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.
Keep In You
Parachute Band Lyrics
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All that You had to cover my shame
Oh no one can deny
That You paid this price
You are the One Who gave
You have the only Name
With power enough to take all my blame
That You paid this price
You have the only Name
(CHORUS)
Now I see
How much You love me
Constant One
You will never leave
I will keep in You
You remain holding me
When I am lost
And stuck out at sea
Though the world may despise
This love in Your Eyes
You remain holding me
(CHORUS)
Now I see
How much You love me
Constant One
You will never leave
I will keep in You
In the lyrics of Parachute Band's song "Keep In You”, the singer expresses gratitude towards God for giving His life to cover their shame. The lyrics suggest that God alone has the power to take away any guilt or blame. The chorus repeats the message of God's unconditional and constant love towards the singer, and the singer’s commitment to remain in God’s love.
The lyrics of "Keep In You" are quite simple yet powerful. They reinforce the idea of the depth of God's love for humanity that he sacrificed himself to cover their sins. The lyrics symbolize the idea that nothing can separate us from the love of God, and that we can always rest in Him.
Overall, the song is an affirmation and declaration of confidence in God. It highlights the unchanging nature of God as a constant source of love, hope, and support, even through life's storms and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the One who gave
You are the one who gave all you had to cover my sins and imperfections.
All that You had to cover my shame
You gave everything you had to bear my shameful past that I could not handle alone.
Oh no one can deny
It's undeniable that you paid the price for my sins.
That You paid this price
You paid the price for me to be free from guilt and shame.
You have the only Name
Your name alone has the power to take away all my guilt and shame.
With power enough to take all my blame
You have the power to take all my sin upon yourself and remove all my guilt.
Now I see
I now understand the depth and magnitude of your love for me.
How much You love me
You love me beyond my imagination or comprehension.
Constant One
You are always present, available, and unchanging, and that makes you trustworthy.
You will never leave
You will never abandon me, no matter how tough things get.
I will keep in You
I will find my security, peace, and identity in you because you are my strength and sustenance.
You remain holding me
You hold me tight and keep me from drifting away even when I'm lost and helpless.
When I am lost
In times of confusion, pain, and hardship, you always come to my rescue and guide me back to safety.
And stuck out at sea
When I'm all alone and overwhelmed, you give me direction, safety, and peace.
Though the world may despise
Even if the world around me may reject, exclude, or hate me, your love is enough to sustain me and give me hope.
This love in Your eyes
I see your love and mercy reflected in your eyes, reminding me of your unwavering commitment to me.
Writer(s): JANE ELIZABETH DE JONG
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
We Are Lightfall
miss these guys so much!
TruthSeeker
Its over already..no more PB😢😢