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.
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Sidewalk Prophets Lyrics
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As my conscience fell
A silly little lie
It didn't mean much
But it lingers still
In the corners of my mind
On the edge of this world
To spread my dreams and fly
But the future's so far
My heart is so frail
I think I'd rather stay inside
But You love me anyway
It's like nothing in life
That I've ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
How you love me
It took more than my strength
To simply be still
To seek but never find
The reasons we change
The reasons I doubt
And Why do loved ones have to die?
But You love me anyway
It's like nothing in life
That I've ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
I am the thorn in your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas' kiss
But You love me anyway
See now I am the man who yelled out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then I turned away with a smile on my face
With this sin in my heart, tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night I still call out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life
But You love me anyway
Oh God, how You love me
Yes You love me anyway
It's like nothing in life
That I've ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
You love me
You love me
You love me
You love me
How You love me
How You love me
How You love me
The lyrics of Sidewalk Prophets' song "You Love Me Anyway" expresses a sense of guilt and shame for past mistakes that continue to linger in the corners of the singer's mind. The song also addresses the struggles of faith and the reasons behind changes/doubts. Despite these challenges, the singer recognizes and appreciates God's unwavering love, even amid his imperfections.
The opening lines suggest that the singer had told a lie, and while it may have been meaningless, it still weighs on his mind. This admission of guilt sets the tone for the song as it moves towards a deeper confession of having contributed to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The line "Still, you call me to walk on the edge of this world, to spread my dreams and fly," suggests that God gives him the courage and strength to move forward despite the nagging guilt.
The chorus is a declaration of gratitude for God's unconditional love, which is not something that the singer has ever experienced before. The latter half of the song is an admission of sin and failures, followed by a plea for forgiveness, but in the end, he finds solace in God's ever-present love.
Line by Line Meaning
The question was raised
I started to question my actions and beliefs
As my conscience fell
I felt guilty about something that I had done
A silly little lie
I made a small mistake that didn't really matter in the grand scheme of things
It didn't mean much
My mistake wasn't a big deal
But it lingers still
I can't shake the guilt of my mistake
In the corners of my mind
My mistake is always on my mind
Still you call me to walk
Despite my mistake, I feel called to do something important
On the edge of this world
To take risks and pursue great things
To spread my dreams and fly
To chase my passions and live my life to the fullest
But the future's so far
The unknown and uncertainty of the future is daunting
My heart is so frail
I am scared and uncertain about my abilities and future
I think I'd rather stay inside
I feel safer and more comfortable staying where I am
It took more than my strength
It was difficult for me to remain still and wait for something
To simply be still
To wait patiently with no action or activity
To seek but never find
To search relentlessly for something, but always coming up short
The reasons we change
The many factors that drive us to evolve and become different people
The reasons I doubt
The causes of my insecurities and uncertainties
And Why do loved ones have to die?
The unanswerable question that haunts us all
I am the thorn in your crown
I am the source of your pain and suffering
I am the sweat from Your brow
I am the cause of your hard work and effort
I am the nail in Your wrist
I am the reason for your crucifixion
I am Judas' kiss
I am the ultimate act of betrayal
See now I am the man who yelled out from the crowd
I was one of the many who called for your death
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
For your suffering to be on display for all to see
Yes then I turned away with a smile on my face
I was happy that you were gone, despite my remorse
With this sin in my heart, tried to bury Your grace
I was ashamed of my actions and tried to forget the forgiveness you offered
And then alone in the night I still call out for You
Despite my guilt and fear, I still seek your salvation
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life
I am embarrassed and disappointed in who I am
But You love me anyway
Despite everything, you still love me
It's like nothing in life
Your love is unlike anything else in this world
That I've ever known
I have never experienced such unconditional love before
Oh Lord, how You love me
I am in awe of your endless love for me
You love me
Your love is real and present in my life
How You love me
Your love is overwhelming and all-encompassing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN MCDONALD, DAVE FREY, MARK DELAVERGNE
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