1) The Choir were a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two bands known as The Choir:
1) The Choir were a rock band in the mid-1960s from Cleveland Ohio, best known for the oft-covered song "It's Cold Outside". With the addition of singer Eric Carmen, they became The Raspberries in 1970. The band consisted of Dann Klawon on rhythm guitar, Dave Smalley on vocals & rhythm guitar, Wally Bryson on vocals, lead guitar, & bass, and Jim Bonfanti on vocals & drums.
2) The Choir (originally The Youth Choir) is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band, led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums -- who also writes most of the band's lyrics -- and Dan Michaels on lyricon, electric flute and saxophone. Originally formed in Southern California in the early 1980s, the band members moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in the 1990s. Past members include guitarist Marc Byrd and bass guitarists Michael Sauerbrey, Robin Spurs, Bill Batstone, and the late Tim Chandler.
Each band member also has a depth of musical history outside of The Choir. Hindalong produced four successful City On A Hill albums, writing the well-known song "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd. Daugherty has been a member of the Christian-alterna-pop-supergroup The Lost Dogs since it started in 1991, and Hindalong joined the group in 2006. Chandler was the bass player for years for Daniel Amos and that band's alter egos The Swirling Eddies, and passed away in 2018. Byrd was a member of Common Children, recorded with his wife Christine Glass as Glassbyrd, and is currently half of the post-rock duo Hammock. Michaels has been a Senior Vice President of Fair Trade Services (formerly INO Records) since 2000.
Amazing
The Choir Lyrics
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More about the weather
Lovers drown as slow
So stay with me forever
And I never will suspect the sky
CHORUS
Creatures climb the window pane
Is it hard to be so sane
When love is crazy?
Go on, drag me through the dirt
Come on, kiss me where it hurts
Love for better, love for worse
Is so amazing
Amazing how they crawl
Up without confusion
Lovers fear the fall
Heaven's retribution
But I only know the demons
Revel in our madness
CHORUS
Amazing how slugs know
More about the weather
Lovers drown as slow
But stay with me forever
'Cause I don't see any clouds tonight
And I will never suspect the sky
Of cruel intentions
CHORUS
It's amazing
It's amazing
The Choir's song "Amazing" seems to be a contemplation of the mysteries of nature and the chaos of love. The first verse seems to be a comparison between the predictability of slugs crawling in the rain and the unpredictability of love. The phrase "lovers drown as slow" suggests a slow descent into despair or heartache when love goes wrong. The singer then pleads for their partner to stay with them forever, suggesting that the stability of their love can counteract the chaos of the world. However, there is still a sense of suspicion towards the sky or fate, suggesting that even the stability of love may not be enough to prevent heartache.
The chorus provides a contrast between nature and the complexities of love. Creatures climb the window pane to avoid the rain, suggesting a simple and instinctual response to the world. However, love is described as crazy, suggesting that there is no predictability or logic to it. The phrase "go on, drag me through the dirt" implies a willingness to endure pain for the sake of love, which is described as amazing despite its challenges. The second verse continues this theme, contrasting the simplicity of creatures crawling with the fear and risk associated with human love. The line "I only know the demons revel in our madness" suggests that perhaps the chaos and unpredictability of love is what gives it its power, despite the risk.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the way that love intersects with the natural world. It suggests that while nature may offer us a sense of stability and predictability, love is always a risk and a challenge. Despite this, the singer seems willing to embrace the chaos of love and endure its challenges, describing it as amazing even as they acknowledge its difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing how slugs know
It is astounding how even the smallest creatures like slugs seem to have an innate knowledge and awareness of the weather patterns
More about the weather
They know more about the weather than we can imagine
Lovers drown as slow
Even though love may be overwhelming, it moves at a gradual and steady pace
So stay with me forever
Stay by my side for eternity
And I never will suspect the sky
I will never believe that the universe has malicious intentions towards us
Creatures climb the window pane
Even small creatures like insects would do anything to avoid the upcoming rain
To avoid the coming rain
They attempt to escape the rain through any means necessary
Is it hard to be so sane
It's challenging to maintain sanity during difficult times
When love is crazy?
During the tumultuous times in love, how can we stay sane?
