Today’s DC Talk Month Song of the Day is “Colored People” from their 1995 album Jesus Freak. This song is track #2 of 13.
Because DC Talk is a group composed of two white guys (Toby McKeehan and Kevin Max Smith) and a black guy (Michael Tait), i.e. “two honks and a negro” (to quote a song from their 1992 album Free At Last), race has always played an important part in DC Talk’s music. Naturally the rap/rock trio has a lot of passion for race issues, and being good friends of different colors, race has always been an important issue for them to tackle in their songs. Enter “Colored People”, a powerful song about the beauty to be found in races of different colors which is like God’s beautiful canvas of paints, tints and shades… which is a beautiful thing. A great song overall. I love how the song is boy joyful yet has a hint of sadness to the verses.
Colored People DC Talk Song Lyrics
Pardon me, your epidermis is showing, sir
I couldn’t help but note your shade of melanin
I tip my hat to the colorful arrangement
Cause I see the beauty in the tones of our skin
We’ve gotta come together
And thank the Maker of us all
[Chorus]
We’re colored people, and we live in a tainted place
We’re colored people, and they call us the human race
We’ve got a history so full of mistakes
And we are colored people who depend on a Holy Grace
A piece of canvas is only the beginning for
It takes on character with every loving stroke
This thing of beauty is the passion of an Artist’s heart
By God’s design, we are a skin kaleidoscope
We’ve gotta come together,
Aren’t we all human after all?
[Chorus]
Ignorance has wronged some races
And vengeance is the Lord’s
If we aspire to share this space
Repentance is the cure
Well, just a day in the shoes of a color blind man
Should make it easy for you to see
That these diverse tones do more than cover our bones
As a part of our anatomy
[Chorus]
We’re colored people, and they call us the human race
[Oh, colored people]
We’re colored people, and we all gotta share this space
[Yeah we’ve got to come together somehow]
We’re colored people, and we live in a tainted world
[Red and yellow, black and white]
We’re colored people, every man, woman, boy, and girl
[Colored people, colored people, colored people, colored people, yeah]
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Here is the official Colored People DC Talk Music Video. It’s an interesting video, a lot different than what you’d expect.
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Here is the Colored People DC Talk Live Welcome to the Freakshow video for the live version of this song.
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Here is another very interesting Colored People DC Talk Freaked! cover by Ayiesha Woods, John Reuben and the Gotee Brothers! This cover was featured on the “Freaked!” DC Talk Tribute album released in 2006.
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s DC Talk Month Songs of the Day are “I Don’t Want” + “That Kinda Girl”, both of which hail from their 1992 album Free At Last. These songs are tracks #14 and #2 (respectively) of 17.
I Don’t Want It is an absolutely awesome song. An “anti-sex” song during a sexual age, a very, very rare thing. This song has a cool R&B vibe to it. I remember the chorus being a lot stronger from when I was a kid, but instead it’s soft. This song is about abstinence and about waiting for the one God has for you… Instead of accepting sex from just any girl. A rare subject for a song, which makes this tune a great one. I always laugh at the end part, “even if they taught me how, I don’t want your sex.” :D
I Don’t Want It DC Talk Song Lyrics
S-E-X is test when I’m pressed,
so back up off with less of that zest,
impress this brother with a life of virtue,
the innocence that’s spent is gonna hurt you.
Safe is the way they say to play,
then again safe ain’t safe at all today,
so just wait for the mate that’s straight from God,
don’t have sex till you tie the knot.
REFRAIN:
I don’t want it, I don’t want it, want it,
I don’t want it, your sex for now.
I don’t want it, I don’t want it, want it,
I don’t want it, till we take the vows.
Girl, it’s gonna take a little time for us to see (the truth),
that love is simply more than fulfilling the need (for S – E – X).
Respect is what we need to find the cure for this disease (of lust),
and trust in God above to shape our lives in harmony,
that’s why I’m saying…
(Refrain)
Girl, they say that it takes two to make a thing go right (for love).
But girl, we gotta remember there’s another in our lives (in God we
trust).
We must add up the cost before indulging in the heat (for now),
and trust that God will give us something better if we wait,
that’s why we got to say…
(Refrain)
1-900-LOVE S-E-X is on the TV,
too much skin is in your vision,
you gotta make the right decision.
