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 Shot
Newsboys Lyrics
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Every boy, every girl's got one shot
Believers let me hear you shout
Hey!
Hey!
You could find me
Living in the city of DC
God placed a love inside that I could not control
Beside me, had a brother saying I could sing like Nat King
But all I wanted was to do the rock thing
To roll through every town and spread His love around
Just a little while then I found
All around the world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
To prove what they're all about
I'm gonna sing about my God
And it doesn't matter what's hot
Believers let me hear you shout
We say there's one way
When push comes to shove
We're gonna sing of His love
Things change
Just like the Twitter that you update
Or your Facebook status on your front page
But there's no comment you can leave to change my mind
Maybe you're a student at the college of the ivy
Or filling up a pop machine with Hi-C
Anywhere you might be
You can help the world see
What His love's about
Believers let me hear you shout
All around the world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
To prove what they're all about
I'm gonna sing about my God
And it doesn't matter what's hot
Believers let me hear you shout
We say there's one way
When push comes to shove
We're gonna sing of His love
Are we scared to stand out from the crowd?
Make a difference in our own town?
If we stay silent with our voices now
The rocks will cry out
Believers let me hear you shout
All around the world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
To prove what they're all about
I'm gonna sing about my God
And it doesn't matter what's hot
Believers let me hear you shout
We say there's one way
When push comes to shove
We're gonna sing of His love
All around the world (all around the world)
Every boy and girl (every boy and girl)
All around the world
Every boy and girl
All around the world
The song "One Shot" by Newsboys is a call for believers all over the world to use their God-given talents and abilities to share His love with others. The lyrics emphasize that everyone has one chance to make a difference and leave a mark in this world. The song begins with the declaration that every boy and girl around the world has one shot. The singers then encourage believers to use their voices in praise of God and to share His love with others. They highlight the importance of spreading love regardless of what is currently popular or trendy.
The following verses of the song give examples of how different individuals can use their talents to make a difference. The lyrics mention a singer who chose to pursue rock music to spread God's love. Another verse talks about someone who may be a student at an Ivy League school but can still help the world see what God's love is all about. Lastly, the song asks the question of whether believers are afraid to stand out from the crowd and make a difference.
Overall, "One Shot" is a song that calls for believers to take action and make a difference in the world by sharing God's love. It emphasizes that everyone has a unique talent or ability that can be used to spread love and make a positive impact in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
All around the world
The entire world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
Every person has one chance to prove themselves
Believers let me hear you shout
Believers, show your enthusiasm for what you believe in
Hey!
Expression of excitement, enthusiasm or encouragement
You could find me
Referring to the singer (personal experience)
Living in the city of DC
The singer lived in Washington DC
Found my freedom in the rhythm of the back beat
Music provided sense of liberation and expression
God placed a love inside that I could not control
God has bestowed a deep love within the singer
Beside me, had a brother saying I could sing like Nat King
The singer's brother commented on his singing talent
But all I wanted was to do the rock thing
The singer wanted to perform rock music
To roll through every town and spread His love around
The singer wanted to spread God's love in every town through his rock music
Just a little while then I found
After some time, the singer had an epiphany
To prove what they're all about
To showcase one's true nature or potential
I'm gonna sing about my God
The singer is going to praise and express his love for God through his music
And it doesn't matter what's hot
The singer doesn't care about trend or popularity
We say there's one way
There's only one way
When push comes to shove
In difficult times
Things change
Everything changes
Just like the Twitter that you update
Online updates and status changes
Or your Facebook status on your front page
Social media updates
Maybe you're a student at the college of the ivy
The singer is addressing college students may want to make a difference
Or filling up a pop machine with Hi-C
The singer is referring to the mundane tasks, and finding purpose to make a difference
Anywhere you might be
Wherever you are
You can help the world see
You can raise awareness and make a difference in this world
Are we scared to stand out from the crowd?
Are we too afraid to be different?
Make a difference in our own town?
Start with making a difference where we live
If we stay silent with our voices now
If we don't speak up now
The rocks will cry out
Even the stones will testify, calling for justice
All around the world (all around the world)
Everywhere
Every boy and girl (every boy and girl)
Every single person
All around the world
The entirety of the globe
Believers let me hear you shout
Believers, show your enthusiasm for what you believe in
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JUAN RAYMON OTERO, MICHAEL TAIT, SETH DAVID MOSLEY, WESLEY EUGENE CAMPBELL
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