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.
Consider
The Choir Lyrics
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The Choir's song "Consider" is a reflective and contemplative piece that encourages the listener to evaluate and reflect on their life and faith. The lyrics call for the listener to consider a variety of different things, such as laughter and tears, love and fear, hope and loss, and fire and darkness. Through these various contrasts and dichotomies, the song suggests that life is full of ups and downs, and that it is important to take time to contemplate both the joys and sorrows of our existence.
The repeated refrain of "consider your heart" and "consider my love" adds an emotional depth to the song and asks the listener to reflect not only on the things happening around them, but also on their own feelings and experiences. The inclusion of the phrase "Remember my name" towards the end of the song serves as a call to action, reminding the listener to keep their faith in mind and to never forget the love and grace of their savior.
Line by Line Meaning
Consider your laughter
Take a moment to reflect on the happiness you bring to life
Consider My tears
Think about the pain and sorrow I have endured
Consider My love
Contemplate the depth and strength of the love I have for you
Consider your fear
Take into account the things that hinder your aspirations and success
Consider one small child
Think about the potential and preciousness of every individual
Consider your cross
Reflect on the struggles and hardships you face in your life
Consider the hope that withers like a flower
Take into account the fleeting and fragile nature of hope
Consider My loss
Think about the sacrifices I have made for you
Consider the fire
Contemplate the passion and intensity of life
Consider the night
Reflect on the times of darkness and uncertainty
Consider the truth
Think about the importance of honesty and integrity
Consider the light, my love
Contemplate the guidance and positivity I bring to your life
Consider your heart
Take a moment to introspect about your thoughts and emotions
Consider My love, my love
Think about the boundless and unconditional love that I have for you
Consider the darkness
Contemplate the forces of negativity and sadness in life
Consider the flame
Reflect on the transformative and illuminating power of fire
Consider the Ghost of the living Savior
Contemplate the embrace and guidance of the holy spirit
Remember My love
Do not forget the love and affection I have for you
Remember My name
Never forget the significance and importance of my identity
Consider your heart Remember my name
Pay attention to your emotions and never forget the significance and importance of my identity
Consider your heart Remember my name Consider your heart
Place focus on your emotions and recognize the importance of my identity in your life
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.