God has set His standard higher,
purity is His desire, I’m gonna choose to wait.
I don’t want it, I don’t want it, want it,
I don’t want your sex for now
S-E-X is a test when I’m pressed,
so back off with less of that zest.
Impress this brother with a life of virtue,
the innocence that’s spent is gonna hurt you.
Safe is the way they say to play,
but then again safe ain’t safe at all today.
So just wait for the mate that’s straight from God,
don’t give it up until you tie the knot.
I don’t want your sex for now,
wait until we take the vows,
even if they dog me out,
I don’t want your sex.
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“That Kinda Girl” deals with a similar subject in relationships, but with a rapping hip-hop style instead of the slow tuneage that I Don’t Want It brings. Both songs are great!
Man this song takes me back! This album, in all it’s tape-deck glory, was the soundtrack to my childhood! Even today, this song is funky, catchy and awesome. I love the combination of rapped vocals but also smooth singing. It’s got a cool vibe to it. :) The subject matter is also interesting, and the lyrics are fun. You also gotta love the “Ahhhhh” part at the end, they always did super funky and unique sounds in DC Talk songs.
This song deals with the subject of relationships from a Biblical perspective, from a guy who doesn’t want to just shack up with any chick, but is waiting for a Godly woman cause that’s what he finds attractive and prays for. I love the chorus. Enjoy!
That Kinda Girl DC Talk Song Lyrics
The other night I met a girl
And she looked to be so nice
I asked her for the digits
And she didn’t think twice
A couple of days later called her up and asked her out
She said,”with you?” I said, “with me,”
And then she said, “without a doubt”
I took her to the Garden where
I guess they grow the Olives
She wore a tighter skirt
Than any I had seen in college
She said, “I love to smoke and drink
While cursing like a sailor”
I asked her where she got her mouth
And if she had a tailor
Finally I walked her to the door to say goodnight
She said, “I am an apple,
Would you care to take a bite?”
Politely I refused and said, “I’m looking for a lady”
So she slapped me in my face and said,
“Boy, you must be crazy”
Different from the ones before
Different from the ones before, she’s that kinda girl
Different from the ones before,
Cause I know she loves the Lord
She’s that kinda girl, virtuous in every way
The kinda girl that makes you say,
“I hope she comes my way”
Well I’m lookin’ for a girl who virtuous
Cause God laid it on my heart to search for this
So I open up the Word to the book of Proverbs
The 31st chapter tells me all about her
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain
A woman who fears the Lord, she ain’t playin’
Hear what I’m sayin’, cause I’m sayin’ it clearly
She’s the kinda girl I gots to have near me
She’s that kinda girl. Different from the ones before
Cause I know she loves the Lord
She’s that kinda girl, virtuous in every way,
The kinda girl that makes you say…
Well I’m lookin’ into hookin’ with a lady
And not a girly of the worl’y that’s shady
But the kinda girl you meet
Behind the doors of a church
Ya see, God will bring her to me
So I don’t have to search
Too hard I’ve been scarred by the ones of the past
So put an APB out on the one that will last
A little longer than a roll in the hay for sure
But a bona fide lady’s what I’m prayin’ for
When I finally meet her, I’ll know how to treat her
By fulfilling all her needs
Love her and respect her, cherish her forever
She’s the kinda girl for me
She’s that kinda girl
Different from the ones before,
Cause I know she loves the Lord
She’s that kinda girl, perfect for each other
There’ll never be another for me
She’s that kinda girl, virtuous in every way
The kinda girl that makes you say
“I hope she comes my way”
Heaven help me, hear my plea
I know there’s one who’s perfect for me
When I finally meet her, I’ll know how to treat her,
By fulfilling all her needs
Love her and respect her, cherish her forever
She’s the kinda girl for me
She’ the kinda girl for me, the kinda girl for me
She’ the kinda girl for me
She’ the kinda girl for me, the kinda girl for me
She’ the kinda girl for me, I pray she come’s my way
She’s that kinda girl
Different from the ones before
Cause I know she loves the Lord
She’s that kinda girl, virtuous in every way
The kinda girl that makes you say…
She’s that kinda girl
[ya know what I’m saying]
Different from the ones before
She’s the one that I adore
She’s that kinda girl
[hey, the girly aint playin’]
virtuous in every way
The kinda girl that makes you say
“I hope she comes my way”
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“Since I Met You” from Supernatural (released in 1998). This song has the polar opposite kind of style and sound of the other two songs, and is a super-happy piece about how the right girl brightens up your life and turns “darkness into day”. It’s a great, singable song that is unlike anything else DC Talk ever made. Enjoy!
