Foreigner - I Want to Know What Love Is

I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older

Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
I through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've travelled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've travelled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
And I wanna feel, I want to feel what love is
And I know, I know you can show me

Let's talk about love
I wanna know what love is, the love that you feel inside
I want you to show me, and I'm feeling so much love
I wanna feel what love is, no, you just cannot hide
I know you can show me, yeah

I wanna know what love is, let's talk about love
I want you to show me, I wanna feel it too
I wanna feel what love is, I want to feel it too
And I know and I know, I know you can show me
Show me love is real, yeah
I wanna know what love is...


I heard this song in the morning on the way to office, sung by Mariah Carey. It's quite nice cover version I would say, and looks like a few of my friends have favourited this song.

What got me thinking when the Mariah was singing the chorus (I wanna know what love is..) is, God is love. His love for us is unconditional.

Would it be different if everyone starts loving each other the way Jesus thought us?

Third Day - Show Me Your Glory

I caught a glimpse of Your splendor
In the corner of my eye
The most beautiful thing I’ve even seen
And it was like a flash of lightning
Reflected off the sky
And I know I’ll never be the same

Show me Your glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your glory
Majesty shines about You
I can’t go on without You, Lord

When I climb down the mountain
And get back to my life
I won’t settle for ordinary things
I’m gonna follow You forever
For all of my days
I won’t rest ‘till I see You again

Show me Your glory
Show me Your glory
I can’t live without You


Pastor preached from Exodus 33, whereby Moses asked the Lord to show him His glory. I kept thinking of this song as Pastor preached.

18 Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory."

19 And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."

21 Then the LORD said, "There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. 22 When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen."

Our God is so holy that we all sinners will not be able to stay alive if we see His face. But still, He loved us and never stop showing His glory. Sometimes we like to take things in our own hands and do not allow God to show us what He can do for us when we ask.

I have learnt that sometimes when we are faced with difficult situation that we think that is impossible to handle, just ask and wait on Jesus. I have learnt that sometimes we need to do nothing and just let God take control and things will happen in His time. We may be impatient and still want to do something about it because we do not see any thing taking place and we thought that God is not going help us.

Now I have learnt to let go, just trust and relax (how on earth can we do that??!!). That really works for me because I know my God is powerful and I've let His glory be shown to me and that will be my great testimony to share to others so that others can also see how glorious my God is!

Behind the Song:
“Max Lucado likes to say that when we are asking for God’s glory, you are asking for more of God Himself. What a powerful prayer! If we all continue to seek for God to reveal Himself to us, we would surely, like Moses in this song, never be the same.” – Mark Lee (Third Day)

Mark Schultz - I Am

I am the maker of the heavens
I am the bright and morning star
I am the breath of all creation
Who always was
And is to come

I am the one who walked on water
I am the one who calmed the seas
I am the miracles and wonders
So come and see
And follow me
You will know

Chorus:
I am the fount of living water
The risen son of man
The healer of the broken
And when you cry
I am your savior and redeemer
Who bore the sins of man
The author and perfecter
Beginning and the end
I am

I am the spirit deep inside you
I am the word upon your heart
I am the one who even knew you
Before your birth
Before you were

Chorus

Bridge:
Before the earth (I am)
The universe (I am)
In every heart (I am)
Oh, where you are (I am)
The lord of love (I am)
The king of kings (I am)
The holy lamb (I am)
Above all things

Chorus

Yes, I am almighty god your father
The risen son of man
The healer of the broken
And when you cry
I am your savior and redeemer
Who bore the sins of man
The author and perfecter
Beginning and the end
I am


Mark Schultz is one talented singer and songwriter. I just love the lyrics of his songs, and also the melody and how he delivers them. I have to admit that this song, when I first hear it, was not my favourite song. In fact, in some point of time, when the radio is playing this song I was hoping that the next song comes faster.

