The release of their EP Burning Satellites, produced by Grammy and Dove award-winning producer Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., Disciple, and Pillar), shows that We As Human pulls no punches when it comes to speaking the truth and getting their point across to the listener. Hard-hitting topics saturate this collection of songs, ranging from false prophets to dying to oneself and even touching on abortion from the child's perspective.
In regards to the messages penned within the lyrics, lead vocalist Justin Cordle states, "When people put in a We As Human album I want it to challenge their thinking, challenge their mentality a bit...because if you can get people thinking, they'll do the rest. They'll make up their minds; they'll make the choice, right or wrong. It says to simply present the gospel, to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. What I would hope people take away is a whole lot of things to think about. And what they do with those thoughts, emotions and feelings is completely up to them."
With a highly anticipated tour with The Wedding and six festivals already booked for 2009, We As Human is looking forward to bringing their message and self-efficient rock show to the people.
"Rock and roll was born out of this experience that people were having. They loved the huge sound; they loved the big lights, the big stages, the big guitars..." Justin Cordle states. "We believe that the rock and roll feel has been dumbed-down in the Christian industry and that the industry holds the mentality that the bands that include too much of themselves into the ministry become selfish and prideful."
Justin disagrees with that form of thinking completely, responding, "I think the reason people come to shows is because they want to be entertained...it's still an entertainment business. And while we do talk about our faith, we do consider it a ministry, we do make sure that we keep ourselves in check and in balance--at the same time, we love rock and roll and the show and everything that the people love, so we try to do it as big and as bad as we can."
Even though We As Human is all about bringing rock and roll back to the masses, the band does not shy away or pretend to leave behind their main purpose for being a band."If I could get on a megaphone to the entire world right now I would want to tell them that there is hope in Jesus and that their life can be changed entirely by Jesus...when the lights go out and everything is over that's the only message that I would really want people to know--and that's the only message that even matters in this whole world."
Breaking Away
We As Human Lyrics
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And He is gonna break you down
You can run and you can hide
But just like me one day you will be found
You will be found, well alright
Just close your eyes shut your mouth
Just let your pride fall down
Fall beneath the ground
We all think that we are really something great
Really something great
But we're all nothing
We're nothing
And we say break, break rock
We all say break, break rock
I don't know why I act this way
So I close my eyes and I pray until the day
I am seeing You
I am hearing You
I believe in You
Now I'm breaking away
I don't know why I act this way
So I close my eyes and I pray until the day
I believe in You
I am seeing You
I am hearing You
Now I'm breaking away
Breaking away
Over and over again I fall down on my knees
Asking my God to please come and save me
I did run and I did hide
But just like me one day he'll get inside
He'll get inside
And we say break, break rock
We all say break, break rock
I don't know why I act this way
So I close my eyes and I pray until the day
I am seeing You
I am hearing You
I believe in You
Now I'm breaking away
I don't know why I act this way
So I close my eyes
Breaking Away by We as Human is a powerful rock ballad that explores the human condition and our struggles with pride and self-deception. The song begins by referencing the 'Rock of ages' coming to the place, symbolizing the coming of God and the breaking down of the individual's self-importance. The lyrics continue to express that running and hiding from this reality are not options and that one will be found out eventually.
The chorus speaks of breaking the rock, a metaphor for breaking down our egos and acknowledging our shortcomings. The singer emphasized his belief and faith in God and how through prayer, he gains a different perspective on life. The lyrics encourage the listener to close their eyes, let go of their pride, and fall beneath the ground, acknowledging their limitations.
As the song concludes, the singer admits to his struggles with acting in a particular way before coming to terms with it and breaking away. He recognizes the need for God and the importance of hearing him, seeing him, and believing in him. The song's underlying message is a call to shed the veil of pride and self-centeredness and acknowledge our dependence on something higher and more significant than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock of ages coming to this place
Christ, the savior of humanity, is coming to this place
And He is gonna break you down
Christ will humble you and break down your pride
You can run and you can hide
You can try to avoid facing Christ and your own faults
But just like me one day you will be found
Eventually, everyone will face Christ and their own flaws
You will be found, well alright
Accepting Christ and recognizing fault is the right thing to do
Just close your eyes shut your mouth
Stop trying to defend yourself and be vulnerable
Just let your pride fall down
Let go of your pride
Let it all fall down
Surrender everything
Fall beneath the ground
Submit to the will of God
We all think that we are really something great
We all have pride and a sense of self-importance
But we're all nothing
In the grand scheme of things, humans are insignificant
I don't know why I act this way
I don't understand why I continue to act prideful
So I close my eyes and I pray until the day
I turn to prayer and faith for guidance and humility
I am seeing You
I am understanding and internalizing the teachings of Christ
I am hearing You
I am listening to and obeying the will of God
I believe in You
I have faith in Christ and God's plan
Now I'm breaking away
Now I am breaking free from my prideful ways
Over and over again I fall down on my knees
Repeatedly, humbling oneself before God and asking forgiveness
Asking my God to please come and save me
Asking for God's salvation and guidance
But just like me one day he'll get inside
Eventually, God's message will get through to everyone
And we say break, break rock
We acknowledge and embrace the humbling process of Christ
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amber Morin
this is good!!! love this song :)
Catherine White
I love it!!
Saira Ulhaq
ITS CHRISTIAN SLIPKNOT YUSH