It must have been hard for the multi-awarded artist, Steven Curtis Chapman, to still sing this wonderful composition during his concert just after a few days when his 5-year-old daughter died in a car accident. Still, I salute this man not only because he is a great singer and composer but also because of the way that he keeps his family closely-knit and for being strong despite the tragic event that could break any father’s heart, which is due to his very firm foundation in Christ.
Any loving parent who will listen to this song, would probably find his/her eyes wet with tears. Cinderella is a very touchy song that explains how a parent feels towards his child and it also tells us to treasure every little time we spend with our children because someday they’ll grow up and leave us. We must highly value our relationship with our kids because our borrowed life here on earth is too short and we must live it fully and well.
The Story
The Song
Lyrics
She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,
Without a care in the world.
And I’m sittin’ here wearin’ the weight of the world on my shoulders.
It’s been a long day and there’s still work to do,
She’s pulling at me saying “Dad I need you!
There’s a ball at the castle and I’ve been invited and I need to practice my dancin’”
“Oh please, daddy, please!”
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
‘Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don’t wanna miss even one song,
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she’ll be gone
She says he’s a nice guy and I’d be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says “Dad, the prom is just one week away,
And I need to practice my dancin’”
“Oh please, daddy, please!”
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
‘Cause I know something the prince never knew
Ohh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don’t wanna miss even one song,
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she’ll be gone
She will be gone.
Well, she came home today
With a ring on her hand
Just glowin’ and tellin’ us all they had planned
She says “Dad, the wedding’s still six months away
but I need to practice my dancin’”
“Oh please, daddy please!”
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
‘Cause I know something the prince never knew
Ohh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don’t wanna miss even one song,
(even one song)
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she’ll be gone
Another one of the famous Casting Crowns’ hits captured my heart from the first time I have heard of it. This heart-warming song greatly reminds us that Jesus knows everything that we are going through and how heavy our burden is. This song also encourages us to continue our race in faith and to never give up even if the pressures of this world are catching up with us. Just as Jesus never fails us and even took our place up on that tree, we should never give Him less than all our life and praise.
Listen, be inspired and sing along with Casting Crowns as they perform their brilliant composition, the 2008 Dove Awards Song of the Year, EAST TO WEST, from the album “The Altar and The Door”.
Here I am, Lord, and I’m drowning in your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don’t want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight
I know You’ve cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
And I stand before You now as though I’ve never sinned
But today I feel like I’m just one mistake away from You leaving me this way.
Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west
’cause I can’t bear to see the man I’ve been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
’cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
I start the day, the war begins, endless reminding of my sin
Time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I’m in
Today I feel like I’m just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
I know You’ve washed me white, turned my darkness into light
I need Your peace to get me through, to get me through this night
I can’t live by what I feel, but by the truth Your word reveals
I’m not holding on to You, but You’re holding on to me
You’re holding on to me
Jesus, You know just how far the east is from the west
I don’t have to see the man I’ve been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
’cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
One scarred hand to the other
From one scarred hand to the other
Jars of Clay, one of my favorite, and among the most awarded Christian Artists released another inspiring album this year.
For a little background, this band is consists of four official members: Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. They’ve been active in the music industry from 1993 to present.
The band’s name is derived from the New International Version’s translation of 2 Corinthians 4:7:
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Greatest Hits is the third compilation/album of Jars of Clay, which was released last April 1, 2008. This compilation follows 2001’s Jar Of Gems, which was released to the Singapore market, and 2007’s The Essential Jars of Clay. The album will contain 14 tracks, 13 previously-released songs and one new song, entitled “Love Is The Protest”.
Here are the contents of the said album:
1 “Flood”
2 “Love Song for a Savior”
3 “Like a Child”
4 “Worlds Apart”
5 “Crazy Times”
6 “Frail”
7 “Unforgetful You”
8 “I Need You”
9 “Show You Love”
10 “Amazing Grace”
11 “God Will Lift Up Your Head”
12 “Dead Man (Carry Me)”
13 “Work” 3:55
14 “Love Is The Protest”
WOW Hits is back with more inspiring Contemporary Christian Songs! It’s getting better every year. The latest collection of top Contemporary Christian songs is really the best. You can listen to them the whole day and still not get bored or tired of listening. The lyrics of the songs really relate to real life experiences and anybody will get carried away if they pay attention and internalize the songs. Who wouldn’t love a great song coupled with a nice rhythm, which can revive a weary, broken and troubled soul?
The album comes in two discs which contains about 15 songs in each disc. My top picks are the following:
Walking Her Home - Mark Schultz
– I love this song because it depicts true love and commitment
Everytime I Breathe - Big Daddy Weave
– This song reminds me how awesome it is to be in the presence of God. My heart and soul is at peace whenever I listen to this one.
I Need You to Love Me - Barlowgirl
– Aside from the wonderful music, this song emphasizes that we all need the love and grace of God because without it, where will we be?
Here are the sample of the songs. Listen and be inspired.
