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
Whatever You're Doing
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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It's time to fix what's been broken too long
Time to make right what has been wrong
It's time to find my way to where I belong
There's a wave that's crashing over me
And all I can do is surrender
Whatever You're doing inside of me
It's hard to surrender to what I can't see
But I'm giving in to something Heavenly
Time for a milestone, time to begin again
Re-evaluate who I really am
Am I doing everything to follow Your will
Or just climbing aimlessly over these hills?
So show me what it is You want from me
I give everything, I surrender
To whatever You're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos but somehow there's peace
And though it's hard to surrender to what I can't see
I'm giving in to something Heavenly, something Heavenly
Time to face up, clean this old house
Time to breathe in and let everything out
That I wanted to say for so many years
Time to release all my held back tears
Whatever You're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos but I believe
You're up to something bigger than me
Larger than life, something Heavenly
Whatever You're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos but now I can see
This is something bigger than me
Larger than life, something Heavenly, something Heavenly
It's time to face up, clean this old house
Time to breathe in and let everything out
The song "Whatever You're Doing" by Sanctus Real speaks about a season of change, growth and renewal. The lyrics describe a time for healing, fixing what has been broken for too long and making right what has been wrong. The singer acknowledges that embarking on this journey may feel like chaos, but somewhere amidst it all, there is peace. It is expressed that it is hard to surrender to what cannot be seen or understood, but the singer is willing to give in to something Heavenly. The chorus emphasizes this surrender and invites the listener to focus on a bigger picture, something larger than life, and something Heavenly that is taking place within them.
The second verse refers to a milestone and a new beginning, where the singer takes the time to re-evaluate their life and their relationship with God. They ask themselves if they are following His will or are they wandering aimlessly. The bridge of the song reveals a need to face the past, to clean out the old house and to breathe in fresh air. It's a time to let go of things that have been held back and to release long-held tears. Overall, "Whatever You're Doing" invites us to embrace the journey of change, let go of the past, and surrender to the spiritual growth taking place.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time for healing, time to move on
It is now the moment to recover from past wounds and move forward.
It's time to fix what's been broken too long
It is time to repair what has been damaged for a long time.
Time to make right what has been wrong
It is imperative to correct past mistakes.
It's time to find my way to where I belong
It's time to discover my path towards the place where I should be.
There's a wave that's crashing over me
I am overwhelmed by a force that is beyond my control.
And all I can do is surrender
I can only admit my lack of control and let go.
Whatever You're doing inside of me
I don't understand what you're doing within me.
It feels like chaos but somehow there's peace
Even though it appears to be messy and disorganized, there is still a sense of tranquillity.
It's hard to surrender to what I can't see
It's difficult to relinquish control over what I cannot perceive.
But I'm giving in to something Heavenly
Yet, I'll yield to something beyond the physical realm.
Time for a milestone, time to begin again
It's time for a significant event, an opportunity to start again.
Re-evaluate who I really am
I need to reassess myself to determine what I'm genuinely like.
Am I doing everything to follow Your will
Am I following your wishes in every aspect of my life?
Or just climbing aimlessly over these hills?
Or am I wandering around without a purpose?
So show me what it is You want from me
Please reveal to me what you desire from me.
I give everything, I surrender
I am giving my all and letting go of control.
To whatever You're doing inside of me
I don't comprehend what you're doing within me.
It feels like chaos but somehow there's peace
Even though it appears to be messy and disorganized, there is still a sense of tranquillity.
And though it's hard to surrender to what I can't see
Even though it's difficult to let go of what I can't comprehend.
I'm giving in to something Heavenly, something Heavenly
I'll submit to something beyond the physical realm, something with a divine nature.
Time to face up, clean this old house
It's time to take courage, confront the truth, and get rid of the old things.
Time to breathe in and let everything out
It's time to inhale, exhale and release the things that have been inside me for too long.
That I wanted to say for so many years
The things I've been longing to express for many years.
Time to release all my held back tears
It's time to let go of all the tears I've been holding back.
It feels like chaos but I believe
Although it appears to be messy and disorganized, I have faith.
You're up to something bigger than me
You're doing something grander than myself.
Larger than life, something Heavenly
Something beyond explanation, something with a divine nature.
This is something bigger than me
This is something more significant than myself.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRIS ROHMAN, DAN GARTLEY, MARK STEVEN JR. GRAALMAN, MATT HAMMITT, PETER THOMAS PREVOST
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