But there was one day when I was working and this song was playing, I unconsciously listened to the lyrics of the song (although this was not my favourite song previously, I still know the lyrics) and it was quite an experience! I was reminded again that Jesus is the maker of the heaven, the one who walked on water, the risen son of man, the healer of the broken, the beginning and the end.

I felt like Jesus was telling me more about Himself to me through that song, although I have known all that from the Bible. It's so personal. I worshipped Him at that moment, acknowledging that He is who He claims to be. He is my God, my Father, my everything!

Jonny Diaz - More Beautiful You

Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn’t straight her body isn’t fake
And she’s always felt overweight

Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care your skin your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

(Chorus)
There could never be a more beautiful you
Don’t buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty-one the things that you’ve already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you’ve got a man but he’s got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead

Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there’s a man whose love is true
And he’ll treat you like the jewel you are

So turn around you’re not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It’s not too late you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can all be washed away
By the one who’s strong can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you’ll see through the eyes of a little girl


I think we need more songs that encourages people and let people know that there is hope and we don't have to be somebody else because there could never be another person like us individually!

Girls and boys, women and men..most of us are not happy with some part of our appearance and wished that we can have someone else's features. No doubt we need to take care of our body because it is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

If you feel that you are not pretty enough or not handsome enough, listen to this song. There's so much truth in it. "Dontcha" may be nice to listen to, but the message is somehow depressing people that would think they have to look like those girls in PSD. I'm not against PSD (if I don't like a song, I only mean the lyrics), but the message is sending out negative message.

You're beautiful in your special ways!

Addison Road - What Do I Know of Holy?

I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

(CHORUS 2)
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life "its" name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?


Sometimes we think that we are so great, we are better than other person; self indulgent.

This song helped to remind me and brought my feet back on the ground. Some part of the song, I can relate it to my personal experience. So we think we are still great? Have we forgotten that we have the talent and ability because our God is greater?

We need to remember that we need to stay humble at all times. God is the Holy One. We fall short of His standard. No matter how much good we think we have done can ever match His standard. But He still love us.

How lovely is that fact?

Phillips, Craig and Dean - The Revelation Song

Worthy is the,
Lamb who was slain
Holy, Holy, is He
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's Mercy Seat

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And I will adore You!
Yeah!

Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and
Glory and power be
To You the Only Wise King,
Yeah

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And I will adore You!
Yeah!

Filled with wonder,
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your Name
Jesus, Your Name is Power
Breath, and Living Water
Such a marvelous mystery
Yeah...

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come,
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And I will adore You!

Come up lift up His Name
To the King of Kings
We will adore You Lord
King of heaven and earth
King Jesus, King Jesus
Aleluya, aleluya, aleluya!
Majesty, awestruck Honor
And Power and Strength and Dominion
To You Lord,
To the King, to King
To the King of Glory

I like Phillips, Craig & Dean's songs because not only they have nice tune, but also wonderful lyrics. This song which happens to be sung by them was written by Jennie Riddle. It got stuck in my ears after listening to it the first time when I was in Boise.

The words and the tune leads me to imagine how much more grand and awesome it is when Jesus comes and all creation sing in one voice to our King of Kings. This song really helped me to connect my feelings with the revelation that God gave to His people through John. The feeling of how privileged it is to be in God's almighty presence.

I hope they will sing this song in church..

Lincoln Brewster - Today is the Day

I'm casting my cares aside
I'm leaving my past behind
I'm setting my heart and mind on You, Jesus

I'm reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there's so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good, it's good

Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won't worry about tomorrow
I'm trusting in what You say
Today is the day
Today is the day

I'm putting my fears aside
I'm leaving my doubts behind
I'm giving my hopes and dreams to You, Jesus

I'm reaching my hands to Yours
Believing there's so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good, it's good

I will stand upon Your truth
(I will stand upon Your truth)
And all my days I'll live for You
(And all my days I'll live for You)


Such a happy song. We were just driving in Eagle, Idaho (yes, with all the scenic mountains, clear blue sky and everything nice) and this song playing on the radio just made it more fun to drive! Everyday is a gift from God and He made each day good for all of His children.

