"Worship music is always evolving and in some ways just now catching up" [Frye] "We have this idea in our heads and in the Church that worship music has to sound like worship music... I believe the love of God can be discovered through multiple styles and sounds ranging from pop to classical, from rap to rock. Our music just overflows from who we are living in the place and time that we live."
Urban Rescue's style (similar to Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Radiohead, and Death Cab for Cutie) has raised the bar sonically and spiritually. The self-titled EP produced by Eric Owyoung (Future of Forestry AKA Something Like Silas) has caught many people's attention. Frye's heart-stopping honest lyrics feel like a young blossoming Delirious?.
"In a world marked by doubt and gripped with fear, people are becoming anxious. While it's clear people desperately long to give and receive love, most of us keep turning toward quick-fixes and cheap rates to find it. For some it's easier to hide; for others the darkness is so heavy that all hope seems lost. Wherever you are, know that God desperately loves you. We hope our music paints a picture of God's love, a love that transcends every generation, every culture, and every heart." [Frye]
After a successful EP release in April of 2009, the band released a follow up this past November (2010) called "Just To Be Here". For more information about Urban Rescue, their records, and touring, visit www.Myspace.com/UrbanRescue or www.UrbanRescueMusic.com.
Desperate
Urban Rescue Lyrics
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between space and time
in the distance
where darkness meets the light
i'm wide awake and i see you calling
i feel you all around
just a glimpse and i am speechless
cause you are the sun
and i am blessing
The lyrics of Urban Rescue's "Desperate" describe a moment of divine encounter. The opening lines suggest a liminal space, where different dimensions overlap, and the contrast between darkness and light is heightened. In this space, the singer feels acutely aware of God's presence and feels called by Him. The lyrics evoke a sense of wonder and awe at the grandeur and beauty of God. The next lines suggest that the singer is rendered "speechless" by the experience, indicating that this is a profound spiritual encounter. Finally, the singer offers a humble acknowledgment that they are only a small part of God's creation, saying "you are the sun, and I am blessing." This suggests a recognition of their own limitations and mortality and an appreciation of the vastness and awe-inspiring nature of God.
Overall, the lyrics of "Desperate" express a sense of longing for a deeper connection with God and an appreciation of the majesty and power of the divine. The song communicates a message of faith and hope in the face of the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
in a moment
At a fleeting point in time
between space and time
Existing in the transition between two dimensions
in the distance
Far away, barely in sight
where darkness meets the light
At the border between shadows and illumination
i'm wide awake and i see you calling
I am fully aware and aware of your beckoning presence
i feel you all around
Sensing you in my surroundings
just a glimpse and i am speechless
A mere moment of seeing you leaves me in awe and unable to speak
cause you are the sun
Because you are the giver of life and light
and i am blessing
I am grateful for your presence and influence in my life
Contributed by Jasmine E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.