After accepting Christ in sixth grade, Groves developed a passion for excellence in every aspect of his life. He dedicated himself to practice his music with a newfound intensity, which resulted in his catapult from last chair to first chair in the school band within months. Groves' drive and determination would eventually lead him to attend and graduate from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in music composition on a full-ride private music scholarship.
The enthusiasm that drove Groves to excel at music was also evident in his overwhelming eagerness to share his new relationship with Christ. That eagerness was exhibited through his work at the Methodist Children's Home while in college and his current volunteer youth work at his home congregation of First Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee.
Groves' music and ministry are tightly entwined in his life. In fact, his straightforward and inspiring lyrics have proved to be useful even to his church pastor, who has often used Groves' songs in tandem with his sermons. Many of the songs on the album were written specifically for this purpose, drawing listeners to Christ's message of hope and redemption and challenging them to action.
Soon after college graduation Groves moved to Nashville, married his college sweetheart and landed a job with a music publisher in one month's time. His job with the publishing company eventually led to a development deal with the publisher and a record deal with Rocketown Records in 2000.
Only
Shaun Groves Lyrics
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Every flag, every sword and powers
I will never turn, I will never turn
No, no, I will never turn from You
Take the lives of our sons and daughters
Lead me out like a lamb to slaughter
I will never turn, I will never turn
Only Your name’s on my soul
Only Your cross left to hold
Only Your love’s in my veins
Only for Your fame, only You
Let a kiss from the world seduce me
Warm my skin with a touch and confuse me
I will never turn, I will never turn
No, no, I will never turn from You
Only Your name’s on my soul
Only Your cross left to hold
Only Your love’s in my veins
Only for Your fame
Only Your name’s on my soul
Only Your cross left to hold
Only Your love’s in my veins
Only for Your fame
I’m not giving in, not selling out
Not giving up, not bowing down
Not giving in, not selling out
Not giving up, not bowing down
Not giving in, not selling out
Not giving up, not bowing down
Only Your name’s on my soul
Only Your cross left to hold
Only Your love’s in my veins
Only for Your fame
Only Your name’s on my soul
Only Your cross left to hold
Only Your love’s in my veins
Only for Your fame
Only You, only You
Only You
Leave me lonely abused and battered
All the pieces of my world scattered
I will never turn, I will never turn
No, no I will never turn from You
The lyrics of Shaun Groves's song "Only" speak of the unwavering faith and commitment of the singer to his God, even in the darkest moments of life. The singer declares that he will never turn away from God, no matter what trials and challenges he may face. He is willing to endure any suffering, even the loss of his loved ones, and remain faithful to God.
The lyrics also reveal the temptation that the world may offer, trying to seduce the singer from his faith. However, he declares that he will not give in, even if the world may confuse him and try to warm his skin with a touch. He is only devoted to God, and his love for God and His fame is what flows through his veins.
The last part of the song illustrates that even if the singer is "lonely, abused and battered" with his world in pieces, he will still not turn away from God. He will remain steadfast in his faith, making sure that only God's name is on his soul, and only God's love and cross are left to hold.
Overall, the song Only is a declaration of faith, commitment, and love for God, portraying a deep sense of trust in God's unwavering love, even in the darkest moments of one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Send the armies in darkest hours
In times of great darkness, I plea for your help and strength to combat any obstacles that may come my way.
Every flag, every sword and powers
I am willing to take up any weapon and adorn any symbol to fight for your cause.
I will never turn, I will never turn
No matter what comes my way, I vow to never betray or lose faith in you.
No, no, I will never turn from You
I affirm my unwavering commitment to following your path and serving your will.
Take the lives of our sons and daughters
Even in the face of the hardest sacrifices and struggles, I am willing to give everything up for your sake.
Lead me out like a lamb to slaughter
I ask for your guidance and protection as I face challenges that may lead to my downfall.
Only Your name's on my soul
My soul and existence is solely focused on serving and praising you, Lord above all else.
Only Your cross left to hold
The symbol and sacrifice of your love, embodied through the Cross, is what I cling to as a sign of your power and redemption.
Only Your love's in my veins
Your endless love and grace pumps through my veins and sustains me in all that I do.
Only for Your fame, only You
All of my actions and sacrifices are for the sole purpose of glorifying you, for you are the only one who deserves praise.
Let a kiss from the world seduce me
Even the tempting pleasures of this world hold no power over my devotion and loyalty to you.
Warm my skin with a touch and confuse me
I will not be swayed by momentary pleasures, no matter how dazzling or confusing they may seem.
I'm not giving in, not selling out
I will not succumb to any temptation to betray or turn away from you, even if it comes at a great cost or inconvenience.
Not giving up, not bowing down
I will stand firm in my faith and divine purpose, even in the face of adversity or opposition.
Leave me lonely abused and battered
Even if I am left feeling broken and hopeless, I know that you will always be there to heal and uplift me.
All the pieces of my world scattered
Despite the chaos and brokenness that may consume my life, I trust in you to put the pieces back together and make me whole.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAUN GROVES
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