Thank You for each new day that You give us!

Mark Harris - Find Your Wings

It’s only for a moment that you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you will all to soon unfold
So many different prayers I’ll pray for all that you might do
But most of all I’ll want to know your walking in the truth
And If I’ve never told you I want you to know
As I watch you grow

Chorus:
I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things
I’m here for you whatever this life brings
So Let my love give you roots and help you find your wings

May passion be the wind that moves you through your days
And may convictions keep you strong guide you on your way
May there be many moments that make your life so sweet
But more than memories

Chorus:
I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things
I’m here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots and help you find your wings

Bridge:
It’s not living
If you don’t reach for the sky
I’ll have tears as you take off
But I’ll cheer as you fly


Mark Harris is one of the members of the disbanded group 4HIM. This is such a wonderful song, which is like a wish or a prayer from a father to his son or daughter.

The first time I heard this song, it almost made me cry. The lyrics just show how much love our earthly father have for us, and I cannot imagine how much more our Father in Heaven loves us and wants to give us all the good things there are.

There is a video in youtube and you may want to have a listen to this wonderful song.

Here's to all the fathers in the world, Happy Father's Day!!

Fireflight - Unbreakable

Where are the people that accused me?
The ones who beat me down and bruised me
They hide just out of sight
Can’t face me in the light
They’ll return but I’ll be stronger

God, I want to dream again
Take me where I’ve never been
I want to go there
This time I’m not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it’s unmistakable
No one can touch me
Nothing can stop me

Sometimes it’s hard to just keep going
But faith is moving without knowing
Can I trust what I can’t see
To reach my destiny
I want to take control but I know better

Forget the fear it’s just a crutch
That tries to hold you back
And turn your dreams to dust
All you need to do is just trust


I'm very happy to hear our local music station play some contemporary Christian songs, because here, there is no radio station that plays purely that genre and I usually tune to internet radio for my feed of favourite type of music (sometimes it's just depressing and demotivated listening to "break up" songs and songs with no meaning).

This song by Fireflight is in the Hitz.fm Nu'List.

Here is the story behind the song from the writer of the song herself (and the singer also):

"When we wrote this song, I drew inspiration from the story in the Bible that tells about the woman caught in adultery. She was thrown at the feet of Jesus, and the religious leaders of the day were looking for Him to condemn her according to their laws. Instead, He asked each of them to punish her according to the level of their own perfection, and they had nothing to say. I tried to think how she must have felt, to be turned free and unpunished although she was guilty. This song is about breaking free and going further and higher than you or anyone ever expected. It’s about facing fear and sometimes even facts and becoming stronger than both." - Dawn Richardson

Needtobreathe - Signature of Divine (Yahweh)

Cathedrals have tried in vain
To show the image of your face
But we are by your design
The signature of divine

We'll always sing your name
Forever and today

Yahweh, Yahweh
Great is your glory when you go before me
Oh, we sing
Holy, Holy
Your ways are lovely
So high above me
Yahweh

The fortunes of kings and queens
Are wasted chasing what we've seen
Cause we are by your reprieve
The beauty framed by your suffering

We'll always sing your name
Forever and today

Yahweh, Yahweh
Great is your glory when you go before me
Oh, we sing
Holy, Holy
Your ways are lovely
So high above me
Yahweh

Take me, and pull me through
Cause I can't move without you
I won't leave you alone, you say
It will be okay

Yahweh, Yahweh
Great is your glory when you go before me
Oh, we sing
Holy, Holy
Your ways are lovely
So high above me
Yahweh

Yahweh, Yahweh
Great is your glory when you go before me
Oh, we sing
Holy, Holy
Your ways are lovely
So high above me
Yahweh

Ancient of Days...
Yahweh!


This is my current favourite song that sings about the beauty of our God and King. And I also love the official video of this song, as it is different from most of the videos that I have seen before.

