Phil’s path toward a country music career began in a childhood molded by two equally strong influences. The first was the ministry, which had shaped both sides of his family for generations. The other was music. Phil grew up singing in church and later became a member of the prestigious Lee Singers.
Intending to pursue a career in music after graduating from college, Phil was compelled to join the Navy after the attacks of September 11.
While stationed in Jacksonville, FL as lead singer of the Navy Band Southeast, he performed music by Garth Brooks, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and James Taylor, a rounding out of tastes that served him well when he finally hit Idol. Then, with Country Week, it all came full circle. "Randy said, 'Dude, you're gonna have a big career in country,' and that was the night even Simon agreed," he says. "And I was thinking, 'Thank God, because this is me. I'm finally getting to do something I love to do.'"
After the 55-city Idol tour wrapped in September 2007, Phil immediately re-enlisted in the Naval Reserves. He moved his family to Nashville, signed with Lyric Street Records, and began recording his debut album with producer Wayne Kirkpatrick.
The music they’ve recorded will give listeners a look at a man who comes into his own with a hard-won maturity and self-knowledge. "I feel my job as a singer," he says, "is part of my job as a human being. I'm supposed to be touching other people's lives, doing the best I can to be a positive force in the world."
You're Not Shaken
Phil Stacey Lyrics
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I am drowning, will I ever rise to breathe again
I want to know why I just want to understand
Will I ever know why
How could this be from Your hand
When every little thing that I have dreamed would be
Just slips away like water through my hand
Like they're all made of sand
I won't let go of You now, because I know You're not shaken
I'm trembling in the darkness of my own fear
All the questions with no answers still grip me while
I'm here And I may never know why I may not understand
But I will lift up my eyes And trust this is Your plan
When I am in the valley of the shadow of death
You're not shaken, You're not shaken
You're right here beside me and
You have never left
You're not shaken, You're not shaken
Phil Stacey's song "You're Not Shaken" is a powerful expression of faith in God in the midst of life's uncertainties. The opening lines speak of being in a river that is raging and feeling like drowning. The singer is searching for answers to the questions about why life is unfolding the way it is. He wants to understand, but the answers are not forthcoming.
The song speaks of missed dreams and shattered beliefs, where everything seems to be slipping away like sand. Even in the face of these huge obstacles, the singer refuses to let go of his faith in God, as he knows that God is not shaken by the circumstances in his life. God is there, beside him, even in the darkest moments, and has never left him. The chorus affirms that even in the valley of the shadow of death, God is not shaken.
The song has a powerful message of hope and perseverance, as the singer's faith in God is unshaken even when everything else seems to be falling apart. This is a song that speaks to everyone who has experienced loss or disappointment, and reminds us that our hope in God can sustain us even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
I am sinking in a river that is raging
I feel overwhelmed and lost in the midst of chaotic circumstances.
I am drowning, will I ever rise to breathe again
I am struggling and gasping for air, hoping to survive this difficult situation.
I want to know why I just want to understand
I desire answers to my questions and a deeper understanding of what is happening.
Will I ever know why
I am uncertain and anxious about whether or not I will receive the answers I am seeking.
How could this be from Your hand
I am struggling to understand how a loving God could allow such hardships to occur in my life.
When every little thing that I have dreamed would be
Despite my hopes and aspirations, everything seems to be falling apart and slipping away.
Just slips away like water through my hand
My efforts and plans seem to be futile as everything continues to elude my grasp.
And when it seems the walls of my belief are crashing down
When my doubts and fears threaten to destroy my faith and trust in God.
Like they're all made of sand
My beliefs and convictions feel fragile and unstable, easily crumbled by the storm around me.
I won't let go of You now, because I know You're not shaken
Despite my struggles, I choose to hold onto my faith in God, because I believe He is unshakable and steadfast.
I'm trembling in the darkness of my own fear
I am paralyzed and terrified by my own anxieties and insecurities, feeling completely alone in the darkness.
All the questions with no answers still grip me while I'm here
I am still wrestling with unanswered questions and doubts, which continue to consume me.
And I may never know why I may not understand
I may never receive the answers I am looking for, and I may never fully comprehend God's ways.
But I will lift up my eyes and trust this is Your plan
Even though I don't understand, I choose to trust that God has a purpose and a plan for my life.
When I am in the valley of the shadow of death
When I am facing extreme difficulties and challenges that threaten to destroy me.
You're not shaken, You're not shaken
God remains steadfast and unchanging, even in the midst of my trials and suffering.
You're right here beside me and You have never left
God is always with me, even when I can't feel His presence or understand His ways.
You're not shaken, You're not shaken
God is my rock and my refuge, even when everything else around me is shaking and falling apart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ST MUSIC LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ANDREW FROMM, JASON INGRAM, MATT BRONLEEWE, MATTHEW BRONLEEWE, PHIL STACEY
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Amarachi Ifeyinwa
Phil stacy is a great singer and I love listening to his songs
Wrsley Bessette
Phil Stacey came and talked in my school and I listened to him sing and I instantly loved his music
James Williams
Phil Stacey has an incredible heart of ministry for the Lord. He came last nite to New Seasons Church in Max Meadows Va. Was an experience in worship and presence of the Lord there that gave hope and healing to our community. Thank you Phil Stacey
Blaze Beats
did he sing this song? I remember listening to this as a kid, just now found it again . love it
Nicholas Moreland
This song helped me thru a divorce! Words /lyrics are so powerful !very underrated!
C.E.O Braden
Me too! Amen
EJ Ariza
Nice song