They recorded a demo (which now circulates as 'The Original Demos') and eventually an album, 'The Fatherless and the Widow' for R.E.X. Records in 1993. The record featured Chris Dodds (of Slocum's band Love Coma) on drums. Shortly after the release of the album, Slocum left Love Coma to pursue Sixpence full time. The band added Tess Wiley (guitar), J.J. Plasencio (bass) and Dale Baker (drums) for 1995's 'This Beautiful Mess'. Both albums, with featured the group's early explicit Christian contemporary music sound, were produced by Armand John Petri.
In 1997, the group signed to Steve Taylor's Squint Entertainment and prepared for the release of a self-titled album, with their work slowly began garnering attention from a wider audience. In 1999, "Kiss Me" was released as a single, propelling Sixpence into the national pop spotlight. This song was also notably used in the romantic comedy film 'She's All That'. The next year, the band recorded a cover of Britpop originators The La's "There She Goes", which became their second hit single. This recording was added to Sixpence's self-titled album, an album that received several releases, as a 13th track.
'Sixpence None the Richer', featuring a confessional, melodic sound reminiscent of contemporary power pop bands as well as the softer side of earlier classic rock groups, provided both a critical and commercial breakthrough for the band. The group, made up then of Leigh Nash with Dale Baker, Matt Slocum, Sean Kelly, and Justin Cary, had both "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes" as top 40 hits receiving lasting airplay, and the parent album took the #1 slot on Billboard's 'Top Contemporary Christian' chart. In terms of the group's religiously inspired melodies and lyrics, they had evolved to even more of a subtle, emotionally minded focus based on personal storytelling rather than proselytizing.
The band had a follow up album ready to release, but Squint Entertainment started to fall apart. Though leaving the band in limbo for several years, they still toured to an enthusiastic fan-base. Finally, Squint Entertainment was taken over by Word Records, allowing Sixpence None the Richer to record the album 'Divine Discontent', which was released in October of 2002. It differed significantly from the first pre-release version of the album that had circulated, with five songs removed and six added, but still received some positive critical reviews.
On February 26, 2004, Matt Slocum announced via a letter to CCM Magazine that the group had disbanded. That same year, Best of was released, which also collected some of the Divine Discontent outtakes, and tracks from compilations.
Matt Slocum has started a new band, the Astronaut Pushers which released their debut EP in 2005. He has also recorded and performed with the seminal ambient rock group Hammock. Leigh Nash released her debut Solo Album Blue on Blue on 15 August 2006 on her personal label, One Son Records. The first single, My Idea of Heaven, was released to USA radio the week of 14 July 2006.
In November 2007, Sixpence None the Richer reunited. The band has released a new EP, entitled My Dear Machine, with tour dates planned throughout 2008 in the States and Europe. In October 2008, they released their first Christmas album entitled, The Dawn of Grace.
Website: http://www.sixpencehq.com/
Breathe Your Name
Sixpence None the Richer Lyrics
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I feel this way, I feel the same.
It's everyday I'm in this place
I feel this way, I feel the same.
Is it all inside my head?
Is it all inside my head?
I view the list and take my pick,
'Cause it's nobody else's but mine.
But You're in my heart, I can feel your beat.
And You move my mind from behind the wheel
When I loose control,
I can only breathe Your name.
I can only breathe Your name.
So many days within this race,
I need the truth, I need some grace.
I need the ? to find my place,
I need some truth, I need some grace.
The part of You that's part of me
Will never die, will never leave.
And it's nobody else's but mine.
You are in my heart, I can feel your beat.
And You move my mind from behind the wheel.
When I loose control,
I can only breathe your name,
I can only breathe your name.
You view the list and take your pick,
You view my fate and make the choice,
'Cause I'm nobody else's but Yours.
And You're in my heart--I can feel your beat,
And You move my mind from behind the wheel.
When I loose control,
I can only breathe Your name.
'Cause you're in my heart--I can feel Your beat,
And you move my mind from behind the wheel.
When I loose control,
I can only breathe your name [Repeat: x4]
In "Breathe Your Name," Sixpence None the Richer sings about feeling lost and needing guidance from a higher power. The opening lines repeat the sense of being stuck in a place, feeling the same every day, and questioning whether or not it's all in the singer's head. The song goes on to reference making choices in life, with the recognition that those decisions belong solely to the individual. However, the chorus shifts to the comforting presence of a divine being within the singer's heart, providing the necessary guidance and bringing a sense of calm even when things feel out of control.
