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.
True Love
Phil Wickham Lyrics
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The Father gave His only Son just to save us.
The Earth was shaking in the dark.
All creation felt the Father's broken heart.
Tears were filling Heaven's eyes
The day that true love died
The day that true love died
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that true love died
The day that true love died
Search you heart you know you cant deny it
Come on, lose your life just so you can find it
The Farther gave Jesus only Son just to save us
The Earth was shaking in the dark
All creation felt the Father's broken heart
Tears were filling Heaven's eyes
The day that true love died
The day that true love died
Then blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that true love died
The day that true love died
Now, Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Oh, He is alive
He rose again
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that true love died
The day the true love died
Come close listen to the story
The song "True Love" starts by telling a story about a love that is described as more faithful than the morning. This love is the reason why the Father gave His only Son, Jesus, to save humanity. It then describes a dark and sorrowful moment in history when Jesus was crucified, and the Earth shook as a result of the Father's broken heart. Even Heaven cried tears that day, the day true love died. However, this sacrifice brought about a freedom that was unimaginable before. When blood and water hit the ground, walls that seemed immovable came crashing down, and people were made alive. Through Jesus' resurrection, true love triumphed over death, and salvation became available to all.
The song emphasizes the unrelenting nature of God's love through the sacrifice of Jesus. The Father's love for humanity was greater than the pain of watching His Son die. It also implies that, to tap into this love, one may have to die to themselves. The phrase "lose your life just so you can find it" is a call to surrender one's autonomy and embrace the overwhelming love of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Come close, listen to the story
Pay attention, open your ears to hear about the story of true love
about a love more faithful than the morning
It's a story of a love that's constant, true, and unwavering
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
God sacrificed His only Son for our salvation
The Earth was shaking in the dark
The world was in turmoil and chaos
All creation felt the Father's broken heart
Everything in the universe mourned with God over the loss of Jesus
Tears were filling Heaven's eyes
There was deep sorrow and grief in Heaven
The day that true love died
The day Jesus was crucified and died
When blood and water hit the ground
The physical proof of Jesus' death
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
The barriers and obstacles that held us back were removed
We were free and made alive
Through Jesus' sacrifice, we were set free from sin and given eternal life
Search your heart you know you can't deny it
Deep down, we all know the truth about Jesus' sacrifice and its meaning
Come on, lose your life just so you can find it
We must give up our old selves and embrace new life in Jesus
Jesus is alive
Jesus conquered death and rose again, giving us hope and new life
Oh, He is alive
Jesus' resurrection is the foundation of our faith
He rose again
Jesus' resurrection is proof that He is the Son of God
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Roxanne Rue
Come close, listen to the story
About a love more faithful than the morning
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
The earth was shaking in the dark
All creation felt the Father's broken heart
Tears were filling heaven's eyes
The day that true love died, the day that true love died
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that true love died, the day that true love died
Search your hearts, you know you can't deny it
Lose your life just so you can find it
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
Jesus is alive
He rose again
Ned
"True Love"
Come close, listen to the story
About a love more faithful than the morning
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
The earth was shaking in the dark
All creation felt the Father's broken heart
Tears were filling heaven's eyes
The day that true love died, the day that true love died
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that true love died, the day that true love died
Search your hearts, you know you can't deny it
Lose your life just so you can find it
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
Jesus is alive
He rose again
Jisela Gonzalez
Phil Wickham, I just want to thank you for this song. My boyfriend played this song for me when I had fallen back into the darkness. Every time I hear this song, I feel like Jesus is pulling me back into the light. I simply adore it. But all of your songs are beautiful because I know they are all meant for God and his son Jesus Christ. I appreciate how you glorify them. God bless you. <3
Wilson The YT Angel
God Bless You Jisela
Jesus Always Loves You And God Loves You Too
Amen To You
Johhny boiii
😇😇
Jessica D'Agostino
This is one of my favorite songs in the whole world. Thank you for creating it, for our ears. God Bless you and everyone who comments and listens here.
R C
Your VOICE !!!!!! Is AMAZING !!!! I Love that we're ALL singing to the LORD!!!!!!
RubyGrace Moseley
I remember hearing this for the first time when I was about 7-8. I loved it. It was the first song and this was the first album that made me really start loving and strongly believing in God. I remember sitting in my room as an 8 year old crying over this song. Crying over how beautiful it was, how Jesus died for us. Even when I was that young I understood how incredible it was that Jesus would die for sinners like me. And how none of us deserved it. Now I’m 16 and it’s one of my favorite songs. I sang it for church last year and that was an incredible experience.
Stardust Studios
:) The Son’s name is Yahusha, not jesus, god, yeshua or lord. Lord translates to ba’al btw and yeshua means ‘let us forget His Name.’ The Father’s name is Yahuah. Hence HalleluYAH, KumbaYAH, IsaiYAH, JermiYAH, and etc. Don’t let pride stop you from worshipping in truth! BIBLE PROOF: How long shall there be lies in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart, who think to make my people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another, even as their fathers forgot my name for Baal? JEREMIAH 23:26 "And in that day, declares Yahusha, you will call me ‘My husband’, and no longer will you call me ‘My ba’al.’ For I will remove the names of the baals from her mouth, and they shall be remembered no more." Hosea 2:16-17 "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12
Erik Salgado Alvarez
Why doesn’t this song have more views!!!!! The beautiful things people miss!!! :)
Diego Vega
phil wickhams music calms my soul when i dare to start to fear the things of this world and doubt God.
Goldie Meanor
My Dear Mr. Wickham, What a wonderful voice you have been gifted with....awesome!!!