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.
Lights Out
Newsboys Lyrics
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Makes sure every curtain's drawn
Nails the shutters shut, he's sure
We are not of this world for long
Who do you think you are?
Did you figure out the date?
What do you hope to do
While you sit around and wait, wait, wait?
Last one turns the lights out, and
Disconnects the answer phone
Stuffs all sense of mission, says
"I just can't turn the tide alone"
Who do you think you are?
Did you figure out the time?
What do you hope to do
While you hide out and whine, whine, whine
Don't go shuttin' down
'til the trumpet sounds
And the battle is won
Don't go punchin' out
'til the final shout
And the Father says,
"Well done"
Last one turns the light out, and
Just keeps playing dumb
These were his instructions, he's
Not sure where he got 'em from
Why do you want to hide
In a separate class?
Why do you buy the lie
Of faith under glass, glass, glass
Don't go shuttin' down
Last one shoots the light sout, and
Climbs up to the top of the roof
He's sitting there 'til the Second Coming
Says he's got mathematical proof
Who do you think you are?
Did you figure out the date?
What do you hope to do
While you sit around and wait, wait, wait...
Don't go shuttin' down...
The song "Lights Out" by Newsboys is a call to action for believers to not hide away and neglect their mission as Christians. The lyrics describe individuals who are shutting themselves off from the world, either physically by closing the shutters or emotionally by disconnecting from their sense of purpose. The last person to turn off the lights and shut themselves away is described as "just playing dumb" and using the excuse of faith under glass to justify their isolation.
The chorus urges the listener to not give up until the final battle is won, referring to the end of times and the return of Christ. The Godly choice is to continue to fight the good fight, and not retreat until the Father says, "Well done."
Interestingly, the song also mentions people who try to predict the end times through mathematical equations. These individuals are ultimately missing the point of being a follower of Christ, as it is not about predicting when the end will come, but rather living out our faith in the present.
Overall, "Lights Out" is a powerful reminder that we are all called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, and should not let fear or doubt hold us back.
* This song was released in 2000 on the Newsboys' album "Thrive."
* "Lights Out" was written by Newsboys members Peter Furler and Steve Taylor.
* The song was a hit on Christian radio, reaching #12 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
* The live version of "Lights Out" on the Newsboys' album "Houston We Are GO Live" features a guitar solo by Phil Joel.
* Newsboys are an Australian Christian rock band that formed in 1985.
* In 2019, former member Peter Furler rejoined the band for their "United Tour" and subsequent album "United."
* Newsboys have won multiple Dove Awards, including "Rock Album of the Year" for their album "Take Me to Your Leader."
* The band has had several hits over the years, including "Shine," "God's Not Dead," and "We Believe."
* In addition to music, Newsboys have also produced films, including the 2014 movie "God's Not Dead."
* The chords for "Lights Out" are G, C, D, and Em.
Line by Line Meaning
Last one turns the lights out, and
The person responsible for ending something has ended it and is making sure everything is secured.
Makes sure every curtain's drawn
They are closing off every access point.
Nails the shutters shut, he's sure
They are sealing everything.
We are not of this world for long
Nothing lasts forever, including life.
Who do you think you are?
What makes you think you can do what you are trying to do?
Did you figure out the date?
Do you know when this is supposed to happen?
What do you hope to do
While you sit around and wait, wait, wait?
What are you planning to accomplish by doing nothing?
Last one turns the lights out, and
The person responsible for ending something has ended it.
Disconnects the answer phone
They are blocking out the potential for help.
Stuffs all sense of mission, says
They are giving up on what they were trying to accomplish.
"I just can't turn the tide alone"
They are admitting defeat and that they cannot handle the situation by themselves.
Who do you think you are?
What makes you think you can do what you are trying to do?
Did you figure out the time?
Do you know how long it will take to accomplish your goal?
What do you hope to do
While you hide out and whine, whine, whine
What are you doing to help the situation instead of complaining?
Don't go shuttin' down
'til the trumpet sounds
And the battle is won
Don't go punchin' out
'til the final shout
And the Father says,
"Well done"
Don't give up and quit until the task is completed and successful.
Last one turns the light out, and
The person responsible for ending something has ended it.
Just keeps playing dumb
They are pretending like they do not understand what is happening around them.
These were his instructions, he's
Not sure where he got 'em from
They are following a set of instructions without really understanding why.
Why do you want to hide
In a separate class?
Why do you want to separate yourself from everyone else?
Why do you buy the lie
Of faith under glass, glass, glass
Why do you believe in something but do not act on those beliefs?
Last one shoots the lights out, and
The person responsible for ending something has ended it.
Climbs up to the top of the roof
They are isolating themselves from others.
He's sitting there 'til the Second Coming
Says he's got mathematical proof
They are waiting for a significant event to occur and believe they have evidence to support it.
What do you hope to do
While you sit around and wait, wait, wait...
What are you doing while waiting for something to happen?
Don't go shuttin' down...
Do not give up.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DAVID JAMES FORD, JO LOUISE TAYLOR, GLENN RUSSELL HOOPER
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