Rocketown heard about Watermark around 1998, and soon signed them to the label. That same year, they released their first project as a part of Rocketown, an album called Watermark. This disc is almost a complete re-record of the Sons and Daughters disc Open Me Up, with only a few song changes. Their second album, All Things New, which is probably their best-known project, released in 2000. Constant, their 3rd studio project with Rocketown, was released in 2002. Their final all-studio album, The Purest Place, was released in August of 2004. This project yielded the couple a GMA Music Awards nomination for Inspirational Album of the Year, and also helped to earn Christy a nod for Female Vocalist, though neither award was won.
On March 14, 2006, Watermark released their final album as a part of Rocketown. A Grateful People was recorded live at the couple's church in Brentwood, Tennessee in August of 2005. It includes 12 tracks from the 3-hour-long concert and 2 brand new studio tracks. Friends of the couple who have played roles in their ministry that are special guests on the album include Point of Grace, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Shane and Shane.
Throughout the years, Nathan and Christy have played a part in the Passion conferences, which were started by Louie Giglio. Most recently, Nathan has produced live recordings of the past 2 conferences in Nashville, TN (2005 and 2006).
Nathan is an avid producer, having produced not only the Passion CDs, but also Watermark's The Purest Place, and Rita Springer's I Have To Believe, among others.
Watermark has toured extensively during their career, doing both solo shows and also with such notable groups as Point of Grace and Michael W. Smith.
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Watermark Lyrics
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Turn like the autumn leaves
In effort to praise you.
I wish I could smell like the forest;
The fragrance lifting a mighty chorus
In effort to praise you.
In effort to praise you.
But I'm such a limited creature,
But somewhere I think I read
That I am treasured over all creation.
So I know that I must try.
I wish I could roll like the thunder
To leave the earth below in wonder
In effort to praise you.
I wish I could fall like the summer rain,
And every drop would sing your name
In effort to praise you.
In effort to praise you.
But I'm such a limited creature,
And my words can only paint so many pictures.
But somewhere I'm sure I read
That I am treasured over all creation.
So I know that I must try.
I must try.
[Chorus]
Gloria, glory in the highest.
Forever I will hide myself in thee.
Oh, Gloria, glory in the highest.
Forever I will hide myself in thee.
Every breath that I breathe,
Every moment in my history
Is an effort to praise you;
An effort to praise you.
Glory in the highest.
Forever I will hide myself in thee.
Oh, Gloria, glory in excelsis deo.
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria.
The lyrics to Watermark's song "Gloria" express the desire to praise and honor God in every way possible. The imagery used throughout the song is drawn from nature, with the singer wishing to be like the waves crashing, the leaves turning, or the thunder rolling - all in an effort to praise God. The lyrics also touch on the singer's limitations as a human being, acknowledging that their words and actions can only go so far in expressing their devotion. However, the singer finds comfort in the idea that they are "treasured over all creation" and must continue to try to offer praise and worship to God.
The chorus, which simply repeats the name "Gloria," is a reference to the Catholic hymn "Gloria in Excelsis Deo," a song that has been used throughout history as a way of glorifying God. The line "Forever I will hide myself in thee" speaks to the idea of surrendering oneself to God completely, seeking refuge and protection in His love and grace.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gloria" are a beautiful reflection on the desire to praise and honor God in every aspect of life, even in the limitations of our human existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could crash like the waves;
I wish I could surrender to you like the waves surrender themselves to the shore, in an effort to praise you.
Turn like the autumn leaves
I wish I could be transformed like the autumn leaves, ushering in a new season of life in an effort to praise you.
In effort to praise you.
All of my actions are driven by an earnest desire to praise you.
I wish I could smell like the forest;
I wish I could emanate the fragrance of nature like the forest does, lifting a mighty chorus in an effort to praise you.
The fragrance lifting a mighty chorus
The fragrance of nature rises up, creating a beautiful symphony to praise you.
But I'm such a limited creature,
As a human being, I am limited in my capacity to fully express my praise for you.
And my words can only paint so many pictures.
Although my words may be powerful, they are still limited in their ability to truly capture the essence of your greatness.
But somewhere I think I read
Despite my limitations, I recall reading that I am treasured above all of creation.
That I am treasured over all creation.
I know that I am greatly valued and cherished above all things in this world.
So I know that I must try.
With this understanding, I am compelled to try my best to praise you.
I wish I could roll like the thunder
I wish I could shake the earth like thunder and create a sensation of wonder, in effort to praise you.
To leave the earth below in wonder
My actions will be so powerful that they cause those around me to marvel at your glory.
I wish I could fall like the summer rain,
I wish that every drop of rain that falls would sing your name, in effort to praise you.
And every drop would sing your name
Like the gentle summer rain, everything in me would proclaim your greatness and lift your name higher.
But somewhere I'm sure I read
I recall reading that I am treasured over all creation, and this truth inspires me to continue trying to praise you.
But I'm such a limited creature,
Yet, as a human being, I am still limited in the ways that I can express my admiration for you.
And my words can only paint so many pictures.
Even though I have language to communicate with, my words will only ever scratch the surface of expressing my praise.
I must try.
Despite my limitations, I am resolved to make every effort to praise you in every way that I can.
Gloria, glory in the highest.
May your glory and greatness be exalted above all things, forever and always.
Forever I will hide myself in thee.
I will forever seek refuge and shelter in you, my God, who I praise.
Every breath that I breathe,
Every moment and every action I take, is devoted to praising you.
Every moment in my history
Every experience I've gone through has been an opportunity for me to give praise to your name.
Is an effort to praise you;
Everything I do, every single moment of my existence, is an effort to honor and glorify you.
Glory in the highest.
May your glory reign supreme and above all else.
Oh, Gloria, glory in excelsis deo.
Oh, glory be to God in the highest heaven.
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria
May your name be praised and your glory shine forevermore.
Gloria, Gloria.
I echo the chorus of all creation in exalting your greatness and majesty.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDMUND K. CHOI
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