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.”
It Might Be Today
Seven Places Lyrics
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"It's wrong, there's something wrong"
They woke up to a burning sound, cars piled up and planes came crashing down
And from the church there rings no song
all the people who went there are gone, they're all gone
The world looks up as if to
"You'd better get yourself back down here right away"
In the twinkling of an eye, we will say goodbye
It might be today when all we know is going to change
Because we're going up and we're not coming down
And we won't have to do what they say
It might be today
They told us not to hold our breath
"Look at the facts, your God's not coming back"
He's coming back
What goes up must come down but not this time around
When we hear that sound we're not coming down, it might be today
The lyrics of Seven Places's song It Might Be Today are telling a story of an apocalypse. The song starts when the sun sets on a perfect day, the next day the sun rises, but it announces that something is wrong. It is not until people wake up to a burning sound, cars and planes crashing down, and no sound from the church, where all the people who went there are gone. The chorus sings, "It might be today when all we know is going to change because we're going up, and we're not coming down, and we won't have to do what they say." The apocalypse that is being portrayed is when everyone is going up to heaven, and the chaos of the material world is left behind.
The song is about the rapture, where the believers in Christ will be taken to heaven as chaos will reign on earth. The lyrics are meant to be a warning of the end times, urging people to be ready for the time when they will be called. The chorus sings, "In the twinkling of an eye, we will say goodbye." The last verse talks about the skeptics who are being told not to hold their breath, but the song says that God is coming back, and when he does, the believers will go up, and they will not be coming down. In the end, the song implores us to be ready as it might be today.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun set on a perfect day but then it rose only to say
The previous day seemed to have ended well, but the next morning brought a bad omen.
"It's wrong, there's something wrong"
A feeling of something being amiss in the world.
They woke up to a burning sound, cars piled up and planes came crashing down
The world is filled with chaos and destruction.
And from the church there rings no song
Even places of worship have been affected by the disaster.
all the people who went there are gone, they're all gone
The people who used to gather at the church have likely been taken or killed.
The world looks up as if to
Everyone seems to be searching for answers or a way out of the situation.
"You'd better get yourself back down here right away"
A call to return to reality and deal with the disastrous situation.
In the twinkling of an eye, we will say goodbye
The end could come swiftly without warning.
It might be today when all we know is going to change
The impending disaster will drastically alter life as it currently stands.
Because we're going up and we're not coming down
Some will be taken away to a better place, unaffected by the destruction.
And we won't have to do what they say
Those taken will no longer be subject to earthly authority or forced to conform to societal norms.
They told us not to hold our breath
Warnings against holding out hope or waiting for something that may never come.
"Look at the facts, your God's not coming back"
Amidst the chaos and destruction, some have lost faith and believe there is no hope for divine intervention.
He's coming back
But for others, there is still a belief in a higher power and a hope for salvation.
What goes up must come down but not this time around
Although typically everything that rises must fall, this time it may be different.
When we hear that sound we're not coming down, it might be today
The end could come at any moment and take us away from the destruction.
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@PAYASADAS22
great song :)
@cyrusproductions9398
One of my all time fav tracks
@25yzmafia
Amazing band they were my churches band at apple gate christain fellowship
@lojudah888
Might be today....