Artist and abolitionist, Lamont Hiebert, has been writing, recording and pe… Read Full Bio ↴Artist and abolitionist, Lamont Hiebert, has been writing, recording and performing music under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt since 2001. His most well-known songs include the #1 hit Ocean, Fragile, Spark, Meet With Me, Wartime Lullaby and Cheer Up.

Lamont is also the co-founder of Love146 - an international organization working to abolish child sex slavery and exploitation. Many of his songs reflect his commitment to this cause and to the restoration of survivors of abuse and exploitation. He has been the musical guest of a wide variety of hosts including GQ Magazine, NBA, International Justice Mission, Yale Sex Week, feminist gatherings, mega churches, synagogues and bars.

Lamont grew up in rural British Columbia, Canada, where he learned to love music, partying with friends and of course ice hockey. He is currently based in New Haven, Connecticut where he continues to pursue music and develop programs for Love146.

Over the years, many friends have collaborated with Lamont under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt including Jonny Rodgers, Austin Morrison, Tommy Lee, Colin Meyer, Jake Carey and Tim Sway.

The Ten Shekel Shirt discography includes Much, Risk and the most recent album Jubilee.

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Unashamed Love
Ten Shekel Shirt Lyrics

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You're calling me to lay aside
The worries of my day
To quiet down my busy mind
Find a hiding place
Worthy worthy

Open up my heart
And let my spirit worship Yours

I open up my mouth
And let a song of praise come forth
Worthy You are worthy

Of a childlike faith
And of my honest praise
And of my unashamed love
Of a holy life
And of my sacrifice
And of my unashamed love

You're calling me to lay aside
The worries of my day
To quiet down my busy mind
Find a hiding place
Worthy You are worthy

Open up my heart
And let my spirit worship Yours
I open up my mouth
And let a song of praise come forth
Worthy You are worthy

Of a childlike faith
And of my honest praise
And of my unashamed love
Of a holy life
And of my sacrifice
And of my unashamed love

Of a childlike faith
And of my honest praise
And of my unashamed love
Of a holy life
And of my sacrifice
And of my unashamed love

Worthy You are worthy
Worthy You are worthy

You are worthy
You are worthy
You are worthy
Holy life

Sacrifice
Unashamed love

Overall Meaning

The song “Unashamed Love” by Ten Shekel Shirt invites the listener to put aside the worries and distractions of daily life and turn our focus to worshipping God with a childlike faith and genuine praise. The lyrics acknowledge that this kind of worship requires vulnerability and sacrifice, but encourages us to offer it freely and without shame. The repetition of the phrase “worthy you are worthy” reinforces the idea that God deserves our praise and devotion simply because of who He is.

The first verse invites us to quiet our minds and find a hiding place where we can focus solely on worshipping God. The second verse encourages us to open up our hearts and mouths to praise Him with sincerity and without holding back. The chorus reminds us that our unashamed love for God is not just a matter of faith and worship, but also of living a holy and sacrificial life.

Overall, the lyrics of “Unashamed Love” convey a sense of deep love and reverence for God that inspires us to pursue a life of devotion and worship.

Line by Line Meaning

You're calling me to lay aside
You are inviting me to set aside

The worries of my day
Those things that trouble me throughout the day

To quiet down my busy mind
To calm my racing thoughts

Find a hiding place
To locate somewhere out of sight

Worthy worthy
Deserving of all honor and reverence

Open up my heart
Make my heart receptive

And let my spirit worship Yours
Allow my spirit to offer worship to You

I open up my mouth
I speak freely

And let a song of praise come forth
And let a song that glorifies You be expressed

Of a childlike faith
Marked by innocent belief