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
Leap Of Faith
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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And it's knocking upon your door
You say, "How did you find me here?
'Cause I've been running for years"
Now you're back in the same place
And you've been here before
Stuck in a maze trying to find an open door
You fail in your mind long before you ever try
Why do you believe those lies
You love to drown your fears
But you've been drowning for years in tears
Back in the same place
And you've been here before
Stuck in a maze trying to find an open door
Pray for the strength and take a leap of faith
So what are you waiting for?
'Cause there is a Savior waiting to save you
What are you drowning for?
Back in the same place
And you've been here before
Stuck in a maze trying to find an open door
Pray for the strength and take a leap of faith
The lyrics of Sanctus Real's "Leap of Faith" explore the experience of feeling stuck in life and not knowing how to move forward. The verse "This too shall pass, oh, but it always comes back" highlights the cyclical nature of this struggle, where the same issues keep resurfacing despite attempts to escape them. The singer is confronted with the question of how their past has caught up with them, even though they’ve been running for years. The lyric "You fail in your mind long before you ever try, why do you believe those lies" delves into the self-doubt that can sabotage one's chances of success. The fear of failure is what holds the singer back, suggesting that the decision to take a leap of faith requires courage and a rejection of limiting beliefs to overcome the hurdle.
The song's chorus urges the listener to "Pray for the strength and take a leap of faith." This line implies that the singer needs spiritual direction to find the strength to jump fearlessly even when they don’t know what lies on the other side. The line "So what are you waiting for? 'Cause there is a Savior waiting to save you" is the singer reminding us that we don’t have to go through hard moments on our own. If we dare to trust, there’s hope on the other side. Overall, the lyrics of "Leap of Faith" take the listener on a journey of self-discovery, showing that though we may feel trapped in our struggles, hope and strength can be found through faith.
Line by Line Meaning
This too shall pass, oh, but it always comes back
No matter how long it takes, troubles will always come back.
And it's knocking upon your door
Difficulties are about to come into your life again.
You say, "How did you find me here?
You are surprised that troubles have found you again.
'Cause I've been running for years"
You have been avoiding dealing with your problems for a long time.
Now you're back in the same place
You are in a familiar situation.
And you've been here before
You have already experienced similar hardships.
Stuck in a maze trying to find an open door
You are struggling to find a way out of your problems.
Pray for the strength and take a leap of faith
Ask for the courage to take a big risk and believe that things will work out.
You fail in your mind long before you ever try
You give up before even making an attempt.
Why do you believe those lies
You shouldn't let your doubts and fears hold you back.
You love to drown your fears
You tend to avoid dealing with your emotions.
But you've been drowning for years in tears
You have been struggling with emotional pain for a long time.
So what are you waiting for?
Why are you hesitating?
'Cause there is a Savior waiting to save you
God is there to help you through difficult times.
What are you drowning for?
Why are you choosing to suffer when you can seek help?
Pray for the strength and take a leap of faith
Ask for the courage to take a big risk and believe that things will work out.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRIS ROHMAN, CHRIS STEVENS, DAN GARTLEY, MARK STEVEN JR. GRAALMAN, MATT HAMMITT, PETER THOMAS PREVOST
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