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.
Sad Face
The Choir Lyrics
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The Choir's song Sad Face is a poignant and insightful take on the value of sadness and pain. The lyrics describe three different scenarios: the first is a girl looking at a crystal in the window and never having seen the sky so bright before, and yet she has a tear in her eye. The second is the singer reflecting on a woman in his kitchen with a rainbow on her cheek, which should be a sign of promise, yet he feels weak. The final scenario is a tiny spirit safe and loved in God's arms. Each situation is marked by some form of pain or sadness, but the overall message is that this sadness is not necessarily a bad thing - it can be good for the heart.
The central idea of the song seems to be that sadness and pain have their place in life, and that it is okay to feel those emotions. The chorus drives this message home, with the repeated refrain that "a sad face is good for the heart." The song suggests that perhaps the world is not always fair, and that there are moments when we will feel weakened or defeated, yet there is still something to be gained from these experiences. The final verse offers a glimmer of hope - even if we don't understand why things are happening, it is okay to feel sad, and there is comfort to be found in the knowledge that we are loved and protected.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a crystal in the window
There's a shining crystal in the window which is casting colorful rainbows around the room.
Throwing rainbows around
The crystal is creating beautiful rainbow patterns in the room.
There's a girl by the mirror
There is a girl standing in front of the mirror.
And her feet won't touch the ground
The girl is so excited that she feels like she's floating off the ground.
'Cause she never saw the sky so bright
She's never seen the sky shine so bright as it does today.
Isn't that like a cloud, to come by night
This beautiful scene is so unexpected, it's like a rare cloud that appears only at night time.
Nevermind the sky
Despite the beautiful sky outside, something is bothering her and she can't shake it off.
There's a tear in her eye
She's starting to cry and it's causing a tear to fall down her cheek.
A sad face is good for the heart
It's okay to be sad sometimes, as it can help you process your emotions and be good for your heart.
Go on cry, does it seem a cruel world?
It's okay to cry and feel overwhelmed by the world, as it can seem cruel at times.
A sad face is good for the heart of a girl
It's particularly helpful for girls to express their sadness, as it can help them process their emotions and be good for their hearts.
There's a woman in my kitchen
There's a woman in my kitchen, perhaps someone close to me.
With a rainbow on her cheek
She has a bright and beautiful smile on her face.
Well isn't that a promise?
This promising and beautiful moment is something to cherish and appreciate.
Still I never felt so weak
However, despite the beautiful moment, I still feel weak and vulnerable.
There's a tiny spirit in a world above
There is a little angel in heaven, residing in a world above ours.
Cradled so sweetly in our Father's love
The little angel is being tenderly held and loved by God.
So you don't have to cry
There's no need to cry for this angel, as they are safe and loved in heaven.
No there's something in my eye
Although the lyrics suggest I don't need to cry, there is still some sadness or emotion welling up inside me.
A sad face is good for the heart
Again, it's okay to be sad sometimes and express it, as it can be beneficial for our hearts and well-being.
Maybe just now I don't understand
Perhaps at the moment, I don't fully comprehend why it's good to have a sad face.
A sad face is good for the heart of a man
Men can also benefit from expressing their sadness and emotions, as it can be good for their hearts and mental health.
It's alright you don't have to smile
It's okay to not put on a happy face and be yourself, even if that means being sad or vulnerable.
A sad face is good for the heart of a child
Children can also benefit from expressing their sadness and emotions, as it can be good for their hearts and mental health.
For the heart of a child
This line is repeated multiple times to emphasize the importance of allowing children to express their emotions and not forcing them to always put on a happy face.
A sad face
The phrase 'a sad face' is repeated throughout the song to reinforce the idea that it's okay to be sad sometimes and express that emotion.
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bernsber
There's a crystal in the window
Throwing rainbows around
There's a girl by the mirror
And her feet won't touch the ground
'Cause she never saw the sky so bright
Isn't that like a cloud to come by night?
Nevermind the sky
There's a tear in her eye
A sad face is good for the heart
Go on cry, does it seem be a cruel world?
A sad face is good for the heart of a girl
A sad face
There's a woman in my kitchen
With a rainbow on her cheek
Well isn't that a promise?
Still I never felt so weak
There's a tiny spirit in a world above
Cradled so sweetly in our Father's love
So you don't have to cry
No there's something in my eye
A sad face is good for the heart
Maybe just now, I don't understand
A sad face is good for the heart of a man
A sad face is good for the heart
It's alright, you don't have to smile
A sad face is good for the heart of a child
For the heart of a child
For the heart of a child
For the heart of a child
A sad face
A sad face
A sad face
Todd Sundell
underrated band...
bernsber
There's a crystal in the window
Throwing rainbows around
There's a girl by the mirror
And her feet won't touch the ground
'Cause she never saw the sky so bright
Isn't that like a cloud to come by night?
Nevermind the sky
There's a tear in her eye
A sad face is good for the heart
Go on cry, does it seem be a cruel world?
A sad face is good for the heart of a girl
A sad face
There's a woman in my kitchen
With a rainbow on her cheek
Well isn't that a promise?
Still I never felt so weak
There's a tiny spirit in a world above
Cradled so sweetly in our Father's love
So you don't have to cry
No there's something in my eye
A sad face is good for the heart
Maybe just now, I don't understand
A sad face is good for the heart of a man
A sad face is good for the heart
It's alright, you don't have to smile
A sad face is good for the heart of a child
For the heart of a child
For the heart of a child
For the heart of a child
A sad face
A sad face
A sad face
Christian Camlin
After 24 years still one of the best songs in rock history.should have been giants but still blessed thousands.
icewolfbc
Love this album. Seriously. One of the best alt rock albums ever recorded, secular or Christian. Love this song and so many tracks on this album. Thank you for posting! I've missed this....lost my cassette years ago.
David Maggs
why do bands like this not get the recognition they deserve?
Christopher Picarello
@David Maggs David Oops! I didn't notice I was commenting under my son's name. Just want to clarify...this is John Picarello.
Christopher Picarello
@David Maggs David, I'm with you! There is nothing I here on FM radio as good as this. I make sure I attend their concerts whenever they are around...& I bring others who have never heard of them.
Laura Walsh
Brings back memories.....love this group!!!
Derrick Williams
Great song and yet the backwards playing of "Clouds" at the end is somehow even more glorious.
Nate the Rocker Preacher
What a great song, and just a fantastic album from Consider to Kangaroo.