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
We're Trying
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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We're trying hard to become someone we can't be
You won't find grace without honesty
Everyone wants reality, so here it is:
I believe that nobody is good
We are liars and thieves, we're destroying the peace
It's the same regression to the lives that we all lead
Everyone makes mistakes, but we find grace
We believe that there's redemption
If you want reality, here it is:
I believe that nobody is good
There is nothing in our blood that makes the heart beat strong enough
Apart from grace, apart from love
I believe in grace
I believe with love that we can do good
The lyrics of Sanctus Real's song "We're Trying" talks about the human condition and the struggle to become someone we cannot be. The song highlights that people tend to fall into the same patterns and live similar lives. The line "We're trying hard to become someone we can't be" emphasizes that people have a desire to be something that they are not, which can result in unrealistic expectations and disappointment. The song signifies that even though people want to be better, there is no grace without honesty, and pretending to be someone or something that they are not is not the answer.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that nobody is perfect, that people make mistakes, and that they are dishonest and destructive, but they are still trying to do better. The line "Everyone wants reality, so here it is: I believe that nobody is good" is a stark reminder that no one is perfect, and the only way to move forward and make progress is through accepting the reality of the situation. The song acknowledges that people are capable of redemption and change, but it requires self-awareness, honesty, and grace.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "We're Trying" recognize the difficulties that people face in becoming who they aspire to be, but they remain hopeful for redemption and change. The song acknowledges that honesty and grace are necessary for growth and self-improvement, and it encourages listeners to accept their flaws and continue to try to do better.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a familiar progression to the similar lives that we all lead
Our lives are all the same; we share common struggles and experiences.
We're trying hard to become someone we can't be
We are striving to meet a standard that is unattainable and not authentic to ourselves.
You won't find grace without honesty
True grace cannot be found without being truthful about our flaws and mistakes.
Everyone wants reality, so here it is: I believe that nobody is good
The reality is that everyone has flaws and no one is perfect or fully good.
We are liars and thieves, we're destroying the peace But we're trying
We have made mistakes that harm others, but we are making an effort to do better.
It's the same regression to the lives that we all lead Everyone makes mistakes, but we find grace We believe that there's redemption
We all make mistakes, but through grace and redemption, we can find forgiveness and restoration.
If you want reality, here it is: I believe that nobody is good
The truth is that no one is free from wrongdoing or imperfections.
There is nothing in our blood that makes the heart beat strong enough Apart from grace, apart from love I believe in grace I believe with love that we can do good
Without grace and love, we are without strength, but with those qualities, we have the ability to do good in the world.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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