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
Sanctuary
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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In places of silence where I can find
Peace for my soul, rest for my mind
Escape the madness of life
Oh I need a sanctuary
Where I can just be, where I can find peace
Patiently wait in the silence and listen
And I have been weary, I have felt weak
And I know these burdens belong at Your feet
When will I lay down, when can I sleep,
And rest in Your love for me?
Oh I need a sanctuary
Where I can just be, where I can find peace
Patiently wait in the silence and listen
And hear what You're trying to say to me
Why, why, why
Can it be so hard to find
Peace for my soul, rest in this life
A moment where all seems right
Oh I need a sanctuary
Where I can just breathe, where I can find peace
Patiently wait in the silence and listen
And hear what You′re trying to say to me
I need a sanctuary
Where I can just be, where I can find peace
Patiently wait in the silence and listen
And hear what You're trying to say to me
The lyrics of Sanctus Real's song "Sanctuary" express the longing for a place of escape and peace from the chaos and stress of life. The song talks about the need for silence and rest to find peace and to be able to listen and hear what God is trying to say. The repetition of the phrase "Oh I need a sanctuary" emphasizes the desperate desire to find a place of refuge and respite from the daily struggles of life. The lyrics also recognize that burdens and weariness belong at God's feet, and they can be left there to find rest and renewal.
The song's use of rhetorical questions such as "Why, why, why can it be so hard to find peace for my soul?" and "When will I lay down, when can I sleep, and rest in Your love for me?" provides a sense of vulnerability and openness. The song's message about finding sanctuary, both physically and spiritually, resonates with many people who have experienced the struggles of daily life and the need for a place of rest and solace.
Overall, "Sanctuary" is a soulful and emotional plea for a place of refuge and peace from the challenges of life. It is a reminder that taking time for quiet reflection and listening can help to renew and restore the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a longing to spend more time
I desire to spend more time in places of silence to find peace and rest.
In places of silence where I can find
I seek places of stillness in which I can find solace.
Peace for my soul, rest for my mind
I strive to find a sense of tranquility and calmness to ease my inner turmoil.
Escape the madness of life
I want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
Oh I need a sanctuary
I desperately require a place of refuge and serenity.
Where I can just be, where I can find peace
A place where I can be present and find inner peace.
Patiently wait in the silence and listen
Waiting calmly in silence, ready to hear what is being communicated to me.
And hear what You′re trying to say to me
Keeping my ears open to the messages being conveyed to me.
And I have been weary, I have felt weak
Exhausted and drained both mentally and physically.
And I know these burdens belong at Your feet
My worries and problems should not be mine alone to bear, but I should share them with the divine.
When will I lay down, when can I sleep,
Wishing for a time when I can finally relax and release my burdensome worries.
And rest in Your love for me?
To feel embraced and supported by the love of the divine.
Why, why, why
Questioning why it is so difficult to find a sense of peace in life.
Can it be so hard to find
Wondering why it is a challenge to find solace and tranquility.
A moment where all seems right
Yearning for a moment where everything feels right and balanced.
Where I can just breathe, where I can find peace
A place where I can simply exist and find internal harmony.
And hear what You′re trying to say to me
Being attentive and open to messages I may receive from the divine.
I need a sanctuary
Reiterating the desire for a place of sanctuary and sanctuary.
Where I can just be, where I can find peace
A place where I can wholly be who I am and find inner peace.
Patiently wait in the silence and listen
Composedly waiting in tranquility to listen to the messages being relayed to me.
And hear what You're trying to say to me
Staying aware of what I am being conveyed to understand.
Writer(s): Matthew Daniel Hammitt
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.