Born in Orange County son of well-known worship leader John Wickham. He moved to San Diego in the middle of junior high school, which spawned his career. Asked by his youth pastor to lead worship at the age of 12, Wickham accepted, encouraged by his father then a worship pastor at Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
By 18, Wickham had released his debut CD, Give You My World, including the hit song "Shining." Surprised by its good reception, he began working on twelve new songs for his self-titled album, which was released on April 25, 2006 with Simple Records.Wickham's second release with Simple/INO Records, Cannons, was released in 2007. Cannons was inspired by cannon explosions and C.S. Lewis's book, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from The Chronicles of Narnia series. Wickham stated in an interview with ChristianityToday.com that the album is "about how the universe is exploding with the glory of God, and how we are compelled to join in with its song." The 10th track from Cannons, "Jesus Lord of Heaven", has been translated into seven different languages. On August 8, 2008 Wickham released a live worship album titled singalong, recorded at Solid Rock Church in Portland, Oregon with 3000 fans present. The album was released as a free download, only available from his website, and received over 8,000 downloads within a week of being released. After the release of his singalong album, his self-titled debut climbed to No. 25 on iTunes Top Christian Albums chart (2 years after its initial release).
Wickham visits churches across the nation to play his music.
He recently (June 2008) performed at the Frenzy one-day Christian music festival, in Scotland.
Heaven And Earth
Phil Wickham Lyrics
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Between heaven and earth, heaven and earth
You're wiping away the tears to start to drop
From my face, from my face
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
My beating heart is bursting out my skin
To go further up, and further in
Whatever it takes to bring me somewhere higher
Be it rain, or be it fire
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
Cuz I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line between heaven and earth
Between heaven and earth
I hear You calling me and I come running
Ooh I've fallen into love and nothing will stop me
Oh I hear You calling me and I come running
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
Cuz I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line between heaven and earth
Between heaven and earth
We're gonna make it
We're gonna make it
Oh
I hear You calling me and I come running
Ooh I've fallen into love and nothing will stop me
Oh I hear You calling me and I come running
To You, to You, to You
The lyrics to Phil Wickham's "Heaven and Earth" are a beautiful analogy of a spiritual journey towards a higher realm. The song speaks of crossing the line between heaven and earth, of bridging the gap between the physical and the spiritual worlds. The first verse talks about wiping tears away, as if to shed emotional baggage before embarking on a spiritual journey. The second verse speaks of climbing fences, crossing seas, and covering distances to seek union with the divine. The singer is willing to go through whatever it takes to get to somewhere higher, even if it means braving the rain or fire.
The chorus is a kind of prayer, an expression of the singer's desire to connect with God. "I just want You to shine on me," he sings, as if to say that he needs divine guidance to light his way. The bridge is particularly poignant, with the singer declaring that he is laying down his life because he knows what God is worth. This line is reminiscent of Jesus' sacrifice and its message of surrendering oneself to a higher power.
Overall, the song speaks of the human desire for transcendence, for a connection with something bigger than us. It's a message of hope, of perseverance, and of faith in something greater than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the line we're choosing now to cross
We are at a critical point in life where we have to decide whether to go beyond the ordinary or stay in the comfort zone.
Between heaven and earth, heaven and earth
We are standing at the junction of our earthly existence and the glory of heaven.
You're wiping away the tears to start to drop
God is wiping off our tears and fears, giving us the courage to embark on a new journey of faith.
From my face, from my face
We are free to express our emotions and seek God's help to deal with them.
I'm climbing the fences
We are taking the uncharted path to reach our destined place of divine encounter.
I'm crossing the seas
We are ready to take risks, even if it means crossing deep waters or facing daunting challenges.
I'll cover the distance
We are determined to go the extra mile, no matter how far or difficult the journey may be.
I just want You to shine on me
Our ultimate goal is to experience and bask in the glory of God's presence and favor.
My beating heart is bursting out my skin
Our hearts are filled with desire and passion to seek God's will and purposes.
To go further up, and further in
We want to go deeper and higher in our relationship with God and experience His fullness.
Whatever it takes to bring me somewhere higher
We are willing to endure any challenge or obstacle that stands in the way of our spiritual growth.
Be it rain, or be it fire
We are willing to face any trial or adversity, come what may.
I'm laying down my life
We are surrendering our will and desires to God and acknowledging His supreme authority and lordship.
Cuz I know what You're worth
We recognize the infinite worth and value of God and His grace, and we want to live a life that honors Him.
I'm crossing the great line between heaven and earth
We are traversing the spiritual realm and stepping into the unknown, where we can experience the divine.
I hear You calling me and I come running
We are responding to God's invitation and pursuing His purpose and will for our lives.
