Act 2: After Undo, we found ourselves with opportunities we never could have imagined. What would follow over the next several years not only makes for a great plot twist to a seemingly valiant story, but also would truly be some of the most difficult years of our lives, both personally and professionally. From losing label deals to loved ones, what had started as a storybook beginning soon began to feel like what could be the harrowing final chapter. There were days where we honestly didn’t know how God would carry us forward and in those times it’s easy to just want to lay the dream down and move on. But over time we experienced years of great favor from God and saw His Kingdom continue to build even when we ourselves felt as if we were in complete chaos and calamity. Through it all, we learned to trust more in His sovereignty, believing that this was the plan, unfolding as He saw fit.
Act 3: For most artists and especially songwriters, it’s during the hard seasons when some of the most hopeful and encouraging songs are born. As a band, we began writing new songs, reflecting the journeys we had recently experienced, and it felt as if we were starting all over again, in an amazing way. We partnered with a new record label (Essential Records) to help us carry these new songs to the world. Now, we feel we are at the beginning of not just a new season, but also a new outlook. We now know, more than ever, that God carried us then, and God will carry us now, which is the title of the new album.
The songs on Carry Us Now illustrate our journey through the seasons of mourning and celebration. Our first single, Held In Your Hands, reveals our hearts when we sing, “I know, Jesus, I can trust You, I know in all things You are good”. It reminds us of the providence of God and how in every walk of life, and through every passing hour, the hand of God is at work. The song Your Will Be Done, which simply cries out, “Lord, don’t delay, come have Your way, my hope is You,” has been a serious prayer for us over the last year, even though we can all admit it’s hard to actually pray those words when you’re in the middle of stress and turmoil. Another song that has been a source of hope for us is Take Me Over which contains lines like, “…come flood the fallow ground, come now and make it beautiful…let it rain down on me…there’s love like an ocean…take me over”. As we travel and hear others’ stories, we find that some people are in a desert place and their prayer is simply for God to flood their life with hope so they can grow and feel alive again. It’s through that hope that we are reminded that we’re victorious and redeemed. Our song, Power In The Blood, celebrates that victory and reminds us that, “There’s power to save, there’s power to heal, power that gives us strength to stand, power to cleanse and redeem, in the precious blood of the Lamb.” It’s this redemption that empowers and encourages us to continue as a band.
Our story isn’t over; it will continue to be molded and shaped. As we look forward, we remember this lyric: “…all our yesterdays and all of our tomorrows are held in Your hands”. We’ve experienced it firsthand. It's Jesus that carries us, and becomes the Hero of our story. The hands of Jesus that carried the cross to His death are the very hands that carry us now. And that’s the story we live to tell.
Can't Get Away
Rush Of Fools Lyrics
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I am a river and nothing can stop it
Cause you are the target and you are the atmosphere
You are the ocean that keeps pulling me, you're pulling me here
[Chorus x2]
And I, can't get away, can't get away
Can't get away, can't get away
I keep running into you
I am a beggar, you are the table
I am so helpless, God you are so able
And when I get turned around you change my direction
You're so perfect, I'm so broken, here you come with arms wide open
Chasing after me down every road
You're always waiting there
[Chorus]
Even when I close my eyes, I can't help but see
There's no place that I can hide, you're such a part of me
I can't get away cause I keep running into you
I can't get away...
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Rush of Fools' song "Can't Get Away" speaks of the struggle of trying to escape the presence of God, as the singer describes himself as different things that cannot be stopped in their paths. He likens himself to an arrow, a rocket, and a river, which are all things that have a force that propels them forward continuously. He then refers to God as the target he can't miss, the atmosphere that surrounds him, and the ocean that keeps pulling him towards Himself. The chorus of the song reiterates that he cannot escape God, no matter how much he tries, because God is always pursuing him and meeting him on every road he takes.
The song's theme is relatable, as we often try to run away from things that we feel are chasing us or things that we feel we cannot handle, and in doing so, we often run into those very things we try to avoid. It also speaks to a deep spiritual struggle, as we try to run away from God in our rebellion or in our times of feeling lost, and yet He is always there, pursuing us and waiting for us to turn our faces towards Him. The song is a reminder that we can never outrun God's love and that He is always near.
Line by Line Meaning
I am an arrow, I am a rocket
I am powerful and moving forward fast.
I am a river and nothing can stop it
I am continuous and unrelenting in my progress.
Cause you are the target and you are the atmosphere
God, you are the focal point of my life and the very essence that surrounds and sustains me.
You are the ocean that keeps pulling me, you're pulling me here
You are the force that draws me to you and brings me closer to your presence.
And I, can't get away, can't get away
Despite my efforts to escape, I cannot break free from your influence and love.
Can't get away, can't get away
I am constantly drawn back to you and cannot resist your pull.
I can't get away, can't get away...
No matter how hard I try, I cannot escape your love and grace.
I keep running into you
Everywhere I turn, I am met with your presence and love.
I am a beggar, you are the table
I am in need, and you provide for me abundantly.
I am so helpless, God you are so able
I am weak and reliant on you, but you are all-powerful and capable of meeting my every need.
And when I get turned around you change my direction
When I lose my way, you guide me back to the right path and lead me towards your love.
You're so perfect, I'm so broken, here you come with arms wide open
You are flawless and I am flawed, but you still love me unconditionally and welcome me into your embrace.
Chasing after me down every road
You pursue me relentlessly, no matter where I go or what I do.
You're always waiting there
You are ever-present and ready to receive me with open arms.
Even when I close my eyes, I can't help but see
I am constantly aware of your presence and love, even when I am not actively seeking it.
There's no place that I can hide, you're such a part of me
I cannot escape your love and influence, as you have become an integral part of my being.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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