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.
Hit Me Like A Bomb
Third Day Lyrics
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And everything I'm use to
Is suddenly gone
Sorry to accuse you
Do you know what you've done
When you hit me like a bomb
Hear the sound of the sirens ringing
Well, you hit me like a bomb
I was scared and I started running
Can't say I never saw it coming
When you hit me like a bomb
You hit me like a bomb
Everything's changing
It didn't take long
For you to start rearranging
Everything that I've known
When you hit me like a bomb
Hear the sound of the sirens ringing
See the world of a life that's changing
Well, you hit me like a bomb
I was scared and I started running
Can't say I never saw it coming
When you hit me like a bomb
You hit me like a bomb and I saw it coming
Hit me like a bomb and it's all my fault
You hit me like a bomb and I saw it coming
Hit me like a bomb and it's all my fault
Hear the sound of the sirens ringing
See the world of a life that's changing
Well, you hit me like a bomb
I was scared and I started running
Can't say I never saw it coming
When you hit me like a bomb
The lyrics of "Hit Me Like a Bomb" by Third Day describe the sudden impact and aftermath of a relationship that hits unexpectedly like a bomb. The singer speaks from a place of vulnerability, where everything they are used to suddenly vanishes with the entrance of this new person. The lyrics express a feeling of confusion, but also a willingness to take responsibility for what has happened, admitting "it's all my fault." He recalls hearing sirens ringing and seeing the world changing around him, further emphasizing how this explosive new relationship has turned his life upside down.
Moreover, the chorus emphasizes the suddenness of the change brought about by a new relationship: "You hit me like a bomb, everything's changing / It didn't take long for you to start rearranging / Everything that I've known when you hit me like a bomb". The suddenness of this relationship also causes the singer to feel scared and run away when it hits; he admits that while he saw it coming, he cannot deny the impact it had on his life.
Essentially, "Hit Me Like a Bomb" is a song that captures the paradoxical feelings of exhilaration, fear, and vulnerability that come with falling in love. The explosiveness of the relationship can feel like chaos, but it is alluring nonetheless, leading to a willingness to accept change.
Line by Line Meaning
You hit me like a bomb
Your impact on me was like an explosion.
And everything I'm used to
All the things that I am familiar with.
Is suddenly gone
Disappeared without warning.
Sorry to accuse you
Apologizing for the accusation, while still maintaining that there is a responsibility to be had.
Do you know what you've done
Are you aware of the gravity of the situation?
Hear the sound of the sirens ringing
The loud noise of the emergency vehicles.
See the world of a life that's changing
Witnessing a life transformed by an event.
Well, you hit me like a bomb
Repeating the opening line to emphasize the enormous impact on the person.
I was scared and I started running
Fearful and attempting to flee from the aftermath of the explosion.
Can't say I never saw it coming
Admitting the possibility of anticipation, but that still does not diminish the force and devastation caused by the impact.
Everything's changing
The impact resulted in a complete overhaul of life as known.
It didn't take long
The sudden upheaval of life happened quickly.
For you to start rearranging
You were instrumental in reorganizing events and life after the explosion.
Everything that I've known
All the previous experiences that make up a life.
And I saw it coming
The person was aware beforehand of the event's likelihood, but still powerless against its force.
and it's all my fault
Assuming responsibility for whatever led up to the explosion.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Natanael Majolo
Rock Cristão de qualidade !
Dapper
I listen to this in the car all the time. Great song, great band.
Evelyn Remmerde
The love of the Lord is overwhelming
Morgan Godfrey
Awesome song, I love the reckless sound that drives and moves me !
Vinícius Telles
Musica muito boa, Third Day, WE LOVE YOU !!
Maur Faith
Great wake up juice! Blessings :)
Jessica Love
you're signing up for everyone thankful for you bombs and all, God allows it may my life hit the next road I travel like a bomb.....Thank you kindly JLOV
ThereIsABattleForYourSoul JesusLovsYou
How are they the best sound out of all bands? I love them and casting crowns. Holt spirit filled more than any other or most others it seems like!!!! I like Jesus culture also.
ka30507
This song is AMAZING! ♥ Thank you! :)
Ayla Sadler
Such an amazing song! Have you seen their newest video for "I Need A Miracle"? It's so wonderful!