Shane Barnard
Christianity began to play an active role in the life of Barnard when he was in ninth grade, when he began to attend a Bible church youth group. He began leading worship soon thereafter. During his junior year as a student at Texas A&M University, Barnard began a recording career.
Prior to joining Everett, Barnard teamed up with friend Caleb Carruth to release an album. Entitled "Salvation Still Remains", it was released in limited numbers. Barnard and Carruth were rumored to have recorded the album in only two days due to the fact they had to pay for studio time themselves and wanting to make the most of it. Family and friends brought them sandwiches and drinks through out the process. Barnard and Carruth later agreed to end their partnership amicably, stating "they were just moving in different directions".
Shane married CCM singer Bethany Dillon on March 29, 2008.
Shane Everett
Everett was born in Dallas, Texas and later moved to Garland, a nearby suburb. Everett also attended Texas A&M University. After playing in a bar band, 4D2, one night Everett experienced an encounter with God which led him to Central Baptist Church, where he became a Christian. Shortly thereafter, he met Barnard, and became part of a weekly student-led praise and worship service at Texas A&M.
The band originally began with Barnard performing solo acts, but Everett increasingly played a major role in his performances. With the release of their 2003 album, entitled Carry Away, the band became officially known as Shane & Shane.
Band Members
Taylor Johnson
Johnson started as a guitarist for Todd Agnew. After Agnew moved to Memphis, Tennessee, Taylor stayed behind and played the guitar for the Robbie Seay Band. When Robbie Seay Band went on tour with Shane & Shane during David Crowder Band's "A Collision Tour", he played guitar for both, staying on with the new group. Taylor later went full time with the David Crowder Band, and is now back with Shane & Shane.
Discography
* Rocks Won't Cry - 1998 (Shane Barnard, Independent)
* Psalms - 2001 (Shane Barnard, Independent)
* Window to the Inner Court (CD) - 2001 (Shane Everett)
* Psalms - 2002 (Inpop)
* Carry Away - 2003 (Inpop)
* Upstairs - 2004 (Inpop)
* Clean - 2005 (Inpop)
* An Evening With Shane and Shane (CD/DVD) - 2005 (Inpop)
* Bluegrass Sampler (feat. Peasall Sisters) (CD) - 2006 (Inpop)
* Pages (CD) - 2007 (Inpop)
* Glory in the Highest, A Christmas Album (2008), Inpop
* Everything Is Different (2009), Inpop
* Unending Worship (2010), Dare2Share
* The One You Need (2011), Fair Trade Services
Acres Of Hope
Shane & Shane Lyrics
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To the wilderness with flowers in His hand
She is responding beat up and hurting deserving death
But offerings of life are found instead
She will sing, she will sing oh, to You
She will sing as in the days of youth
As You lead her away to valleys low
Here in the valley walk close beside me don't look back
For love is growing vineyards up ahead You have called me master
And though You're in the dark here call me friend
And call me lover and marry me for good
She will sing, she will sing, oh, to You
She will sing as in the days of youth
As You lead her away to valleys low
To acres of hope, acres of hope
How the story ends is love and tenderness in Him
Not safe, but worth it so in the valley's up ahead
Or the ones, we live we'll sing together, we'll sing together
We will sing, we will sing oh, to You
We will sing as in the days of youth
As You lead us away to valleys low
To acres of hope, acres of hope
The lyrics to Shane & Shane's song "Acres of Hope" follow the narrative of a woman who is being pursued and called out by God to come to Him. The song begins with God alluring and pursuing her towards the wilderness with flowers in His hand. Despite feeling beaten up and deserving of death, she is offered life instead. As the woman responds to God's call, she sings to Him like she did in her youth. God leads her away to valleys low, to acres of hope.
During the journey through the valley, God asks her to walk close beside Him and not to look back. However, despite her fear and uncertainty, God reminds her of His love and tenderness for her. He calls her not only "master" but "friend" and "lover" and vows to marry her for good. The song infers that the story will end in love and tenderness in Him, even if it may not be a safe route.
In the final verse, the lyrics expand to include the perspective of all who follow God. To those who walk with Him and are led to valleys low, they will sing together. As they follow God's lead, they will find the hope and promise of a life renewed spiritually.
Line by Line Meaning
He will allure her, He will pursuer her and call her out
God will attract and pursue her affectionately, calling her to Himself
To the wilderness with flowers in His hand
God will take her to a place of barrenness with beauty in His hand
She is responding beat up and hurting deserving death
She is broken and wounded, deserving of punishment
But offerings of life are found instead
Instead of punishment, she is offered eternal life
She will sing, she will sing oh, to You
She will joyously sing praises to God
She will sing as in the days of youth
She will sing like she did when she was young and carefree
As You lead her away to valleys low
As God takes her to difficult places
To acres of hope, acres of hope
To a place of hope and blessing
Here in the valley walk close beside me don't look back
God is present with her in the low places, urging her to keep moving forward
For love is growing vineyards up ahead You have called me master
God promises that love and growth await her, and that she is called to follow Him
And though You're in the dark here call me friend
Even in the midst of spiritual darkness, God is her friend
And call me lover and marry me for good
God's love is intimate and committed
How the story ends is love and tenderness in Him
The end of her story is characterized by God's love and gentleness towards her
Not safe, but worth it so in the valley's up ahead
Following God is not always safe, but it is worth it in the end
Or the ones, we live we'll sing together, we'll sing together
In both the good times and the bad, we will sing praises to God together
We will sing, we will sing oh, to You
We will joyously sing praises to God
We will sing as in the days of youth
We will sing like we did when we were young and carefree
As You lead us away to valleys low
As God takes us to difficult places
To acres of hope, acres of hope
To a place of hope and blessing
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
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