Go on, drag me through the dirt
No matter how difficult the situation may be, take me through it
Come on, kiss me where it hurts
Even in the midst of pain, let's find joy and love
Love for better, love for worse
Love is an emotion that will always be present, even in times of immense hardship
Is so amazing
The concept of love is awe-inspiring
Amazing how they crawl
It's incredible how certain creatures can move gracefully without any apparent confusion
Up without confusion
For these creatures, movement is peaceful and second nature
Lovers fear the fall
In love, the potential for heartbreak is terrifying
Heaven's retribution
Many fear that their actions will lead them to be punished, either by fate or a higher power
But I only know the demons
The darkness and negative aspects of life may seem like demons that we cannot control
Revel in our madness
The demons of life may torment us, but we should embrace the madness that comes with it
'Cause I don't see any clouds tonight
In this moment, everything seems calm and peaceful
And I will never suspect the sky
In this tranquil moment, I will not believe that unforeseen harm will come my way
Of cruel intentions
The sky does not plan to harm us or play with our lives
It's amazing
Life is remarkable, with all its ups and downs
It's amazing
Everything in life, including love and its struggles, are awe-inspiring
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
antonella
dont mind me just gotta learn this for choir 4:15
I’m living right here and now
And I don’t wanna miss out
Is this what life’s all about?
The world is calling and I’m listening
Yeah, I’m listening
I feel the freedom inside
Come on let’s go for a ride
I finally opened my eyes
And I can see it so clearly
So clearly
Life is but a dream
And isn’t it amazing?
Oh
Life can be amazing
Oh
I feel my heartbeat racing
I fly
Soaring ever higher I can light my inner fire
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
Watch what happens now
Sometimes we have what it takes
Sometimes we make our mistakes
And now the journey awaits
So don’t you want to come with me? Come with me
We’ll make our way to the top
We’ll never break, never stop
And when we get to the spot
We’ll know we made it there together
We’ll remember forever
That life is but a dream
And isn’t it amazing?
Oh
Life can be amazing
Oh
I feel my heartbeat racing
I fly
Soaring ever higher I can light my inner fire
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
Watch what happens now
It’s amazing, oh it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
Oh
It’s amazing, oh it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
Oh
What happens now, what happens now?
What happens now, what happens now?
Watch what happens now
bimbo
I'm singing this song for my first choir concert and let me just say that I love this song! I'm doing the highest soprano vocal part after the lyrics "watch what happens now".
IMO
Same it is kinda tough though to get those notes
[Hyun Young]정현영
Same.
Paige Clifton
I’m singing it now, and I am alto
Iloveaxolotls
Yeah. I’m a soprano and it’s hard. Especially since I have a naturally low voice.
antonella
dont mind me just gotta learn this for choir 4:15
I’m living right here and now
And I don’t wanna miss out
Is this what life’s all about?
The world is calling and I’m listening
Yeah, I’m listening
I feel the freedom inside
Come on let’s go for a ride
I finally opened my eyes
And I can see it so clearly
So clearly
Life is but a dream
And isn’t it amazing?
Oh
Life can be amazing
Oh
I feel my heartbeat racing
I fly
Soaring ever higher I can light my inner fire
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
Watch what happens now
Sometimes we have what it takes
Sometimes we make our mistakes
And now the journey awaits
So don’t you want to come with me? Come with me
We’ll make our way to the top
We’ll never break, never stop
And when we get to the spot
We’ll know we made it there together
We’ll remember forever
That life is but a dream
And isn’t it amazing?
Oh
Life can be amazing
Oh
I feel my heartbeat racing
I fly
Soaring ever higher I can light my inner fire
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
And then we’ll see what happens now, what happens now
Watch what happens now
It’s amazing, oh it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
Oh
It’s amazing, oh it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
It’s amazing, it’s amazing
Oh
What happens now, what happens now?
What happens now, what happens now?
Watch what happens now
Sabine
Who else gotta sing this for choir.
vanilla tea
Marinaa Castro me
Blxeclouds ii
I gotta do this with 4th/5th graders. I’m a freshman and everyone in my class hates this song
Shanna Mcdonnell
Marinaa Castro me