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.
Break
Newsboys Lyrics
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But my fear is it's too late
Won't go making no trouble
'cause I feel like I could break
All of those times I ran away
From all of those things I used to say
All of those plans I had
And I feel like I could break
And I feel like I could break
Now it's more than I can take
And I feel like I could break
Don't go thinking I'm crazy
But I'm feeling your heartache
Your creation through your eyes
There is pain it's no mistake
Closer I get to you I see
Souls full of hurt, full of need
The closer I get I see less of me
And I feel like I could break
And, I feel like I could break
Lord, I know now it's getting late
Let my heart be broken by your heartache
And I feel like I could break
Now, it's more than I can take
'cause all of those times I ran away
From all of those things I used to say
And all of those pains I feel
Revealed to me
Don't go thinking I'm crazy
But I feel like
I could break
The song "Break" by Newsboys speaks about feeling overwhelmed with emotions and the fear of breaking under the weight of these emotions. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling a sense of regret and anxiety towards lost opportunities and past mistakes. In particular, the lines "All of those times I ran away/ From all of those things I used to say/ All of those plans I had/ To give it all" speak to the feelings of wasted chances and missed opportunities.
The song also touches on themes of empathy and compassion. The lines "Closer I get to you I see/ Souls full of hurt, full of need/ The closer I get I see less of me" suggest that as the singer becomes more attuned to the pain and suffering of others, they become less focused on their own worries and concerns.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the ways in which emotions and experiences can weigh on us, and the need for compassion towards ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go thinking I'm crazy
Acknowledging potential judgement while expressing personal feelings.
But my fear is it's too late
A sense of hopelessness regarding a situation.
Won't go making no trouble
Choosing to remain peaceful and not cause problems.
'cause I feel like I could break
Emotional vulnerability and a feeling of being overwhelmed.
All of those times I ran away
Avoidance of previous actions or situations.
From all of those things I used to say
Regret over past words spoken.
All of those plans I had
Disappointment or failure regarding previous plans.
To give it all
Putting forth effort or investment.
And I feel like I could break
Repeating the emotional vulnerability and feeling of being overwhelmed.
Now it's more than I can take
Admitting a limit has been reached.
But I'm feeling your heartache
Empathy for another's pain.
Your creation through your eyes
Viewing the world and people from a different perspective.
There is pain it's no mistake
Recognizing the existence of pain and suffering.
Closer I get to you I see
Proximity revealing insight or understanding.
Souls full of hurt, full of need
Observation of the struggles and needs of others.
The closer I get I see less of me
Awareness of self diminishing as focus shifts to others.
Lord, I know now it's getting late
Acknowledging the passage of time and urgency.
Let my heart be broken by your heartache
Requesting empathy and compassion for others.
And all of those pains I feel
Acknowledging personal struggles and pain.
Revealed to me
Knowledge gained from experience.
But I'm feeling like I'm losing my way
Feeling lost or uncertain.
The weight of the world is heavy
Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities or burdens.
And I don't know how much longer I can stay
Uncertainty regarding future ability to persist or endure.
Memories of the past still haunt
Reminders of previous experiences or mistakes that linger.
Mistakes and regrets still taunt
Difficulty letting go of past errors and sadness.
But I won't give up or forsake
Commitment to persevere and not abandon hope.
I'll keep fighting 'til the end
Determination and resolve to see things through.
With your grace, my fears will bend
Reliance on faith and trust in a higher power.
The love that you freely give
Receiving love and support from God or others.
Empowers me to truly live
Strength and inspiration gained from love and support.
For in you, all things are new
Hope and renewal found in faith or belief.
And in your strength, I will break through.
Overcoming challenges or obstacles with the help of a higher power.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BELLOCHIO, STACY WILDE
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