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."
We Fall Apart
We As Human Lyrics
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Though it's all our fault
But life is short so we resort to laughing through it all
It's the battle within the good and the sin
With both sides standing strong
It's the permanent scars
How broken we are
But isn't it beautiful
The way we fall apart
It's magical and tragic all the ways we break our hearts
So unpredictable
We're comfortably miserable
We think we're invincible
Completely unbreakable
And maybe we are
Isn't it beautiful
The way we all fall apart
You're a liar but I'm a coward so I can't throw a stone
We're so imperfect but so worth it because we're not alone
It's the wars that we wage, the lives that we take
For better or for worse
It's the lion we cage, the love and the rage
That keeps us wanting more
But isn't it beautiful
The way we fall apart
It's magical and tragic all the ways we break our hearts
So unpredictable
We're comfortably miserable
We think we're invincible
Completely unbreakable
And maybe we are
But isn't it beautiful
The way we all fall apart
The world is dark but all it takes
your love to spark
To set my heart on fire once again
But isn't it beautiful
The way we fall apart
Isn't it beautiful
oh, isn't it wonderful
The way we fall apart
It's magical and tragic all the ways we break our hearts
So unpredictable
We're comfortably miserable
We think we're invincible
Completely unbreakable
And maybe we are
But isn't it beautiful
The way we all fall apart
Isn't it beautiful
The way we fall apart
The lyrics to We As Human's song We Fall Apart are introspective and reflective, exploring the contradictions and complexities of human nature. The song begins by acknowledging the world is on fire, a metaphor for the turbulence and chaos of modern society. However, despite this grim reality, the song notes that we continue to smile because we realize that life is too short to dwell on the negativity. Instead, we resort to laughter to get us through the tough times.
The song then turns to the internal struggles within each person, as the battle between good and evil rages on within us. This tug of war leaves permanent scars and ultimately exposes our brokenness. But despite this, the song suggests that there is something beautiful about the way we all fall apart. The unpredictability of life can be magical and tragic simultaneously, and we find ourselves comfortably miserable as we try to navigate our way through it. Despite our imperfections, we realize that we are not alone, and we are worth it.
The song then references the wars we wage and the lions we cage, representing the conflicts we face in life. But through it all, we consistently want more, driven by love and rage. The lyrics acknowledge that the world is dark, but a spark of love can set our hearts on fire once again. The song concludes by repeating the chorus, emphasizing the idea that even in our brokenness, there is something beautiful about the way we all fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
The worlds on fire but we're all smiling
Despite the chaos and destruction happening globally, we put on a facade of happiness and contentment.
Though it's all our fault
The state of the world is a consequence of our actions.
But life is short so we resort to laughing through it all
We use humor as a coping mechanism to deal with the problems and challenges life throws at us.
It's the battle within the good and the sin
There is a constant struggle between doing what is right and what is wrong.
With both sides standing strong
Both sides of the internal battle are equally determined and unwavering.
It's the permanent scars
The emotional and physical wounds we endure leave lasting marks on us.
How broken we are
We are all flawed and damaged in some way.
It's the things that hurt us all
The universal experiences of pain and suffering that affect us all.
But isn't it beautiful
Despite the hardships, there is something inherently captivating and admirable about the human experience.
The way we fall apart
The way we handle the difficulties and struggles in our lives is unique and poetic.
It's magical and tragic all the ways we break our hearts
The emotions we go through when we experience heartbreak are both poignant and sorrowful.
So unpredictable
Our reactions and responses to situations and circumstances are often sudden and unexpected.
We're comfortably miserable
We have become accustomed to the pain and discomfort we feel in our lives.
We think we're invincible
We feel untouchable and indestructible.
Completely unbreakable
We believe that nothing can harm or damage us.
And maybe we are
It's possible that we actually are incredibly resilient and invulnerable.
You're a liar but I'm a coward so I can't throw a stone
We are not perfect and often struggle to live up to our own moral standards.
We're so imperfect but so worth it because we're not alone
Despite our flaws and shortcomings, we have value and worth because we have each other.
It's the wars that we wage, the lives that we take
The conflicts and violence we perpetrate cause harm and destruction.
For better or for worse
Regardless of the consequences, we continue to engage in destructive behavior.
It's the lion we cage, the love and the rage
We keep our intense emotions and desires locked up inside of us, which can be both liberating and dangerous.
That keeps us wanting more
Our insatiable desire for more fuels our pursuit of fulfillment and satisfaction.
The world is dark but all it takes
Despite the bleakness of the world, there is still hope and opportunity for light and positivity.
your love to spark
Love has the power to ignite and inspire us to keep going even in the darkest of times.
To set my heart on fire once again
Love has the ability to reignite our passion and enthusiasm for life.
Isn't it beautiful oh, isn't it wonderful
The beauty and wonder of the human experience is something to be cherished and appreciated.
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Written by: JUSTIN CORDLE, SCOTT C. STEVENS
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