The band started in mid 2008. In 2009 they released their album Emerge.
The different members in their active time:
Ethan Talley - Vocals (Recorded the album Emerge)
Eric Harrison Riddle - Guitar/Vocals (Recorded the album Emerge)
Clint Dunlap - Guitar/Vocals (Recorded the album Emerge)
Jason Maggard - Bass
Jarad Bean - Drums/Vocals
David Escamilla - Vocals
Adam Massey - Drums/Vocals (Recorded the album Emerge)
Charles Britch - Bass (Recorded the album Emerge)
From their Myspace: "We strive as individuals and as a band to be Patriarchs, and we hope to influence people for the better to do the same. We want to stop seeing our culture live as animals without a purpose, and start seeing human beings with motivation, reason, and integrity."
Mountains
Patriarchs Lyrics
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transform the life that you were called upon.
Rise up.
This matter is in your hands,
In your hands.
But we fail to follow him,
and he still guides us.
Take his hand and follow him,
Show me your ways, teach me your path.
He is my strength, my shield,
and my heart will trust in him.
Your love is like mighty mountains.
This is in my hands,
and I'm never letting go.
Show me your ways, teach me in your path,
guide me in your eyes.
This is the life that your were called upon.
Rise up, this matters in your hands.
He is the way, the truth, the life.
The lyrics of Patriarchs' song "Mountains" convey a message of faith and transformation. The song encourages listeners to fight the good fight of faith and to rise up and take control of their lives. The line "This matter is in your hands, in your hands" emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in following one's faith.
The song also acknowledges the struggles of following a spiritual path, noting that "we fail to follow him, and he still guides us." This line suggests that even when we fall short of our spiritual aspirations, we are still supported and guided by a higher power.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power and strength of God's love, describing it as "like mighty mountains." The lyrics also express a desire for guidance and instruction, with the lines "Show me your ways, teach me your path, guide me in your eyes." This reflects a yearning for a deeper connection with a higher power and a willingness to be led on a path of self-discovery and growth.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mountains" encourage listeners to embrace their faith, take responsibility for their lives, and trust in the guidance of a higher power. The song's message is one of hope and perseverance, urging listeners to keep fighting the good fight and never give up on their spiritual journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Fight the good fight of faith,
Stay true to your beliefs and values, and keep striving to be a better person.
transform the life that you were called upon.
Change yourself for the better and fulfill the purpose that you were meant to fulfill.
Rise up.
Take action and make a difference.
This matter is in your hands,
You have the power to make a difference and affect change.
In your hands.
Don't underestimate your own ability to make a difference.
But we fail to follow him,
Despite being led by a higher power, we often stray from the path.
and he still guides us.
Even when we go astray, we are still being guided by a higher power.
Take his hand and follow him,
Trust in a higher power and follow its guidance.
he will guide us.
By trusting in a higher power, we will be guided in the right direction.
Show me your ways, teach me your path.
Ask for guidance and wisdom from a higher power.
He is my strength, my shield,
A higher power provides protection and strength.
and my heart will trust in him.
Put your faith and trust in a higher power.
Your love is like mighty mountains.
The love of a higher power is unshakeable and strong like mountains.
This is in my hands,
We have the power to control our own destiny.
and I'm never letting go.
Hold onto your beliefs and values tightly.
Show me your ways, teach me in your path,
Ask for guidance from a higher power and seek wisdom.
guide me in your eyes.
Let a higher power be your guide and lead you.
This is the life that your were called upon.
We each have our own purpose and mission in life to fulfill.
Rise up, this matters in your hands.
Take action and make a difference because you have the power to do so.
He is the way, the truth, the life.
A higher power is the ultimate guide and source of truth and life.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Todd Solley
Hey my old band. I wrote this and Freedom, haha. Thanks for posting brother!
Eric Harrison Riddle
You wrote those songs?
Clint Dunlap
hahahahaha