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1) Petra is a Christian Rock band formed in 1972 by Bob Hartman, Bill Glover, John DeGroff, and Greg Hough. "Petra" means "rock" in NT Greek, making the band name a triple pun. Rising from the Jesus music movement, and initially signed to [recordlabel]Myrrh Records[/recordlabel], they fought to gain acceptance and recognition in a church culture that at the time believed rock music to be off-limits. Over time they eventually won over most of their critics, thanks to a steady approach and some solid adult contemporary airplay hits like "The Coloring Song," outside of their usual rock fare. By the mid-80's, when lead singer Greg X. Volz left the band and was replaced by John Schlitt, Petra had solidified their place as the foremost Christian rock band in the industry with a string of hit albums and singles and strong touring. The release of Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out marked a turn towards modern-sounding worship music that would soon explode into the modern worship movement.
Petra was nominated for and won numerous Grammy and Dove Awards. In 1991, after the release of their acclaimed Beyond Belief record, Petra became the first rock band ever to win for Group of the Year at the Dove Awards. They were also the first Christian rock band to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
For three decades Petra continued to produce albums despite changes in their line-up as well as the genre and market. On May 24th, 2005 Petra announced their retirement after 33 years of ministry. They recorded one of their final performances in Franklin, Tennessee to release it as their last album, Farewell. Their last performance finished in the early hours of January 1, 2006 in Murphy, North Carolina. Bob Hartman and John Schlitt continue to tour under the moniker II Guys From Petra.
Lineups through the years:
Early 80's Captured in Time & Space lineup: Bob Hartman, Greg X. Volz, John Slick, Mark Kelly, Louie Weaver, John Lawry
Late 80's "Beyond Belief dream team" lineup: Bob Hartman, John Schlitt, John Lawry, Louie Weaver, Ronny Cates
Late 90's Petra Praise 2 - We Need Jesus lineup: John Schlitt, Louie Weaver, Lonnie Chapin, Pete Orta, Kevin Brandow
Farewell CD lineup: John Schlitt, Bob Hartman, Greg Bailey, Paul Simmons, with special appearances by Greg X. Volz and John Lawry
More members: Rob Frazier, Jim Cooper, David Lichens, Trent Thomason, Bryce Bell, Quinton Gibson, Justin Johnson
See also http://www.petraband.com/
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Petra Lyrics
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I'm lonely
Forsaken again
I'm wounded and left here to bleed
With no solace from a stranger or friend
Who hears my cry to revive and restore
One who has been here before
Been down this road before
He's been tested too
He's been through this door
He feels the pain
And He heals the bruise
He's been in my shoes
He's been in my shoes
The Union of God in a man
Is a mystery
That I can't understand
But now with my suffering known
I'm reminded
That I'm never alone
Who has been tried and been tempted this way?
Jesus who now hears me pray
He's been in my shoes
Been down this road before
He's been tested too
He's been through this door
He feels the pain
And He heals the bruise
He's been in my shoes
He's been in my shoes
He was a man just like me
But He lived His life blamelessly
Now I'm beginning to see
He holds my hand
He understands
He's been in my shoes
Been down this road before
He's been tested too
He's been through this door
He feels the pain
And He heals the bruise
He's been in my shoes
He's been in my shoes
He's been in my shoes
Petra's song He is an ode to the comfort and solace provided by Jesus Christ, who has endured human suffering and temptations on Earth. The singer in the song is hurting and feeling alone, with no one to turn to for help. However, they find peace in the knowledge that Jesus understands their pain and has been through similar struggles. The lyrics express gratitude for the connection with Jesus, with the repeated refrain "He's been in my shoes" emphasizing the singer's recognition of the shared experience.
The song explores the concept of the "Union of God in a man", acknowledging the mystery of Jesus as both fully divine and fully human. Despite the singer's inability to fully comprehend this, they find comfort in the idea that Jesus's humanity makes him relatable and able to understand their struggles. The song also alludes to the Christian doctrine of Jesus living a blameless life, contrasting his moral purity with the singer's own failures and shortcomings.
Ultimately, the lyrics to He emphasize the power of empathy and understanding in providing comfort to those experiencing pain and loneliness. The portrayal of Jesus as a relatable and compassionate figure highlights the importance of finding common ground with others and recognizing our shared humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in my hour of need
In this moment when I am struggling
I'm lonely
I feel isolated and alone
Forsaken again
Left behind and deserted once more
I'm wounded and left here to bleed
Hurt and left to suffer on my own
With no solace from a stranger or friend
No comfort or support from anyone around me
Who hears my cry to revive and restore
Searching for someone to hear and help heal me
One who has been here before
Someone who has experienced the same pain and struggle
He's been in my shoes
Jesus has gone through what I am going through
Been down this road before
Has traveled this path and understands its difficulties
He's been tested too
Has faced trials and hardships
He's been through this door
Has experienced this difficult situation
He feels the pain
Understands the emotional and physical suffering
And He heals the bruise
Offers healing and comfort to those who are hurting
The Union of God in a man
The mystery of Jesus as both God and human
Is a mystery
Something difficult to fully comprehend
That I can't understand
Admitting the limitations of human understanding
But now with my suffering known
Realizing that Jesus understands my pain
I'm reminded
Brought back to the truth of Jesus' empathy and care
That I'm never alone
Acknowledging the constant presence of Jesus
Who has been tried and been tempted this way?
Asking who else has experienced the same struggles
Jesus who now hears me pray
Acknowledging Jesus as the one who listens to and responds to prayers
He was a man just like me
Jesus had a human experience
But He lived His life blamelessly
Jesus lived without sin
Now I'm beginning to see
Growing in understanding and insight
He holds my hand
Jesus is present and offering support
He understands
Jesus comprehends and empathizes with my struggles
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Robert M Hartman
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@jonnyboy4289
After thinking about it, out of all the songs Petra has written, this would have to be my all time favorite. In fact, here's my top 10 favorite.
Honerable Mentions: The Coloring Song, Grave Robber, Godpleaser, Clean, The Water is Alive, Hit You Where You Live, Back to the Street, Whole World, Let Everything That Hath Breath, Council of the Holy, Stand in the Gap, Homeless Few, Prayer, What's in a Name
10. Open Book from On Fire
9. Adoni from Beat the System
8. All Fired Up from On Fire
7. Underground from Beyond Belief
6. Love from Beyond Belief
5. No Doubt from No Doubt
4. Beyond Belief from Beyond Belief
3. More Power to Ya from More Power to Ya.
2. Stand Up from More Power to Ya
1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered! from This Means War!
@usernameofnobody
I gave my life to Christ listening to this song in 1987. God bless Bob Hartman.
@tylerdav3071
Amen glory to GOD that's awesome
@luisgustavozamboti326
😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏
@nathanajamu7234
Hallelujah! He rooooooooseeeeee!!!
@intheforest7482
I was born in 93. You would think I'd be too young to have any sort of attachment to music like this, but something about it is just incredible. I might be the only one of my friends who knows what Petra is, but they are seriously missing out!
@harrietharlow9929
I'm in my late sixties and love a lot of Petra's music, especially this song.
@wopslop8824
GOD LOVES YOU TO WHO EVER IS READING THIS!
@tedisrozenfelds7630
Count me in bro! I am also born in 93 and been blessed a lot through Petra! :)
@joshuabellingham2228
I’m from 95, and grew up on this thanks to my parents. Petra songs are so encouraging!
@DylanAdamson
I’m from 03 and listen to this