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.
One Heart
Newsboys Lyrics
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Shipwrecked on the rocks of fear
My heart is torn apart when you're not here
Life goes by like a dream
When we die will it seem
That our hearts weren't always on the One
Chorus
One heart, one mind, one soul
One heart after You
There are hearts undecided
Some are hard and subdivided
A heart couldn't break the chains on me
Let me plow up the ground
Make it so I can see
I want to grow, I want Your love in me
Chorus
Well I was shipwrecked on the rocks, the rock of pride
Slowly and surely, in came the tide
Life goes by like a dream
When we die will it seem
That our life was wasted by the things we tasted
Wake up, wally, it's time to face it
Lifting Jesus up makes me feel up
Chorus
The song "One Heart" by Newsboys is a reflection on the struggles of faith and the importance of unity in believing in the One true God. The lyrics begin by identifying the emotions of pride and fear as the "rocks" that have caused the singer to be "shipwrecked" in their faith. They express their heartache when they feel distant from God and question the purpose of their life. The first verse discusses the transient nature of life, asking whether our hearts were always pointed towards God.
The chorus offers a solution to this sense of disconnection from God; it suggests that in order to combat the feelings of fear and pride, we must have one heart, one mind, and one soul after God. The second verse acknowledges that not all hearts are united in their belief in God, and some faces chains of doubt or hardness. The singer asks for God's help in breaking down their own barriers and creating fertile ground within them to grow in faith.
The final verse returns to the shipwreck metaphor, discussing the fear of wasting one's life on fleeting pleasures. The repeated refrain of "Wake up, wally, it's time to face it" is a wake-up call to the listener to prioritize their relationship with God. The song ends with the affirmation that lifting up Jesus is what brings fulfillment and purpose to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Shipwrecked on the rocks of pride
My arrogance has caused me to crash against the unforgiving stones of self-importance.
Shipwrecked on the rocks of fear
My apprehension has steered me towards an impending disaster, much like a ship met with unfriendly waters.
My heart is torn apart when you're not here
I feel despondent and emotionally pained during your absence; you complete me.
Life goes by like a dream
The fleeting nature of existence makes it seem as though our lives are nothing more than an ephemeral experience that passes us by.
When we die will it seem
That our hearts weren't always on the One
When we pass away, will we have regrets about not devoting ourselves entirely to the divine force driving our existence?
One heart, one mind, one soul
One heart, one mind, one soul
One heart after You
We should strive to cultivate a unified and devout heart, mind, and soul in pursuit of a higher power.
There are hearts undecided
Some are hard and subdivided
A heart couldn't break the chains on me
Let me plow up the ground
Make it so I can see
I want to grow, I want Your love in me
There are those whose hearts have yet to find their spiritual path, and some whose hearts have hardened, preventing them from embracing divine love. I wish to be softened to the point where Your love can make its way into my life.
Well I was shipwrecked on the rocks, the rock of pride
Slowly and surely, in came the tide
My ego caused my downfall, and it was relentless in its approach, much like a tide that gradually erodes everything in its path.
When we die will it seem
That our life was wasted by the things we tasted
Wake up, wally, it's time to face it
Lifting Jesus up makes me feel up
Will our life be seen as one wasted on frivolous pleasures? It's time to snap out of it and take action. Elevating Jesus' name makes me feel fulfilled and joyful.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN JAMES, PETER FURLER, SEAN TAYLOR, WES CAMPBELL
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