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.”
Fall In Line
Seven Places Lyrics
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Let's wake up those who are asleep
March on, left to right to left again
Our feet in sync to this rhythym
Conducted by the hand of the saving One
Report, fall in line, big mission with little time
Salute, stand tall, with one voice answers the call
Hear us say Jesus
Where are we while the world caves in?
Are we showing love or hate, are we enemy or friend
What was black and white has now turned grey
Let's right this wrong with love today.
Stand our ground but with a helping hand
So sing it out now, with one voice loud and clear sing
Hallelujah, for our Redemption's near
It's time for us to stand up and speak the truth of His love
It's time to let the world know we've got something to say
It's time for us to lift our hands until the world understands Jesus
the reigning King is alive and well today.
The song Fall In Line by Seven Places is a call to action for Christians to stand up and share their faith with the world. The first stanza encourages listeners to not become complacent but to wake up those who are still asleep in their faith. The next stanza speaks to marching in unison to a rhythm conducted by God, with the ultimate goal of accomplishing a big mission in a short amount of time. The lyrics then call for listeners to stand tall and salute with one voice as they answer the call of spreading the message of Jesus.
The chorus asks a poignant question about where Christians are while the world seems to crumble around them. The lyrics then challenge listeners to examine their actions and ensure they are showing love instead of hate, and that they are being a friend instead of an enemy. The lines about what was once black and white being gray refer to the moral ambiguity that can exist in the world, but that Christians can strive to right those wrongs with love and empathy. The song then ends on a powerful note of singing out with one voice to celebrate the impending redemption.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to step up and take action, to not merely be passive in their faith but to actively share it with others. It speaks to the importance of being a light in a time of darkness and of spreading love and hope wherever we go.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're sitting down on your feet
If you're just standing still and being passive
Let's wake up those who are asleep
Let's motivate people who are not actively involved
March on, left to right to left again
Walk together in a coordinated manner
Our feet in sync to this rhythm
Our footsteps matching the beat of the music
Conducted by the hand of the saving One
Guided by God's loving hand
Report, fall in line, big mission with little time
Follow the plan, work fast as the mission is important
Salute, stand tall, with one voice answers the call
Be disciplined, stand together and respond as one
Hear us say Jesus
Call out to Jesus for help
Where are we while the world caves in?
What are we doing as the world falls apart?
Are we showing love or hate, are we enemy or friend
Are we being loving or hateful, or helping or harming?
What was black and white has now turned grey
What used to be clear cut has now become ambiguous
Let's right this wrong with love today.
Let's correct our mistakes with compassion
Stand our ground but with a helping hand
Stay firm in our beliefs, but also offer assistance
So sing it out now, with one voice loud and clear sing
Let's sing together loudly and clearly
Hallelujah, for our Redemption's near
Hallelujah, our salvation is imminent
It's time for us to stand up and speak the truth of His love
We must speak honestly about God's love
It's time to let the world know we've got something to say
We need to inform the world about our message
It's time for us to lift our hands until the world understands Jesus
We need to raise our hands until the world knows Jesus
the reigning King is alive and well today.
Jesus Christ is alive and doing well today.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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