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.
I Got You
Third Day Lyrics
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Is it slow, or is it rock and roll?
What kind of day do you wanna bring to me?
Rain or shine, that will be just fine
'cause I got everything I need
I got everything, I got everything.
And it doesn't get any better as far as I can tell
And I got you, right now and ever after
And it doesn't even really matter that I got nothing else
'cause I got you
Where do I go when I wanna know the truth?
Is it me when its only you?
When will I know what you have for me to do?
Is it now, or is it coming soon?
'cause I got everything I need
I got everything, I got everything.
I got you, and you're putting it all together
And it doesn't get any better as far as I can tell
And I got you, right now and ever after
And it doesn't even really matter that I got nothing else
'cause I got you
]Be it pleasure, be it pain
I'm ready for whatever
Whatever life may bring
'cause I know that in the end, everything works together
For the good of those who love him
'cause I got everything I need
I got everything, I got everything.
I got you, and you're putting it all together
And it doesn't get any better as far as I can tell
And I got you, right now and ever after
And it doesn't even really matter that I got nothing else
'cause I got you
The song "I Got You" by Third Day is a testament to the power of love and faith in God. The song is about finding everything you need in a person or a higher being, even in times of trouble and uncertainty. The first verse asks what kind of song and day the singer wants to bring to him, indicating a desire for love and positivity. He then repeats the line "I got everything I need" as a way of reinforcing the idea that he is content with what he has, which is his faith and love for the person he is singing to.
The chorus is the main refrain of the song, stating that he has everything he needs because "I got you". The "you" in the song can be interpreted as a physical person or as a higher being, such as God. The singer says that having this love and support is what puts everything together in his life and that the feeling cannot be beat. He repeats this line several times, emphasizing the strength and importance of the love he has.
The second verse asks where he can find the truth and what he should do with his life, indicating that he may be struggling with his faith or purpose. However, he again repeats that he has everything he needs, which is the love and support of the person or higher being he is singing to. The bridge talks about being ready for anything that life brings, because he knows that everything works together for the good of those who love God.
Overall, the song is a message of faith in love and a higher power, and finding contentment in life through those things.
Line by Line Meaning
What kind of song do you wanna sing to me?
Asking what type of music the person would like to share with the singer.
Is it slow, or is it rock and roll?
Asking whether the music the person likes is slow or fast-paced.
What kind of day do you wanna bring to me?
Asking the person what kind of day they want to have together.
Rain or shine, that will be just fine
Assuring the person that any weather will be good as long as they're together.
'cause I got everything I need
Stating that the singer is content and satisfied with everything they have.
I got everything, I got everything.
Asserting that the singer has everything they need and want in life.
I got you, and you're putting it all together
Acknowledging that the person they are with is completing them and making everything better.
And it doesn't get any better as far as I can tell
Expressing how content the singer is, and that they cannot imagine anything being better than having the person they love by their side.
And I got you, right now and ever after
Promising to be with the person they love, now and forever.
And it doesn't even really matter that I got nothing else
Stating that nothing else matters as long as they are with the person they love.
'cause I got you
Reasserting that having the person they love is everything they need.
Where do I go when I wanna know the truth?
Asking the person for guidance and help to find the truth.
Is it me when its only you?
Wondering if the person they love is the one who can guide them to the truth.
When will I know what you have for me to do?
Asking when the person they love will reveal their plans and purpose for the singer.
Is it now, or is it coming soon?
Inquiring when they will know the purpose in life and if it will happen soon.
Be it pleasure, be it pain
Affirming that they will be with the person they love through both joyful and tough times.
I'm ready for whatever
Stating that they are prepared to handle anything that comes their way.
Whatever life may bring
Acknowledging that life can be unpredictable, but they are committed to facing whatever comes their way.
'cause I know that in the end, everything works together
Believing that everything happens for a reason, and that in the end, it will all make sense.
For the good of those who love him
Trust in the fact that God has a plan for everyone, and that all things will work for the good of those who love Him.
I got you, and you're putting it all together
Repeating the importance of the person they love in making everything better in life.
And it doesn't get any better as far as I can tell
Reiterating that the person they love is the best thing to have happened to them.
And I got you, right now and ever after
Reassuring that they will be with the person they love not only now but forever.
And it doesn't even really matter that I got nothing else
Focusing on how the person they love is enough for them, and they don't need anything else.
'cause I got you
This last line is a final statement of affirmation and gratitude for the person they love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHNNY MAC POWELL, SAMUEL TAI ANDERSON, BRADLEY B. C. AVERY, DAVID CARR, MARK D. LEE
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