I've tried to search for the video on youtube but with no success. Anyway, the video is made up of thousands of photographs in a series..sound interesting? You can find the making of the video though.

Needtobreathe is a band that should be given a listen because unknowingly, their songs are featured in various popular programs such as ESPN, Oprah, MTV, Prison Break (source from Wikipedia).

Anyway, what I think the song is trying to express is that, humans may try in many ways to portray how our God look like, but sometimes we forget that we are made in His image, thus the signature of divine.

Do you think the same?

Stellar Kart - Innocent

I'm overdressed for success
In a world that has no shame
I've had enough of seeing love
Being played like some game

I know why the good old days are gone
Cause everyone just tolerates whats wrong
I'm not some empty space for rent

I wanna be innocent
Yours wholeheartedly
Innocent
Every part of me
Take me back so I can see
The way that love was meant to be

Boys and girls
The real world
Is one that's filled with consequence
And all the lies that glamorize
It's a life that's broken

I see why the good old days are gone
Every time I turn my TV on
What's wrong with being different

Buried underneath this avalanche
You are my hope and second chance
Don't let my heart get away



Things have certainly changed a lot even within the last 10 years. Sometimes I thought that I was 17 years old like just 2 or 3 years ago!

Commercialism (an attitude that emphasizes tangible profit or success - from Dictionary.com) is everywhere nowadays thanks to the efficient and effective means of communication that we get to enjoy.

The world sometimes tell us that we need to have this or that to be cool, rich, happy, safe, etc. If we don't, others may think that we are weird. When we are weird, then we may not have a lot of "friends".

I don't know how, but I wish that people will not be too busy looking for all these temporary things. Let's go back to basic. L. O. V. E. The love that God has showed and still is showing to us.

It is not easy to love, is it? We are selfish and we want to please ourselves only. Would this world be a better place if we all love each other?

Have a listen to this song because it is catchy and the video is hilarious =)

WL

PureNRG - Here We Go Again

I caught you waking up the sky
And I could not believe my eyes
The brightest blue that I had ever seen
Was looking back at me

It happens everywhere I go
I find something that lets me know
Lord you're always up to something new
I'm still surprised by you
I'm ready to be amazed

[Chorus:]
Here we go, here we go
It's a brand new day
And I sing cause I know
That you'll lead my way
Life is good in a world
Where your wonder never ends
So here we go again

So what's it gonna be today
What you gonna bring my way
You know I wonder
What my heart will see
I'm on the edge of my seat
And I'm ready to be amazed

[Chorus]

Here we go again
Here we go again
Yeah, yeah

I don't ever wanna close my eyes
Cause I don't wanna let my life pass me by
With so little time
And so much to do
And I wanna spend every second with you

So what's it gonna be today
What you gonna bring my way
You know I wonder
What my heart will see
I'm on the edge of my seat
Now I'm ready to be amazed

Here we go, here we go
It's a brand new day
And I sing cause I know
That you'll lead my way
(Lead my way)
Life is good in a world
Where your wonder never ends
Here we go again

Here we go, here we go
It's a brand new day
And I sing cause I know
That you'll lead my way
(My way)
Life is good in a world
Where your wonder never ends
So here we go again

Here we go again [4x]


This song may be too young for me, considering the group that sings this song are young teens. Nevertheless, what this song is about still apply to people regardless of the age, because it is about being grateful to God for a brand new day, and being ready to face whatever that comes our way.

How true it is, God always amaze me in good and bad situation. Sometimes I feel that we should also leave space for some surprises (everybody loves surprises, don't they?) and let God show us what He can do for us and how much He cares for us.

On another note about PureNRG, they are something like the disbanded Jump5.

WL

Jeremy Camp - This Man

In only a moment truth was seen
Revealed this mystery
The crown that showed no dignity He wore
And the King was placed for all the world to show disgrace
But only beauty flowed from this place

Chorus
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from His hands
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from His hands

He held the weight of impurity
The Father would not see
The reasons had finally come to be to show
The depth of His grace flowed with every sin erased
He knew that this was why He came

Chorus

And we just don't know
The blood and water flowed
And in it all He showed
Just how much He cared

And the veil was torn
So we could have this open door
And all these things have finally been complete


Thank you Jesus for taking our place. I could not imaging if this never happen..there will be no more hope for mankind..

