Biography
The Sidewalk Prophets are an unlikely group of poets, musicians, and fun-lovers who have been brought together by the blood of Jesus Christ to share the hope, faith, tragedy, and love that is the reality of Christianity. For over 5 years the Sidewalk Prophets have been traveling across the United States and overseas sharing the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. They are armed with a dynamic songwriting duo comprised of college dorm mates turned best friends David Frey and Ben McDonald. Frey is equipped with an unrivaled vocal range and a distinct soulful voice that is full of engaging passion. McDonald brings an undeniable drive and passion for writing songs that will engage both churched and unchurched listeners.
The band has been hitting the road hard for the past 3 years playing 125+ shows a year worldwide. They’ve been making thousands of friends and fans in the process. Along the way the band has achieved some longtime goals of playing with bands they looked up to as teenagers. The band has had the honor of sharing the stage with acts like Jeremy Camp, Audio Adrenaline, Stellar Kart, Building 429, and Ginny Owens as well as many others.
The Sidewalk Prophets main focus is to make young people feel comfortable being who God has created them to be. Young people today more than ever have the task of living in a world that places so much value on fitting in and achieving the perfect image. The band travels with the slogan “Image is nothing…love is everything.” Dave from the Sidewalk Prophets explains the bands vision like this, “We have traveled all over the United States working with young people and there is one resounding problem that we run into. The problem is that our young people are being pressured to live up to the world’s standard of success. The world is selling the idea that image is everything but we know that the only way this can be true is by helping God’s children young and old realize that an image molded after Christ is the only image worth striving for.”
The Sidewalk Prophets have had appeal not only to young people but to their parents and grandparents as well. Their musical pallet includes an eclectic group of influences from past to present which allows the band to connect with almost anyone who listens. Their sound is a melting pot which culminates into an original blend of acoustic rock music. Their shows bring the depth of a singer/songwriter and the energy of a rock & roll band. In June of 2007 the band packed up their bags and headed south to Nashville, TN in hopes of expanding their platform to do ministry.
After releasing a full-length album and EP independently, they made their major-label debut with "These Simple Truths" in August 2009.
For What It's Worth
Sidewalk Prophets Lyrics
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I'll give all that I have
Without ever looking back I'll follow you
For what it's worth
I will offer up my life
As living proof of what Your love can do
I will run and not grow weary, I will walk and not be faint
I can't sing loud enough
I could never earn Your love
I'm just a glimpse of the hope You see in me
Hold my heart in Your hands
Jesus, help me understand
I can only give my life, for what it's worth
For what it's worth
I am standing here amazed
By the wonders that Your mighty hands have made
I don't deserve
To be covered by Your grace
So with every breath the least that I can say
I will run and not grow weary, I will walk and not be faint
I can't sing loud enough
I could never earn Your love
I'm just a glimpse of the hope You see in me
Hold my heart in Your hands
Jesus, help me understand
I can only give my life, for what it's worth
I will give my all to You my king
There is nothing more that you ask of me
I will lift will lift my voice, and I will sing
There is nothing more that I can give a king
I will lift my voice, I will lift my voice
I can't sing loud enough
I could never earn Your love
I'm just a glimpse of the hope You see in me
Hold my heart in Your hands
Jesus, help me understand
I can only give my life, for what it's worth
I can only give my life, for what it's worth
The song "For What It's Worth" by Sidewalk Prophets is a declaration of surrender to Jesus Christ. The lyrics express a willingness to follow Him without looking back, to offer up one's life as proof of His love, and to run or walk in His path without growing weary. The singer admits that he could never earn Jesus' love and that he is only a glimpse of the hope that Jesus sees in him. He asks Jesus to hold his heart in His hands and help him understand that his life is worth giving to Him.
The song's message is one of humility and surrender, acknowledging that life is worth living only when given to Jesus. The singer recognizes that he is undeserving of Jesus' grace, yet is amazed by the wonders that Jesus' hands have made. The chorus repeats the line "I can't sing loud enough, I could never earn Your love" to emphasize the singer's unworthiness and his understanding that Jesus' love is a gift, not something earned. The bridge of the song includes a pledge to give all to Jesus, to lift one's voice and sing, and to recognize that there is nothing more that Jesus asks of him.
Overall, "For What It's Worth" is a song of surrender and worship, reflecting the Christian life of faith, humility and dependency on Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
For what it's worth
I am willing to give everything I have to follow you, without ever looking back.
I will offer up my life, as living proof of what Your love can do.
I will dedicate my life as a testimony to the transformative power of Your love. And I will not lose hope or grow tired in pursuing this goal.
I can't sing loud enough.
My heartfelt gratitude toward You can never be fully expressed through mere words or song. It is far too profound for that.
I'm just a glimpse of the hope You see in me.
I am but a mere reflection of the hope and faith that You have in me. And though I may fall short at times, Your love still remains unwavering.
Hold my heart in Your hands, Jesus, help me understand.
I ask that You take hold of my heart and guide me along the path that You have laid out for me. Help me to comprehend Your will and purpose for my life.
For what it's worth, I am standing here amazed.
I am in awe of the beauty and wonder of Your creation, and my heart overflows with gratitude for all that You have done.
I don't deserve to be covered by Your grace.
I acknowledge that I am undeserving of the infinite love and grace that You have bestowed upon me. But still, I am eternally grateful.
I will give my all to You my king.
I pledge my allegiance to You, my Lord and King, and will give everything I have to serve You faithfully.
There is nothing more that you ask of me.
I understand that Your will for my life is enough, and I am content to live solely to follow Your direction.
I can only give my life, for what it's worth.
Everything I have and everything I am is laid at Your feet, Jesus. And though it may seem small in the grand scheme of things, I know that it is worth everything to You.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN MCDONALD, DAVE FREY, DAVID DOUGLAS FREY, SCOTT DAVIS, WILLIAM SCOTT DAVIS
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