The Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band formed in 1987 in Mooloolaba, Au… Read Full Bio ↴The Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band formed in 1987 in Mooloolaba, Australia (although they soon relocated to Nashville, Tennessee). Its core members, John James and Peter Furler, originally hailed from Australia where they played in a band together called The News.

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.

Gonna Be Alright
Newsboys Lyrics

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Inside me, there's a child afraid of
Growing up and letting go
Inside me, there's a world of danger
Could you pull this whole thing down?

'Cause inside you, there's much forgiveness
Endless love, unconditional
And inside you, there's a world of favor

Rising up and breaking through

Oh, how He loves you and me

Oh, it?s gonna be alright
All these things will have their time
Oh, it?s gonna be alright
All these things will find their time
Find their time

Inside me, there's a child afraid of
Moving in and getting close
Inside you, there's a world of healing
Ever free, so dangerous

Oh, how He loves you and me

Oh, it?s gonna be alright
All these things will have their time
Oh, it?s gonna be alright
All these things will find their time

Oh, it?s gonna be alright
All these things will have their time
Oh, it?s gonna be alright
All these things will find their time
Find their time

It?s gonna be alright
It?s gonna be alright

It?s gonna be alright
...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Newsboys' "Gonna Be Alright" speak about the fears that often hold us back from moving forward in life. The song's opening lines describe a part of the singer that is afraid of growing up and letting go. This can be interpreted as the fear of leaving behind old habits or patterns of behavior that may no longer serve us. The next line speaks of a world of danger, which could imply the external pressures and risks associated with taking risks or making changes in our lives.

The chorus then shifts to a message of hope, claiming that everything will be alright and each thing will find its time. This can be taken as a reminder that life moves in cycles and that the hardships we may face will eventually pass. The second verse returns to the theme of fear, this time talking about the fear of moving in and getting close, possibly referring to the avoidance of intimacy or vulnerability in relationships. However, the verse ends with the description of a world of healing, which encourages the listener to overcome their fears and embrace the potential for growth that comes with it.

The final choruses repeat the message of hope, emphasizing that all things will eventually find their time and be alright in the end. Overall, "Gonna Be Alright" is a message of hope, reminding the listener that they have the strength to face their fears and ultimately overcome them.

Line by Line Meaning

Inside me, there's a child afraid of Growing up and letting go
Deep inside my emotions, there's a young one that's scared of moving on and releasing the past.

Inside me, there's a world of danger Could you pull this whole thing down?
Within me, there's a lot of insecurities that could cause everything to collapse. Do you have the strength to handle it?

'Cause inside you, there's much forgiveness Endless love, unconditional
Because inside of you, there's an abundant amount of compassion and affection that never runs out or has limitations.

And inside you, there's a world of favor Rising up and breaking through
Also, inside you, there's an abundance of opportunities and advantages that are starting to be revealed and realized.

Oh, how He loves you and me
Oh, how much God cares for you and me.

Oh, it?s gonna be alright All these things will have their time Oh, it?s gonna be alright All these things will find their time Find their time
Don't worry, everything will eventually be okay. All the things going on right now will have a chance to shine and be resolved.

Inside me, there's a child afraid of Moving in and getting close
Inside my heart, there's a youngster that's scared of getting emotionally attached and intimate with others.

Inside you, there's a world of healing Ever free, so dangerous
Inside of you, there's a place of restoration that sets you free, but it's also a volatile place since it requires taking risks.

It?s gonna be alright It?s gonna be alright It?s gonna be alright
It will be okay, repeat it to yourself, we'll make it through.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY GIBB

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