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.
The Way
Parachute Band Lyrics
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You reign in heaven and You reign on earth
For You came to make a way for us
You opened up the door of grace
Jesus it's Your Name that we proclaim
For You are the way that's everlasting
Giving it all to set us free
We won't look to the left or to the right
You are the one we fix our eyes upon
For we run the race before us now
In You we find our great reward
Jesus it's your name that we proclaim
Hallelujah
In Parachute Band's song The Way, the lyrics describe their belief in Jesus as God and as the one who reigns in heaven and on earth. They acknowledge that Jesus came to make a way for us and opened up the door of grace. The song emphasizes that Jesus himself is the way that is everlasting, the truth, the life and that he gave everything to set us free.
The lyrics encourage listeners to fix their eyes upon Jesus, the only one they need to look to. They use the metaphor of running a race, affirming that in Jesus, they will find their ultimate reward. The song concludes with a joyful "Hallelujah" as an expression of praise and adoration for Jesus.
Overall, the song is a declaration of faith in Jesus as the central figure in their lives. The lyrics serve as a reminder to remain focused on Jesus amidst life's distractions to keep pushing through in the race of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
We believe that Jesus You are God
We have faith that Jesus is divine, the highest power in existence
You reign in heaven and You reign on earth
Your dominion is not limited to any one place, You rule both earth and heaven
For You came to make a way for us
You came to create a path for us to obtain salvation
You opened up the door of grace
You made grace accessible to all, removing any barriers that had previously existed
Jesus it's Your Name that we proclaim
We openly declare and acknowledge Your name as the name above all names
For You are the way that's everlasting
You are the eternal path that will lead us to heaven
Giving it all to set us free
You sacrificed everything to free us from bondage and sin
The Truth, the Life, the One, You are the Way
You are the embodiment of truth, the source of life, the singular entity who provides the path to salvation
We won't look to the left or to the right
We will not be distracted by other paths or temptations
You are the one we fix our eyes upon
We focus our attention solely on You
For we run the race before us now
We are in the midst of completing the journey of life
In You we find our great reward
Our ultimate prize and reward is found in You alone
Jesus it's your name that we proclaim
Once again, we openly declare and acknowledge Your name as the name above all names
Hallelujah
Praise and worship to God
Writer(s): nic manders
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.