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."
Let Me Drown
We As Human Lyrics
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I believed I was stronger than I felt
Everything turned to golden
Then it fell apart
It's the same old story
It's the same sad song
Where did I go wrong?
Let the water wash away
And if I leave with the tide
In the morning I will rise
So lay me down
Don't lift me out
Let me drown
Take a breath
Hold it in and sink beneath
Feel the eyes of the living watching me
Lay me down in the water
Leave the past behind
There's a time to be born
And a time to die
And somewhere they collide
Lay me down in the waves
Let the water wash away
And if I leave with the tide
In the morning I will rise
So lay me down
Don't lift me out
Let me drown
I have walked in distant waters
Let me drown
But I never walked alone
Let me drown
If my heart should ever wander
Let the water lead me home
Lay me down in the waves
Let the water wash away
And if I leave with the tide
In the morning I will rise
So lay me down
Don't lift me out
Lay me down in the waves
Let the water wash away
And if I leave with the tide
In the morning I will rise
So lay me down
Don't lift me out
Let me drown
In We As Human's song "Let Me Drown," the lyrics touch on themes of feeling lost and helpless, of sometimes wanting to escape the pressures and responsibilities of life. The opening lines "Now I see I can't see myself / I believed I was stronger than I felt" indicate a sense of disillusionment with oneself and a feeling of inadequacy. The following lines "Everything turned to golden / Then it fell apart / It's the same old story / It's the same sad song / Where did I go wrong?" suggest that the persona feels like they had a perfect life or an ideal situation that ultimately turned out badly, leaving them feeling lost and unsure.
The chorus further reinforces the message of the song - that the persona wants to escape and be left alone to their own devices. "Lay me down in the waves / Let the water wash away / And if I leave with the tide / In the morning, I will rise / So lay me down / Don't lift me out / Let me drown". The drowning in this instance is a metaphor for giving in to the pressures and letting oneself escape the realities of life. The line "Take a breath / Hold it in and sink beneath / Feel the eyes of the living watching me" is particularly poignant because it suggests that the persona wants to escape from the scrutiny of others, the pressure to perform or live up to certain expectations.
The last verse of the song is perhaps the most poignant, with the line "If my heart should ever wander / Let the water lead me home." Here, the persona seems to be expressing a desire to find their way back home, to find their purpose and meaning in life. The song as a whole suggests that sometimes, we may feel lost or overwhelmed, and we may desire to escape. However, ultimately, we need to find our way back home, to find meaning and purpose in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I see I can't see myself
I have lost sight of who I am and what I stand for.
I believed I was stronger than I felt
I had faith in my abilities, even though I doubted myself.
Everything turned to golden
Everything in my life was perfect and beautiful.
Then it fell apart
My perfect life suddenly ended in chaos and disappointment.
It's the same old story
This has happened to me before, it's not new.
It's the same sad song
I feel helpless and trapped in a never-ending cycle of failure and sadness.
Where did I go wrong?
I cannot figure out what I did wrong to deserve this.
Lay me down in the waves
Let the water take away my pain and sorrow.
Let the water wash away
Let the water cleanse me of my problems and negatives.
And if I leave with the tide
If I am meant to go away and leave this world, let it be.
In the morning I will rise
I will come back with a new perspective or mindset.
So lay me down
Let me rest and forget everything for a while.
Don't lift me out
Don't pull me back to my problems and troubles.
Take a breath
Take a figurative break from everything.
Hold it in and sink beneath
Allow oneself to sink into the water to escape from the problems and stress.
Feel the eyes of the living watching me
Know that people are watching and judging, but it's okay to escape for a little while.
Leave the past behind
Let go of what happened and start anew.
There's a time to be born
Birth is the beginning of life.
And a time to die
Death is the end of life.
And somewhere they collide
Life and death intersect, but the exact moment is unknown.
I have walked in distant waters
I have been through tough times before and am still here.
But I never walked alone
Someone has always been there with me, whether I acknowledge them or not.
If my heart should ever wander
If I ever lose sight of what is important to me.
Let the water lead me home
Let the water guide me back to what's important.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Justin Cordle, Mark Holman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cortiii YT
"There's a time to be born and time to die. And somewhere they collide."
I just realized this is the baptism. Death of an old life and birth of a new. Great lyrics holy crap.
Lord Dragonflame Swordsmith
Exactly right my friend
Daniel Mcmullen
Chase Cortimilia wow just realized that
Austin Hulsey
This is my absolute favorite song. It is beautifully written.
Benjamin Pabo
Awesome song about baptism. I can see why John is promoting them so much.
Darcy Fogil
Amazing song i feel like i do not have to hide my pain anymore
Doinky Deano
Listen to Lacey Sturm, Run To You. That song changed my perspective on how much Jesus loves me.
Wilson 95
what a wonderful song ♥
Rick Grimes
Love this AWESOME song
Cairo Johnson
LOVE this song! But I love Zombie and Take the Bullets Away too...