The band released their debut EP, Introducing the City Harmonic, on November 23, 2010 in Canada and the United States, Their début single, "Manifesto" appeared in the charts in several categories.After appearing on the K-LOVE Morning show on February 8, 2011, Introducing The City Harmonic rose to No. 5 on the iTunes sales charts in the Christian & Gospel Albums category. As of May 4, 2011, "Manifesto" remained on Billboard Magazine's Christian charts for 15 weeks.The song has also been featured as the walk-up song for Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Smith, was recently played at a San Diego Padres game, and was selected as the anthem for the National Day of Prayer celebrations in Nashville.
The EP was also released in January 2011 in Britain.
The band released their first full-length album titled I Have a Dream (It Feels Like Home) on October 18, 2011. On the iTunes Christian/Gospel chart it hit No. 1 in Canada and stayed in the top 4 in the U.S.On November 5, 2011 it peaked at 34 on Billboard's 'Christian Albums' chart, and at 6 on the 'Heatseekers Albums' chart. A song from this album, "Holy (Wedding Day)" was released on September 21, 2012. As of January 22, 2012 it had reached 39 on the Billboard chart of Christian Songs and had the fifth biggest jump.
The group was nominated for a 2012 GMA Dove Award for "New Artist of the Year."
On April 20, 2013, the band won a Juno award for Christian/Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year.
SPARK
The City Harmonic Lyrics
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Just a spark warm my cold heart
It's the living that breathe
When I breathe in
Hope I breathe in
Create some meaning again
And I breathe in, peace will be there
Just a stream of love
This little light's gonna shine
With just a spark to light a fire
Just a spark
Could a spark of Your love light the whole church on fire
When we care for our neighbor
More than we care for style
When we breathe in
Hope we breathe in
Create some meaning God
When we breathe out
Peace will breathe out
Just to breathe out love
This little light's gonna shine
With just a spark light a fire
Just a spark
Just a spark could change the heart
Just a spark come change my heart
Just a spark is just a start
Light a fire in my heart
Light a fire in my heart
Light a fire in my heart
Light a fire in my heart
A fire in my heart
With just a spark
The "Spark" by The City Harmonic is a song that explores the transformative power of love and hope. The song begins by posing a question: Could a small spark of love ignite a fire in the singer's heart? He yearns for something to give his life meaning and to warm his cold heart, and he sees hope in the possibility that love could be that spark. The chorus expresses the idea that a small amount of light can shine brightly, again suggesting that a spark of love could have greater power than we might first imagine.
The second verse expands on this idea, suggesting that if this spark could ignite the whole church, it could transform the community. The singer believes that if people care more for their neighbors than they do for style, then hope, meaning, and love will once again become part of their lives. The song continues with a repetition of the chorus, each time adding a new element: the spark could change the singer's heart, it is just a start, and it could ignite a fire.
Overall, the song is a message of hope, urging us to recognize the power of small acts of love and kindness. It suggests that we don't need big, dramatic changes to make a difference in the world or in ourselves – often, it is just a spark that is needed to set things alight.
Line by Line Meaning
Could a spark of your love light a fire in me
Can a small amount of your love be enough to ignite a passion in me?
Just a spark warm my cold heart
Only a small gesture is needed to bring warmth to my heart.
It's the living that breathe
Only those who are truly living are able to take a breath.
When I breathe in
As I take a breath,
Hope I breathe in
I hope to fill myself with hope.
Create some meaning again
Give me a reason to live again.
And I breathe in, peace will be there
As I take a breath, I will find peace within myself.
Just a stream of love
All I need is a small amount of love.
Oh
An expression of emotion.
Could a spark of Your love light the whole church on fire
Is it possible for your love to ignite passion in a group of people?
When we care for our neighbor
If we prioritize caring for our fellow humans,
More than we care for style
Rather than focusing on superficial things such as appearance.
Hope we breathe in
We hope to fill ourselves with hope.
Create some meaning God
God, give us a reason to live.
When we breathe out
As we exhale,
Peace will breathe out
We will spread peace to those around us.
Just to breathe out love
All we need to do is spread love to those around us.
This little light's gonna shine
Our passion will shine through.
With just a spark light a fire
All it takes is a small gesture to ignite a passion.
Just a spark could change the heart
Even a small gesture has the power to transform someone's heart.
Just a spark come change my heart
I am asking for a small gesture to transform my own heart.
Just a spark is just a start
A small gesture is just the beginning of something greater.
Light a fire in my heart
Choose to ignite a passion within me.
A fire in my heart
A passion that burns within me.
With just a spark
All it takes is a small gesture.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AARON POWELL, ELIAS DUMMER, ERIC FUSILIER, JOSH VANDERLAAN, MARTIN KING, JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James Duyon
I've been struggling with asking God for answers, but this song and the light of Jesus is enough for me today! Thanks for posting.
Kyla e
This song really brings out on how we should be with God
Alwin Szeto
I love that speech. It works perfectly with this song and really hits home. I've studied the civil rights movement in depth, seen MLKJrs childhood home, the place where he was shot, his tomb, and the wooden horse drawn carriage his coffin was placed on. Whenever I hear this speech I am moved deeply. Great job.
Sarah Giles
Great video I love it nice work!!! you should make more videos
Prinsessenboontje
You did a great job on the video! Thanks for uploading! God bless!
Cathi Donlon
Wow! Loved everything about this video! Great job!
aaron broyles
I get chills everytime I hear that MLK speech. It's one of my favorites.
brenda abrams
LOVE IT!!! :)
Prinsessenboontje
You did a great job on the video! Thank you very much for posting! God bless!
Herson Figueroa
yes awesome song, good for listening everyday and change our way way of living