Lonely People

This song speaks for itself... a message to not give up and give in.

I love the throw-back beat and the John Lemmon-esque vocals. A true encouragement to the disheartened!!

I think you mean Lennon. :)

This was originally by America, but I love the Jars of Clay version, yes I do.

jars of clay made it sound a lot like the original

I've been listening to this song off and on the past 20 years, and it's always struck me how much it resonates that 1960's folk rock music vibe. I was surprised to see that it was in fact written and performed by America originally.

This song is a nice encouragement to anyone that walks this life alone. Dan Peek, the songs writer, went on to change the lyrics to have an even stronger Christian message when he left America. He explained that "drinking from the silver cup" is drinking from another person's well of experience and being encouraged. And that he had always felt lonely until he met his wife, and he felt like he had won.

Who We Are Instead stands at the top of their catalog when it comes to acoustic performances, just an all around great album you can play from front to back. It doesn't get the recognition that Frail or Good Monsters have enjoyed, perhaps, but it is to me "Jars of Clay" at the very top of their game.