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.
Get Up For Love
Newsboys Lyrics
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Tryin? to hide from everyone
Livin? a life that pleases you
Big walls that hide you
Where were you those days, woo
When love called, you were away, woo
You know people lost, yeah
It's time to make a stand
Get up, get up
It's time to take the land
Get up, get up for love
Island life in the sun
Tryin? to hide from everyone
Livin? a life that pleases you
Big walls that hide you
Friends lost with hell to pay, woo
Will you let them go that way
People caught by death yeah, woo
Do you love the lost yeah, woo
It's time to make a stand
Get up, get up
It's time to take the land
Get up, get up for love
The devil comes to rob and to steal
Secret believer, believe me it?s real
It's time to make a stand
Get up, get up
It's time to take the land
Get up, get up for love
In the Newsboys song "Get Up For Love", the lyrics describe a person living an island life in the sun, but also trying to hide from everyone with big walls surrounding them. The lyrics urge the listener to take a stand and tear down the walls that hide them from the people and love around them.
The lyrics ask where the person was when love called and urges them to bring down the walls that hide them from the world. The song speaks to people who may feel ostracized or closed off from the world due to their lifestyle, beliefs, or personal struggles. It urges the listener to love their lost friends and not let them go down a path of destruction.
The song has a strong message of taking action and standing up for what is right. It encourages people to not let the devil rob and steal from them and not to be a secret believer. Ultimately the song urges the listener to get up and take the land for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Island life in the sun
Living a carefree life in a sunny place
Tryin' to hide from everyone
Avoiding interacting with people
Livin' a life that pleases you
Living for oneself, doing what makes oneself happy
Big walls that hide you
Putting up emotional barriers to protect oneself
Where were you those days, woo
Where were you when people needed you
When love called, you were away, woo
When people needed love, you weren't there
You know people lost, yeah
You are aware of people who are lost and need help
Bring down those walls yeah
Break down the emotional barriers and allow others to help you and connect with you
It's time to make a stand
Get up, get up
Take action to help others and stand up for what is right
It's time to take the land
Get up, get up for love
Take steps to take control and make a positive impact in the world, motivated by love
Friends lost with hell to pay, woo
Friends who need help and are facing difficult situations
Will you let them go that way
Will you allow them to continue suffering without trying to help them
People caught by death yeah, woo
People who are dying and need help and support
Do you love the lost yeah, woo
Do you care about people who are struggling and need help
The devil comes to rob and to steal
Evil forces try to take away good things from people
Secret believer, believe me it's real
Believing in a cause or a power that is not openly expressed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BILLY LEE SMILEY, JOHN JAMES, PETER FURLER, SEAN TAYLOR
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