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.”
Holes In His Hands
Seven Places Lyrics
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That the sun would never shine again
From glory days, to wicked ways
You've lost your forgiveness of sin
You walk through your desert
Wondering why and what you've become
You said you've slipped through the fingers
Of the hands of God
[Chorus:]
You've fallen out of His hands
Or atleast that's what you said
The truth is not that the truth is this
The only way to esacape
The Lord is if you crawl
Through the holes in His hands.
I ran away I did not lead you say in the darkness you stand
But you are not forgotten, you're in His mighty hands
Now turn aside and see this sight, a flame that does not consume
To show you that He's called your name
You're one of His chosen few
[Chorus]
Come closer, come closer now to Him
Come closer, come closer
His name is I am that I am
You said your days were over
That the Son would never use you again
But by one man's disobedience
Came One who's conquered your sin
[Chorus]
The song "Holes In His Hands" by Seven Places is a powerful message of redemption, faith, and hope. The song speaks to those who feel as though they have fallen away from God's grace and are lost in their own darkness, unsure of how to return to the light. The lyrics describe a person who has lost their way, feeling as though they have slipped through the fingers of God. They are lost in their own desert, wondering what they have become and why they have lost their forgiveness of sin. The song provides a message of hope, reminding the listener that the only way to escape the darkness is to crawl through the holes in God's hands.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that the person is not out of God's hands; rather, they are only a crawl away from salvation. The second verse provides additional reassurance that the person is not forgotten and is, in fact, in God's mighty hands. The song encourages the person to turn aside and witness the flame that does not consume, which serves as a symbol of God's call. The song ends with a reminder that redemption is always possible, and no one is beyond the reach of God's love and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
You said your days were over
You believed that your life was in a hopeless situation and would never get better
That the sun would never shine again
You thought that happiness and good times would never be a part of your life again
From glory days, to wicked ways
From a time when you were at your best, to a time when you lost your way and made bad decisions
You've lost your forgiveness of sin
You feel that even God has given up on you and no longer accepts your apologies for your mistakes
You walk through your desert
You feel like you are wandering aimlessly through a barren and difficult period in your life
Wondering why and what you've become
You are questioning how you ended up in this negative state and what you have turned into as a person
You said you've slipped through the fingers
You feel like you have slipped away from God's protection and care
Of the hands of God
You believe that God has abandoned you and is no longer watching over you
You've fallen out of His hands
You believe that God has let you go and is no longer in control of your life
Or atleast that's what you said
You have convinced yourself and others that God has rejected you
The truth is not that the truth is this
The real truth is different from what you believe
The only way to esacape
The only way to be free from your negative mindset and circumstances
The Lord is if you crawl
You must humble yourself and submit to God
Through the holes in His hands.
You can find refuge and safety in the wounds that God suffered to save you
I ran away I did not lead you say in the darkness you stand
You blame God for leaving you in a difficult situation when in reality you have turned away from Him
But you are not forgotten, you're in His mighty hands
God has not forgotten about you, and you are still under His protection and care
Now turn aside and see this sight, a flame that does not consume
God is revealing Himself to you through something miraculous that defies normal explanations
To show you that He's called your name
God is reminding you that He has a special plan and purpose for your life
You're one of His chosen few
God has chosen you to be a part of His family and to receive His love and blessings
Come closer, come closer now to Him
God is inviting you to draw near to Him and to find comfort and rest in His presence
His name is I am that I am
God is the eternal, unchanging, and all-powerful Creator of the universe
That the Son would never use you again
You believe that God would never allow you to do anything useful or significant again
But by one man's disobedience
Because of Adam's sin that affected all humanity
Came One who's conquered your sin
Jesus Christ came to conquer sin and offer salvation to all who believe in Him
[Chorus]
Repeating the idea that God has not abandoned you and that you can still find hope and restoration through Him
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