The band had gone through numerous line-up changes over the years, but singer Ryan Kepke and Joe Nixon (drums) performed on every release, while Jeremiah Brown (bass) played on all except their final album, Far From Nowhere. This was their first release without Tooth and Nail Records, which they left, not for religious reasons, but merely because their contract had finished and the band felt the need for a change. Far From Nowhere was released on SideOneDummy Records in the summer of 2003.
The band was particularly successful in the Christian punk scene in the late 90s and early 2000s and toured alongside their peers, both secular and Christian (most notably bands such as Face to Face and MxPx, respectively). They also played certain legs of the Vans Warped Tour in 2003.
Constancy
Slick Shoes Lyrics
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What have I done for you?
All of the times Iæ?³e turned my back.
Things I did not think through.
But you still care for me in spite of what youæ?³e seen.
You shed your blood for me even though I do not deserve your grace.
Youæ?³e shown your faithfulness.
Please help me do the same.
I could not ask for more.
I donæ?° want to just take up space.
Iæ?³e already wasted so much time.
You shed your blood for me even though I do not deserve your grace.
Youæ?³e shown your faithfulness.
Please help me do the same.
In these lyrics, the singer is expressing their gratitude towards God despite their own shortcomings. The singer acknowledges that they have not always been faithful and have turned their back on God in the past. However, God has still shown love and care towards them, even shedding blood for them, even though the singer believes that they do not deserve God's grace.
The lyrics illustrate the idea of constancy or faithfulness, which is a central theme throughout the song. The singer expresses their desire to emulate God's faithfulness towards them and show the same level of devotion and commitment in their own life. The lyrics serve as a reminder of God's unwavering love and the singer's responsibility to live a life that honours that love.
Overall, "Constancy" is a song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own faithfulness and to strive towards emulating God's steadfast devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
How could you love someone like me?
I am questioning your love for me since I am not worthy of it.
What have I done for you?
I am pondering over what good deeds I have done for you in return.
All of the times I’ve turned my back.
I have been disloyal to you on multiple occasions.
Things I did not think through.
I regret not putting enough thought to my actions.
But you still care for me in spite of what you’ve seen.
Despite my shortcomings, you continue to love me unconditionally.
You shed your blood for me even though I do not deserve your grace.
You made the ultimate sacrifice even though I am undeserving of your forgiveness and mercy.
You’ve shown your faithfulness.
You have consistently remained faithful to me.
Please help me do the same.
I am asking for your guidance so that I can also be faithful to you.
I am so thankful for my life.
I am expressing gratitude for the blessings in my life.
I could not ask for more.
I am content with what I have and do not want anything else.
I don’t want to just take up space.
I do not want to waste my life and be unproductive.
I’ve already wasted so much time.
I regret wasting precious time on meaningless things.
Please help me do the same.
Once again, I am requesting your help to be faithful and productive in my life.
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