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What is it to be said of a child who has been pronounced dead twice in his life before entering kindergarten? Is it fate or favor that the child is still here? Or, is it the power of a praying mother calling on the name of Jesus so fervently that it defies all of the odds?
Picture this…
When Travis Greene entered into this world still-born he was declared dead. His mama – Minister Charleather Greene – called on the name of the Lord and He answered and brought her baby boy back to life. At the age of four Travis fell out of the window of the family’s fourth floor apartment in Germany. Someone advised his mom that her toddler was dead and by the time she got outside a white sheet was pulled over his face. As she picked up the lifeless body of her child she called on Jesus over-and-over until he came back to life. This transpired in the natural but in the supernatural is an occurrence that has forever made an indelible imprint in the life of Travis Greene. As he fell from the window a giant hand accompanied by a very bright light caught him. The voice asked, “Do you want to go with your Mom or do you want to come home with me?” Four-year-old Travis answered, “I want my Mom.” The voice said, “OK, go home to your mom, but the next time, you’re coming home with me.” Inquisitively Travis asked, “Sir, what is your name?” The voice answered, “My name is Jesus.”
Shortly after this life-altering experience in 1989 Travis’ father suddenly died of an aneurysm and he became very passionate about music. “It was God’s way of giving me an escape from tragedy and crisis. I turned to the keyboard instead of to drugs and the streets. Any instrument I put my hands on I was able to play,” explained Travis. Having a mother who is a dynamic minister whom he spent time traveling with as she preached is where he honed his musicianship with several instruments. It was in college that a pastor heard Travis sing and he was instantly named worship leader. Suddenly Travis had to learn the new territory.
Through his newly appointed assignment he was able to be an instrument in breaking the strongholds that were rampant at Georgia Southern University. A much needed revival broke out on their campus and at that church with Travis leading worship. “I saw first hand in the clubs and at the campus parties what sin can do to you when you are blinded by it. The sexual activities (heterosexual and homosexual), alcohol, and drugs were some of the strongholds on the campus. Because of all of the rampant negativity, I would walk around the campus and just love on the kids and send out 300 text messages to come to church service on Sunday mornings.”
As a result of his diligence to God, Travis has seen hundreds saved on the campus of Georgia Southern University. This defined what Travis’ then young ministry was all about and God birthing him into his destiny. But if he had to pick exactly where his ministry began it was with his mother’s prison ministry in Georgia where four hundred plus women were packed in a gymnasium radically coming to the Lord. “This is where I sung the music I wrote for the first time, and where I preached for the first time at eighteen.”
Travis was not without challenges simply because he was ministering and spreading gospel across the campus. The truth is that around age twenty when he pledged a fraternity he began to compromise his personal values with intense clubbing. “During that time I experienced girls throwing themselves at me and my frat brothers even more so than professional athletes. For a period of three months I made a series of mistakes. This experience was necessary for me because I was raised in a church where everything was a sin.” The time Travis spent off of the highway of holiness opened his eyes to real pressures of the everyday lives of those who do not know God for themselves. “I thought I had pressures, but you don’t know anything about pressure until you are out there in it. Sin is addicting. It was difficult for me to get back on track. I had to get on my face in prayer and learn the character of Jesus beyond those Sunday School lessons. I had to learn how to call on Jesus for real help.” Travis defines this experience as his pivotal moment in taking his ministry from imitating the greats – his mother, TD Jakes and others – to be able to put his own swagger on the message placed in his heart by the Lord.
This young man who spent most of his childhood in Columbus, Georgia and in Germany with his military mom and sisters Kim and Shalonda, feels that music is the universal language of this generation. Travis is filled with the expectation that his message will proclaim hope to the desperate and lead them to Christ through passionate worship. Travis wants his music to be received by those who know nothing about church and nothing about the Bible. “I have been raised to be the voice that goes into the dark and desolate places to expose the life of Christ. I am not satisfied with doing the minimum when I encounter God, because when you are truly in His presence…something changes.”
The Pendulum Records CD is titled Stretching Out. The first single aptly titled “Still Here” boldly declares “…the devil lost another one.” Travis feels that being on Pendulum is a “divine connection”. Ruben Rodriguez CEO/Founder of Pendulum Records says, “Travis inspires and brings all nationalities together. He is part of a judgment free movement expressing the love of God.”
The sign of the times are pointing toward radio being ready to receive the likes of a Travis Greene. Listeners are ready to hear a new sound and programmers seem to agree.
“In 2009 when Pendulum released Regina Belle’s “God Is Good” and Greg O’Quinn’s “Lead Me Jesus”, Pendulum Records was able to shift the sound of what Gospel and Christian Radio was playing, because for several years the change had been more “secular” or non-traditional music and now with Pendulum’s release of Travis Greene the focus is back to great music,” said Mike Chandler, Program Director, WFMI-Virginia Beach.