The lyrics are deceptively simple, hinting at deeper emotional themes that many listeners can relate to. The use of the repeated phrases "I feel this way" and "I need some truth, I need some grace" add to the feeling of being stuck in a rut and seeking a way out. The repeated refrain of "I can only breathe Your name" serves as a reminder of the power of faith to bring peace and direction in moments of doubt.
The overall message of the song is one of finding solace and direction in a higher power, and the lyrics encourage listeners to seek out that same sense of comfort in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It's everyday I'm in this place
Every day I find myself in this situation
I feel this way, I feel the same.
I have the same emotions each time
Is it all inside my head?
Am I the only one feeling this?
I view the list and take my pick,
I make a decision from the choices in front of me
I'll view my fate and make the choice,
I determine my own destiny
'Cause it's nobody else's but mine.
I am solely responsible for my actions
But You're in my heart, I can feel your beat.
You are always with me, in every thought and action
And You move my mind from behind the wheel
You guide my thoughts and decisions
When I loose control,
When everything seems to be going wrong
I can only breathe Your name.
I can only turn to You for strength and support
So many days within this race,
So many days living life in a competitive world
I need the truth, I need some grace.
I need guidance and forgiveness
I need the ? to find my place,
I need a sense of purpose to find my way
The part of You that's part of me
The connection I have with You
Will never die, will never leave.
Will always be a part of me
You view the list and take your pick,
You have control over the decisions in life
You view my fate and make the choice,
You have the ultimate say in my destiny
'Cause I'm nobody else's but Yours.
I belong to You and follow Your will
And You're in my heart--I can feel your beat,
You are always present within me
When I loose control,
During moments of chaos or confusion
I can only breathe Your name.
I can only find relief and clarity through You
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW PRESTON SLOCUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lauren Lo
It's every day
I'm in this place
I feel this way
I feel the same
It's every day
I'm in this place
I feel this way
I feel the same
Is it all inside my head
Is it all inside my head
I view the list
And take my pick
I view my *faith*
And make a choice
'Cause it's nobody else's but mine
But you're in my heart
I can feel your beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
So many days within this race
I need the truth
I need some grace
I need the path
To find my place
I need some truth
I need some grace
The part of you
That's part of me
Will never die
Will never leave
And it's nobody else's but it's mine
You are in my heart
I can feel your beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
You'll view the list
And take your pick
You'll view my *faith*
And make a choice
'Cause I'm nobody else's but yours
And you're in my heart
I can feel you're beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
'Cause you're in my heart
I can feel your beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
Wander Mendez
"Breathe Your Name"
It's every day
I'm in this place
I feel this way
I feel the same
It's every day
I'm in this place
I feel this way
I feel the same
Is it all inside my head
Is it all inside my head
I'll view the list
And take my pick
I view my faith
And make a choice
'Cause it's nobody else's but mine
But you are in my heart
I can feel your beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
So many days within this race
I need the truth
I need some grace
I need the path
To find my place
I need some truth
I need some grace
The part of you
That's part of me
We'll never die
We'll never leave
And it's nobody else's but mine
You are in my heart
I can feel your beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
You'll view the list
And take your pick
You'll view my faith
And make a choice
'Cause it's nobody else's but yours
And you're in my heart
I can feel your beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
'Cause you're in my heart
I can feel your beat
And you move my mind
From behind the wheel
When I lose control
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
I can only breathe your name
JuN0z_
“It was never about the clinic, I did the clinic to be close to you”
Lesly Yanelit Sánchez
😭😭😭
Musk Melon
Now ✨Kiss ✨
Javier Plazola
Yep ❤️
Majly 99
and now she left him for a long time ...
Paula Hernández Carrillo
I’m gonna cry😭
Justin Fontes
I work in a grocery store and this is one track that I don’t mind hearing constantly. It’s very catchy, soothing, somber and uplifting all at the same time. Her voice is angelic. I mainly listen to aggressive music like death metal or hardcore rap but songs like this just have to be appreciated by everyone.
Justin Fontes
Lmao you must live in Florida too
BroadSurfer
It plays in Walmart constantly,it’s a good song but dayum
Dr. ill
Lol, I think it was a grocery store where I shazammed this and have been hooked ever since