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.
We Should Be Dancing
The Choir Lyrics
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Like I say I do
Why am I so afraid of the dark
If I know you
As the friend you are
Why do I fear you lines in my heart
We should be dancing
If we love you
Sing you songs of praise
Why are we fighting among ourselves
If your spirit makes our hearts as one
We should be celebrating your son
We should be dancing
Dancing with you...
The lyrics of The Choir's song We Should Be Dancing address the internal struggles and contradictions within the singer's relationship with God. The first verse expresses the singer's trust in God but the fear of the unknown or the darkness in their heart. The fear could be a result of the singer's internal conflict or some external factors that affect their faith. The second verse relates to unity among believers and the pride of faith, through praising God. However, the differences or conflicts among people within the community contradict the principles of faith. The third sentence implies the idea of community and shared faith by calling on the celebration of God's son through dancing.
The lyrics suggest that the root of human conflict and fear has an effect on the religious faith of the singer. Although they express the acknowledgment of God and faith, the inner turmoils and outer conflicts interrupt their peaceful faith. Likewise, the lyrics call on the unity of believers with each other and God, with a joyful celebration of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
If I trust you
If I truly have confidence in you
Like I say I do
As much as I claim to trust you
Why am I so afraid of the dark
Why do I still have unfounded fears and doubts
If I know you
If I have truly understood you
As the friend you are
As the loyal and trustworthy companion you have always been
Why do I fear you lines in my heart
Why do I have insecurities that make me hesitant to open up to you
If we love you
If we sincerely adore and cherish you
Sing you songs of praise
Expressing our love and admiration for you in musical form
Why are we fighting among ourselves
Why are we having conflicts and disagreements with each other
If your spirit makes our hearts as one
If your divine essence unites our souls as a single entity
We should be celebrating your son
We should be rejoicing in honor of your child
We should be dancing
We should be expressing our happiness and joy through dance
Dancing with you...
Celebrating and enjoying life's blessings in your divine presence
Contributed by Taylor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
One Voice Children's Choir
When you're feeling down, what do you do to feel better? I don't know about you, but we feel better when we're dancing! Take a minute to move and get pumped with us. 😃🎶
daarzitwatin
I feel better when I listen to your music!
Fatfacejefffree
I feel sad when I think about my grand father because grand father die last year after my birthday and everytime I feel sad but when I listen to your music it makes me happy that is why I love your videos so much and please stay safe and have fun and be healthy I love you guys keep your health OK
Christine Carter
I honestly do feel better when I'm dancing I love dancing I've been dancing for 15 years now
I Gusti Ayu Agung Dwi Payani
I feel better when I listen my favorite song 😍
Aarna Kadyan
Your videos ALWAYS makes me feel pumped and somehow, a part of you!!!(except the fact that I can't sing😜😂)
Color Music
An excellent cast, a sea of positive emotions and children's smiles 🥰 We are very glad to see you healthy and happy 😍 Unfortunately, the leaders in our choir fell ill, they have Covid 19, their children and some children from the choir are now being treated at the hospital. I hope we will all get well and soon we will be able to sing together and enjoy life together ♥ ️ COLOR MUSIC Children's Choir from Ukraine 💙💛
WSU Fan
Well, get everyone healthy soon. Your choir should join these guys in Japan at the Opening Ceremony for the 2021 Olympics. What better pick-me-up could we ask for after 2020!
☻︎𝗩𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆☻︎ #roadto800
God bless them and you
Valentina Rossinta
I'll be praying for them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️