Five- piece from Toledo, Ohio Matt Hammitt (lead vocals), Mark Graalman (drums), Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost (guitars), and Dan Gartley replacing Steve Goodrum(bass).
Often quoted as "Electrifying Christian Rock" with the rock edge of bands like Foo Fighters and songwriting of Matchbox 20. They are mostly known for a trio of chart-topping hits—“Everything About You,” “The Fight Song” and a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day”.
Their albums include:
All This Talk of Aliens - 1998
Message for the Masses - 1999
Nothing to Lose - 2001
Say it Loud - 2002
The Face of Love - 2006
We Need Each Other - 2007
and... Pieces of a Real Heart, which Sanctus Real held a vote on Twitter and Facebook to decide the title. - 2010
Beautiful Day
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town
You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
You thought you'd found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand
In return for grace
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In a maze of her imagination
You love this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me love
I know I'm not a hopeless case
See the world in green and blue
See China, right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood, all the colors came out
It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
What you don't have, you don't need it now
What you don't know, you can feel it somehow
What you don't have, you don't need it now
Don't need it now
It was a beautiful day
The song "Beautiful Day" by Sanctus Real is all about finding hope in life, despite any struggles that may be present. The lyrics describe the hardships of life, such as feeling stuck and being lost in a maze. However, there is still beauty to be found in the world, and the singer encourages the listener to focus on this positivity. The heart is compared to a bloom that can grow even in a stony environment, and the world is described as being full of color and wonder. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's a beautiful day," driving home the message that even when things seem difficult, there is still reason to be optimistic and to cherish each moment of life.
The lyrics also touch on themes of friendship and love, with the singer expressing a desire for both of these things as sources of support and comfort. The song includes a call to action, as the listener is encouraged to take action in their own life, to touch others and to be open to new experiences. Despite the challenges of life, the song's overall message is one of hope and resilience, reminding us to appreciate the beauty of the world and to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The heart is a bloom
The human heart is like a blooming flower.
Shoots up through the stony ground
Love has the ability to grow, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
There's no room
There's no space for love in this world.
No space to rent in this town
No one is willing to give love in this town.
You're out of luck
You've run out of ways to find love.
And the reason that you had to care
The reason you care about finding love is because deep down you know you need it.
The traffic is stuck
Everything around you is at a standstill.
And you're not moving anywhere
You feel stuck in your search for love.
You thought you'd found a friend
You believed you had found someone to help you in your search for love.
To take you out of this place
To guide you away from the loneliness and pain of not having love in your life.
Someone you could lend a hand
Someone who would help you in return for the love you have to offer.
In return for grace
In exchange for the generosity and kindness you are capable of giving.
It's a beautiful day
Today is a day filled with hope and love.
Sky falls, you feel like
Although life may have its moments of despair, today is a day to feel alive and hopeful.
Don't let it get away
Don't lose sight of the beauty around you and the hope it brings.
You're on the road
You are on a journey through life.
But you've got no destination
You are unsure of where your journey is leading you.
You're in the mud
You feel stuck in your journey.
In a maze of her imagination
Lost in your own thoughts and emotions.
You love this town
You have a deep appreciation for the life you lead, despite the difficulties.
Even if that doesn't ring true
Although others may not believe you, you know that you are content with your life.
You've been all over
You've experienced many different things in your life.
And it's been all over you
Your experiences have shaped who you are as a person.
Touch me
Reach out to me with love.
Take me to that other place
Show me a world filled with love and hope.
Teach me love
Help me learn to love and be loved.
I know I'm not a hopeless case
Deep down, I believe that I am capable of finding and receiving love.
See the world in green and blue
See the world with an appreciation for the beauty of nature.
See China, right in front of you
Open your eyes to the variety of cultures and experiences around you.
See the canyons broken by cloud
Recognize the beauty in the natural world that surrounds you.
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
Understand the impact of human actions on the environment and make a change for the better.
See the Bedouin fires at night
Appreciate the diverse cultures and ways of life around the world.
See the oil fields at first light
Recognize the negative impact that human actions can have on the environment and learn to make a change for the better.
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
Notice the small wonders of nature and appreciate the beauty of the world around us.
After the flood, all the colors came out
Even when we face difficult situations, beauty can still blossom and light can still be found.
What you don't have, you don't need it now
Don't focus on what you lack, because it's not necessary for your happiness.
What you don't know, you can feel it somehow
Sometimes we don't have all the answers, but it's possible to feel them intuitively.
Don't need it now
Release yourself from the burdens of what you don't have or don't know.
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.