Just happened to watch some video and this song strucked me, so here it is, making it into the playlist blog =)

Michael Olson - On The Third Day

Creation brings an offering
As autumn leaves turn to gold
The trees bow down in highest praise
Now made bare before Your throne

The western sky's an amber blaze
At the end of the day
For everything must die to rise again

The winter's chill, a bitter cold
As sin and shame leave us to fall
The clouds so full of newborn snow
For grace to come and save us all

Within the darkest night of man
Was found Your saving hand
For everything must die to rise again

On the third day behold the King
On the third day death has no sting
On the third day we're forgiven and reconciled

The earth it groans in labor pains
As flowers stretch to heaven above
Your creatures sing a prophet's song
To be a gift of selfless love

The sun is rising in the east
And Your Spirit is unleashed
For everything must die to rise again

On the third day behold the King
On the third day death has no sting
On the third day we're forgiven and reconciled

And so we wait in joyful hope
For You to come and take us home
And so we join beneath the cross
In suffering from whence we go

The greatest act of sovereign grace
In the universe displayed
For everything must die to rise again

On the third day behold the King
On the third day death has no sting
On the third day we're forgiven and reconciled

On the third day the saints rejoice
On the third day we lift our voice
On the third day we're united and glorified


Yesterday was Easter Day, the day Jesus Christ rose from the death, hence death has lost its victory. When Jesus was still on the cross, many people mocked him, and shouted that if He is the King, He should save Himself.

Easily Jesus could have done that, but in obedience, He died that most painful death so that we all may have hope. Such sacrifice He paid for us.

This song is written by Matt Maher and I must say that he is one talented song writer. He also wrote the popular worship song sung by Chris Tomlin "Your Grace Is Enough".

Glory Revealed - By His Wounds

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

We are healed by Your sacrifice
And the life that You gave
We are healed for You paid the price
By Your grace we are saved
We are saved

He was pierced for our transgressions
And crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

We are healed by Your sacrifice
And the life that You gave
We are healed for You paid the price
By Your grace we are saved
We are saved

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed
And by His wounds, by His wounds

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus


This song is sung by Mac Powell (Third Day), Mark Hall (Casting Crowns), Steven Curtis Chapman and Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys).

Isaiah 53:5 (New International Version)

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.

This is what Good Friday is about, Jesus took our place so that we may live!

WL

Nicole Nordeman - Why

We rode into town the other day
Just me and my daddy
He said I'd finally reached that age
And I could ride next to him on a horse
That of course was not quite as wide

We heard a crowd of people shouting
And so we stopped to find out why
And there was that man that my dad said he loved
But today there was fear in his eyes

So I said daddy why are they screaming
Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why is he dressed in that bright purple robe?
I'll bet that crown hurts him more then he shows
Daddy please can't you do something?
He looks as though he's gonna cry
You said he was stronger than all of those guys
Daddy please tell me why?
Why does everyone want him to die?

Later that day the sky grew cloudy
And daddy said I should go inside
Somehow he knew things would get stormy
Boy was he right
But I could not keep from wondering
If there was something he had to hide
So after he left I had to find out
I was not afraid of getting lost
So I followed the crowds
To a hill where I knew men had been killed
And I heard a voice come from the cross

And it said father why are they screaming?
Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why are they casting their lots for my clothes?
This crown of thorns hurts me more then it shows
Father please can't you do something?
I know that you must hear my cry's
I thought I could handle a cross of this size
Father remind me why?
Why does everyone want me to die?
When will I understand why?

