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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/
I Need To Hear From You
Petra Lyrics
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Based on Job 13:22
I've been away for a little while
And I don't like where it takes me
Out of touch I'm going out of my mind
It's times like these that really break me
I'm waiting on You
Just a word will get me through
(Chorus)
I need to hear from You
Before this night is through
I need to hear from You
So I'm waiting, waiting just to hear from you
My whole world is turning upside down
When I'm lacking in direction
I don't care if it takes all night
I need to feel Your sweet affection
So let me hear words of life
I'm lost without You
Speak to me the way You do
I've been here in this place before
And You're not the one to blame
I need to know what You have in store
So I'm on my knees callin out Your name
I need to hear from You
Deep inside my heart
I need to hear from You
Just a still small voice is gonna get me through
In Petra's song "I Need To Hear From You," the singer expresses the feeling of being lost and powerless when disconnected from God. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation for God's guidance and assurance, as if the singer's life is spinning out of control without it. Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "I need to hear from you" which conveys the message that they are longing for God's presence.
The first verse conveys the sense of despair that the singer feels at being away from God. The second verse emphasizes the importance of being in communion with God to avoid feeling directionless. The chorus repeats the message of the song, emphasizing the emotional need for God.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the lack of control the singer feels over their situation, and acknowledges that God is the only one who can offer the answers the singer is looking for. The repetition of the need to hear from God conveys the central message of the song: that God's voice is the only thing that can provide true peace to the singer's troubled mind.
Petra's "I Need To Hear From You" is a testimony of a struggling believer calling out to God in their time of need. It conveys the message that no matter how lost one may feel, God's voice can provide comfort and guidance, and that His presence is sorely missed in the absence of communication.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been away for a little while
I have been away from God and his grace for a little while
And I don't like where it takes me
Being away from God has led me to a place where I am emotionally and mentally distressed
Out of touch I'm going out of my mind
Being out of touch with God is making me feel disconnected and as though I'm losing my mind
It's times like these that really break me
These moments of distance from God are truly breaking my spirit.
So here I am all alone
I am currently by myself in a difficult situation.
I'm waiting on You
I am waiting for God to make his presence known to me.
Just a word will get me through
God needs to speak to me in a way that will give me the strength to overcome my struggles.
I need to hear from You
I desperately need to have God communicate with me.
Before this night is through
Before the night is over, I need to have heard from God.
So I'm waiting, waiting just to hear from you
I am waiting and watching for any sign, any voice from God.
My whole world is turning upside down
My life is falling apart because I have distanced myself from God.
When I'm lacking in direction
When I am lost and unable to find my way, I know it is because I have strayed from God's guidance.
I don't care if it takes all night
Even if it means staying up all night, I am willing to wait on God to find my way back.
I need to feel Your sweet affection
I wish to feel the loving warmth of God again.
So let me hear words of life
Speak life into me, Lord.
I'm lost without You
I cannot find my way back to strength without your guidance.
Speak to me the way You do
Speak to me in the way that only you, God, can so that I may find my way back to you.
I've been here in this place before
I have faced this feeling of disconnection from God before.
And You're not the one to blame
I understand that my distance from God is my responsibility and not His.
I need to know what You have in store
I desire to know and understand the plan that God has for me.
So I'm on my knees callin out Your name
I am humbling myself and crying out to God in prayer and needful supplication.
Deep inside my heart
In the deepest part of my heart, I need to hear from God.
Just a still small voice is gonna get me through
Even just a quiet, small voice from God will help guide me through my struggles.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ROBERT HARTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Raquel Rojas
petra no nos dejen, q Dios levante mas grupos cristianos como ustedes, Dios los Bendiga donde quiera q esten.
Asher Wood
Petra is my all time favorite band! Listening to their music really helps me get through the day.
Asher Wood
@mark hentze Evidently not, because you're here.
Mary Jungui
mark hentze I love you mark hentze
Agent. ( -_-)
mark hentze 2edgy4me
Sound of Justice Proud of Victory
This song has a new meaning to me. Pray and wait
ThunderFist1978
This week has been really rough at work, and this morning this was the first song that came to my mind.
Edmilson Junior
Aleluia 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
nomorelies86
im crying right now. thank you god for being there and thank you unknownpetrafan for putting this up;) keep up the good work;)
F. A. Kos
No more lies !!! Amen !