Early years
Third Day began in 1991, when singer Mac Powell and guitarist Mark Lee finished studying at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. They had already played together in a garage band called Nuclear Hoedown, but now wanted to form a band where they could express their faith in God. Powell and Lee added a keyboard player named Billy Wilkins, and dedicated their time to write songs and perform around the state of Georgia.[1]
In 1992, they were playing at Lee's church the same night that drummer David Carr and bassist Tai Anderson were playing with a band called Bullard Family Singers. Their youth director asked the band to perform at their church. The group took along quickly and were invited to join the band.[2] The album that Carr produced would be released the next year under the title Long Time Forgotten.
In 1993, while dealing with their studies, the band started playing more aggressively around Atlanta and saved $3,000 to record a full-length album. Also, during this time, original member, Billy Wilkins, who was working as a school teacher, ended up leaving the band.[3] Still, Third Day continued to work on their first full-length album, recording at Furies Studios in Atlanta. The album was finally released in 1994 with 2,000 copies available.[4] In 1995, the band started looking for a second guitarist. They had heard Brad Avery play with singer Chris Carder and asked him to play with the band. After playing "Consuming Fire" during their first rehearsal, Avery officially joined the band.
As the band completed its line-up, they also started playing steadily around the South-east area. They also started playing at an Atlanta venue called the Strand Theatre. The management of the local decided to sign the band to a new independent record label called Gray Dot Records. That same year, the band released the album Third Day, which ended up selling 20,000 copies. Shortly after, Reunion Records signed the band to a multi-album deal.[5]
International Success
In 1998, the band started working on their next project titled Time under the production of Monroe James. They had compiled around 30 songs to choose from during the last year, and ended up choosing only ten. The album was also nominated for a Grammy and won another Dove Award for the band. Some of the other songs the band recorded, but were left out can be found in the EP Southern Tracks.[8] Also, during the band's live shows, the worship part was becoming more "powerful", which prompted them to release an album exclusively of worship songs, titled Offerings: A Worship Album. The album was recorded in about a week, and they followed it with a tour alongside Jennifer Knapp. They also collaborated in the project called City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise.[9]
In 2001, the band played in Australia and New Zealand on the heels of the success of the Offerings album. They continued to tour in the States, and recorded one of their concerts in Atlanta to be released as their first DVD, The Offerings Experience. The concert was held at the Hi-Fi Buys Ampitheatre with an attendance of close to 15,000 people. That same year, the band won a total of five Dove Awards as well as their first Grammy. They followed that year with the release of Come Together which ended up winning two Dove Awards and one more Grammy. The album was certified gold the next year, along with Time.[10][11] In 2003, they also released a follow-up to their hit Offerings titled Offerings II: All I Have to Give.
The band appeared in the 2002 film "Joshua", the movie version of the Joseph Girzone novel of the same name. The Third Day song "My Hope is You" was included in the Joshua soundtrack album.
Recent Years
In 2004, the band released their next album, Wire, and toured the States with tobyMac and Warren Barfield. In June of the same year, the band traveled to Europe for a two-week tour. Upon returning, the band recorded a concert at Louisville which ended up as their next project, Live Wire, released later that year. During that year, they also collaborated on the soundtrack for Mel Gibson's film, The Passion of the Christ, they played at the Republican National Convention, and were featured in the show 60 Minutes.[12] In January 2007, the band played one night each in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, Australia.[13]
Their next album, Wherever You Are, debuted on the Billboard 200 at #8.[14] It also won the band their third Grammy. They have followed it with the holiday album, Christmas Offerings in 2006, and with a compilation of their hits titled Chronology in 2007. On February 28th, 2008, Third Day released a statement announcing Brad Avery's departure from the band after 13 years and over 1000 concerts.
Their best album to date entitled Revelation was released July 29, 2008.
Third Day released Miracle on November 6, 2012. The band toured Miracle on the Miracle Tour with artists Colton Dixon and Josh Wilson as their opening acts, commencing on February 21, 2013 in Fairfax, Virginia and concluding on May 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.
