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 Need Each Other
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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Bitter, empty, hollow, dark and lonely
We never meant to hurt each other so can't we trust again
And take it as a chance to keep on growing
Well, I don't know why it doesn't come easy
But I know that we could be happy
If we?d only learn to love
Oh, oh, we need each other so what's the fighting for
Oh, oh, we need each other, please don't close the door
Oh, oh, we need each other through all the highs and lows
Oh, oh, we need each other 'cause no one?s meant to be alone
Life revolves around the need of having someone
Causing every complicated feeling
Oh and I don't want to lose you so there is nothing wrong with
Telling me what you need to keep our love strong
Oh, it?s just a part of being a family
Taking the good with the bad and the ugly
If we could only learn to love
Oh, oh, we need each other so what's the fighting for
Oh, oh, we need each other, please don't close the door
Oh, oh, we need each other through all the highs and lows
Oh, oh, we need each other and I don't wanna be alone
Oh, oh we need each other, fathers and mothers
Oh, oh we need each other, all your sisters and brothers
Oh, oh we need each other, we need friends and lovers
Oh, oh we need each other
I need you, you need me
'Cause that's the way it?s meant to be
I need you, we need each other
I don't want to be alone
I need you, you need me
'Cause that's the way it?s gotta be
I need you, we need each other
I don't want to be alone
Sanctus Real's "We Need Each Other" is a heart-warming reminder that we all need each other in our lives. The song opens with the lyrics "I think I caught a glimpse of a life without friends, bitter, empty, hollow, dark, and lonely." The songwriter captures the essence of how integral relationships are to our lives. The song speaks to the idea that when we hurt one another, we need to trust each other again and keep growing. The chorus "Oh, oh, we need each other so what's the fighting for, oh, oh, we need each other, please don't close the door, oh, oh, we need each other through all the highs and lows, oh, oh, we need each other cause no one's meant to be alone" is a powerful reminder that we all need someone to lean on, especially during difficult times. Life can be complicated and difficult, and we need friends and family to get through everything. The lyrics "life revolves around the need of having someone, causing every complicated feeling" speaks to how essential those relationships are to our emotional well-being.
The song also speaks to the idea that love requires work, and it's not always easy. The lyrics "well, I don't know why it doesn't come easy, but I know that we could be happy if we only learn to love" acknowledges that relationships are never perfect and requires effort. The bridge "oh, oh, we need each other, fathers and mothers, oh, oh, we need each other, all your sisters and brothers, oh, oh, we need each other, we need friends and lovers, oh, oh, we need each other" reinforces how all-encompassing the need for relationships is in our lives. The song is a powerful reminder that we should be grateful for the people in our lives and cherish them.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I caught a glimpse of a life without friends
A life without friends is bitter, hollow, dark, empty, and lonely
We never meant to hurt each other so can't we trust again
Let's rebuild trust with a fresh start and learn from the past mistakes
Well, I don't know why it doesn't come easy
Building and maintaining relationships is not always easy, but it's worth the effort
But I know that we could be happy
Happiness is achievable if we work through our differences and conflicts
If we?d only learn to love
The key to a successful relationship is unconditional love and acceptance
Life revolves around the need of having someone
Everyone needs someone to rely on and share their lives with
Oh and I don't want to lose you so there is nothing wrong with
Communication is essential to keep the relationship strong and avoid misunderstandings
Telling me what you need to keep our love strong
Openly communicating your needs can strengthen the bond between partners
Oh, it?s just a part of being a family
Accepting people's flaws and mistakes is part of being in any kind of relationship, including family
Taking the good with the bad and the ugly
Relationships go through ups and downs; we need to persevere through them all
Oh, oh, we need each other so what's the fighting for
Fighting and conflicts only hurt the relationship, so let's focus on what really matters: our need for each other
Oh, oh, we need each other, please don't close the door
Don't give up on the relationship; keep communication open and work through problems
Oh, oh, we need each other through all the highs and lows
We need to support each other through every aspect of life, whether it's good or bad
Oh, oh, we need each other 'cause no one?s meant to be alone
We all need companionship; we're not meant to journey in this world alone
Oh, oh we need each other, fathers and mothers
Parents need each other for mutual support and guidance when raising a family
Oh, oh we need each other, all your sisters and brothers
Siblings need each other for love and support, despite any disagreements or differences
Oh, oh we need each other, we need friends and lovers
We need friends and lovers in our lives to share experiences and offer support
I need you, you need me
Mutual dependence is normal in any healthy relationship
'Cause that's the way it's meant to be
We're meant to support and rely on each other; that's part of human nature
I don't want to be alone
No one wants to feel isolated or disconnected from others
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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