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.”
Perspective
Seven Places Lyrics
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Want to crawl back into bed
And sleep the day away
You came over, and dragged me out the door
Now the choir's singing, the preachers preaching
It's all in the hands of the Lord
I'll find the sunrise in the dark skies warmth in fiery trials
So I can walk on water of hard times
Just keeping perspective
My new car broke down, just the other day
They sold me a lemon
Good thing I like my lemonade
My glass was half empty
But now I see it full
It's when I'm stranded and empty handed
I become dependent on You
I'll find the sunrise in the dark skies warmth in fiery trials
Drown in Your endless sea of love
So I can walk on water of hard times
Just keeping perspective
The song "Perspective" by Seven Places is about finding hope in difficult times and keeping a positive outlook on life. The opening lines describe the singer's desire to crawl back into bed and sleep away the day, but a friend comes over and convinces them to go to church. The singer then reflects on the power of faith, and how trusting in God can provide the strength to face adversity.
In the second verse, the singer describes a recent disappointment - their new car broke down. But instead of dwelling on the negative, they choose to see the positive and appreciate the lemonade they can make from lemons. The chorus reinforces the theme of finding hope in hard times and keeping perspective.
Overall, "Perspective" is a message of resilience and faith in the face of adversity. The song encourages listeners to look for the good in every situation and trust in a higher power to guide them through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Today, hasn't been the greatest day
I am having a bad day today.
Want to crawl back into bed
I feel like giving up and hiding from the world.
And sleep the day away
Maybe things will be better when I wake up.
You came over, and dragged me out the door
Someone I care about is trying to help me feel better and be active.
Now the choir's singing, the preachers preaching
We went to church today and the music and sermon are giving me hope.
It's all in the hands of the Lord
I will rely on my faith to get me through this.
My new car broke down, just the other day
I had bad luck with my new car recently.
They sold me a lemon
The car I bought is actually a bad one.
Good thing I like my lemonade
I am choosing to make the best of a bad situation.
My glass was half empty
I was feeling pessimistic and negative.
But now I see it full
I am trying to have a more positive outlook on things.
It's when I'm stranded and empty handed
I feel helpless and alone in difficult situations.
I become dependent on You
I turn to my faith to find strength and guidance.
I'll find the sunrise in the dark skies warmth in fiery trials
I believe that even in difficult times, there is hope and light.
Drown in Your endless sea of love
I feel surrounded by the love and support of my faith community.
So I can walk on water of hard times
I have the strength and faith to overcome challenges.
Just keeping perspective
I am trying to stay focused on the bigger picture and not get lost in negativity or despair.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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