Ooh I've fallen into love and nothing will stop me
We have experienced the unconditional and unfailing love of God, and we are committed to following Him no matter the cost.
To You, to You, to You
Our hearts and souls are fully devoted to God and to His glory.
We're gonna make it
We are confident that with God's help, we can overcome any obstacle and fulfill our divine destiny.
Oh
An expression of awe and reverence for God's greatness and power.
Contributed by Mila O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ned3817
"Heaven And Earth"
This is the line we're choosing now to cross
Between heaven and earth, heaven and earth
You're wiping away the tears to start to drop
From my face, from my face
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
My beating heart is bursting out my skin
To go further up, and further in
Whatever it takes to bring me somewhere higher
Be it rain, or be it fire
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
Cuz I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line between heaven and earth
Between heaven and earth
I hear You calling me and I come running
Ooh I've fallen into love and nothing will stop me
Oh I hear You calling me and I come running
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
Cuz I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line between heaven and earth
Between heaven and earth
We're gonna make it
We're gonna make it
Oh
I hear You calling me and I come running
Ooh I've fallen into love and nothing will stop me
Oh I hear You calling me and I come running
To You, to You, to You
@lukethiazzi_
Heaven And Earth - Phil Wickham / Lyrics
This is the line we're choosing now to cross
Between heaven and earth, heaven and earth
You're wiping away the tears that start to drop
From my face, from my face
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the sea
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
My beating heart is bursting out my skin
To go further up and further in
Whatever it takes to bring me somewhere higher
Be it rain or be it fire
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the sea
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
'Cause I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line
Between heaven and earth, between heaven and earth
I hear You calling me and I'll come running
Oh, I'm falling into love and nothing will stop it
Oh, I hear You calling me and I'll come running
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the sea
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
'Cause I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line
Between heaven and earth, between heaven and earth
We're gonna make it
We're gonna make it
Oh, I hear You calling me and I'll come running
Oh, I'm falling into love and nothing will stop it
Oh, I hear You calling me and I'll come running
To You, to You, to You
@TheCreepypro
may your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven Lord
@sherrysteffen7765
Hi how we came this far All the children are Raising their Light's and making Heaven on Earth.
@luciasantiagotaricuarima3847
beautiful song :3 - God is wonderful :3
@ned3817
"Heaven And Earth"
This is the line we're choosing now to cross
Between heaven and earth, heaven and earth
You're wiping away the tears to start to drop
From my face, from my face
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
My beating heart is bursting out my skin
To go further up, and further in
Whatever it takes to bring me somewhere higher
Be it rain, or be it fire
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
Cuz I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line between heaven and earth
Between heaven and earth
I hear You calling me and I come running
Ooh I've fallen into love and nothing will stop me
Oh I hear You calling me and I come running
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the seas
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
Cuz I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line between heaven and earth
Between heaven and earth
We're gonna make it
We're gonna make it
Oh
I hear You calling me and I come running
Ooh I've fallen into love and nothing will stop me
Oh I hear You calling me and I come running
To You, to You, to You
@edwinolaya572
only guitar fantástic😍😍
@emmanuelt8405
Heaven is the one I choose over the Earth because I am not from here I am from Heave with GOD
@kingthomas5175
Emmanuel T . clearly u havent read the "bible" in GENESIS it clearly states that god created aldam from the EARTH. but the bible is just one big book of fables anyways. id rather worship a door knob
@emmanuelt8405
clearly you do not read the Bible we have souls that were from Heavens and we have many souls and also The Bible is the Word of GOD and It is GOD John 1:1
@lukethiazzi_
@kingthomas5175 you are clearly in some sort of pain, and misunderstanding of who God is.
@lukethiazzi_
Heaven And Earth - Phil Wickham / Lyrics
This is the line we're choosing now to cross
Between heaven and earth, heaven and earth
You're wiping away the tears that start to drop
From my face, from my face
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the sea
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
My beating heart is bursting out my skin
To go further up and further in
Whatever it takes to bring me somewhere higher
Be it rain or be it fire
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the sea
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
'Cause I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line
Between heaven and earth, between heaven and earth
I hear You calling me and I'll come running
Oh, I'm falling into love and nothing will stop it
Oh, I hear You calling me and I'll come running
I'm climbing the fences
I'm crossing the sea
I'll cover the distance
I just want You to shine on me
I'm laying down my life
'Cause I know what You're worth
I'm crossing the great line
Between heaven and earth, between heaven and earth
We're gonna make it
We're gonna make it
Oh, I hear You calling me and I'll come running
Oh, I'm falling into love and nothing will stop it
Oh, I hear You calling me and I'll come running
To You, to You, to You