Since I Met You DC Talk Song Lyrics:
Was at the end of my rope, I had nowhere to go
Was at the end of my rope, I had nothing to show
Until the day that I turned to you, was at the end of my …
You call me crazy, man you make my day
My state of residence was disarray
At every party and as far as anybody knew – everything was cool, but
The truth was bottled up inside of me
I was as lonely as a man could be
And my 200 friends couldn’t fill the void in my soul
It was a giant hole
Nothing made any sense
I thought there would never be an end
Then love came knocking at my door
Since I met you I’ve been alright
You turn all my darkness into light
And since I met you I’ve been okay,
I’ve been alright
Since I met you I’ve been okay
You’re rolling my winter into May
Since I met you I’ve been alright
I’ve been okay, been okay
You got me feeling like a million bucks
Some people write it off as Irish luck
But I know better, ’cause my rabbit’s foot never did me a bit of good
The truth is hit me like a sock in the eye
A revelation that I can’t deny
Your love has overtaken every little part of me
You were what I needed
Now I’m carried away
Never seen the sunshine like today
You made something of my life
(Chorus)
(REPEAT INTRO)
Sick and tired of the same ol’ fluff
You took me in and you shook me up
You got me tripping on a vision of eternity
I can see it clearly
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s DC Talk Month Song of the Day is “Between You And Me”, from their 1995 album Jesus Freak. This is track #7 of 13.
Between You And Me is another powerful song from DC Talk. If you really want to see how talented this bands music and singing is, this song is a great example. While I dig DC Talk’s fun songs, their slow songs like this one are their most powerful and are extremely moving. I love the bridge section. This is one of my favorite DC Talk songs ever! Enjoy.
Between You And Me DC Talk Song Lyrics
(It’s just between you and me)
(I’ve got something’ to say)
(I want to get it straight)
(Before the sun goes down)
Sorrow is a lonely feeling
Unsettled is a painful place
I’ve lived with both for far too long now
Since we’ve parted ways
I’ve been wrestling with my conscience
And I found myself to blame
If there’s to be any resolution
I’ve got to peel my pride away
[Chorus]
Just between you and me
I’ve got something’ to say
want to get it straight
Before the sun goes down
Just between you and me
Confession needs to be made
Recompense is my way to freedom now
Just between you and me
I’ve got something to say
If confession is the road to healing
Forgiveness is the promised land
I’m reaching out in my conviction
I’m longing to make amends
So, I’m sorry for the words I’ve spoken
For I’ve betrayed a friend
We’ve got a love that’s worth preserving
And a bond I will defend
[Chorus]
In my pursuit of God, I thirst for holiness
As I approach the Son, I must consider this
Offenses unresolved, they’ll keep me from the throne
Before I go to Him my wrong must be atoned
If there’s to be any resolution
I’ve got to peel this pride away
Just between you and me
I’ve got something’ to say
I want to get it straight
Before the sun goes down
Just between you and me
Confession needs to be made
Recompense is my way to freedom
It’s my way to freedom
It’s my way to freedom
It’s my way to freedom
I’ve got something to say, so let me say it today
It’s my way to freedom
It’s my way to freedom
I’ve got something to say, confession needs to be made
It’s my way to freedom
It’s my way to freedom
I’ve got something to say, confession needs to be made
It’s my way to freedom
It’s my way to freedom
I’ve got something to say
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Here is the official Between You And Me DC Talk Music Video. I’m not exactly sure what is going on in this video (some guys chasing another guy who’s got a mysterious package), but the video is set in a laundry mat and it’s great, as always, to see the guys singing their song. :)
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And here is a very interesting and very different sounding Day By Day Relient K DC Talk Freaked Cover featured on the 2006 DC Talk Tribute Album “Freaked!”.
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s DC Talk Month Songs of the Day are “Red Letters” and “The Truth” from their 1998 Supernatural album. Red Letters is track #13 of 14 whereas The Truth is track #9 of 14.
