Newsboys are considered one of the most popular bands in the Christian music industry. They have had numerous hit singles on the Christian pop charts, including Shine (1994), Take Me To Your Leader (1996) and He Reigns (2003).
In 2000, they helped start and headlined the annual, travelling CCM festival Festival Con Dios with Audio Adrenaline and The O.C. Supertones. It was known for featuring popular Christian bands and its motorcross stunts.
Steve Taylor has produced many of their hit albums, and several of the songs he has worked on with the band (such as Breakfast, Take Me To Your Leader) feature Taylor's humor and quaint lyrics.
During the Step Up To The Microphone tour, the band featured the drums on a rotating platform that could tilt downward up to 90 degrees. In fact, there were two sets of drums and Peter Furler (the original drummer) and Duncan Phillips would wear seat belts, so they wouldn't fall out, and have a rotating drum-off. This feature is still used on their tours and has grown to be quite popular.
In 2003, Jody Davis left the band to care for his sick daughter, Bethany. His replacement, Bryan Olesen, left in 2006 to work on his own band, Casting Pearls. The band announced in January 2007 that Paul Colman would be replacing Bryan.
The Newsboys released their new album, Go, on October 31st, featuring songs such as their hit single I Am Free, along with new singles Wherever We Go, and Something Beautiful. In March 2007, a collection of remixes from the Go was released as Go Remixed.
On December 31st 2006, bass player Phil Joel departed from the band to devote more time to family and personal goals.
In January 2009, the band announced that guitarist Jody Davis would return, replacing Paul Colman. Colman continues to pursue his solo career.
In March, 2009, it was announced that Peter Furler will be leaving the band to pursue other interests and will be replaced by Michael Tait, former member of dc talk and founding member of Tait. However, it was also announced that Furler will remain with the Newsboys in a production/advisory role, and may occasionally return to the stage with them for special events and will still be on the albums.
All the Way
Newsboys Lyrics
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Everything You're doing
Your fire is in our hearts
Burning for the broken
We open wide our arms
A refuge for the hurting
Your mercy is our song
We're joining with You God
We're going all the way
We're gonna walk by faith
Giving You everything, everything, everything
We're going all the way
Our strength, our victory
We can not be shaken
A light for all to see
Shining in the darkness
We can't contain Your love
That purchased us our freedom
Salvation is our song
Our strength, our victory
We're holding nothing back
Giving You everything, everything
We're joining with You God
You can do anything, anything
The lyrics of Newsboys' song All the Way are an expression of the Christian faith and commitment to serving God. The song speaks about the believers' desire to join with God in His work, to be led by His fire and to be a source of hope and comfort to the broken and hurting. It also speaks of the assurance that comes with faith in God, the strength and victory that are found in Him and the joy of giving everything to Him.
The opening lines, "We're joining with You God, Everything You're doing, Your fire is in our hearts, Burning for the broken" are a declaration of the believer's desire to align with God's will and purpose. The reference to 'fire' in the line "Your fire is in our hearts, Burning for the broken" suggests an urgency and passion to serve others and to see God's work accomplished.
The song goes on to speak of the believer's confidence in God - "Our strength, our victory, We can not be shaken, A light for all to see, Shining in the darkness." This confidence comes from a deep understanding and acceptance of God's love and salvation, as expressed in the line "We can't contain Your love, That purchased us our freedom."
The final lines of the song, "We're holding nothing back, Giving You everything, everything, We're joining with You God, You can do anything, anything" express the desire to surrender everything to God and to allow Him to work and move in and through their lives. It is a call to trust and have faith in God's capacity to do anything and everything.
Overall, Newsboys' song All the Way is an inspiring and powerful expression of faith, hope, and commitment to serving God and making an impact in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
We're joining with You God
We are teaming up with God in everything that He is doing.
Everything You're doing
We want to be a part of all the things that you are doing God.
Your fire is in our hearts
We have the same passion that you have God.
Burning for the broken
Our hearts are on fire for the people that are hurting.
We open wide our arms
We are providing a welcoming space for those that are hurting.
A refuge for the hurting
Our arms are open wide to receive and comfort the broken-hearted people.
Your mercy is our song
We are singing about how merciful God is.
We're joining with You God
We are in partnership with God.
We're going all the way
We'll go the extra mile with God till the end.
We're gonna walk by faith
We are not going by the sight or feeling but by faith in God.
Giving You everything, everything, everything
We are submitting everything that we have to God.
Our strength, our victory
Our physical and moral power and winning the contest is found in God.
We can not be shaken
We are standing strong in God and are unshakable.
A light for all to see
We are illuminating God's grace for everyone to witness.
Shining in the darkness
We are still shining bright during dark times.
We can't contain Your love
God's love is overflowing, and we can't hold it back.
That purchased us our freedom
We have been set free by the blood of Christ, which was the ultimate sacrifice.
Salvation is our song
We are singing about our redemption as our central song.
Our strength, our victory
Our physical and moral power and winning the contest is found in God.
We're holding nothing back
We are not keeping anything from God.
Giving You everything, everything
God, we are giving everything that we have to You.
We're joining with You God
We are in partnership with God.
You can do anything, anything
God, we know that you're capable of anything.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BENJAMIN BUSH, STEPHEN GARRETT, TIMOTHY N MOSLEY
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