In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
For those of you that don't have anything to believe in
This song right here's for you
I'm here to tell you the power of somebody I know personally
Listen to me
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
If you enjoyed waking up with that food on your table, say amen
If you enjoyed putting money in your pocket, say amen
If you know God is able to cure anything, say amen
If you know that he's able and willing to cure you, say amen
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
Don't you enjoy waking up in the morning, period
Say yeah
And I know you gotta love when you're sick, and the doctor say it ain't serious, say yeah
It could be worse, you could be hurt, living in the streets, under a bridge
Don't shoot the messenger, just tell it like it is
I'm sorry y'all, I'm just telling it like it is
I'm just speaking my mind on behalf of the Lord
And I wanna let you know, you need to get on your knees and pray and thank Him for everything, no matter what situation
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
This song right here's for you
I'm here to tell you the power of somebody I know personally
Listen to me
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
If you enjoyed waking up with that food on your table, say amen
If you enjoyed putting money in your pocket, say amen
If you know God is able to cure anything, say amen
If you know that he's able and willing to cure you, say amen
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
Don't you enjoy waking up in the morning, period
Say yeah
And I know you gotta love when you're sick, and the doctor say it ain't serious, say yeah
It could be worse, you could be hurt, living in the streets, under a bridge
Don't shoot the messenger, just tell it like it is
I'm sorry y'all, I'm just telling it like it is
I'm just speaking my mind on behalf of the Lord
And I wanna let you know, you need to get on your knees and pray and thank Him for everything, no matter what situation
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
There is power
Glory, faith and strength
In Jesus, Jesus, in Jesus, Jesus
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In the Name of Jesus Lyrics as written by Calvin Broadus
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