Red Letters is such an amazing song, speaking of the power of Jesus’ spoken words, which are written in Red in certain versions of the Bible. Powerful stuff. I should note that the above video is the trimmed version of the song from Intermission (2001), the original version is below. In my opinion the trimmed version is much better, as the original version gets a bit weird towards the end and ruins it, whereas the trimmed version flows better.
Red Letters DC Talk Song Lyrics
Pages filled with a holy message
Sealed with a kiss from heaven
On a scroll long ago
Phrases, words that were bound together
Now have the power to sever
Like a sword evermore
Heed the words divinely spoken
May your restless heart be broken
Let the supernatural take hold
There is love in the red letters
There is truth in the red letters
There is hope for the hopeless
Peace and forgiveness
There is life in the red letters
In the red letters
One man came to reveal a mystery
Changing the course of history
Made the claim he was God
Ageless, born of a virgin Mary
Spoke with a voice that carried through the years
It’s persevered
Heed the words divinely spoken
May your restless heart be broken
Let the supernatural take hold
What You say moves me, revelation, come and take me
The more I look, the more I see
The Word of God is what I need
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Here is the original version of Red Letters from Supernatural (1998).
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Last but not least is “The Truth”, also hailing from Supernatural (Track #9). This song is about the Truth of God and how it surpasses all understanding. It’s a great song and a slower one.
The Truth DC Talk Song Lyrics:
Say what you want, mean what you say
Remember the deepest seeds still find the light of day
Do as you please, and be who you be
I’m telling you, this thing’s gonna bring you to your knees
The truth is what we need, it is the end of mystery
You know the truth will set you free
The truth is out there, the truth is out there
I am living proof that the Spirit moves
It’s a Holy interceding absolute
Say what you want, but you’ve got to believe
There’s a dimension that the eyes haven’t seen
The secret is out and people are coming clean
(Chorus)
The truth is out there
Our search is not in vain
The truth is out there
God has prepared a way
The truth is out there
To save the human race…out there
Say what you want, but you’ve got to believe
There’s a dimension that eyes haven’t seen
The secret is out and God knows I’m coming clean
(Chorus)
The truth is out there
For you and me, it’s out there
The truth is out there
I believe it’s out there
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s DC Talk Month Song of the Day is “Luv Is A Verb”, from their 1992 Free At Last album. This is track #1 of 17.
A banging, rocking, hop-hoppin’ track from DC Talk’s 1992 landmark album. This song is great even today. I absolutely love how much energy this song has, and all the weird “ping-pong”-ing sounds and the “POW!” and “BOOM!” exclamations spoken throughout. I <3 it! :D
Luv Is A Verb DC Talk Song Lyrics
Intro
Down with the DC Talk, Down with the DC Talk
Are you down with the DC Talk, Down with the DC Talk
Verse 1
Pullin’ out my big black book
‘Cause when I need a word defined
That’s where I look
So I move to the “L’s” quick, fast, in a hurry
Threw on my specs, thought my vision was blurry
I looked again but to my dismay
It was black and white with no room for gray
Ya see a big “V” stood beyond my word
And yo that’s when it hit me That Luv is a verb
B Verse
Words come easy but they don’t mean much
When the words they’re sayin’ we can’t put trust in
We’re talkin’ bout Luv in a different light
And if we all learn to Luv it would be just right
CHORUS:
Hey, tell me haven’t you heard
Luv is serious word
Hey, I think it’s time ya learned
I don’t care what ya say
I don’t care what ya heard
The word Luv
Luv is a verb
– Intro –
Verse 2
Thinkin of a way to explain-o
‘Cause ya knowin’ that I’m flowin’ like a bottle of Drain-o
Simple and plain L-O-V-E
Ain’t all that junk that ya see on TV
Put soaps on a rope ’cause they ain’t worth cope’n
With it’s a myth that there ain’t no hope and
Luv is enough if it’s unconditionally
Given now ya livin’ out the Great Commission
– B Verse –
Verse 3
Back in the day there was a man
Who stepped outta heaven and He walked the land
He delivered to the people an eternal choice
With a heart full of luv and The Truth in his voice
Gave up his life so that we might live
How much more luv could the son of God give
Here is the example that we oughtta be matchin’
‘Cause luv is a word that requires some action
– B Verse –
(Chorus)
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The above is the updated version of the song (shortened and trimmed) from Intermission (2001). Below is the original (longer and some-would-say, “too longer”) version from 1992’s Free At Last!
