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.”
Western Wall
Seven Places Lyrics
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I'd talk to you and you'd talk to me.
You revealed your mysteries, I'd make promises I couldn't keep.
Morning sleep it is my thief now I'm far away from you.
And I can't find my way back home.
I'm here, I know I'm so alone.
I used to sing and stand up tall,
I've stuck my prayers into the wall.
Now I hear that wonted sound of your voice
As it surrounds me calling me to get up now.
So I will find my way back home.
You're here, I know I'm not alone.
If I've stolen, or beaten, or acted deceiving, or if I've run away.
If I love you, or praise you, or spit in your face you always come for me.
I will find my way back home.
You're here, I know I'm not alone.
The song "The Western Wall" by Seven Places speaks to the listener about a sense of longing for home and spiritual guidance. The lyrics are reflective of the experience of a person who has left their hometown or perhaps their faith and is struggling with the consequences of their actions. The line "My home is where we used to meet" is evocative of nostalgia and the warm memories of a familiar place. The singer expresses regret and a yearning to return to this place by saying "I can't find my way back home. I'm here, I know I'm so alone." The mentioning of promises that they couldn't keep adds to the sense of guilt and a feeling of inadequacy.
The second verse mentions a religious aspect, "I've stuck my prayers into the wall. I take my knees down to the ground." This imagery offers a picture of a place of worship, and represents the devotion of the singer. They also mention that they've heard the voice of their spiritual guide calling out to them, urging them to come back home. The last verse refers to the listener's actions, whether they are good or bad, and emphasizes the idea that no matter what they've done, their faith will still be there for them, always guiding them towards their true home.
Line by Line Meaning
My home is where we used to meet,
The place where I met you is where I feel at home.
I'd talk to you and you'd talk to me.
We had conversations and listened to each other.
You revealed your mysteries, I'd make promises I couldn't keep.
You confided in me and I made commitments I couldn't fulfill.
Morning sleep it is my thief now I'm far away from you.
I miss you and the peace you brought me, but distance and my own distractions prevent me from finding that peace again.
And I can't find my way back home.
I'm lost and struggling to regain that sense of home and comfort I had with you.
I'm here, I know I'm so alone.
I'm physically present but emotionally isolated and lonely.
I used to sing and stand up tall,
I was confident and joyful in the past.
I've stuck my prayers into the wall.
I've turned to prayer and spirituality to try to find guidance and comfort.
I take my knees down to the ground,
I kneel in submission and humility before a higher power.
Now I hear that wonted sound of your voice As it surrounds me calling me to get up now.
I remember the sound of your voice and how it inspires me to be better and get back up when I fall.
So I will find my way back home.
I'm determined to regain that sense of home and comfort by seeking guidance and reconnecting with you.
You're here, I know I'm not alone.
I'm comforted by the belief that you are with me and supporting me even when I feel alone.
If I've stolen, or beaten, or acted deceiving, or if I've run away.
Regardless of the mistakes I've made or the wrongs I've committed, you always accept and forgive me.
If I love you, or praise you, or spit in your face you always come for me.
Whether I show you love and respect or anger and defiance, you are always there for me and ready to forgive.
I will find my way back home.
I'm confident that I can regain that sense of home and comfort by seeking guidance and reconnecting with you.
You're here, I know I'm not alone.
I'm comforted by the belief that you are with me and supporting me even when I feel alone.
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