Career
Green was born in Portland, Oregon to missionary parents, Charles and Jo Green. He is one of six siblings who spent much of his early life in Argentina. He studied Music at Grand Canyon University, graduating in 1976. He originally broke into Christian music with the Mobile, Alabama based youth worship group Truth. He also sang backup vocals and played bass with Sandi Patti, White Heart and the Gaither Vocal Band. In 1982, he joined the Christian rock band White Heart as a vocalist. But a difference in ministry vision accompanied by a confrontation with his brother, Randy, led to a spiritual renewal in Steve's life in 1983. He signed a solo contract with Sparrow Records, and his self-titled debut album appeared in 1984. In the same year, he established Steve Green Ministries.
His break out year came in 1985 with the release of He Holds The Keys. The album garnered Green a nomination and win as Male Vocalist of the Year in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) category. The following year, 1986, saw the release of two recordings, "For God And God Alone," and a high church style worship album entitled "A Mighty Fortress." The following year saw the release of his first Christmas recording, "Joy To The World." In early 1988, he released an album dedicated to his parents called "Find Us Faithful." As the 1980s came to an end, many of Green's songs became recognized standards including "People Need The Lord" and "Broken And Spilled Out." He was often considered the male version of Sandi Patti, using many of the same songwriters and styles as well as the traditional ending the song on a (literal) high note. Green also contributed background vocals to Patti's 1986 hit, "Let There Be Praise."
Green was one of the first artists to be involved with Promise Keepers, performing at their inaugural event at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado in July 1993 before 50,000 men. His song "Answer The Call" was inspired by the event and another song, "O Men of God Arise," embodies the Promise Keeper mentality.
Green recorded "The Mission" in 1989 and continued his success with "We Believe" in 1991. As the early 1990s direction of Christian music changed to a more rock oriented format, Green returned to traditional roots by releasing an album of hymns in 1992. Yet Green switched styles in 1994 on his "Where Mercy Begins" album. He also received the first of two career boosts due to outside events.
On September 9, 1994, a US Air jet crashed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing all aboard. One passenger was an up and coming Christian singer named Kirk Lynn. Lynn has just recorded Green's song "As We Sail To Heaven's Shore" from the 1988 "Find Us Faithful" album. Only a rough cut played at the memorial service for the passengers, grieving family members were told where to find the original song by Green, which boosted album sales for the older recording.
Green's style change continued on his 1996 recording, "The Letter." He was also instrumental in attempting to set up an accountability group for Christian artists following the adultery scandals of Michael English, Marabeth Jordan, and Sandi Patty as well as the Mike Warnke debacle. He was helped in this endeavor by Steve Camp, Wes King, and Michael W. Smith. That year also saw the release of his second Christmas album, "The First Noel."
Green changed focus again in 1998 by declaring he would only record songs that honor the Lord - songs that he could be satisfied with should it be his last recording. That year saw the release of "The Faithful" and 2000 saw the release of a devotional song album entitled "Morning Light." Two years later Green released "Woven In Time" and again found himself receiving a career boost.
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Green was a personal friend of Space Shuttle Columbia commander Rick Husband, who was killed along with six others in the February 2003 disintegration during reentry. Green was interviewed by CNN and his song "God Of Wonders" got a boost from the unexpected publicity. He released another album in 2005.
Green's sister is married to Dr. Mark Bailey, president of the evangelical Dallas Theological Seminary, and he helped the seminary celebrate its eightieth anniversary in April 2004. He has also written a thirty day devotional titled, "The Power of the Cross" and has recorded numerous children's videos and songs.
His bilingual abilities have seen the release of two Spanish CDs in the United States.
He is married to Marijean Green, who has testified to her own struggle with bulimia and they have two children, Summer (b. 1984) and Josiah (b. 1986).
Green has expanded his musical ministry to include videos and James Dobson's Focus on the Family.
'Til the End of Time
Steve Green Lyrics
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A time when dreams stand still.
We make a solemn vow,
I hear you say you will.
You'll leave all others for the one you choose to take,
As you unveil your heart,
The promise that I make.
I will have you and I will hold you until the end of time.
And through the changes, life rearranges I will have you and
I will hold you until the end of time.
And as the day unfolds into a memory, I'll
Cherish you alone, your love has captured me.
The one who joined our hearts will hold us through the
Years, and in our darkest night, His promise calms our fears
The lyrics of Steve Green's 'Til the End of Time' bring to life the idea of love and commitment that lasts long after the wedding day is over. The song talks about a couple making a solemn promise to each other on their wedding day, telling each other that they will leave all others for the one they choose to take. The singer talks about his promise to have and to hold his beloved until the end of time, through all the changes that life may bring.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's commitment to his beloved. He repeats that he will have her and hold her until the end of time, regardless of the changes and challenges that they may face in their life together. The lyrics also acknowledge the role of God in the couple's life, with the belief that the one who joined their hearts will hold them through the years and calm their fears in their darkest nights.
Overall, 'Til the End of Time' is a love song that speaks to the depth of commitment and devotion that two individuals can have for each other. It is a reminder that love is a promise that goes beyond the wedding day and requires ongoing effort, understanding, and support.
Line by Line Meaning
The day we've waited for
This is the long-awaited day, to bring to realization what we've dreamt about for ages
A time when dreams stand still.
It is a moment of fulfillment that stops all the previous fantasies we had and make us realize the gravity of what has occurred.
We make a solemn vow,
We take an oath in this auspicious occasion with utter seriousness and deep reverence.
I hear you say you will.
You give your word with assurance and eagerness to accomplish what you promised.
You'll leave all others for the one you choose to take,
You'll forsake all past relations to be committed to the one you have selected to be with
As you unveil your heart,
As you open yourself, reveal your inner emotions and desires regarding your life partner.
The promise that I make.
I keep my word, and vow to be beside you always.
I will have you and I will hold you until the end of time.
I promise that I'll be with you for eternity, and forever treasure you in my embrace.
And through the changes, life rearranges I will have you and
Despite every unexpected alteration in our environment, my love for you will persevere,
I will hold you until the end of time.
And I'll cherish our bond until the end of existence.
And as the day unfolds into a memory, I'll
In the days to come, when this day merely remains a memory, I'll continue to have this heartfelt emotion.
Cherish you alone, your love has captured me.
I'll esteem and treasure our connection, as your love captivates me.
The one who joined our hearts will hold us through the
Our relationship is blessed by the one who brought us together, who has us covered always,
Years, and in our darkest night, His promise calms our fears
A divine promise that'll comfort us through the darkest days of our lives.
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.