon as they start to let go.
Overall, the song is a powerful and inspiring call to action, inviting listeners to find peace and love by surrendering to the unknown. The use of nature imagery throughout the song adds to the feelings of wonder, majesty, and beauty that are at the heart of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me your heart give me your song
Offer me your deepest emotions and express them through music
Sing it with all your might
Sing with passion and energy
Come to the fountain and
Seek the source of spirit and life
You can be satisfied
You can find fulfillment and contentment
There is a peace, there is a love
There are positive forces in the world
You can get lost inside
You can fully immerse yourself in these forces
Let me hear you testify
Let me hear you speak from personal experience about the beauty of life
Into the wild
Venture into the unknown and the unpredictable
Canyons of youth
Explore the depths of youthful emotion and energy
Oh, there's a world to fall into
There are infinite possibilities waiting to be discovered
Weightless we'll dance
We'll move freely, unburdened by worry or fear
Like kids on the moon
We'll be lighthearted and carefree
Oh, I will give myself to you
I will open up to you and share myself completely
As soon as you start to let go
Once you release your inhibitions and embrace the moment
Wave after wave
Endless waves of feeling and experience
As deep calls to deep
As the deepest parts of our being connect
Oh, I'll reveal my mystery
I'll share with you the enigma of my inner self
Mist on the mountain
Natural beauty and wonder
Rising from the ground
Emerging from the earth's essence
There's no denying beauty makes a sound
Beauty is not silent, it speaks to our senses
We can't escape it
We cannot avoid experiencing beauty
There's no way to doubt
It is undeniable
You can get lost, you can get lost inside
You can lose yourself in the wonder of life
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NATHANIEL RINEHART, WILLIAM RINEHART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melancholicstate4ever585
Am I the only one that gets goose bumps listening to Christian music!!!. Like, dude!! I feel so loved by God, in my most horrible days. I love you father.
@llamalaverne994
😁
@dariadaniellemusic
Same! I listen to a lot of musicals and alternative music but nothing gives me the peace that Christian music does!
@iamtidepods9148
I do too, that is god who is giving u those goose bumps
@gigisherman8998
Nope. I get goosebumps and cry with Christian music because I am always depressed 😔 😞 😢 and when I hear these incredible songs I feel like there's hope.
@itshotmustard
Cannot like this comment enough!!!
@jennanderson4434
I am getting married today and this is the song that my dad is walking me down the aisle to! Have a blessed day, friends! ❤
@callieann4379
congratulations!!
@kirnpu
Many blessings for you and your husband! What a wonderful song for your walk down the aisle. May God smile on you both and bless you abundantly.
@Desi1992
Awww congratulations to you and your husband and thats a great thing.