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.
Enemy
Newsboys Lyrics
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I, was just a pawn in the game You were playin'
Puttin' walls up everywhere
Never thought You heard a word I was prayin'
I stood in the way
When I needed to run to You
But I was too proud to say
Take away the blindness
Lead me through the dark
Don't let me fall apart
Save me from my bitterness
Show me who I am
Make me who You want me to be
I know I pushed You away
Lookin' for someone to blame, yeah
Now I can see, I've been my own worst enemy
Who was I to sit and judge?
Always pointing my crooked finger
Holding tight onto a grudge
All along I was a chief of sinners
I stood in the way
When I needed to run to You
Lord, I was too proud to say
Take away the blindness
Lead me through the dark
Don't let me fall apart
Save me from my bitterness
Show me who I am
Make me who You want me to be
I know I pushed You away
Lookin' for someone to blame, yeah
Now I can see, I've been my own worst enemy
No You never gave up on me!
No You never gave up on me!
No You never gave up on me!
Take away the blindness
Lead me through the dark
Don't let me fall apart
Save me from my bitterness
Show me who I am
Make me who You want me to be
I know I pushed You away
Lookin' for someone to blame, yeah
Now I can see, I've been my own worst enemy
Oh oh!
Now I can see, I've been my own worst enemy
Oh, oh!
Now I can see, I've been my own worst enemy
No You never gave up on me!
No You never gave up on me!
No You never gave up on me!
The lyrics of Newsboys's song "Enemy" are a confession of one's own flaws and recognition of how they have hindered their relationship with God. The singer admits to having thought that God did not care about them and feeling like a mere pawn in a game. They put up walls to keep God out while expecting Him to hear their prayers. But they also acknowledge that they were the ones standing in the way of God's love and mercy, refusing to run to Him when they needed to. This realization leads to a plea for God to take away their blindness and bitterness, to show them who they truly are, and to make them who He wants them to be. The song ends with a triumphant declaration that God has never given up on the singer, even when they were their own worst enemy.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to think You didn't care
I used to believe that You had no concern for me
I, was just a pawn in the game You were playin'
I felt like I was merely a piece in Your strategic moves
Puttin' walls up everywhere
You seemed to put up barriers in our relationship
Never thought You heard a word I was prayin'
I didn't believe that You were listening to my prayers
I stood in the way
I hindered my own progress
When I needed to run to You
At times where I should have sought Your help
But I was too proud to say
My own pride kept me from admitting my faults
Take away the blindness
Remove the veil that has kept me from seeing things clearly
Lead me through the dark
Guide me through the difficult and uncertain times
Don't let me fall apart
Help me not to crumble under the pressure
Save me from my bitterness
Rescue me from my resentfulness and anger
Show me who I am
Reveal my true identity and purpose
Make me who You want me to be
Transform me into the person that You have designed me to be
I know I pushed You away
I realize that I have distanced myself from You
Lookin' for someone to blame, yeah
I was seeking to assign fault to someone else
Now I can see, I've been my own worst enemy
I finally understand that I have been the cause of my own problems
Who was I to sit and judge?
Why did I think that I had the right to criticize others?
Always pointing my crooked finger
I was quick to accuse and assign blame to others
Holding tight onto a grudge
I refused to let go of my resentment towards others
All along I was a chief of sinners
I now realize that I am the guiltiest of all
No You never gave up on me!
I am grateful that You have always been there for me, even when I pushed You away
Lyrics © FUN ATTIC MUSIC , MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: FRED WILLIAMS, JEREMY MCCOY, JUAN OTERO, JUAN RAYMON OTERO, MICHAEL TAIT
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