The band take their name from the research connected with the Hubble telescope. Sam came up with the name, but he's told the story so many times that he's not quite sure if he still remembers the theory correctly! Anyway, it goes something like this... "There was a big debate as to whether the millions of other galaxies in the universe were accelerating away from each other or moving away at a constant rate, or whether they were actually coming back in on themselves. The scientists originally thought that everything would eventually come back in on itself and implode, but what's actually happening is that they are accelerating away at a rate of Six By Seven."
Six by Seven have a spontaneous approach to their songwriting - some of the songs for the new album weren't written until the day that they were recorded; another was written briefly using an acoustic guitar and a drum machine. Chris Olley explains: "I've always maintained that we're a band who try to find themselves musically simply by pursuing our ideas. There are too many people in the band to have this thing where 'it's gonna be like this' or 'it's gonna be like that'. There are different things that we can do and it's just however the mood takes us on the day that we go in that direction. We don't make any rules for ourselves."
Six by Seven were initially feted by the music press, the UK's influential NME describing European Me as 'possibly the greatest début single ever', but have never found the commercial success their heartfelt, powerful music perhaps deserves. 2008 saw them working on what would have been their seventh full album, but the band split before it's completion. Demos from these sessions are available on their official website, www.sixbyseven.co.uk.
The band reformed in 2013 with another line-up change, including the addition of former Placebo drummer Steve Hewitt. The band resumed touring and recorded a new album, Love and Peace and Sympathy.
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Six By Seven Lyrics
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Grace is when You get more than You deserve
Mercy is when You don't get exactly what You do deserve
Don't deserve it
So unworthy
Still You bless me anyway (repeat all 4 times)
I've fallen short of Your word
Inspite of myself
Still You blessed me anyway (repeat all 4 times)
So sorry
So sorry
So sorry
Still You blessed me anyway (repeat all twice)
Anyway
Anyway
Still you blessed me anyway (repeat all twice)
I don't deserve it
The things You done
Still You blessed me anyway
Ive fallen short so many times
Still you blessed me anyway (twice)
Anyway
Anyway
Anyway
Anyway
Anyway
Anyway
Anyway
Anyway
Anyway
Thank You Jesus
Anyway
For another chance
Anyway
Thank You Jesus for making a way
Anyway
You keep blessing me
Anyway
Over and over again
Anyway
You keep making a way
Anyway
Over and over again
Anyway
in the time of need
Anyway
You keep blessing me
Anyway
Want to thank You You You You
Anyway
The lyrics of "Anyway" by Six By Seven discuss the concepts of grace and mercy in the context of a relationship with God. The song acknowledges the singer's unworthiness and failures, yet still expresses gratitude for God's blessings and forgiveness. The repetition of the phrase "still You blessed me anyway" emphasizes the idea that God's kindness and generosity are not conditional upon one's deservingness.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of redemption and second chances, as the singer thanks Jesus for "making a way" and providing "another chance." The repetition of the word "anyway" towards the end of the song serves as a testament to the singer's faith in God's constant presence and love, even in difficult times.
Overall, "Anyway" is a poignant and introspective meditation on the complex relationship between a person and their sense of spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
Grace and Mercy
Grace means receiving more than you deserve and mercy means not receiving exactly what you deserve.
Don't deserve it
Feeling unworthy and not deserving of blessings.
So sorry
Feeling regret and apologizing for falling short of expectations set by God.
Still You bless me anyway (repeat all 4 times)
Despite not deserving it, God continues to shower blessings upon us.
Anyway
Thanking God for His constant blessings, regardless of whether or not we feel deserving.
I don't deserve it
Recognizing that we are not worthy of God's grace and blessings.
The things You done
Acknowledging all of the things God has done for us, even though we don't deserve them.
Ive fallen short so many times
Admitting to repeatedly falling short of God's expectations and feeling unworthy of blessings.
Thank You Jesus
Expressing gratitude to Jesus for always providing us with another chance and making a way for us, even when we don't deserve it.
You keep blessing me over and over again
God continually provides us with blessings, even when we fall short and don't deserve them.
in the time of need
Even in our most desperate times of need, God is still there to bless us and provide for us.
Want to thank You You You You
Expressing deep gratitude to God for His unending blessings and love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL GERARD DOUGLAS, CHRISTOPHER DIETER OLLEY, CHRISTIAN STEPHEN DAVIS, JAMES THOMAS FLOWER
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