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
Benjamin
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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I think the sky must know what's happening tonight
Children born while fathers die
It's that circle of life that we all live in time
We've been friends for a long, long time
So if you can't talk, just cry
And know that we will talk on the other side
It's bitter cold outside
But the sun still shines 'cause we can feel it
Benjamin, you mark the life that was left behind
We see him in your eyes
And we will be friends for a long time
So until you can talk, just cry
And know that we'll be friends for the rest of our lives
He gives and he takes, and it makes us stronger
The lyrics to Sanctus Real's song Benjamin are a poignant reflection on the cycle of life and death. The rain falling outside is seen as a sign from the sky itself, indicating that something significant is happening tonight. The circle of life is being played out in real-time, with children being born even as fathers die. The lyrics tell us that this is a universal experience that we all share as human beings, a reminder that we are all part of something greater than ourselves.
The song is a tribute to the life of someone named Benjamin, who has left an indelible mark on those who knew him. The lyrics suggest that this person was likely taken from this world too soon, leaving behind a legacy that will endure in the memories of those who loved him. The sun still shines despite the bitter cold, and the singer finds hope and solace in the fact that Benjamin lives on in the eyes of the new life he has created.
The message of the song is one of comfort and resilience. The singer tells Benjamin to cry if he needs to, but to know that his friends will always be there for him. Life is full of joys and sorrows, gains and losses, but we are made stronger by the experiences we go through. In the end, it is the connections we make with others that really matter, and those connections can endure even after we are gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain falls outside
It's raining outside
I think the sky must know what's happening tonight
The singer believes the weather is reflecting the emotions of the people involved
Children born while fathers die
Life and death are intertwined
It's that circle of life that we all live in time
Death is a natural part of life
We've been friends for a long, long time
The artist and Benjamin have been friends for a long time
So if you can't talk, just cry
It's okay if you can't find the words to express your emotions, crying is also a valid form of communication
And know that we will talk on the other side
The singer believes they will be reunited with Benjamin in the afterlife
It's bitter cold outside
It's very cold outside
But the sun still shines 'cause we can feel it
Despite the cold weather, there is still hope and warmth in the world
Benjamin, you mark the life that was left behind
Benjamin represents the life that was lost
We see him in your eyes
The singer sees a reflection of Benjamin in the eyes of someone else
And we will be friends for a long time
The artist plans to remain friends with Benjamin for a long time
So until you can talk, just cry
It's okay if Benjamin can't talk about his feelings yet, crying is also valid
And know that we'll be friends for the rest of our lives
The singer intends to remain friends with Benjamin for the rest of their lives
He gives and he takes, and it makes us stronger
Life is full of ups and downs, but the struggles make us stronger
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Chris Rohman, Christopher E. Stevens, Daniel David Gartley, Mark Steven Jr. Graalman, Matthew D. Hammitt
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