"Our goal as a band is to inspire people, to challenge them in their everyday lives. To let them know no matter how bad it gets and what exactly is going on in their personal life that there is always hope." says the band. SBR is looking to bring their energetic live show and message to the masses.
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But your words won't always be graceful
This show is a beautiful thing
But we're all in a season of changing
Forget what you know
The things you try to control
You've got to let go
The whole world's talking to you
But you're lost
When will you listen
Love is waiting for you patiently
When you start to listen
Your skin will grow old
Your body will slow
There's no hope in escaping
The institution will fold
And go down in a hole
With all your good intentions
Forget what you know
Everything that you control
You've got to let go
The whole world's talking to you
But you're lost
When will you listen
Love is waiting for you patiently
When you start to listen
Son, what's spoken
Was born in peace
The whole world's talking to you
But you're lost
When will you listen
Love is waiting for you patiently
When you start to listen
The whole world's talking to you
But you're lost
When will you listen
Love is waiting for you patiently
When you start to listen
Forget what you know
Everything that you control
You've got to let go
The lyrics "You may speak to the heart of a crowd, but your words won't always be graceful" suggest that just because someone may have the ability to eloquently communicate their thoughts and ideas, it does not necessarily mean that they always use their gift for good. This can be especially true in the case of public figures who have a large following, and whose words can have a significant impact on people. The following lyrics "This show is a beautiful thing, but we’re all in a season of changing" imply that while the present moment may be pleasing, everything is transient and constantly in flux.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of listening to the world around us, since life is short, and one must not waste time being lost in aimless endeavors. The song encourages the listener to appreciate the present moment since it is all that one has. As one ages and their physical capabilities diminish, they will be powerless to escape the damages of time. Therefore, respecting and valuing the present moment is vital.
The lyrics "Son, what's spoken was born in peace" provide a guiding light in the midst of this chaos, suggesting that true peace can be found within oneself through listening attentively to others. The powerful lines "Love is waiting for you patiently" and "When you start to listen" encourage the listener to seek out and appreciate the love that surrounds them by eradicating the vanity of controlling everything in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You may speak to the heart of a crowd
You may be able to move a large number of people with your words.
But your words won't always be graceful
However, your words may not always be received well or be pleasing to everyone.
This show is a beautiful thing
The performance may be visually and/or audibly appealing.
But we're all in a season of changing
However, everyone is in a period of transformation.
Forget what you know
Release your preconceived notions/beliefs.
The things you try to control
The things that you attempt to manage.
You've got to let go
You must relinquish control.
The whole world's talking to you
Everyone and everything is attempting to communicate with you.
But you're lost
You are unsure or do not understand the messages being sent to you.
When will you listen
When will you take heed of what is being said?
Love is waiting for you patiently
Love is present and waiting for you to notice.
Your skin will grow old
Your physical body will age.
Your body will slow
Your physical abilities will decline.
There's no hope in escaping
It is impossible to avoid/change this process.
The institution will fold
The system will eventually collapse.
And go down in a hole
It will be forgotten and discarded.
With all your good intentions
Despite having positive motives/goals in mind.
Son, what's spoken
My child, listen carefully to what is being said.
Was born in peace
The message was created with the intention of bringing calm and tranquility.
Everything that you control
Anything that you have dominion over.
When you start to listen
When you begin to pay attention and heed.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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Switchfoot
Love this song and lyrics, well done!
Shae
It's a shame that great bands like this one won't get noticed until they get a record deal.
Trulyloved777 Forever
My history teacher told me about this band... I realize I have the coolest teacher and a new best friend
gerald may
Good example
Jacob Kitts
The opening line about graceful words is a PERFECT follow up to their previous album "Our Graceful Words." Just perfect.
Дарья Золотова
ААА, я безума от трека! Слушаю и даже ненадоедает )) Всем привет из России!)) А Джону премию *о*
Ichthys Bernandino
this is far better than the other rock songs that i've been listening. first time to listen to a christian rock song and I love it! :D
Nathanial Woods
Check out Nine Lashes, Decypher Down and Flyte.
smallfryv10
I am so excited, every song that has been released so far is just terrific!
Levi H
You can tell how much work they poured into this album by the way every single song is amazing.