Great stories tend to contain three acts that carry the narrative from star… Read Full Bio ↴Great stories tend to contain three acts that carry the narrative from start to finish. Ingredients such as a captivating plot, creative characters, a tension-filled conflict, and finally a proper resolution are all integral to the storyline as well. Our story, Act 1, begins after forming in 2005 when we began traveling as a simple worship band and writing songs together. Something that had started out as a hobby quickly expanded into a long-term mission and calling, which led us to record an album of songs in 2007. Shortly thereafter, we started hearing our song Undo on radio stations everywhere. Quickly, our very part-time career evolved into a full national touring schedule right before our eyes.

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.

Escape
Rush Of Fools Lyrics

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Everybody crashes down sometimes
Everything comes falling down sometimes
I don’t even know how or know why

The thing I can’t escape is You
The promise that You made is You’ll pull me through
You’re never far away no matter what I do
The thing I can’t escape is You

At times I try to hide away from Your eyes
At times I’m covered up in shame from my lies
You sweep me into Your embrace and I cry

The thing I can’t escape is You
The promise that You made is You’ll pull me through
You’re never far away no matter what I do
The thing I can’t escape is You

It’s You
Your grace, irresistible
It’s true, it’s true
Your grace, irresistible

The thing I can’t escape is You
The promise that You made is You’ll pull me through
You’re never far away no matter what I do
The thing I can’t escape

The thing I can’t escape is You
The promise that You made is You’ll pull me through
You’re never far away no matter what I do
The thing I can’t escape is You

The thing I can’t escape is You
The thing I can’t escape is You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Escape" by Rush of Fools talk about the struggles that people face in their lives when they feel overwhelmed and helpless. The verses talk about the challenges that can often cause people to feel like everything is crashing down on them, and how there are times when we can't escape from our problems, no matter how much we try. In these moments of hardship, the singer finds comfort in their faith, as they believe that God will always be there to pull them through and never be far away, no matter what they do.

The chorus of the song is where the message really hits home. The thing the singer can't escape is God's love and grace. They speak about how irresistible God's grace is and how it's true, meaning that no matter how low they feel or how lost they become, God's love will remain constant and pull them through.

The song's message is very heartfelt and relatable, and it speaks to the struggles that many people face in their lives. It provides comfort and hope to those who may feel like they can't escape their problems or who may need a reminder of the power of faith and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody crashes down sometimes
At times, everyone experiences a downfall or loss.

Everything comes falling down sometimes
Everything in life can fall apart at times.

I don’t even know how or know why
It's difficult to comprehend why life can suddenly take a turn for the worse.

The thing I can’t escape is You
The constant presence and promise of God is something that cannot be avoided.

The promise that You made is You’ll pull me through
God has promised to help us through tough times.

You’re never far away no matter what I do
God is always with us, regardless of our actions or choices.

At times I try to hide away from Your eyes
There are moments when we feel ashamed and distant from God.

At times I’m covered up in shame from my lies
Feelings of guilt and dishonesty can weigh heavily on us.

You sweep me into Your embrace and I cry
God's love and forgiveness can bring tears of joy and relief.

It’s You
God is the answer to our troubles and trials.

Your grace, irresistible
God's grace is too powerful and overwhelming to resist.

The thing I can’t escape
No matter how hard we try, we cannot escape God's love and presence.

The thing I can’t escape is You
God's constant presence and promise to help us is something that will always be there.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JASON DAVID INGRAM, KEVIN HUGULEY, WESLEY WILLIS

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