A huge part of the ethos of Rend Collective Experiment is found in Amos 5 - "Away with the noise of your songs... Let justice roll like a river." Its about generating money that can help those who are less fortunate, not making them charity cases but standing with the poor and oppressed in solidarity as one family. At the minute they have committed to give the profits of sales to a project in Gulu which we believe in greatly. Is this not the "fast" that God requires of us?
http://www.abaana.org/projects/childrenatrisk.php?action=view&pid=46
As a collective they are also great believers in normalizing music, fighting against the celebrity culture and trying to build family through what they do, instead of raising up undeserved 'rock stars!'
With "The ORGANic Family Hymnal" Parts 1 and 2 already released and a 3rd one due in August '08, R.C.E. are already making their mark rather boldly in a sometimes dusty genre! Because members perform in both Secular and Christian markets, there is a somewhat unique approach towards the songs they write. For them music is about emotion and sincerity, leaving trite sayings in the past and embracing a new expression of worship to God.
Oh and there are about 15 of them all together so don't let the photos fool you, they are just the ones who where around the day we found a camera!
The band has more recently dropped the Experiment part of their name and is now known simply as Rend Collective.
Come On
Rend Collective Experiment Lyrics
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Come on my soul
Let down the walls
And sing my soul
Come on, come on, come on, come on
It's time to look up
Rend Collective Experiment's song "Come On My Soul" is a powerful call to let go of the barriers we build in our lives and allow our soul to worship freely. The lyrics begin with a repeated prompting to the soul to "come on" - an invitation to drop the walls we have built and embrace the freedom of worshipping without inhibition. The intention of the song is to encourage people to come to a place of vulnerability, to let go of the things that hold us back and allow our soul to fully engage with God. This idea is embodied in the line "let down the walls", which is a metaphor for the defenses that we have built up over time to protect ourselves from hurt, disappointment and pain.
The chorus returns to the theme of urging the soul to come on, to open up and sing freely. This call to "sing my soul" is an invitation to allow our whole being to praise God without worry about how we sound or how we appear. The final line of the chorus, "It's time to look up", reinforces the idea that true worship comes from a place of surrender and a focus on God, rather than on ourselves. This song is a powerful reminder that worshipping God involves more than just singing songs - it requires a willingness to be vulnerable and open to the transformative work of God in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on my soul
Let your inner self awaken and be inspired
Come on my soul
Summon your inner spirit to arise and follow the path of life
Let down the walls
Open up your heart and mind to new perspectives and possibilities
And sing my soul
Express your thoughts and feelings in a harmonious and joyful manner
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Start moving forward with enthusiasm, passion, and determination
It's time to look up
Take a break from worldly distractions and focus on the bigger picture of life
Contributed by Declan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Krystal Mtn.
This song, alone, got me through the death of my Mother. The CD had just come out and this song kept me looking to Jesus despite my grief and questions why, or how would I get along without her. It was my constant reminder for several months to "look up".
Kristine Akana
Thank you for sharing your testimonies. The Lord is near to the broken hearted 💙
daaaaamien
I totally understand what you mean and I feel so sorry for your loss. My mother was just diagnosed cancer when I started listening to that song. It helped me going through all of this too. Looking up to Jesus no matter how. I love this song. Powerful. Courage. Stay strong.
Matt Lloyd
i just love these guys so much!! and i just discovered them! I love the passion and raw joy for the lord and his kingdom.
MsAceyourface
This has to be one of the most simple yet beautiful songs I've ever heard. It definitely reaches my soul.
seth christopher
love the song, friend told me about this band... one of my favs now, love god and his followers. you can do anything with the power of god!
Ceinwyn Hightower
LOVE THIS SONG AND VIDEO!! SUCH A GREAT BAND FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD/: )
des9323
the first time i heard this i loved it!!!! really good song to get u into the presence of God!!! praising Him in spirit and in truth!!! :D
Daniela Sady
Muy buena canción‼ !♥♥ :D
Jacob Harris
I just saw them in concert! There incredible, and are full of the irish spirit and the spirit of GOD! I loved hearing there style!