Shane & Shane are a Christian band known mostly for their praise and worshi… Read Full Bio ↴Shane & Shane are a Christian band known mostly for their praise and worship songs and recordings. The band consists of Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. The pair used to lead worship at Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M University. After putting out an album or two, they started doing the recording and touring full time. By God’s grace and gifting, they’ve put out a lot of music. Their aim is that their music would worship God and encourage others to love God more.

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

Make Believe Jesus
Shane & Shane Lyrics

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Emmanuel God with US??
Come Lord Jesus
Make believe
Believe
With all Your beauty

Mountains groan
And seas roar

Because all they know
Is You for who You are
Bright, Morning Star
Jesus, make ?? believe
Like they believe

I sing 'cause of You
Maker of faith and love
Make believe
Believe
With all Your beauty

I know you don't need me
Or anybody else
You speak for yourself
Our words they sing your praise
Still, hearts are far away
Jesus, make ?? believe
Like they believe

"Have you ever in your life commanded the morning,
And caused the dawn to know it's place…" (Job 38:12)

Overall Meaning

In "Make Believe Jesus," Shane & Shane sing about the majesty and power of Jesus Christ. The title refers to the concept of "make believe," as in pretending or imagining something to be true. In this case, the song asks that Jesus make our belief in him true and real. The first verse speaks to the idea of Emmanuel, meaning "God with us," and asks Jesus to come and make this belief real. The next verse talks about the natural world, with mountains and seas recognizing Jesus for who he is. The chorus then emphasizes that Jesus is the maker of faith and love, and asks again for him to make our belief in him real. The final verse acknowledges that Jesus doesn't need anyone to speak for him, but asks that he still make us believe in him.

The lyrics of this song are full of powerful imagery that speaks to the greatness of Jesus. The mountains and seas recognizing Jesus is a reference to Psalm 98:7-8, which says, "Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy." The line "Maker of faith and love" is similar to 1 John 4:19, which says, "We love because he first loved us." Finally, the reference to Job 38:12 is part of a larger section where God is speaking to Job, emphasizing his power and glory.

Line by Line Meaning

Emmanuel God with US??
Do you really understand that God is with us?

Come Lord Jesus
Please come, Jesus.

Make believe
Help us to have faith.

Believe
Trust in Jesus.

With all Your beauty
With all of Jesus' goodness and perfection.

Mountains groan
The mountains are moved by Jesus' power.

And seas roar
The seas acknowledge Jesus' greatness with their noise.

Because all they know
They recognize Jesus for who He truly is.

Is You for who You are
Jesus is the real and true Savior.

Bright, Morning Star
Jesus is the light in the darkness, always present.

Jesus, make?? believe
Help us to trust in you, Jesus.