1. A New Wave of British Heavy Metal band from Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 1981.
2. A female gospel group from New Orleans, founded in 1997.
1) Virtue (Oxford, UK)
Virtue was a NWOBHM band formed in 1981. They released a 7" titled 'We Stand to Fight' in 1985 on Other Records. The 'Fool's Gold' demo was released independently by the band in 1987 on cassette tape when the originally planned vinyl EP failed to come to fruition due to financial issues and label complications.
The band's first demo Virtue-Defenders was released on tape in 1984: At that time the band consisted of the Sheldon brothers Matt and Tudor, Metcalfe, Reader and Lewington. As the result wasn't satisfying the band almost split-up. The lineup was almost completely revamped then, with the Sheldon brothers being the only remaining members.
1) Virtue (New Orleans, LA)
Virtue, a sophisticated trio recognized as women of high standard and impeccable grace are known within the music industry for their beauty and cutting edge style. Looks are not deceiving when it comes to these three. If their beauty draws you to them, the depth of their message will satisfy your soul. Hailing from New Orleans, LA, the group promotes a message of faith, hope, and positive self image through their music and personal lifestyles. We need to let women know that its time to stand up for what is right. We have to dress, talk, and act like women who are mothers, sisters, wives and even girlfriends. Speaking of girlfriends, the members of Virtue are not only biological sisters, but also friends. They affectionately refer to themselves and their close knit girlfriend circle as H.A.G.G.S. Don't be alarmed, though, it's not because they don't think highly of themselves or their friends. It's actually quite opposite. HAGGS is a term of endearment reserved solely for the Honorable Ambitious Gifted Gorgeous Sista who upholds the belief that it is time to stop being mundane and do something great.
In addition to their gospel music projects, Virtue is also establishing the Virtuegirl network that seeks to mentor other young women toward positive personal enrichment. Often compared to the soulful styling of En Vogue and Destinys Child, the group comprised of sisters, Ebony Trotter Holland, Karima Trotter Kibble, and Heather Trotter Martin, continue to remind us that they are dedicated to leadership by example. The Dove and Stellar Award nominees have 5 successful projects to their credit with the 6th album, Testimony, that was released in 2006
Love Me Like You Do
Virtue Lyrics
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I really need a friend, here I am again
Bringing You my mistakes,
Make me something new.
Look inside my heart,
It's tearing me apart,
No way I can make it up to You.
(If I fall down), I feel a hand behind me pull me up.
(If I turn around) and see You there again.
[Chorus 1:]
When my world is crumblin',
When my feet is stumblin',
The very thought is humblin',
You love me like You do.
How can I be worth it,
I'm so far from perfect;
I know I don't deserve this,
But You love me like I do,
When You love me like You do.
[Verse 2:]
Hard for me to know why You love me so,
Tell me when I act like this,
Why You stick around?
I'm in need of You,
One thing Lord is true,
I really never meant to let You down.
(If I run away) I pray Your tender voice will call my name.
(If I turn around) and see You smile again.
[Chorus 2:]
When my world is crumblin',
When my feet is stumblin',
The very thought is humblin',
You love me like You do.
How can I be worth it,
I'm so far from perfect;
I know I don't deserve this,
But You love me like I do,
When You love me like You do,
When You love me like You do.
[Bridge:]
Ooh la, la, la, la.
Ooh la, la, la.
Ooh la, la, la, la.
Ooh la, la, la, la.
Ooh la, la, la.
Ooh la, la, la, la.
[Chorus 3:]
When my world is crumblin',
When my feet is stumblin',
The very thought is humblin',
You love me like You do.
How can I be worth it,
I'm so far from perfect;
I know I don't deserve this,
But You love me like You do.
[Ending:]
When my world is crumblin',
When my feet is stumblin',
The very thought is humblin',
You love me like You do.
How can I be worth it,
I'm so far from perfect;
I know I don't deserve this,
But You love me like I do,
When You love me like You do.
I know I don't deserve this,
But You love me like I do,
When You love me like You do,
When You love me like You do.
In "Love Me Like You Do" by Virtue, the singer is opening up to God and discussing their flaws, mistakes, and how they perceive themselves as unworthy of God's love. However, they also recognize that despite their imperfections, God loves them unconditionally. The singer expresses their need for a friend to confide in and how grateful they are for His presence when they stumble or fall. They acknowledge that they have let God down but hope that He will continue to be there for them and forgive them for their mistakes.
Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight the feeling of humbleness and how the love of God is such a great force that it is difficult to comprehend. The singer is wondering why God would continue to love them when they are undeserving of His love. The lyrics make no attempt to hide the singer's vulnerability, and they admit to their faults openly. Despite this, they have faith that God's love is enough for them to keep moving on.
"Love Me Like You Do" is a song with a Christian message that explores the depth of God's love for us, and how we can tap into that love even when we feel unworthy. It reminds listeners that God's love is unchanging, abundant, and unconditional no matter what we do or how we feel.
Line by Line Meaning
I really need a friend, here I am again
Bringing You my mistakes,
Make me something new.
I am lost and in need of guidance, so I come to you again with my flaws, in hopes that you can transform me into someone better.
Look inside my heart,
It's tearing me apart,
No way I can make it up to You.
My inner turmoil consumes me, and I can't fix the damage I have done to our relationship.
(If I fall down), I feel a hand behind me pull me up.
(If I turn around) and see You there again.
I may stumble and lose my way, but I know that you are always there to guide and support me.
When my world is crumblin',
When my feet is stumblin',
The very thought is humblin',
You love me like You do.
Even when everything is falling apart and I am at my lowest, you show me unwavering love and humility.
How can I be worth it,
I'm so far from perfect;
I know I don't deserve this,
But You love me like I do,
When You love me like You do.
I struggle to see how I am deserving of your love, but you still choose to love me despite my flaws and imperfections.
Hard for me to know why You love me so,
Tell me when I act like this,
Why You stick around?
I often question why you continue to love me even when I act undeserving, and I wonder what makes you stay by my side.
(If I run away) I pray Your tender voice will call my name.
(If I turn around) and see You smile again.
If I were to try and escape from my problems, I know that your gentle voice would guide me back to you, and seeing your smile would fill me with hope.
Ooh la, la, la, la.
Ooh la, la, la.
Ooh la, la, la, la.
This is a non-verbal section of the song which doesn't have any specific meaning but is used to emphasize the emotions conveyed through the song.
I know I don't deserve this,
But You love me like I do,
When You love me like You do.
I acknowledge that I am not worthy of your love, but it still feels like you love me just as much as I love you, and that is a beautiful thing.
Contributed by Hailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.