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And here is the official DC Talk Luv Is A Verb Music Video!
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Last but definitely not least here is the DC Talk Luv Is A Verb Live Welcome to the Freakshow version of this song.
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s DC Talk Month Song of the Day is “Say the Words (Now)”, from their 2001 Intermission album. This is track #1 of 19 and is an updated version of the 1992 “Free At Last” version of the song.
This song is absolutely incredible and is one of the most beautiful songs DC Talk ever composed. The new version is leagues and leagues improved over the original. To this day “Say the Words (Now)” gives me chills. This song will make you re-evaluate your life and your use of the L-word.
Say the Words Now DC Talk Song Lyrics
Silence is golden but these are the words
That the world needs to hear
[brothers and sisters]
Terms of compassion will cause a reaction
As love drives them near
But still we choose to hide behind the face of pride
Pretending we are blind to the calling
This is my point and case, if hate can be erased
With such a simple phrase, why are we stalling?
(chorus)
Say the words, say the words, say “I love you”
Say the words I long to hear
Say the words, say the words, say “I love you”
Say the words I long to hear
Ya gotta say it, ya gotta say it, say it
Ya gotta say it, ya gotta say it
Some just assume we already know
Of the love that they feel
[brothers and sisters]
Some have a heartfelt emotion
But never the words to reveal
I think we all relate, so why are we afraid
To let our hearts convey what we’re feeling?
There is a world in need with hungry souls to feed
And love can intercede if we’re willing, so…
(repeat chorus)
Ya gotta say it, ya gotta say it, say it
Ya gotta say it, ya gotta say it
[check this out]
The word love, well it was once overused
Back in the 70’s the word was abused
But I refuse to let love be diluted
We can’t allow physical lust to intrude it
Or pollute it cause there ain’t no excuse
For the greatest gift of all to be abused
So choose to lose the pride that may tug at you
Don’t be afraid of the words “I love you”
(repeat chorus)
Choose to lose the pride that may tug at you
Don’t be afraid of the words “I love you”
Won’t you say the words
Say the words
Say the words “I love you”
[You’ve got to say it]
Say the words
Say the words
Say them over and over
[Yeah, you’ve got to say it, say it]
Choose to lose the pride that may tug at you
Don’t be afraid of the words “I love you”
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Here is the ORIGINAL version of “Say the Words” from their 1992 album “Free At Last”. This version has a bumpin’, hip-hop vibe that is also awesome in its own way.
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s DC Talk Month Song of the Day is “Day By Day”, from their 1995 Jesus Freak album. This is track #5 of 13.
Does DC Talk have amazing vocals or what? I love the way they harmonize and hum and such in their songs, you’ll see exactly what I mean by listening to this song. Enjoy! :D
Day by Day DC Talk Song Lyrics
I live a simple life, I take a day at a time
I spend my mornings with God before I hit the grind
The subtleties of darkness never cease to amaze
As a physical world creates a spiritual haze
Blinded by distractions
Lost in matterless affairs
Reaching through the darkness
Trusting You will meet me there
[Chorus]
Day by day, day by day
Day by day, day by day
Oh dear Lord, three things I pray [one, two, three]
To see thee more clearly [day by day]
To love thee more dearly [day by day]
To follow thee more nearly [I got to take it]
Day by day
You cruise around the corner
You watch your back
You sweep your feet down alley streets
Sometimes you creep, I never see you coming
Monday, man you’re on my back
Like a knapsack strapped with my heavy burden
No, You cannot condemn me
I won’t buy your bag of goods
You’ve got nothing for me anyway
That’s why I pray
[Chorus]
These three things
I do pray
Day by day
Day by day, by day, by day
[These three things]
Day by day, by day, by day
[I do pray]
Day by day, by day, by day, by day (2x) [it’s one step out of time]
[Chorus]
As you walk
Day by day
Go to God and pray,
“I’m gonna go Your way”
[I’m gonna pray]
See thee more clearly [every day]
Love thee more dearly [oooh, oh yeah]
Follow thee more nearly [I’m gonna go your way]
Does any body hear me?
