The Seven Places guys are from southern Oregon and have a long family history in the Calvary Chapel environment. Tyler Jones, guitarist for Seven Places comments, ”The Calvary Chapel system was initially created for hippies on the beach in southern California to hear the gospel. They were kids that were a little out of the box from the mainstream church at the time, but the worship was amazing and it spoke to them. They were getting saved right where they were, in their environment. We’ve just carried that original philosophy into our band. We want to impact kids right where they are.” Indeed they have. Seth and Tyler, together with Seth’s little brother Jeffrey on drums, and Donnie Vizzini on bass began playing for their youth group at a weekly worship event. That number went from 100 to 1,000 kids and stayed that way for two years. Shortly thereafter, Seven Places signed a record deal with BEC Recordings and hit the studio with producer Aaron Sprinkle (Kutless, Jeremy Camp) to record their debut release, Lonely For The Last Time. Clearly, Sprinkle’s indie-rock meets power pop sensibilities gelled well with Seven Places’ pre-existing sound on the disc’s eleven choice cuts, which are loaded with electric urgency, towering crescendos, and a hint of the alternative underground, designated to please listeners of various genre interests. Tyler sums up the band’s approach to writing by saying, “I strive for honesty, and I realize a lot of other songwriters do the same thing, but sometimes they don’t point to anything eternal in the end. It’s fine to share your feelings in really emotional and expressive manners, but in the end thoughts have to be brought back to the Lord.”
Specifically, songs like “Stay the Same” (an ode to self-esteem); “Thinking It Over” (about making difficult life choices) and “Yours” (revolving worshipful adoration) echo such sentiments, as does the anthemic title cut about finding identity in Christ. The punchy radio ready rocker “Like It Never Happened” is a plea for listeners to forget their sinful past, while “Western Wall” was inspired by Seth’s recent trip to Israel. “I gained a new love and appreciation for all of the history of Israel and the Jewish people,” he explains. “But I also saw the community weakened and really struggling by depressing economic times. I wrote ‘Western Wall’ in response to that situation as an encouragement to those feeling dry in their walk with the Lord.”
Beyond any hit single, a spot on any coveted tour, or the quest for longevity, Seven Places’ members would rather focus on the ministering elements of such songs. Unlike some bands with Christian members who get their start on the spiritual scene in hopes of crossing over to the mainstream, Seven Places’ specifically strives to edify the body of Christ and revive hurting listeners’ faith. “We’re about presenting a faith that is real and relevant to young people that have grown up in the church and we’re hear to remind them that this isn’t just their parents’ God,” Seth concludes. “It’s about getting a message of hope to those that have been burnt out in their walk and getting them back on track.”
All In My Head
Seven Places Lyrics
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Filling my mind with endless knowledge but in vain
Puff, puff my mind blows up and I
Am left with everything that nothing is inside
Oh Lord I thought I knew it all
My heart was not informed I know nothing at all
[Chorus:]
Thought knowledge would save me left a void instead
Move into my heart bring to life what was dead
I can't feel Your heartbeat when You're in my head.
If my mind is full but my heart isn't there
That's like trying to inhale without the air
So dear Jesus breathe new life in me
Resuscitate this heart of mine give it a beat
Oh Lord I thought I knew it all
My heart was not informed I know nothing at all
[Chorus]
What if Salvation had been
Something He only thought about
What if He never let it sink into His heart
He could have simply spoken
Wise words erasing human doubts
But now I have a pulse He spoke them with His heart
[Chorus]
The song All In My Head by Seven Places is a spiritual reflection on the limits of knowledge and the importance of faith. The opening lines describe the act of reading and learning, only to find that the knowledge gained does not provide a sense of fulfillment or understanding. This feeling is reflected in the metaphor of a mind that "blows up," leaving nothing inside. The song expresses the realization that true understanding comes from the heart rather than the intellect, and that knowledge without faith is ultimately empty.
The chorus highlights the danger of relying solely on one's own knowledge and understanding, which can lead to a sense of disconnection and emptiness. The lyrics speak directly to Jesus, asking for a renewal of faith and a reconnection with the heart. The metaphor of breathing new life into the heart and giving it a beat represents the need for a spiritual awakening that can only come from a personal encounter with Jesus.
Overall, the song All In My Head is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the limitations of knowledge. It encourages listeners to turn their focus inward and seek a deeper understanding of their own hearts and relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall, fall my eyes onto the page
I am looking at the page intently trying to gain knowledge.
Filling my mind with endless knowledge but in vain
Despite the effort to gain knowledge, it seems to have no real impact.
Puff, puff my mind blows up and I
My mind is overwhelmed and unable to function.
Am left with everything that nothing is inside
Despite having knowledge, it doesn't feel like it's making any difference inside me.
Oh Lord I thought I knew it all
I was overconfident and thought I had all the answers.
My heart was not informed I know nothing at all
Despite having knowledge, it doesn't mean anything if it doesn't come from the heart.
I fall apart, when it's all in my head
My mind is overwhelmed and it's causing me to break down.
Thought knowledge would save me left a void instead
I thought gaining knowledge would help me, but it left me feeling empty instead.
Move into my heart bring to life what was dead
I need to move the knowledge into my heart to give it life and meaning.
I can't feel Your heartbeat when You're in my head.
I cannot fully experience God when I am just trying to understand Him in my mind.
That's like trying to inhale without the air
Having knowledge in my mind but not in my heart is like trying to breathe without air.
So dear Jesus breathe new life in me
I am asking Jesus to help me bring life and meaning to the knowledge I have gained.
Resuscitate this heart of mine give it a beat
I need Jesus to help me bring my heart back to life and give it meaning.
What if Salvation had been
What if salvation was only a mental concept.
Something He only thought about
What if God simply thought about salvation instead of truly feeling it in His heart.
He could have simply spoken
God could have just told us about salvation but He chose to show us through His actions.
Wise words erasing human doubts
God not only showed us salvation, but also gave us wise words to help us believe.
But now I have a pulse He spoke them with His heart
Salvation is not just a concept, but something that is felt in the heart and soul.
[Chorus]
The main message of the song: knowledge is not enough, it must be combined with a true feeling in the heart.
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