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
Black Coal
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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Restoration of a broken life
Hiding behind a face, yeah
You never know what you might find
There in the darkness beneath the surface
Of time and space
Could be a treasure that you'd only see
Looking for a diamond in the black coal
It feels good when you strike gold
Diamond in the black coal
If you never look then you're never gonna know
Well, it's so sad when something so radiant
Is kept from the light
'Cause I've seen divine transformation
That Jesus provides
And like a jeweler with a lifeless gemstone
He can make you shine
You could be a diamond in the black coal
It feels good when you strike gold
Diamond in the black coal
You gotta look or you're never gonna know
Precious diamonds, brilliant shining
It's not always what you see
A good heart is just like a
Diamond in the black coal
It feels good when you strike gold
Diamond in the black coal
You gotta look or you're never gonna know
Diamond in the black coal
Diamond in the black coal
Diamond in the black coal
You gotta look or you're never gonna know
Diamond in the black coal
Diamond in the black coal
Diamond in the black coal
The song "Black Coal" by Sanctus Real speaks of the redemption of a broken life that is hidden behind a mask. The lyrics ask the listener whether they believe in the restoration of a shattered life and in the possibility of finding a treasure that is hidden in darkness. The theme of the song revolves around the idea that every person has the potential to become something beautiful, just like a diamond that is hidden in black coal.
The lyrics describe the darkness that lies beneath the surface of time and space, and how, in that darkness, we might find a treasure that's only visible through the eyes of grace. The idea is that even though someone may seem like they are broken and beyond redemption, they could be a diamond in the rough waiting to shine. Through Jesus' divine transformation, anyone can be transformed from a lifeless gemstone to a radiant diamond.
The song is characterised by its bright and hopeful tone, which invites the listener to seek out the diamonds that lie hidden in the black coal of life. It is a message of optimism that challenges the listener to look beyond the exterior and seek out the potential that lies within.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe in the
Do you have faith in the power of restoration?
Restoration of a broken life
The ability to revive and heal a shattered existence.
Hiding behind a face, yeah
Concealing true feelings and identity underneath a facade.
You never know what you might find
Unexpected discoveries can happen if we keep an open mind.
There in the darkness beneath the surface
Opportunities may lie in hidden and obscured places.
Of time and space
In the vastness and complexity of existence.
Could be a treasure that you'd only see
It's possible to discover something valuable that is only revealed to those who have a certain perspective.
Through the eyes of grace
By way of a lenient and merciful outlook.
Looking for a diamond in the black coal
Searching for something precious and rare in the midst of the ordinary and mundane.
It feels good when you strike gold
The joy of discovering something valuable and meaningful is indescribable.
Well, it's so sad when something so radiant
The tragedy of a brilliant and beautiful thing being kept from the world.
Is kept from the light
Not being allowed to shine or reach its full potential.
'Cause I've seen divine transformation
I have witnessed miraculous changes that are beyond human explanation.
That Jesus provides
The transformative power that comes from the teachings and love of Jesus.
And like a jeweler with a lifeless gemstone
Just as a craftsman can revive a dull and unremarkable stone, so too can Jesus bring life to those who feel lifeless.
He can make you shine
Jesus can help you radiate with inner beauty and brilliance.
Precious diamonds, brilliant shining
Valuable and bright, sparkling with inner light.
It's not always what you see
Beauty and worth can be hidden, concealed from the surface.
A good heart is just like a
Comparable to a valuable gemstone, a kind and loving heart is priceless.
Diamond in the black coal
A rare and treasured find in the midst of the ordinary and unremarkable.
You gotta look or you're never gonna know
It's important to be open to new experiences and perspectives, otherwise we may miss out on something valuable and life-changing.
Diamond in the black coal
A rare and treasured find in the midst of the ordinary and unremarkable.
Diamond in the black coal
A rare and treasured find in the midst of the ordinary and unremarkable.
Diamond in the black coal
A rare and treasured find in the midst of the ordinary and unremarkable.
You gotta look or you're never gonna know
It's important to be open to new experiences and perspectives, otherwise we may miss out on something valuable and life-changing.
Diamond in the black coal
A rare and treasured find in the midst of the ordinary and unremarkable.
Diamond in the black coal
A rare and treasured find in the midst of the ordinary and unremarkable.
Diamond in the black coal
A rare and treasured find in the midst of the ordinary and unremarkable.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRIS ROHMAN, CHRIS STEVENS, DAN GARTLEY, MARK STEVEN JR. GRAALMAN, MATT HAMMITT, PETER THOMAS PREVOST
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