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
Inside Out
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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Lord, I fear I'm drowning here for an audience of one. and all I know is what I've been told- that there's something yet to come.
there's something new inside of me- I'm tired of feeling all worn out. time to take this inside out. and all my insecurity- I won't let it get the best of me now. time to turn this thing around.
far from these ordinary ways, I'll stay...yesterday is gone.
The lyrics to Sanctus Real's "Inside Out" speak of the desire to turn one's life around and fully surrender to God. The opening verse acknowledges that God sees every part of us, including our insecurities and weaknesses. The singer expresses a weariness with feeling "underground" and a desire to take their struggles and fears "inside out" - to bring them to the light and face them head-on. The second verse speaks to the loneliness and isolation that can come with striving to follow God. The singer admits that they fear drowning, but believes that there is something more to come, something new that is stirring within them. The chorus echoes the desire to shed the old self and embrace this newness: "there's something new inside of me - I'm tired of feeling all worn out. Time to take this inside out. And all my insecurity - I won't let it get the best of me now. Time to turn this thing around."
The song's message is one of hope and perseverance - it acknowledges that life can be difficult and that we may feel weighed down by our struggles and doubts, but it encourages us to put our trust in God and to let Him guide us through. The repeated sentiment of "time to turn this thing around" speaks to the power we have to make positive changes in our lives, with the help of God's grace.
Overall, "Inside Out" is a powerful reminder that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is always a way forward if we are willing to let go of our fears and trust in God.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, You see every part of me- I'm tired of feeling underground. time to take this inside out. and all my insecurity- it always gets the best of me. time to turn this thing around.
I am tired of hiding behind my insecurities and keeping my true self hidden. I want to reveal all of myself to you, Lord, and be vulnerable. I know that my insecurities have held me back in the past, but I am ready to face them and move forward.
Lord, I fear I'm drowning here for an audience of one. and all I know is what I've been told- that there's something yet to come.
Sometimes it feels like I am going through life just for the sake of pleasing you, Lord, but I am struggling to find meaning in it all. However, I trust in the promise that you have something great in store for me.
there's something new inside of me- I'm tired of feeling all worn out. time to take this inside out. and all my insecurity- I won't let it get the best of me now. time to turn this thing around.
I feel like there is potential within me that I haven't tapped into yet. I am done with feeling depleted and exhausted, and I am ready to bring this hidden potential to the forefront. My insecurities may have held me back in the past, but I am determined not to let them control me anymore.
far from these ordinary ways, I'll stay...yesterday is gone.
I don't want to keep living life in a mundane, routine way. I want to break free from that and do something out of the ordinary. I am also ready to leave my past mistakes and regrets behind and move forward.
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luke Roberts
Inside out was the original title for audience as one but it’s actually 3:49.