Their first two albums, the original Starfield (2001) and Tumbling After (2003) were released by independent Starfield Music Group (Canada Only).
Starfield has won awards such as GMA Canada Covenant Awards 2006 and 2007: Group Of The Year.
They have toured across North America, including appearances at Creation Fest East & West 2005. On June 14th 2008, Starfield played for 30.000 teens at the EO-Youth Day in the Netherlands
Members
* Tim Neufeld (lead vocals, guitars)
* Jon Neufeld (guitars, vocals)
* Dave Lalonde (drums)
* James Johnston (bass guitar)
Can I Stay Here Forever
Starfield Lyrics
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Misplaced affections
I'm losing the sound of Your voice
I've been chasing after emptiness
Trying to tidy up this mess
And I swear I've been down this road before
I wanna get back to where it all began
Like a child I'll take You at Your word
As these mountains of doubt, they fade away
I'm longing to trust and love You more
So for me this is beautiful
Brand new thought and a brand new world
Can I stay here forever, here with You?
I've lost sight of what first drew me
To the love that pursued me
The joy that inspired my song
The friendship that was all I knew
The arms that I would fall into
Seem miles and years from where I am today
I've got to get back to where it all began
When I would long for only you
Like a child I'll take You at Your word
As these mountains of doubt, they fade away
I'm longing to trust and love You more
So for me this is beautiful
Brand new thought and a brand new world
Can I stay here forever, here with You?
Can I stay here forever, here with you?
Surrounded by your mercy, clothed in your truth
Always I'll stay, always here with You
Can I be here forever, here with you
Can I know what it's like to deeply love You
Always, Lord, let me stay
Always here with You
Like a child I'll take You at Your word
As these mountains of doubt, they fade away
I'm longing to trust and love You more
So for me this is beautiful
Brand new thought and a brand new world
Can I stay here forever, here with You?
The song "Can I Stay Here Forever" by Starfield reflects the feelings of a person who has lost their connection with God and is struggling to find their way back. The lyrics explore the idea of misplaced affections and forgotten convictions, which have caused the singer to lose the sound of God's voice. They admit to chasing after emptiness and trying to tidy up the mess on their own, but failing to find peace.
The singer yearns to get back to where it all began, where they longed for only God. They compare their faith to that of a child, ready to take God at His word and believe in Him again, even though they are surrounded by mountains of doubt. They want to trust and love God more, and this thought makes them feel renewed and hopeful. They want to stay in this feeling forever, basking in the love and mercy of God.
The lyrics of this song are deep and introspective, exploring the doubts and struggles that many people face in their faith journey. They convey a sense of longing and desperation to return to the love and comfort that once inspired the song in the singer. This song is a reminder to stay connected to God and never let our convictions and affections drift away.
Line by Line Meaning
Through forgotten convictions
I have lost track of my faith and beliefs
Misplaced affections
I have invested my love and emotions in the wrong things
I'm losing the sound of Your voice
I am becoming distant from God's guidance and wisdom
I've been chasing after emptiness
I have been pursuing meaningless things in my life
Trying to tidy up this mess
I am attempting to fix the chaos in my life on my own
And I swear I've been down this road before
I have found myself in this same situation in the past
I wanna get back to where it all began
I desire to return to my initial devotion to God
When I would long for only You
When I had a strong desire for a relationship with God
Like a child I'll take You at Your word
I will trust in God's promises with the unquestioning faith of a child
As these mountains of doubt, they fade away
My uncertainties are dissipating
I'm longing to trust and love You more
I desire to have an even stronger faith and love for God
So for me this is beautiful
This experience of seeking God is a beautiful thing for me
Brand new thought and a brand new world
I am discovering a new way of thinking and a new perspective on life because of my renewed faith
Can I stay here forever, here with You?
I desire to remain close to God and never lose my faith again
I've lost sight of what first drew me
I have become disconnected from the initial reason for my devotion to God
To the love that pursued me
To the unconditional love of God that chased after me
The joy that inspired my song
The happiness and inspiration that came from my relationship with God
The friendship that was all I knew
The closeness and companionship that I experienced with God
The arms that I would fall into
The embrace of God that I could always rely on
Seem miles and years from where I am today
I feel distant from the relationship with God that I once had
Surrounded by your mercy, clothed in your truth
I am encompassed by God's compassion and wrapped in His teachings
Can I be here forever, here with you
I desire to stay close to God and never lose my faith again
Can I know what it's like to deeply love You
I want to have a profound and enduring love for God
Always, Lord, let me stay
God, please allow me to remain close to You always
Always here with You
I desire to never leave the presence of God
Contributed by Dylan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xxxlillyxixix
i heard this song at a retreat. reading the lyrics on the screen for the first time. and it made me want to cry. whoever wrote this song penned down everything perfectly. "forgotten convictions, misplaced affections, As these mountains of doubt, they fade away I'm longing to trust and love You more So for me this is beautiful... can i stay here forever with you it's perfect. but the true beauty is how many times the lord has accepted us with open arms again and again. praise the lord!
EquestrianKingdom
I positively love the instrumentation on this song. And the lyrics are awesome. And, of course, the vocals are simply amazing :)
JC
Love this. Nostalgia. Love you Jesus
Ann Quiñones
Amen❤️
M A
this song lights up my heart immediately.
Abel De Castro
can i be here with you forever? ALWAYS WITH YOU GOD!!!!!!!
sharhem
Awesome!!
Charity Alyse
I love Starfeild. When I think of them I cant stop thining about how I want a loving husband one day wholoves God more than anything and would worship him with me and his guitar all day for an audience or just alone. Idk maybe this is weird for a teenage girl but I'm looking for so much more than just you're average guy with "swag"
jamuu1
great song.. very lovely and true sigh, I feel like I'm down on this road again pray that I will be better so that will I will be forever with Him God Bless
Dylan Henry
everyday i listen to starfield. its where i finally get away from the world.