My precious son
I hear them screaming
I'm watching the face of the enemy beaming
But soon I will clothe you in robes of my own
Jesus this hurts me much more then you know
But this dark hour
I must do nothing
Though I've heard your unbearable cries
The power in your blood
Destroys all of the lies
Soon you'll see past their unmerciful lies
Look there below
See the child
Trembling by her father's side
Now I can tell you why
She is why you must die


Good Friday is just 2 days away...Here is one Good Fridaay song.

There are a lot of lyrics in Nicole Nordeman's song. Just listen to it, and it will definitely overwhelm you with emotions..

You can try to find the song in youtube, some with nice videos...

Bebo Norman - Britney

Britney I’m sorry for the lies we told
We took you into our arms then left you cold
Britney, I’m sorry for this cruel, cruel world
We sell the beauty but destroy the girl

Britney, I’m sorry for your broken heart
We stood aside and watched you fall apart
I’m sorry we told you fame would fill you up
And money moves the man so drink the cup

I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back, you never see it coming back
And I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back, but I can see it coming back for you

Britney I’m sorry for the stones we throw
We tear you down just so we can watch the show
Britney I’m sorry for the words we say
We point the finger as you fall from grace

I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back, you never see it coming back
And I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back, but I can see it coming back for you

It’s coming back for you
Yeah, it’s coming back for you

Britney I do believe that love has come
Here for the broken, here for the ones like us

I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back, you never see it coming back
And I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back, but I can see it coming back for you

It’s coming back for you
Yeah, it’s coming back for you


I was kinda surprised when I saw this song in youtube. So, as usual, interesting songs will get me searching for the lyrics.

The whole world showed us how Britney's life was shattered, all the sad thing that she went through. I do feel sorry for her. It must be really tough, as she mentioned in her interview that 8tv aired (American Idol is supposed to be on air now!!).

All these famous entertainers paid a handsome price for their success. I think that they really work hard for all the fame and luxury, but others also want to profit by creating untrue stories that the world would buy (to quote a show that I've watched before, "there's pleasure in other's misery").

I've read those gossip magazines before, but after a while, I feel sick and stop reading it (my personal feeling only). Therefore, now I do not bother reading them anymore, unless I am watching those people being interviewed in talk show. At least I am sure that it's the true story, right? Because it is coming out from the own person's mouth.

Famous people are also just like us, ordinary people who has feelings. It is the same God that created them and us. He loves them, so must we love each other.

The good news is, Britney is rebuilding her life again. Actually, I kind of like her as a singer. Just that the lyrics of some of her songs are not my type.

Bebo Norman - Amazing Love

My Lord, what love is this
That pays so dearly
That I, the guilty one
May go free!

Chorus:
Amazing love, what sacrifice
The Son of God, given for me
My debt He pays, and my death He dies
That I might live, that I might live!
(Last time only) That I might live!

Verse 2:
And so, they watched Him die
Despised, rejected
But oh, the blood He shed
Flowed for me!

Chorus:
Amazing love, what sacrifice
The Son of God, given for me
My debt He pays, and my death He dies
That I might live, that I might live!

Verse 3:
And now, this love of Christ
Shall flow like rivers
So come wash your guilt away
Live again!

Chorus:
Amazing love, what sacrifice
The Son of God, given for me
My debt He pays, and my death He dies
That I might live, that I might live!
That I might live, that I might live!


Easter Day is coming soon, but before we celebrate the victorious day, we also need to remember that 3 days before, our Lord Jesus Christ went through the most cruel death, which is the death on a cross.

This song got me stopping doing whatever I was doing but just to look for the lyrics. It helped me to reflect on how much our God love us, that He sent His only beloved Son to be the perfect sacrifice so that all of our sins can be forgiven.

If God sends His only Son to die for us sinners, He must have loved us so much...very very much!!

Oh God, You love us so much, but we always break Your heart and fail You..forgive us, but we really want to thank You for the cross. We love You.

