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.
The Faithful
Steve Green Lyrics
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Nothing's going to break the spell.
And if you're thinking time will tell
I want you to know.
Every minute of every single day,
even when I'm miles away.
I'll keep the promises I made.
I will be faithful to my lover's prayer.
Faithful and I don't care
if the world around us gives up on love,
I will make you see you can count one me.
I will be faithful, faithful to my lover's prayer,
to my lover's prayer.
Listen baby, you can lean on me,
though we sail on stormy seas.
Nothing good comes easily,
and I won't let you down.
I will be faithful to my lover's prayer.
Faithful and I don't care
if the world around us gives up on love,
I will make you see you can count one me.
I will be faithful, faithful to my lover's prayer,
to my lover's prayer.
Baby, you can lean on me,
you can lean on me.
Baby, you can lean on me,
you can lean on me.
Baby, you can lean on me,
you can lean on me.
Baby, you can lean on me,
you can lean on me.
Trust me baby, this is not goodbye.
There's no need for you to cry.
What we've got's too strong to be denied, Yeah.
I will be faithful to my lover's prayer.
Faithful and I don't care.
If the world around us gives up on love,
I will make you see you can count on me.
I will be faithful to my lovers prayer.
Faithful to the dream we share.
If the world around us gives up on love,
I will make you see you can count on me.
I will be faithful to my lovers prayer.
Oo, faithful. Faithful,
faithful to the dream we share.
Oo, faithful.
Faithful, faithful.
Oo, faithful.
Oo, faithful. Faithful,
faithful to the dream we share.
Oo, faithful.
Faithful, faithful.
In Steve Green's "Faithful," the singer is assuring their lover that they will remain true to their relationship despite any challenges they may face. The song opens with the singer telling their lover not to cry and to kiss them goodbye confidently because nothing can break their bond. The singer promises to keep the promises they have made, even when they are miles apart, and to be faithful to their lover's prayer. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, with the singer stating that they don't care if the world around them gives up on love, they will remain true to their lover.
In the second verse, the singer reminds their lover that they can lean on them through any difficulties, including stormy seas. They declare that nothing good comes easily but reassure their lover that they will never let them down. They repeat the chorus, emphasizing the importance of being faithful to their lover's prayer.
In the bridge, the singer tells their lover that they do not need to say goodbye or cry because their love is too strong to be denied. They reiterate their promise to be faithful and stay true to the dream they share.
Overall, "Faithful" is a song about the enduring nature of love and the importance of staying committed to one's partner. The singer wants their lover to know that they can always count on them to remain true and faithful, no matter what obstacles they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry baby, kiss me and say farewell
Don't be sad, give me a kiss and say goodbye
Nothing's going to break the spell
No obstacle will break our love
And if you're thinking time will tell
If you wonder if time will prove our love
I want you to know.
I want you to be sure of my love.
Every minute of every single day,
Every moment of my life, every day,
even when I'm miles away.
Even when we are apart.
I'll keep the promises I made.
I will keep the vows I made to you.
Listen baby, you can lean on me,
My love will support you,
though we sail on stormy seas.
Even when our path is tough.
Nothing good comes easily,
It's hard work to build a strong relationship.
and I won't let you down.
And I promise not to disappoint you.
Trust me baby, this is not goodbye.
Believe me, we will be together again.
There's no need for you to cry.
You don't need to be sad.
What we've got's too strong to be denied, Yeah.
Our love is too strong to be overcome.
I will be faithful to my lover's prayer.
I will be true to the love between us.
Faithful and I don't care
I will be steadfast, regardless of circumstances.
if the world around us gives up on love,
Even if the world doesn't believe in true love,
I will make you see you can count one me.
I will convince you that you can rely on me.
Faithful to the dream we share.
I will be unwavering in pursuing our shared dream.
Oo, faithful. Faithful, faithful.
Repeat chorus
Oo, faithful. Oo, faithful.
Repeat chorus
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: MICHAEL CARD, MICHAEL J. CARD, PHILIP L. NAISH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James Weber
Love and respect for mr steve green. Humble man. Amazing range. I love his music!
TenderHearted3
Huge respect for this man and his ministry...thanks for uploading. YSIC
Joseph P
Soli deo Gloria 🙌
maclectic
great song
be-lingue
What a song...
James Williamson
lovely
Jikoi 1993
May I request an instrumental version?
Brian Anthony
May I ask, why 😎
Darrell Waters
If our President i'snt reelected, this will happen here in the U.S. on a far reaching scale! God help us to be ready for it as well as your soon return!
ILovestorms
Shut up! I don't want to hear it! 😡😡😡😡😡