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One of the most prolific bands for Exquisite Noise Records from 1992-95, the front man simply known as Oliver abandoned his would be magnum opus, Circus Die, with just two tracks finished in late 1996. He has not released any music since.

Yes U Is
Searching For Olives Lyrics

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Ask the person next to you, would is still say yes?

Will your heart and soul say yes?
Will your Spirit still say yes?
There is more that I require of thee
Will your heart and soul say yes?

Now will your heart and soul say yes?

Will your Spirit still say yes, yes?
If I told you what I really need
Will your heart and soul say yes
Now will your heart and soul say yes, yes?
Will your Spirit still say yes?
Gotta say it
There is more that I require of thee
Will your heart and soul say yes?
Will your heart and soul say yes, yeah?
Will your Spirit still say yes?
If I told you what I really need
From me, will your heart and soul say yes?
So just say yes

Open up your heart and tell the Lord Yes
Say yes, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Say I'll obey Jesus
I won't stray Jesus
But this time I've made up in my mind
I've made up in my mind
I'll say, say, say yes
My soul said yes
My mind says
My heart says yeah, yeah, yes I will Jesus
Yes, Yes
I'll do what you want me to do
I'll say what you want me to say
I'll go, if you lead me, if you lead me
If you lead me, if you lead me, if you lead me, I'll go, oh, oh
Lift your hands and tell the Lord yes
Come on open up your heart and say yeah, yeah, yes
All God wants is yes
All God wants, all God wants, all God wants is yes, yes, yes
I won't be afraid
I'll step out on your word
I'll declare your glory
Yes I will, yes I will, your soul
Says yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Send to my, to His, tell Him yes
Tell the Lord, say yes, yes
I wanna do your will Jesus
I wanna do your will, I wanna do your will
My soul says yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Jesus
My soul says yes, Jesus
My soul says yes
My soul says yes
My soul says yes
He's saying there is more that I require of thee
There is more that I require of thee
He's calling you higher
There is more that I require of thee
He said don't be afraid of men and their faces
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be afraid
He said I'm calling you out of your dry places
I'm calling you out of your dry places
He's saying come on up a little higher
Come on up a little higher
Come on up a little higher, higher, higher, I'm calling you
I predestine you before the will begin to do my will, to do my will
Yeah, yeah, yeah, He's calling you higher
He's calling you higher, He's calling you, He's calling you
There is one, to work with willing to save me for it is day
For when light cometh no man can work, no man can work, no man can work, I'll do it for you, Lord
I'll do it for You, Lord, Lord
He's calling you higher
He's calling you, calling you, calling you
Ooh, achieve, there is more that I require of thee
There is more, so much more, so much more
He said sing my face, He said sing my face
He says hear my voice, He says hear my voice, He says hear my voice
Hear my voice, hear my voice, hear my voice
The day you hear my voice, harden not your heart
I'm calling you higher, I'm calling you higher
So much more, so much more

So let your heart and soul say yes
Hallelujah, hallelujah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Searching for Olives' song "Yes U Is" are a call for surrender and commitment to God. The song asks if the listener is willing to say "yes" to God's call and follow Him. The repetition of "will your heart and soul say yes" emphasizes the importance of complete surrender and dedication to God. The song also touches on the idea that God requires more from us than just a superficial commitment; there is deeper work and higher callings to be answered. The lyrics encourage the listener to trust in God and not be afraid, as He is calling them out of their dry places and into a higher purpose.

Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the importance of saying "yes" to God and following His call, even when it may be difficult or scary. It encourages the listener to trust in God and surrender completely to His will.

Line by Line Meaning

Will your heart and soul say yes?
Are you truly willing to commit yourself to what is being asked?

Will your Spirit still say yes?
Will your innermost being remain steadfast to this decision?

There is more that I require of thee
There is a higher calling than what you have already offered

If I told you what I really need
If I revealed the true depth of this demand

Say I'll obey Jesus
Committing to following Jesus' will

But this time I've made up in my mind
I have firmly decided

All God wants is yes
God desires a wholehearted response

He's calling you higher
He is asking for a more profound commitment

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be afraid
Do not fear the challenges that may come.

Come on up a little higher
Rise to the occasion and step up your commitment

The day you hear my voice, harden not your heart
When you sense the call of God, do not resist it.