Showbread is known for giving ridiculous statements in the press and in interviews. Most interviews, regardless of purpose, vary from nonsense to outright absurdity, becoming serious only when answering questions dealing with their faith. They have made many absurd claims, ranging from the accusations that Blindside's members are vampire, werewolf, and zombie hunters, to accusations that Pillar's band members are made of grass clipping. Despite the nature of many of these statements, it appears they were meant to be taken in a light-hearted manner.
Very open with their Christianity, the group has even been known to point out that the only serious things they will say during their set are those that deal with their beliefs. Showbread also give whimsical names to their headlining tours like "Kings Of Krunk" and "To'...Fo' Sho'" and even reportedly suggested that their 2006 tour with the band Roses Are Red be titled "Dookie Eaters Anonymous," due to a re-occurring joke between vocalists Mobley and Porter.
They are known for wearing matching outfits when performing to promote their albums, such as red and black for No Sir, Nihilism is not Practical and black and green for Age of Reptiles and more recently, Doctor and Nurse outfits for their next two (and simultaneous) releases, Anorexia and Nervosa, both of which are one half of a storyline involving two sisters, respectively named.
The Fear Of God was released on August 11, 2009, which combines all the skills, elements and tricks the group has learned on their previous outings, showing the world exactly what Raw Rock is and showing new listeners exactly what they're up against.
"Who Can Know It?" was released on Come & Live! records on November 16th 2010. The album was made available for free on Come & Live's website by the band.
"Cancer,"was released in 2012 and is to be accompanied by a science fiction film, written by Josh Dies. The project is crowd-funded through Kickstarter. The album is available for free from comeandlive.com: http://www.comeandlive.com/CLD/Cancer/
The beginning
Showbread Lyrics
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Just above the whispered clouds
Beneath the somber sky
I had a dream I was alive
I dreamt that love would never die, goodbye
Dreams were cheap and hope was easy
(So light)
(So bright)
And as I glided to the ground
(So long)
Calcified, the concrete weighed me down
(Cruel, cruel world)
Your wings are holding up the sky
Dear God, I had dreamt that I could fly
Alkaline the burning frost
Has blistered deep beneath my bones
And winter spat its hatred
Cold and coiled, black and deep
As it called me ever further
Where evil burns and never sleeps
I once had prayers that found no words
Fragile things I've never spoken
Through my lips passed eulogies
For all the oaths that I have broken
And still the ghost of hope was haunting
Through the dark to save the living
And still beneath it all I dreamt
That God could be forgiving
Your wings are holding up the sky
Dear God, I dreamt that I could fly
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the prince of glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride
I am the worst of all things here
My crooked, black and lying heart
Still spits its bitter fear, fear
And each and every sparrow
They flutter to the ground before they die
So please God don't forget me
I have been with you all along, you have not noticed me
Nervosa now felt more ashamed than ever before
Why would you still care enough to save me
Even after seeing the horrible things I have done?
Why do you remain here even now? She asked, sobbing
Because, here is where you are, the Lamb said softly
And I long to be with you
See from His head, His hands, His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
To Christ, who won for sinners' grace
By bitter grief and anguish sore
Be praise from all the ransomed race
Forever and forevermore
The song 'The Beginning' by Showbread is a heart-wrenching ballad of a person grappling with the bitter realities of life and hoping for redemption. The opening lines of the song allude to childhood innocence and the idea of dreams - something that appears so real when we’re young. The singer remembers dreaming of flying high above the world, free from the sorrows of life. But the reality has been different from the dream. The "calcified" concrete ground weighs him down to harsh, cruel reality.
The lyrics also talk about prayer and hope - fragile things that sustain us in dark times. The singer speaks of fragile things he's never spoken, 'eulogies for all the oaths he has broken,' and still hopes that God could be forgiving. The song reflects the feelings of inadequacy one can feel in this world, how one is often lost without guidance, and how hope can be a powerful source of strength. It references the Christian faith of the songwriter, expressing gratitude towards the love of Christ and hope for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to dream that I could fly
I had high hopes and dreams for my life.
Just above the whispered clouds
I aspired to reach great heights.
Beneath the somber sky
Despite challenges and difficulties, I persisted in my dreams.
I had a dream I was alive
My dreams gave me a sense of purpose and vitality.
I dreamt that love would never die, goodbye
I believed that love was eternal, but reality shattered that illusion.
Dreams were cheap and hope was easy (So light)
As a young person, I didn't realize how difficult it can be to achieve one's dreams.
The forgeries of life deceiving (So bright)
I was naive and easily deceived by the appearance of success and happiness.
And as I glided to the ground (So long)
Eventually, I had to face the harsh reality of life and let go of my dreams.
Calcified, the concrete weighed me down (Cruel, cruel world)
Life can be cruel and unforgiving, and it can crush even the strongest of dreams.
Your wings are holding up the sky
Dear God, I had dreamt that I could fly
Despite my failures and disappointments, I still hold onto the hope that I can achieve greatness with the help of a higher power.
Alkaline the burning frost
Has blistered deep beneath my bones
And winter spat its hatred
Cold and coiled, black and deep
Life has been harsh and painful, with deep wounds that have yet to heal.
As it called me ever further
Where evil burns and never sleeps
I have been tempted by darkness and despair, and it has threatened to consume me.
I once had prayers that found no words
Fragile things I've never spoken
I have struggled to express my deepest fears and desires, even to myself.
Through my lips passed eulogies
For all the oaths that I have broken
And still the ghost of hope was haunting
Through the dark to save the living
Despite my shortcomings and failures, I have clung to the hope that things can get better.
And still beneath it all I dreamt
That God could be forgiving
I have hoped that a higher power could forgive me for my mistakes and shortcomings.
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the prince of glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride
I have realized that material success and pride mean nothing when compared to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
I am the worst of all things here
My crooked, black and lying heart
Still spits its bitter fear, fear
I recognize the darkness and brokenness within myself, and it fills me with fear and self-doubt.
And each and every sparrow
They flutter to the ground before they die
So please God don't forget me
I feel small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but I hope that a higher power will be there for me in my moments of need.
I have been with you all along, you have not noticed me
Nervosa now felt more ashamed than ever before
A higher power has been present in my life, even when I have failed to recognize it.
Why would you still care enough to save me
Even after seeing the horrible things I have done?
Why do you remain here even now? She asked, sobbing
Because, here is where you are, the Lamb said softly
And I long to be with you
Despite my imperfections and mistakes, a higher power still cares for me and is there to offer me comfort and forgiveness.
See from His head, His hands, His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
The ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ is an expression of both love and sorrow, and its beauty is almost incomprehensible.
To Christ, who won for sinners' grace
By bitter grief and anguish sore
Be praise from all the ransomed race
Forever and forevermore
I recognize and give thanks for the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for us all, and I believe that salvation is possible for everyone.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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