Caroline and Carolyne met when they were 3 and attended the same dance class. Jordan became a friend later through him being in their older siblings' dance classes. The band was formed after they went to auditions being held by their management company. After winning, they signed with Fervent Records and started writing songs.
PureNRG released a Christmas album A pureNRG Christmas around Labor Day 2008. The album was delayed at first due to both personal issues and busy-work with their previously released albums, but, after some consideration, was finally released. It marked the band's first Christmas album. In late 2008, they also released a remix album with the name "ReNRGized". The band described it as "very eccentric but still having the same kinda music style."
In mid-2009, after previous promotion of their new album, their last studio album The Real Thing was released. They released their final album Graduation: The Best of pureNRG on July 20, 2010.
The band decided to disband sometime in late 2010. According to an interview with TVoneLife, reasons included "wanting to be kids again" and "get back into school and education". Also according to the same interview, Carolyne went into 9th grade, Caroline went into 10th grade, and Jordan went into 12th grade in the fall of 2010. Their mission was to "entertain educate and promote Christian values to young people. Using wholesome and uplifting lyrics in our music and with music and dance in order to provide positive role-models and we just really hope that we can showcase that being a child of God is just really so awesome and nobody can ever take that away from you no matter what happens and that’s just the whole reason that we get up on stage and perform for everybody and they really hope that we can get that message across through our music."
They went on a farewell tour in the fall of 2010, celebrating the 5 years of their lives they'd spent as pureNRG. All of the members said they were very sad to be disbanding, but they felt that God was calling them out.
Their last performance was at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee on March 4, 2011.
PureNRG officially disbanded on Friday, March 4, 2011.
Caroline Williams is currently a solo artist signed to iShine Records. She signed to the label in 2011. Although she has not yet recorded a full length album or released any singles or EPs (she wants to focus on school and education), she is currently a television actress on the show iShine KNECT on Trinity Broadcasting Network. She recorded two songs called "Shook Up" by Jon Fulton, originally entitled "Shook Up My World", and "Heaven Open" by Everlife originally entitled "Heaven Open Your Eyes". They were released for purchase on iTunes from the album iShine All Starz Vol. 3. Her stage name is now Caroline Grace. She tours with various artists on iShine Records such as Mission Six, cKenzi, and The Rubyz. She is featured on Season 4 on iShine KNECT.
Jordan Yates and Carolyne Myers are currently taking a musical hiatus so they can focus on school and education. However, they plan to work on projects that involve singing in the future.
PureNRG officially disbanded on Friday, March 4, 2011.
That's What Friends Are For
pureNRG Lyrics
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And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes
And then if you can't remember
[Chorus:]
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always
Count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times, and bad times
I'll be on your side forevermore
That's what friends are for
Well you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
And then for the times when we're apart
Well, then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can't remember
[Chorus]
I never thought I'd feel this way before
I'm glad I got the chance to say that
I love you, I love you
That's what friends are for
That's what friends are for
Keep smiling, keep shining
I'll be on your side forevermore
And that's what friends are for
Knowing you can always
Count on me for sure
And that's what friends are for
The song "That's What Friends Are For" by pureNRG is an expression of love and devotion to a friend. The lyrics begin with the singer stating that they never thought they would feel this way before, but they are glad they got the chance to say that they love their friend. They express the importance of their friendship, and the comfort they provide to each other during good times and bad. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being able to count on each other and the never-ending support a true friend provides.
The song speaks to the universal experience of how our friends can often be the people who help us through the most difficult times in our lives. The lyrics also touch on the idea of gratitude and the importance of acknowledging the people who have helped us become who we are today. Ultimately, "That's What Friends Are For" is a reminder to appreciate the people in our lives who are always there for us, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
(And that's what friends are for)
Friends will always be there for you through thick and thin.
And I never thought I'd feel this way
I never expected to have such strong feelings of love for you as a friend.
And as far as I'm concerned
From my perspective, I am truly grateful for your friendship.
I'm glad I got the chance to say
I am grateful for the opportunity to express my love for you as my friend.
That I do believe I love you
I am certain that I have deep feelings of love and respect for you as a friend.
And if I should ever go away
If I ever have to leave, remember this:
Well then close your eyes
Think of the memories we have shared together.
And try to feel the way we do today
Recall the positive moments we shared together and hold them close.
And then if you can't remember
If you forget or feel lost, all you have to do is:
Keep smiling, keep shining
Stay positive and keep moving forward, no matter what.
Knowing you can always
Understand that you can count on me,
Count on me for sure
to be there for you, without a doubt.
That's what friends are for
This is what friendship is all about.
For good times, and bad times
Friendship is about being there for each other, no matter what the circumstance.
I'll be on your side forevermore
I will always be here, through good times and bad.
Well you came and opened me
You have helped me to grow and become a better person.
And now there's so much more I see
My eyes have been opened to new experiences and perspectives, thanks to our friendship.
And so by the way I thank you
I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your friendship.
And then for the times when we're apart
Even when I am not physically present, know that:
Well, then close your eyes and know
You can reflect on our shared experiences and know that I am there with you, in spirit.
These words are coming from my heart
I truly mean everything I am saying, and these words are not just empty platitudes.
I never thought I'd feel this way before
I never expected to have such a deep and meaningful friendship with you.
I'm glad I got the chance to say that
I feel fortunate that I am able to express my love for you as my friend.
I love you, I love you
I care for you deeply and want you to know that.
That's what friends are for
This is what friendship is all about.
Keep smiling, keep shining
Stay positive and keep moving forward, no matter what.
I'll be on your side forevermore
I am committed to being here for you, through thick and thin.
And that's what friends are for
This is what true friendship looks like.
Knowing you can always
Understand that you can count on me,
Count on me for sure
to be there for you, without a doubt.
And that's what friends are for
This is what true friendship looks like.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, CAROLE BAYER SAGER, BURT BACHARACH, CAROL BAYER SAGER
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