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."
Where We Are
We As Human Lyrics
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The wrong depiction
Is given of you
By those who just try to mix the word and their view
So they can start their own religion
And get on television
While a million people listen
And say "Oh, I had a vision!"
So then I can pray for you too
But if you don't you'll just stay all broken alone
With no where to go
And no more place to call home
Look at your life, your wife
Your kids, your home, and your car
Just send me ten bucks a month or
God will owe you ten times more
What a joke
These people, they're crooks in disguises
They make their living by pulling shades over people's eyelids
It's time for us to stand up
To look around and believe
The only Christ that they see is in the lives of you and me
Let's light their fires
Only you can change me
I can't change myself
I know because I've tried so many times
Where we are
Where we've gone
Where we are
Where we've gone
Is nowhere I want to be
Cause I'm so sick of this,
It's time the world knows how we feel
I said its time to break the box and let the truth be revealed
Unconcealed and exposed let all the fake hit the floor
And then rise from the ashes generation unknown
I'm talking men and women
Finally taking a stand
Instead of taking each others hands and
Conquering many lands
If you agree stand up and sing it with me
Our generation raise up to rock and get free
I've said this a million times before
I'll say it a million times more
Because there's nothing new under the sun
I've said this a million times before
I'll say it a million times more
Because there's nothing new under the sun
For me, for me
Only you can change me
I can't change myself
I know because Ive tried so many times
Where we are
Where we've gone
Is nowhere
Where we are
Where we've gone
Is nowhere I want to be
Oh no, it's nowhere that I want to be
So I try
So I try
Where we are
Where we've gone
Where we are
Where we've gone
Is nowhere I want to be
Oh no, it's nowhere I want to be
The lyrics to We As Human's "Where We Are" are a call to action against false religious leaders who distort the message of faith for their own gain. The song opens with a criticism of these leaders who use their platform to start their own religion and get on television, while a million people listen to their twisted message. They prey on vulnerable individuals, urging them to send money to gain their favor and claiming that they can only find salvation through them. The lyrics are a reminder that the only way to truly connect with God is through personal beliefs and actions, and not through the manipulations of others. The song urges individuals to stand up against these false leaders, to look around and start believing in themselves, rather than relying on corrupt religious leaders to guide them.
The song then shifts to focus on the need for personal growth and the desire to break free from the constraints of the world. The lyrics urge the listener to be brave and stand up against the status quo, to break free from preconceived notions and beliefs, and to strive towards personal growth and change. The lyrics encourage individuals to work towards building a better future for themselves and for the world at large, to be the spark that ignites a fire of change and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Fact or fiction
The truth or a lie
The wrong depiction
A misleading or false portrayal
Is given of you
Is presented about you
By those who just try to mix the word and their view
By people who blend their own ideology with religious doctrines
So they can start their own religion
To establish their own belief system
And get on television
To gain popularity through media exposure
While a million people listen
While many people pay attention to them
And say "Oh, I had a vision!"
And claim that they have received a divine revelation
God told me to tell you to send me your money
God supposedly instructed them to request money from others
So then I can pray for you too
So they can offer prayers on behalf of others
But if you don't you'll just stay all broken alone
If you don't comply, you will remain alone and vulnerable
With no where to go
With nowhere to turn for help
And no more place to call home
And no more sense of belonging anywhere
Look at your life, your wife
Consider your family and relationships
Your kids, your home, and your car
Your children, your dwelling, and your possessions
Just send me ten bucks a month or
Just give a small amount of money every month, or else
God will owe you ten times more
God will supposedly punish you or withhold blessings
What a joke
How ridiculous and deceitful
These people, they're crooks in disguises
These individuals are con artists who pretend to be trustworthy
They make their living by pulling shades over people's eyelids
They earn money by deceiving and manipulating others
It's time for us to stand up
It's time for us to take action
To look around and believe
To observe and have faith
The only Christ that they see is in the lives of you and me
The only representation of Christ they witness is in our actions
Let's light their fires
Let's inspire them by leading a positive example
Only you can change me
Only through divine intervention can I be transformed
I can't change myself
I am not capable of changing on my own
I know because I've tried so many times
I have attempted to change but failed repeatedly
Cause I'm so sick of this,
Because I am fed up with this
It's time the world knows how we feel
It's time to express our emotions to the world
I said its time to break the box and let the truth be revealed
It's time to challenge convention and expose the truth
Unconcealed and exposed let all the fake hit the floor
Reveal and reject all that is insincere and dishonest
And then rise from the ashes generation unknown
And then emerge anew as an unknown generation
I'm talking men and women
I mean both genders
Finally taking a stand
Finally asserting our beliefs
Instead of taking each others hands and
Rather than relying on each other solely
Conquering many lands
Achieving many goals
If you agree stand up and sing it with me
If you concur, support me and sing with me
Our generation raise up to rock and get free
Our generation should rise up and break free
I've said this a million times before
I have expressed this thought many times prior
Because there's nothing new under the sun
Because there are no new ideas or discoveries
For me, for me
For my sake
Oh no, it's nowhere that I want to be
Oh no, I dislike where I currently am
So I try
Thus, I strive to improve
Contributed by Nicholas A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GORLOX
Wow, that's really cool! I listen to them at least once a week. I haven't heard that about Jen :O. You can listen to a little bit of their new song on their podcast. My favorite song is hard to choose... I guess I'll just give you some of my faves: Never Surrender, Comatose, Yours to Hold (live), You are My Hope, Hero, Lucy, Believe, Awake/Alive, Looking for Angels. If you had to pin me down and say what my absolute favorite was... I'd have to say Never Surrender.
Melissa Cheatham
Thanks for taking the time to write down the lyrics! This was the only place I could find them at. The lyrics are soooo true of today... WHAT A JOKE.. all these TV preachers.... SEND ME MONEY... whatever!
Bryn
Love this song
garrin gann
RED is an amazing band also!
GORLOX
That's awesome and funny! :D I haven't had the opportunity to go on a mission trip before but I'm hoping I'll be able to sometime in my life. Btw I noticed your username - Panhead. Skillet is my FAVORITE band of all time! Can't wait for their new album in April 2013 :D
jaaprt
whoooo. so right again. hope i can buy a cd of them in holland.
Yonas
I know there hasn't been a post in a long time, but much of this song sounds like Pillar's old stuff.
GORLOX
I agree! Missionaries don't get enough money nowadays. My church right now has barely enough money to run every Sunday. I know God will provide though
Madison stevens
Catherine White: Right there with ya girl! #PanheadAndHumanoidForLife
Madison stevens
<3 <3 <3