Through all of the hundreds saved, ministering weekly, a major recording deal, and the embrace at radio, Travis stays grounded by maintaining accountability by his spiritual covering - Pastor David Chadwick & Dr. Jerry Grillo. Travis is also accountable to those he mentors and travels with because it gives him a reason to step-up to the challenges he dishes out. The mission of Travis is not political but is considered his personal responsibility and that is to expose this generation to the glory of God. The foundational scripture on which he stands is Romans 8:28:
…all things work together for good to those who love God,
to those who are the called according to His purpose…
Once his music is heard and received, millions will be thankful Travis Greene is indeed “Still Here”.
THE ANTHEM
Travis Greene Lyrics
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You have won the victory
Hallelujah
You have won it all for me
Death could not hold you down
You are the risen king
Seated in majesty
Crucified with Christ
Dead now I'm Alive
When they call me I will rise
You are the Promise Keeper
Resurrected, You rose in Victory
But in the grave You did redeem me
By Your love the world will see
I'm alive because of You
I'm alive
You're Alive
The lyrics to Travis Greene's song, "The Anthem," is a beautiful expression of victory and gratitude to Jesus Christ for His triumph over death and resurrection. The lyrics begin with a proclamation of victory, with the opening line "Hallelujah, you have won the victory," further emphasizing the magnitude of Christ's victory not just for mankind, but for the entire universe. The lyrics continue by acknowledging Christ's triumph over death and His seated position in majesty as the risen king.
The second verse reflects on the personal impact of Christ's resurrection on the life of the singer: "Crucified with Christ, dead now I'm alive, when they call me, I will rise." This line includes a reference to Galatians 2:20, which states that believers have been "crucified with Christ" and now live by faith in Him. It also highlights the assurance believers have of eternal life through Christ's resurrection.
The final verse of the song speaks of the redemption Christ has brought to the world "by Your love, the world will see, I'm alive because of You." This line emphasizes Christ's love as the reason for His sacrifice and the basis for our salvation.
In conclusion, "The Anthem" is a song that celebrates the victory that Christ has won through His death and resurrection. It encourages listeners to live in the assurance of that victory and to share the message of that victory with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallelujah
I am filled with joy and praise towards God
You have won the victory
Through his death and resurrection, Jesus has defeated sin, death and the Devil
You have won it all for me
Jesus has taken all my sin and shame upon himself and granted me the freedom to live a holy life
Death could not hold you down
Death could not conquer Jesus because he is the Son of God and has the power to conquer death
You are the risen king
Jesus conquered death and is now alive, reigning as the King of kings
Seated in majesty
Jesus is now exalted and reigning at the right hand of the Father in heaven
Crucified with Christ
Through faith in Jesus, I have identified with his death on the cross and am no longer a slave to sin
Dead now I'm Alive
Through faith in Jesus, I have been crucified with him and am now raised to new life with him
When they call me I will rise
Because of my faith in Jesus, when I die, I will be raised to new life in him
You are the Promise Keeper
God is faithful to keep his promises and has fulfilled them through sending Jesus to save us
Resurrected, You rose in Victory
Through his resurrection, Jesus has overcome sin and death and has brought eternal life to those who believe in him
But in the grave You did redeem me
Jesus' death on the cross paid the penalty for my sin and his resurrection has given me new life in him
By Your love the world will see
God's love has been demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and resurrection, and can be seen and experienced by everyone in the world
I'm alive because of You
My new life and freedom from sin is solely because of my faith in Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross
You're Alive
Jesus is alive and present with me always, giving me hope and strength to overcome any challenge
Writer(s): Travis Greene, Liz Webber, Henry Seeley, Joth Hunt
Contributed by Oliver O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tryn2makeit11
This is truly a life changer! I don't walk a firm Christain life, but I know for a fact that, I'm alive because he's alive and continues to renew his grace and mercy! I'll always be in debt! You, Travis Greene, creates music to heal the soul; when I hear any song I immediately co-relate! Keep up the great work! May God Bless You and the Miss Beautiful Jackie!!
@gegu7
this song get me so emotional. thinking about the words and remembering how good God is and what he did for us and all the things that did not stop him and we are only living because of his grace and mercy. be blessed everyone!
@manb4war
The guy two traffic lights back must think I'm nuts crying in my car...Travis Greene's music nourishes my soul like no other artist I've heard. His testimony and authenticity come through in his music, I identify with that spirit and gravitate toward it. I want to own every note he's ever sung. Bless you Travis
@eringray3796
It is not just you. Whenever I hear his music my soul stirs, and I am brought to tears. Not everyone is going to understand.
@manb4war
+Erin Gray Agreed
@Kimmoy78
manb4war iu
@solangekanjd7644
manb4war kk
@chinyereawa3678
manb4war bless your heart
@c.danielle6797
My God!! I cant stop listening to this song! Its so simple but powerful..God bless you Travis!!
@emmanuelanderson_official
Watching this gives me hope for the future 😩😩 I see how God gradually took you from little to global so overwhelming 😢! Thank you Travis for your consistency 👏