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.
You Are My King
Newsboys Lyrics
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I'm accepted, You were condemned
And I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it's true
It's my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
You are my King
You are my King
Jesus, You are my King
You are my King
(Amazing love)
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
(Amazing love)
Amazing love, I know it's true
It's my joy to honor You
(Amazing love)
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
(Amazing love)
Amazing love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
In all I do, let me honor You
The central theme of the song "You Are My King" by Newsboys is the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The lyrics express gratitude for the forgiveness, acceptance and life through his death and resurrection. It highlights the amazing love of Jesus, who as the king, chose to die for the sins of humanity. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the message of amazing love, expressing the songwriter's awe at the extent of Jesus' love and sacrifice.
The first verse of the song emphasizes the substitutionary sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on behalf of his followers. The line "I'm forgiven because You were forsaken" recognizes that when Jesus was forsaken by the Father, it resulted in the forgiveness of sins for his followers. The second line, "I'm accepted, You were condemned," indicates that through Christ's condemnation on the cross, his followers receive acceptance before God. The third line, "And I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me" highlights that through Christ's resurrection and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, believers have been given eternal life.
The song is not only a proclamation of faith but also a call to action expressing the desire to honor Jesus who is the king. The last two lines of the chorus "And it's my joy to honor You/ In all I do, to honor You" remind the listeners that their ultimate goal should be to honor Jesus in all aspects of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I am absolved of my sins because you took my place in punishment
I'm accepted, You were condemned
You were judged guilty in my stead, and I have been welcomed
I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
I am now full of vitality and your spirit resides within me
Because You died and rose again
Through your death and resurrection, I have been saved and given new life
Amazing love, how can it be
Your love for me is extraordinary and wondrous
That You, my King, should die for me?
That you, the ruler of all, would choose to die for me is beyond belief
I know it's true
I have faith that this is the truth
And it's my joy to honor You
I am filled with joy and delight in praising and glorifying you
In all I do, to honor You
In everything I do, I will strive to honor and glorify you
You are my King
You hold the highest position in my life, Lord
Jesus, You are my King
Jesus Christ, in particular, is my King
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Billy James Foote
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diana jones
Amen, thank you Lord for all you did for me at the cross. You are My King Yeshua, and I love you Lord because you first loved me. π€²πππππππ€²ππππ€
Brendon george
I love song π΅
Philip Hughes
This is the message young people need to hear. So many of them feel alone and unloved. Who will take the message to them?
The Physique Architect
GOD IS SO INCREDIBLE. I suffered a meth addiction for 25 years and gave my life to JESUS. NOW IM 15 YEARS CLEAN.
JESUS, I THANK YOU SO MUCH. π π
Lisa Loftis
I love this song! I still put it on repeat endlessly!
Brendon george
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