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.
Precious Love
Newsboys Lyrics
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I am drawn to the mighty name of Jesus
Like a deer that pants for water
My heart cries out to You to fill my life with all of You
Bridge:
It's You I want to strengthen me
For all the days of my life
How could I have ever lived without Your precious love
How could I expect to carry on
You give love that soothes fire that burns within my soul
And You will always send it 'round my way
Through a shadow will pass away
Your love for me will stand the test of time
When You fill me with Your water
My hands reach out to You to touch my life with all of You
Bridge:
It's You I want to strengthen me
For all the days of my life
Chorus
Lord, I pledge the highest
The highest that can be from a heart
Bridge:
It's You I want to strengthen me
For all the days of my life
Chorus
The song "Precious Love" by Newsboys talks about the immense love and attraction the songwriter has towards Jesus. The opening line "Like a moth drawn to the flame, I am drawn to the mighty name of Jesus" illustrates the metaphorical comparison between the writer's love for Jesus and the moth's attraction to the flame. The writer then goes on to compare his longing for Jesus to that of a deer's thirst for water. In the bridge, the writer expresses his desire for Jesus to strengthen him throughout his life.
The chorus, "How could I have ever lived without Your precious love, How could I expect to carry on, You give love that soothes fire that burns within my soul, And You will always send it 'round my way," highlights the significance of Jesus's love in the writer's life. The writer acknowledges that without Jesus's love, he would not have been able to live his life. The love that Jesus gives is powerful enough to calm the writer's soul and always be present in his life.
The second verse talks about how Jesus's love can stand the test of time and surpass any obstacle. The writer expresses his desire to be filled with Jesus's love so that it can touch his life. The final bridge and chorus express the writer's dedication and pledge to Jesus, acknowledging that it is Him alone that he wants to strengthen him throughout his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a moth drawn to the flame
Just as a moth is irresistibly drawn to a flame, I cannot resist the powerful name of Jesus.
I am drawn to the mighty name of Jesus
I am strongly attracted to the powerful name of Jesus.
Like a deer that pants for water
Just like a thirsty deer longing for water, my heart cries out for the fullness of God's presence.
My heart cries out to You to fill my life with all of You
My heart earnestly desires for God to fill my life with His presence and love completely.
It's You I want to strengthen me
I desire for God to strengthen me and empower me through His presence.
For all the days of my life
I desire for God to strengthen and empower me every day of my life.
How could I have ever lived without Your precious love
I cannot imagine living without the precious love of God in my life.
How could I expect to carry on
Without God's love, I would not be able to go on in life or face the challenges that come my way.
You give love that soothes fire that burns within my soul
God's love has the power to calm and ease the burning desires and passions in my soul.
And You will always send it 'round my way
God will always send His love my way and I can always count on it.
Through a shadow will pass away
Difficult times, just like shadows, will pass away—it's temporary.
Your love for me will stand the test of time
God's love for me will never fade away, it will stand the test of time.
When You fill me with Your water
When God fills me with His presence and love, I am completely satisfied and fulfilled.
My hands reach out to You to touch my life with all of You
My hands are raised towards God in surrender, asking Him to touch every aspect of my life and fill me with His presence and love.
Lord, I pledge the highest
I pledge the highest level of commitment, devotion, and worship to God.
The highest that can be from a heart
I give my highest praise and worship from the depths of my heart to God.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN JAMES, PETER FURLER, SEAN TAYLOR, WES CAMPBELL
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