Third Day released the worship album Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship on March 3, 2015. The album, produced by the duo The Sound Kids, composed of Jonny Macintosh and JT Daly, peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart, No. 5 on the Top Rock Albums chart[27] and No. 13 on the Digital Albums chart. The album has had one single, "Soul on Fire", that spent 19 weeks on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 2 on Hot Christian Songs and No. 3 on Christian Digital Songs.
Forever Yours
Third Day Lyrics
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I hope that you're doing well
I miss you so much
How I wish that I were there
There is a reason for everything
And there is hope, so don't let go
There's something more
I'll remain forever yours
Forever yours
Oh, memories will fade
But don't let your heart forget
You'll see me again
But that day is not here yet
There is a reason for everything
And there is hope, so don't let go
There's something more
Remember always
I'll remain forever yours
Forever yours
Sometimes you can't remember
Sometimes you can't forget
Sometimes you gotta do what must be done
And I'll love you forever and so until the end
I'll keep on holding on
Will you keep on holding on
When it's time to leave this world
And reach the other side
I'll wait for you upon that distant shore
For I have made a promise
And I hope you won't forget
I will always remain forever yours
Somewhere far beyond this place
And in another time
I know we'll be together once again
For I have made a promise
And I hope you won't forget
I will always remain forever yours
Forever yours
There is a reason for everything
And there is hope, so don't let go
There's something more
Remember always
I'll remain forever yours
Forever yours
I'll remain forever yours
I'll remain forever yours
The song "Forever" by Third Day is a touching love ballad that speaks to the depths of love that one can have for another. The song is a message from one lover to another, expressing how much they miss each other and how they long to be together once again. The lyrics acknowledge the challenges that come with distance and the uncertainty of the future, but they also offer reassurance that their love will endure forever, no matter what happens.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer expressing his love and concern for his partner. He hopes that she is doing well and expresses how much he misses her. The second verse reflects on the reality that memories can fade, but the heart should never forget. The chorus repeats the message that their love will endure, and that the singer will remain forever devoted to his partner.
The song has a spiritual undertone, as it acknowledges the concept of an afterlife and the promise of seeing each other again beyond this life. The bridge speaks to the reality that sometimes we must do what needs to be done, but love endures forever, even in the face of hardship.
Overall, "Forever" is a moving and emotional song that speaks to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit. Even in the face of difficulties and uncertainty, the song offers hope and reassurance that love can endure forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello to you, my love
Greeting to the one I love
I hope that you're doing well
I wish for your well-being
I miss you so much
I'm feeling a great loss without you
How I wish that I were there
I desire to be with you
There is a reason for everything
Things happen for a purpose or cause
And there is hope, so don't let go
Hold on to hope and don't give up
There's something more
There's more to life than what we can see
Remember always
Don't forget
I'll remain forever yours
I will always belong to you
Oh, memories will fade
Memories don't last forever
But don't let your heart forget
Don't forget how you feel
You'll see me again
We will be reunited
But that day is not here yet
We have to wait until the time comes
Sometimes you can't remember
It's hard to recall
Sometimes you can't forget
It's hard to let go
Sometimes you gotta do what must be done
We have to make tough decisions
And I'll love you forever and so until the end
My love for you is eternal
I'll keep on holding on
I will continue to persevere
Will you keep on holding on
Will you continue to persevere?
When it's time to leave this world
When we die
And reach the other side
Afterlife
I'll wait for you upon that distant shore
I will wait for you on the other side
For I have made a promise
I have made a commitment
And I hope you won't forget
I hope you will remember
I will always remain forever yours
I will always belong to you
Somewhere far beyond this place
In a different location
And in another time
In a different period
I know we'll be together once again
We will be reunited
There is a reason for everything
Things happen for a purpose or cause
And there is hope, so don't let go
Hold on to hope and don't give up
There's something more
There's more to life than what we can see
Remember always
Don't forget
I'll remain forever yours
I will always belong to you
Forever yours
I will always belong to you
I'll remain forever yours
I will always belong to you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID CARR, MAC POWELL, MARK LEE, TAI ANDERSON
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