In 1999 everything began to happen for the band; In June with the help of Neil Costello yFriday recorded and released the Rainmaker album containing all of their own material. Later on in August yFriday were approached by Kingsway to see if they would like to join with them on a 3 year recording contract. Just a month later the band agreed to the contract and signed up on their Survivor label. Kingsway distributed the Rainmaker album throughout the UK and the world where it received a good welcome and very good reviews from magazines such as the Worship Together magazine. In November of 1999 yFriday confirmed that they had been booked to play at Spring Harvest, Easter People, Cross Rhythms Festival, Celebration 2000 and Worship Together.
Throughout 2000 yFriday played their songs at many venues and even managed to do some TV interviews. The following year (2001) yFriday released their second album Open which included tracks such as Creator, Rain and Head over Heels which they released as an EP.
While working on a third album they released the EP "Songs of Heaven" containing 6 tracks they felt didn't fit on their previous 2 albums or the upcoming LP.
The Revolution album, released in 2003, saw yFriday album that was very raw and made you feel that yFriday were actually playing in your room! The album was accompanied by a tour across the UK, aptly named the Revolution tour. The music showing the need to start a revolution in Jesus' name to change the world!
During April 2006 the band's fouth album was released; Universal. Produced and mixed by Nathan Dantzler the new album contained various tracks such as Universal and Gravity and also Shadow of the Cross which had appeared as a limited download from the band's website in late 2005. Through out 2006 the band will be touring across the country including their Universal Tour.
In 2007 the band recorded a live CD and DVD at the Riverside Centre in Derby, 'The Universal Broadcast' was released in 2008 containing songs from each album also the previously unrecorded track 'How Can We Dance?'. Through out 2008 the band has toured across the country and had a busy summer doing many festivals including Greenbelt.
Part of their plans for 2009 were to release a second worship EP to follow on after Songs of Heaven. Ken Riley, lead singer, collaborated with Tim Hughes to write one of the tracks 'Alive'.
The band performed a final sold out concert in Newcastle City Hall on October 31st 2010, and they all left to pursue other Christian interests.
More information about the band can be found on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YFriday
Glory
YFriday Lyrics
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All our stories lead on to fortune and fame
Rack 'em up and shoot
But the cue ball is missing
By tomorrow though, we'll all play different games
Anytime we dance takes us closer to glory
The blue jay flew a little to low down today
Now that kitty-cat's finally purring out smiles
Only cry for so long 'til you're just watering stones
Go full circles crawling all those last miles
Anytime we dance takes us closer to glory
Anytime we love brings us closer
Our lips just moved closer than ever
To naming the feelings we've been made of for all these years
Cliches are frayed teeth trying to feed a hungry old soul
Words of love, though, will bite back all of those tears
Anytime we dance takes us closer to glory
Anyway we make love
Anyway we love
Take us closer to glory
Anytime we dance
The YFriday's song "Glory" is a powerful combination of inspiring lyrics and captivating music. The song starts by setting the mood for an exciting night with an optimistic tone. The lyrics "Tonight, every word will be spoken easy, All our stories lead on to fortune and fame" showcase a hopeful beginning. However, the cue ball being missing from the game represents the unexpected challenges and obstacles that might come up along the way. Nevertheless, the next line, "By tomorrow though, we'll all play different games" indicates the willingness to keep moving forward.
The lyrics "Anytime we dance takes us closer to glory" emphasizes the power of perseverance and hard work. The blue jay that flies too low and the kitty-cat that finally purrs out smiles indicate that even difficult moments lead to something good in the end. The lyric "Only cry for so long 'til you're just watering stones" shows how it's essential not to linger in sadness but to move forward boldly.
The final stanza of the song emphasizes the power of love and how it can conquer anything. It proves that love is the answer to all the problems and the negativity in the world. By "naming the feelings we've been made of for all these years," the song suggests the importance of being open and honest with oneself and others. The lyrics "Words of love, though, will bite back all of those tears" reinforce the idea that love can heal all wounds, empowering oneself to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight every word will be spoken easy
We will speak our minds confidently and freely tonight
All our stories lead on to fortune and fame
The experiences and tales that we share will eventually lead to success and recognition
Rack 'em up and shoot
Prepare yourself and take action
But the cue ball is missing
An unexpected obstacle has arisen
By tomorrow though, we'll all play different games
Our lives will continue to move forward and evolve, and we will face new challenges and opportunities.
Anytime we dance takes us closer to glory
Every time we engage in a passionate and joyful activity, we move towards achieving our goals and dreams.
The blue jay flew a little to low down today
Something unfortunate happened today
Now that kitty-cat's finally purring out smiles
We are now experiencing moments of joy and happiness
Only cry for so long 'til you're just watering stones
We can only mourn and grieve for a limited time until we become emotionally numb
Go full circles crawling all those last miles
We must complete the final leg of our journey, even if it is challenging
Our lips just moved closer than ever
We have finally expressed our true feelings to each other
To naming the feelings we've been made of for all these years
We have finally found the words to describe the emotions we have been feeling for a long time
Cliches are frayed teeth trying to feed a hungry old soul
Overused expressions are ineffective in satisfying our emotional needs
Words of love, though, will bite back all of those tears
Expressions of love can heal our emotional wounds and bring us joy
Anyway we make love
No matter how we express our affection for each other
Anyway we love
No matter how we love and care for each other
Take us closer to glory
Moves us closer to achieving our goals and finding happiness
Anytime we dance
Every time we engage in an activity that brings us joy and fulfillment
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.