Daniel Doss Band - Hold On

When you don't want to face another day
Seems like your life's one big mistake
Failures from your former self chase you
Listen close so you know what to do
You may not see it and you may not feel it
But I'm holding you tightly
Your spirit is near me

So Hold on, hold on,
It will not be long till it's all over
Child hold on, hold on
Lay your weary head upon My shoulder

The rain is beating down so faithfully
But My love is more faithful, you will see
The winds will show no mercy for your face
But your heart is safe, secure inside My grace
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Hold on Hold on
No it won't be too long


Such comforting song. Our God is always near us.

I love the lyric of this song so much.

Casting Crowns - Slow Fade

Be careful little eyes what you see
It’s the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it’s the little feet behind you that are sure to follow

It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
It’s a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It’s a slow fade, it’s a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray

It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
It’s a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you’re thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
It’s a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day

Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see



I love the songs from Casting Crowns because of their lyrics. First song that I heard from Casting Crowns is "Who am I?" (and because of this song, I bought their debut album). I must say that, their songs are mainly reminders to Christians (and non Christians alike) about how much God love us, about an attempt to save a non-believer ("Here I go again"), about us turning to God more often ("What if His people pray"), about Christians being the salt and light unto the world ("If we are the body") and so on and so forth.

This song, is part of the sound track for the movie "Fireproof". I'm not going to spoil the story if you have not watched it, but Slow Fade definitely serve as a good reminder to all of us, regardless of the situation we are in. It's about the never ending tempatation that we face every day and if we take it lightly, we are actually slowly giving in to the world who will consume us.

Therefore, as Christians, we should always keep our eyes on Jesus and grow deep in Him who loves us so much.

WL

Nicole Nordeman - Legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-and-so's that used to be the best
At such-and-such, it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough to make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough to make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy


Not well traveled, not well read,
Not well to do or well bred
Just want to hear instead
"Well Done" good and faithful one...


I've known this song for a long time already, and it is still one of my favourite songs. Just that in office today while waiting for the time to go home, I was just thinking and reflecting that it's going to be almost 3 years since I joined the current company that I am in now.

About a few weeks ago, the top management has decided to end the operation in this plant that I am in due to the difficult economic situation. It's really sad to hear it for most of us, because my colleagues and myself really like working in this company due to the condusive working environment here and also the nice bosses.

All of us are busy looking for jobs and planning our journey after this company is "laid to rest". I thank God for providing me with a job, and I will be leaving the company slightly sooner than its last day.

So, suddenly I found myself humming this song. Then it made me realised, what legacy do I want to leave in this company?

But work aside, what legacy do I want to leave here on earth?


WL

Johnny Tillotson - You Can Never Stop Me Loving You

You can take my picture off your shelf
You can go around all by yourself
You can tell the others that we're through
But darling, I know one thing you can't do

You can never stop me loving you
You can never stop the way that my heart's beating too
You can never stop me loving you
That's one thing you'll never do

You can look away when I pass by
You can do your best to make me cry
You can break my heart and leave me blue
But darling I know one thing you can't do

(Repeat verse 2)

You can hang the phone up when I call
You can say you don't love me at all
You can say it's over and we're through
But darling I know one thing you can't do

(Repeat verse 2)

You'll never stop me loving you
That's one thing you'll never do


Why would I want to listen to Johnny Tillotson? My dad indirectly introduced him to me =) Johnny is the one who gave us the famous "Judy, Judy, Judy, I Love You~~"

As I listen to the oldies, it always make me feel like I want to live in the 60s and 70s. Life seems to be so carefree back then. Love songs and break up songs like this, still sound like fun.

You can look at this song just like the two sides on a coin. The "me" may be a stalker to "you", whereas "me" just want to let "you" know that "me" still love "you" no matter how "you" treats "me"...

Sometimes, this song can remind me that Jesus will never stop loving us too, however we treat him.

I love how simple and practical oldies lyrics can be, compared to some of the current hits that goes "Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your girlfriend, No way, no way, I think you need a new one"...No offence, it has nice catchy tune, but lyrics like that is not my cuppa =)

WL

David Crowder Band - Foreverandever Etc.

