Frontman Omega Levine and Drummer/Producer Sam de Jong formed New Zealand’s Parachute Band in 2007, picking up from where the original Parachute Band (1996-2006) had left off. Already, the band has toured relentlessly throughout America, Africa, Asia, the UK and Europe.
Now in their fifth year as a unit, the band stands on a strong line-up of four albums: ROADMAPS & REVELATIONS, TECHNICOLOR, LOVE WITHOUT MEASURE and their latest, MATINS:VESPERS.
Their first self-produced effort, LOVE WITHOUT MEASURE was recognised by the New Zealand music industry in 2011, garnering a New Zealand Music Award for Best Gospel/Christian Album.
From their inception, Parachute Band’s intent has been to take New Zealand’s leading worship songs and introduce them to the world. And these songs have travelled – Grammy Award-winning worship outfit Casting Crowns recorded a version of the band’s song ‘Mercy’ on their album UNTIL THE WORLD HEARS. The band has also found camaraderie with former Delirious? Frontman Martin Smith, who contributed guest vocals on LOVE WITHOUT MEASURE track ‘It’s You’.
Smith has continued to work with the Parachute boys, recruiting them as his band for a string of dates in 2010 and 2011.
The band’s strength is in their ability to avoid the musical stereotype of their genre. They’re constantly seeking experimentation; delivering solid worship themes within songs that channel the indie fervour of Arcade Fire and the instrumental invention of Sigur Ros and Bon Iver. This kind of crossover chemistry saw the band take out the People’s Choice Award at the mainstream 2008 NZ Music Awards.
High Above
Parachute Band Lyrics
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All praises You deserve
You're holy and You're righteous
I want to listen more
to Your spirit's call
You're holy and You're righteous
You're holy
Cho.: Jesus You are God
High above all else
Maker of the universe
High above all else
(Repeat, Pre., Cho.)
Bridge: Maker of the universe
You're holy
High above the heavens
You are holy
(Repeat Cho. 2x, Bridge, Cho.)
The lyrics of "High Above" by Parachute Band reflect a deep desire to give more praise and listen to the spirit's call of the Almighty. The opening lines, "I want to give you more, all praises you deserve, you're holy and you're righteous," show a yearning to express gratitude and veneration to the Divine. The lyrics demonstrate the belief in the holiness and righteousness of God and the need to be closer to the Creator.
The chorus, "Jesus You are God, high above all else, maker of the universe, high above all else," emphasizes the deity of Jesus and the acknowledgment of His authority and power. The phrase "high above all else" denotes the supremacy and sovereignty of God above all worldly things. The bridge repeats the attributes of God as the Maker of the universe and the holiness that surrounds Him. The repetition of these phrases emphasizes that God is deserving of praise and worship.
Overall, the lyrics of "High Above" by Parachute Band express a deep desire to connect with God and to recognize His divinity, sovereignty, and holiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to give you more
I desire to offer you more of myself, more of my time and attention.
All praises You deserve
You are worthy of all the praise in the world, for your goodness is beyond measure.
You're holy and You're righteous
Your moral purity and perfection are beyond compare, and I acknowledge and honor this fact.
I want to listen more
I yearn to be more attuned to your voice, to hear your message and guidance more clearly and deeply.
to Your spirit's call
I am eager to answer your call to action, to follow where you lead and do your will.
Jesus You are God
You, Jesus, are truly divine, one with the Creator and Ruler of all things.
High above all else
Above and beyond everything else in existence, you reign supreme and unmatched.
Maker of the universe
You, as the one who brought forth all that is, are the ultimate Creator, Designer, and Sustainer of all life and matter.
High above the heavens
Even above the infinite reaches of space and beyond, you dwell in total authority and glory.
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.