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.
Heart
Sidewalk Prophets Lyrics
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As clear as the midnight stars
I want to feel Your love
Like a train running through my heart
I want to hear Your voice
Louder than a cannon blast
I want to chase after You
Maker of all
I want to know You
You are the flame
My heart’s on fire
Just like the sun
Tears through the darkness
I’m burning for You
My heart’s on fire
I want to write to You
My story for a King
I want to play for You
My greatest symphony
I want to sing to You
The song of souls set free
I want to live for You
Just like You died for me
Maker of all
I want to know You
You are the flame
My heart’s on fire
Just like the sun
Tears through the darkness
I’m burning for You
My heart’s on fire
Yes, it is
Into Your ocean
Into the flood
I want to fall so deep in Your love
Into Your ocean
Into the flood
I want to fall so deep in Your love
I want to know You
You are the flame
My heart’s on fire
Just like the sun
Tears through the darkness
I’m burning for You
My heart’s on fire
I’m burning for you
My heart’s on fire
"Heart's On Fire" is a worship song by Sidewalk Prophets that speaks about the intensity of one's love for God. The song begins with the desire to see God's face clearly, to feel His love intensely, to hear His voice loudly, and to pursue Him without turning back. The chorus repeats the phrase "My heart's on fire," expressing the burning desire to know God, similar to the intensity of the sun's light breaking through the darkness.
The verses go on to describe wanting to write and play music for God, to sing the song of freedom, and to live for God just as He died for us. The song evokes a strong emotional response to God's love, likened to an ocean and a flood, where the singer wants to dive deep into His love.
Overall, the song paints a picture of an intense and all-consuming passion for God, expressing a longing to know Him more and to burn for Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see Your face
As clear as the midnight stars
I desire to have a clear vision of You, just like the stars are visible in the dark of the night.
I want to feel Your love
Like a train running through my heart
I yearn to experience Your love with such intensity that it overwhelms me like a speeding train.
I want to hear Your voice
Louder than a cannon blast
I long to hear Your voice so loudly and clearly that it is even louder than the sound of a cannon firing.
I want to chase after You
Never, ever looking back
I aspire to pursue You relentlessly and with complete devotion, without ever turning my gaze away from You.
Maker of all
I want to know You
You are the flame
My heart’s on fire
Just like the sun
Tears through the darkness
I’m burning for You
My heart’s on fire
I acknowledge that You are the Creator of everything, and I desire to have a deep, personal relationship with You. You are the source of a burning passion in my heart for You, which burns like a bright sun that illuminates the darkness and consumes me completely.
I want to write to You
My story for a King
I wish to share with You my life story, as a tribute to You, my King.
I want to play for You
My greatest symphony
I desire to offer You my finest work of creativity, as a symphony to honor You.
I want to sing to You
The song of souls set free
I feel compelled to sing a song of gratitude and joy to You, as I experience freedom in my soul because of You.
I want to live for You
Just like You died for me
I choose to devote my life to You, as a reflection of Your selfless act of dying for me.
Into Your ocean
Into the flood
I want to fall so deep in Your love
Into Your ocean
Into the flood
I want to fall so deep in Your love
I am willing to be completely immersed in Your boundless love, like someone diving into a vast ocean, going deeper and deeper.
I’m burning for you
My heart’s on fire
I am passionately in love with You and my heart is ablaze with love for You.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BEN MCDONALD, DAVID FREY, DAVID DOUGLAS FREY, SAM MIZELL, SAMUEL C. MIZELL
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Kim Segarra
Thank you Lord for reminding me that I am not alone. 😇😭
Change my heart oh God. 😭
Johnny Phillips
I am struggling with a spiritual issue and I am praying for a complete change of heart.
Great song that is ministering to me. Thank you.
Xavier Mateo
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Sabi Mateo
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MrTeacherDude
This is a prayer that we all need from time to time. God is with us all the way, regardless of how deep into sin we've become.
Sharon Lee Hamilton
Thank you Autumn for sharing this incredible song by the Sidewalk Prophets. It touched my soul-a prayer that I needed. God bless. SH
Leah Branford
tear-filled eyes. I love you God. So much. Please change this heart again!
Lacey West
I was sent this song by a friend, and it meant so much to me. God is truly amazing & Without his grace we are nothing but weak and dying men . <3
ChyChy
I so love this song. This was me years ago but He has changed my heart and I am so thankful and blessed!
Soldier_Lady_82
Wow this group really has a calling. I just want to say thank you for everything you do. Your music has really touched my life, please don't stop what you are doing. Being a single parent, working two or more jobs right now. Your music has helped me through the bad days and even worse times in my life. Thank you for your faith that is showed to me, and reminding us of what we already know. God love is on thing that I will never take for granted, Thank you for your words.