Love so incredible to know
It’s never gonna go, never gonna go
Love too impossible and true
For anyone but You, for anyone but You
I think I’m on the brink of something large
Maybe like the breaking of a dawn
Or maybe like a match being lit
Or the sinking of a ship, letting go gives a better grip

I’m finding everything I’ll ever need
By giving up, gaining everything
Falling for You for eternity
Right here at Your feet, where I want to be
I am Yours

Love so indelible to know
You’re never gonna go
You’re never gonna go
Love too unthinkable and true
For anyone but You
For anyone but You

Forever and ever and ever and ever and...


Behind the Song:

'Dying is a strange concept to live by. Yet that is what we are called to, forsaking life to gain it. A close friend of mine suggests we look at it as trading up – discarding our tiny self centered story for a grander eternal one. A sinking ship is both a tragic and beautiful image when he is the ocean.' - David Crowder

Often I discover new songs I've never heard before in office. I guess office is the place where I listen to a lot of music.

Anyway, what attracted me to the song when I first heard it, is the ending of the song. It goes "Forever and ever and ever and ever...Forever and ever and ever and ever...."

I was thinking, what kind of song it this? But it's interesting song, so I checked the radio playlist. I was happy to find out that David Crowder Band performed that song and the title is somehow unique to me "Foreverandever Etc". Etc??? Haahahah..

I love the lyrics too, especially the chorus. Wondering if there will be a day where I can get to sing this in a worship session? Heheheh...

Oh, did you know that David Crowder played the keytar during the band's Remedy Club Tour? It's kinda cool, and the band brought the crowd back to the 80s with the super mario theme song and the overhead clapping (made popular by Bon Jovi). But David also mentioned something like they are going back to the past decades, but we should also look towards eternity, where we will be, hence....foreverand ever and ever and ever and ever and ever.......

WL

Newworldson - Working Man

I am a working man I get things done
Work for the Holy Ghost work for the Son
I am a working man oh yes I am
I am a special agent of the Lamb

I'm gonna wear your covering I'm gonna wear your robe
I'm wear your righteous mane everywhere I go
You're gonna light my candle Son you're gonna make it shine
You're gonna lead me to the throne
Brother testify!

I was born in the city child I was born in the north
I was born in the autumn time Lord only knows what for
I was born when leaves turn red born when things are dying
But I was born with a big ole mouth
Brother testify!


This song has a catchy reggae tune. I came accross this song in the WoW 2009 video compilation. The lyrics of the song is just simple and can be a reminder to us that we are God's stewards in everything that we do.

The last verse is kinda humorous, especially the line "I was born in the autumn time, Lord only knows what for; I was born when leaves turn red, born when things are dying" =)

There was a part of the song, in the music video where the singer did some beatboxing.

WL

Josh Wilson - Savior, Please

Savior, please take my hand
I work so hard, I live so fast
This life begins, and then it ends
And I do the best that I can, but I don't know how long I'll last

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me

Savior, please help me stand
I fall so hard, I fade so fast
Will You begin right where I end
And be the God of all I am because You're all that I have

I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me
I try to be good enough
But I'm nothing without Your love
Savior, please keep saving me

Hallelujah
Everything You are to me
Is everything I'll ever need
And I am learning to believe
That I don't have to prove a thing
'Cause You're the one who's saving me


Many people in the world are working so hard to make ends meet, to reach for their goals in life, to chase their dreams. So much of our time is spent on work, not only 5 days a week, sometimes on weekends too.

I do feel that there were times where I do not have time to spend on myself, on family and other things. This song, I first heard it was in office. Immediately, I googled for the lyrics and it's just exactly how I feel sometimes when there's so much to do at work!

There maybe other instances when we feel like this too, but all in all, we should not forget that we need God to take us through our every day.

I cannot imagine how it would be if I do not know that there is a God that I can rely on.

I'll echo with Josh, that everything that Jesus is to me, is all that I'll ever need..that I don't have to prove a thing because He's the One who is saving me.

WL