Music with a Message - Everything by Lifehouse

Lifehouse is an alternative rock band. They have had several "hits" in the popular FM Alternative radio format. But two members of the band -- the two that do the most writing --
Jason Wade and Sergio Andrade, are Christians. Their music and lyrics have been described as "profoundly lyrical," and they aren't disengaged, as they attend the Vineyard Church in Malibu, California.

That by no means indicates that they are "on board" with the "institutional church" as it exists today. Wade in particular points to the divorce of his parents when he was 12 as the time he became accutely aware of, and angry about, the way the church treated those who didn't conform, and couldn't forgive. Perhaps that's one reason they reject the title, "Christian band." though Wade and Andrade are open about their faith.

Since 2001, I have enjoyed their music, and especially their lyrics. While they aren't overt in an "in your face" way, listening to the words crafted within the flow of their gifted musicianship will clearly show where these guys are spiritually. Their lyrics speak of something -- SOMEONE -- greater than themselves. Below are the lyrics to a song from their first CD released in 2001, No Name Face. I understand it was written during their youth group days, as a praise song. The words make it clear -- and the music sets the perfect tone. Give it a listen online sometime. I think you'll be blessed.

Everything

Lifehouse

Find me here
And speak to me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you
You are the light
That's leading me to the place
Where I find peace again

You are the strength
That keeps me walking
You are the hope
That keeps me trusting
You are the light to my soul
You are my purpose
You're everything

And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this

You calm the storms
And you give me rest
You hold me in your hands
You won't let me fall
You still my heart
When you take my breath away
Would you take me in take me deeper now

And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this

And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this

Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
Everything, everything

And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better any better than this
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this