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
This Is Who I Am
Shane & Shane Lyrics
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The old is passed away
And I?m made new
I?m made new
And I have been adopted
A door has opened up
For me to know You
This Is Who I Am
I?ve been born again
The cross is my defense,
My hope secure
Now my life is in Your hand
On Your every word I stand
Lord, I?m finding who I am
In all You are
When my heart condemns me
Tells me I am guilty
You?re greater
You?re greater
Jesus You have searched me
And even then I find (or) And deep within I find
You have loved me
And You love me
This Is Who I Am
I?ve been born again
The cross is my defense,
My hope secure
Now my life is in Your hand
On Your every word I stand
Lord, I?m finding who I am
In all You are
For He made Him Who knew no sin
To be sin
On our behalf was crucified
That we could be the righteousness of our Creator
I am a new creation
The old is passed away
And I?m made new
I?m made new
This Is Who I Am? 2 xs
The lyrics of "This Is Who I Am" by Shane & Shane speak about the transformation that happens when one accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior. The song emphasizes how believers become new creatures in Christ, with their old ways and habits being left behind, as they are made new. The lyrics also touch on how, through adoption, believers now have the ability to know and become like God.
The song speaks to the struggle of feeling condemned due to sins and shortcomings, but also emphasizes the greater power and love of Jesus Christ. The bridge of the song references 2 Corinthians 5:21, which says, "For He made Him Who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we could be the righteousness of God through Him." This verse highlights how Jesus took our sins upon Himself and made it possible for us to be made right with God.
The overall message of this song is one of hope and redemption. It reminds listeners that, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, believers are made new and have the power to live a life that is pleasing to God.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a new creation
I have been reborn and transformed into a new being
The old is passed away
My previous self and ways have been put behind me
And I'm made new
I have been completely changed and renewed
And I have been adopted
I have been chosen to be a part of a new family and have been accepted as a child of God
A door has opened up
An opportunity has presented itself for me to draw closer to God
For me to know You
I now have the chance to deepen my relationship and knowledge of God
Be like You
To become more like God and live a life that reflects His love and teachings
This Is Who I Am
I am identifying myself as a reborn Christian who is constantly learning and growing in their faith
I've been born again
Through my acceptance of Christ, I have undergone a spiritual rebirth and am starting fresh in my faith
The cross is my defense,
The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross has provided me with protection and forgiveness for my sins
My hope secure
I have complete trust and belief in the promises of God, giving me unwavering hope
Now my life is in Your hand
I have surrendered control of my life to God and trust Him to guide me on the right path
On Your every word I stand
I trust in the guidance and teachings of God's Word to direct my life
Lord, I'm finding who I am
Through my faith and relationship with God, I am discovering my true identity and purpose
In all You are
I see who I am in comparison to who God is and strive to model my life after His teachings
When my heart condemns me
My conscience or negative thoughts try to make me feel guilty or shameful
Tells me I am guilty
I am made to feel like I have sinned and am undeserving of forgiveness
You're greater
God's love and forgiveness is greater than my sins and failures
Jesus You have searched me
God knows everything about me, even my deepest thoughts and secrets
And deep within I find
Through introspection and my relationship with God, I discover my true self
You have loved me
God loves me unconditionally, flaws and all
For He made Him Who knew no sin
God sent His son Jesus, who was sinless, to die for our sins
To be sin
Jesus took on our sins and suffered on our behalf
On our behalf was crucified
Jesus willingly died on the cross to pay the price for our sins
That we could be the righteousness of our Creator
Through Jesus' sacrifice, we have been made righteous in the eyes of God
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.