Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known … Read Full Bio ↴Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known and respected Christian rock bands in the history of Contemporary Christian music. It was based out of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago, Illinois, and most of its members continue to be part of that community to this day.

Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.

Official website: http://www.resurrectionband.com/

Bargain
Resurrection Band Lyrics

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I'd gladly lose me to find You I'd gladly give up all I have To find You, I'd suffer anything and be glad I'll pay any price just to get You I'll work all my life, yes, I will To win You, I'd stand naked, stoned and stabbed I'll call that a bargain, the best I ever had I'll gladly lose me to find You Gladly give up all I got To get You, I'm gonna run and never stop I'll pay any price just to win You To find You, I'm gonna drown an unsung man I call that a bargain, the best I ever had I sit lookin' round I look at my face in the mirror I know I'm worth nothing, without You In life one an' one don't make two One an' one make one An' I'm lookin' for that free ride to me I'm lookin' for You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Resurrection Band’s song “Bargain” portray a sense of complete surrender and willingness to give up anything to find God. The singer declares that they would happily lose themselves and all they have just to find God. They go on to express that they would be willing to suffer anything in order to obtain God's presence. The singer proclaims that they would work tirelessly to win God and would even withstand physical pain by standing naked, stoned, and stabbed. The singer then asserts that they would consider all of these efforts to be a bargain for the opportunity to be with God.

The song then shifts perspective, as the singer is now looking at themselves in the mirror and recognizing their own worthlessness without God. The singer acknowledges that the idea of a free ride is an alluring one but realizes that true fulfillment can only come from finding God. They are still searching for God, representing a never-ending pursuit of faith and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd gladly lose me to find You
I am willing to let go of my own desires and needs in order to discover the true meaning of my existence, which is finding You.

I'd gladly give up all I have to find You
I am ready to surrender all the possessions and material things that I own to seek You and uncover the true purpose of my life.

To find You, I'd suffer anything and be glad
I am prepared to endure any hardship, pain, or suffering to obtain knowledge about my purpose and find You, and I will be content with the struggles along the way.

I'll pay any price just to get You
I am willing to pay any cost or price, including monetary, physical, or emotional prices, to acquire the wisdom and knowledge that You can provide.

I'll work all my life, yes, I will, to win You
I am willing to dedicate my entire existence to learning from You and achieving the enlightenment that comes with being in Your presence.

To win You, I'd stand naked, stoned and stabbed
I am willing to face whatever tribulations and hardships come my way, even if they involve suffering physical pain and humiliation, to attain the knowledge and teachings that You offer.

I'll call that a bargain, the best I ever had
Despite the challenges and sacrifices that are involved in finding You and obtaining knowledge, I believe that the rewards of discovering the truth about the purpose of my life are worth it and make it the greatest bargain I could get.

I sit lookin' round
I am contemplating the things around me and searching for answers.

I look at my face in the mirror
I am examining my own life and self, trying to gain a clear understanding of who I am and what my true purpose is.

I know I'm worth nothing, without You
I am aware that without guidance from You, my life has no true meaning or purpose.

In life one an' one don't make two
I understand that the things that define my life and purpose cannot be reduced to a simplistic mathematical formula, and that my existence is much more complex and meaningful than that.

One an' one make one
I believe that true purpose and enlightenment come from a unity with something greater than myself and that only by finding and embracing that unity can I truly achieve my potential.

An' I'm lookin' for that free ride to me
I am searching for a way to reach the knowledge and enlightenment that I seek without having to make great sacrifices or endure great suffering.

I'm lookin' for You
Ultimately, I am seeking a connection with You and the true purpose that You offer, and am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that connection.

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