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.
Revival
Third Day Lyrics
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In our own hearts and across the land
Anybody looking for a revival
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Anybody here looking for revival
In our own hearts and across the land
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Ain't gonna find it in a politician
Not from the government or any law
Can't get it going by your own religion
Only by the Spirit and the Word of God
Only by the Spirit and the Word of God
Come with me
Come on with me, yeah!
Anybody here looking for a revival
In our own hearts and across the land
Anybody looking for a revival
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Lift up your voice and say Amen
You can work all you want but you might not see it
Give all you got but it can't be bought
Try everything but you best believe it's
Only by the Spirit and the Word of God
Only by the Spirit and the Word of God
Come with me
Come on with me, yeah!
Anybody here looking for revival
In our own hearts and across the land
Anybody looking for a revival
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Say Amen!
Holy Ghost revival's what we're talking about
Say Amen!
God is gonna move and there ain't no doubt
God is gonna move and there ain't no doubt
Come with me
Come on with me, yeah!
Anybody here looking for revival
In our own hearts and across the land
Anybody looking for a revival
Lift up your voice, lift up your voice!
Anybody here looking for revival
In our own hearts and across the land
Anybody looking for a revival
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Oh-ohh Amen
We're looking for a revival now
Amen, Amen, yeah
God has insisted clad man to sing it now
The lyrics to Third Day's song "Revival" speak to the longing and desire for a spiritual awakening or renewal. It calls out to anyone who is seeking revival, both in their own hearts and across the land. The repetition of the phrase "Anybody here looking for revival" emphasizes the universality of this desire and invites everyone to join together in seeking it.
The lyrics reject the idea that revival can be found in external sources such as politicians, governments, or laws. It emphasizes that true revival cannot be achieved through human efforts or religious rituals alone. Rather, revival can only come through the work of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Word of God. This highlights the need for a personal connection with God and reliance on His power.
The song encourages unity and collective participation in seeking revival by lifting up voices and saying "Amen." The use of repetition further reinforces this call to action and emphasizes the urgency and importance of seeking revival. It suggests that revival is not just an individual pursuit but a communal endeavor that has the potential to impact not just our own hearts but also the world around us.
Overall, "Revival" is a passionate and uplifting anthem that highlights the need for spiritual awakening and the power of faith in bringing about change.
Line by Line Meaning
Anybody here looking for revival
Is there anyone here seeking a spiritual awakening?
In our own hearts and across the land
In our individual lives and throughout the nation
Lift up your voice and say Amen
Express your agreement and excitement
Ain't gonna find it in a politician
Political leaders cannot provide it
Not from the government or any law
It cannot be found in governmental systems or regulations
Can't get it going by your own religion
Personal religious practices alone cannot activate it
Only by the Spirit and the Word of God
It is solely through the Holy Spirit and the teachings of God's Word
You can work all you want but you might not see it
Hard work alone is insufficient to witness it
Give all you got but it can't be bought
No amount of effort or material possessions can obtain it
Try everything but you best believe it's
Even if you attempt various methods, rest assured it is
Say Amen!
Declare your affirmation and agreement
Holy Ghost revival's what we're talking about
We are discussing a spiritual revival filled with the Holy Spirit's presence
God is gonna move and there ain't no doubt
God will initiate a powerful transformation without question
God has insisted clad man to sing it now
God has compelled mankind to sing it at this moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN SIMPSON, ASHLEY GORLEY, DAVID LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Seeking Wisdom777
YES, Lord please bring REVIVAL to the hearts and minds of every man, woman and child!!!!
EDNA SANTANA
Amém
Nancy Lund
Third Day is one of my favorite groups. Very talented.
Luana Martins
Gloria a Deus! amo os louvores de vocês, Deus abençoe!
Norma Jones
"-AMEN... AGAIN"
cecilia luna perez
this sound so old school!! really love your worship and how God use your lives to bleess us... <3
Peche Cordero
One of my favorite songs. The words are so powerful 🙏🙏🙏
Kathy Witter
As an American, I can only say AMEN!!!! Thanks for this amazing song! It's been in my head for about a week now. Love it
Edipo Matheus
One of my favorite christian bands ❤
Maria Borowiak
It's so great to see you guys still around after all these years and still producing great worship music! :)