Day by day, by day, by day by
Day by day, by day, by day by
Day by day, by day, by day, by day
[I know I’m always safe with you]
[One day at a time]
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Here is the official and psychedelic Day By Day DC Talk Music Video.
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Also check out this awesome DC Talk Day By Day Live Welcome to the Freakshow Video of the live version of this song.
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And here is an absolutely awesome Day By Day House of Heroes DC Talk Freaked Cover featured on the 2006 DC Talk Tribute Album “Freaked!”.
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s DC Talk Month Song of the Day is “Free At Last”, the title-song from their 1992 album. This is track #8 of 17.
Free At Last is truly a piece of work, it’s unlike anything you’ve likely heard before, and plays out much like a church song that you’d actually hear while in a church. Lots of choir vocals and joyful singing along with some hip-hop raps… It’s really unique… And definitely early 90s. The song is also somewhat tongue-in-cheek and doesn’t take itself too seriously…. But neither does any song on their 1992 album you could say, eh. This is arguably my least favorite DC Talk song, but it’s interesting and has a cool vibe to it so it’s required listening at least once. And the part when Martin Luthor King Jr. comes in is absolutely awesome.
Free At Last Song Lyrics
Young people
Welcome to the… heaven… … and ministry tonight
Won’t you please turn in your hymnals to page 333
Sister Mildred, we’re gonna play free at last
Free at last, thank God almighty
Free at last, free at last
I thank God I’m free at last
Free at last, free at last
I thank God I’m free at last
[Have you heard?]
[Listen carefully]
[I can’t stop]
(chorus 1)
Free, free, I’m free at last
Thank God Almighty I’m free at last
Free, free, I’m free at last
Thank God Almighty I’m free
(chorus 2)
Cause I’m free, free at last
And I’m free, from my past, and I’m free
Free from sin, and I’m free
And I ain’t going back again
Shackles had me down but He gave me a new sound
So reclaim my name from the lost and found
Ya see, something’s got me jumpin’
And I think it’s the way
That He can take a hard man
And turn him into soft clay
Out of the darkness, the Father has sparked this
The spirit’s alive while the flesh is a carcass
If you’re seriously curious about my past
Well I once was lost but I’m free at last!
(repeat choruses 1 and 2)
Oppression was in session and my life was the term
But when I heard about the Word I was willing to learn
About a flavor I could savor and a brighter tomorrow
Cause this could never be endeavored by a wish on a star
The Father first receives us, the Truth then frees us
Forgiven, now I’m living like a man full of Jesus
It was hell until I fell upon my knees and prayed
But now the yoke that I was totin’ has been taken away
(repeat chorus 1)
Cause I’m free, free at last, free
From my past, free from sin, and I’m free
And down on my knees when my life passed me by
And I ain’t, no I ain’t going back again
F are to the E E
L A to the S T
Out of the darkness, the Father has sparked this
The spirit’s alive while the flesh is a carcass
If you’re seriously curious about my past
Well I was once lost but I’m free at last
I’m here to tell you what he did for me and
I’m here to tell you that he set me free and
I know that He can do the same for you, too
He did it, I’m wit it, so come and get it
Be free at last!
(repeat chorus 1 x2)
When all of God’s children: black men and white men,
Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics
Will be able to join hands and
Sing in the words of the old negro spiritual…
(repeat chorus 1)
Cause I’m free, free at last, cause I’m free
I’m free, I’m free, I’m free, I’m free, I’m free
Down on my knees when my life passed me by
And I ain’t, no I ain’t going back again
Thank God I’m free
Free at last, free at last
Thank God almighty we are free at last!
About DC Talk Month
March 2013 is dedicated to the Christian rock pioneers DC Talk, arguably my favorite Christian CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) rock band and follows January 2013 which was Demon Hunter Month and February 2013 which was Becoming the Archetype Month. March will feature songs from most of dc Talk’s discography (1992’s Free At Last, 1995’s Jesus Freak, 1998’s Supernatural and 2000’s Intermission) featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like rock/alternative/hip-hop music, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. DC Talk features lots of variety in their tunes, from hard rock to hip-hop to slow ballads that will pull on your heartstrings to singable power pop, so there will most certainly be something you’ll like. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
