When I wrote "Something Beautiful", I was in a pretty desperate state. I kinda felt like I hadn't seen anything truly inspiring in awhile. And we're taught that inspiration is just around the corner, but the problem is, it may not be until the fifteenth corner that we finally see it. We talk about that risk and we use a metaphor in the verse of being "ankle deep in the ocean" but "the water is rising quick" and the tide's coming in, y'know, am I gonna drown, in search of this thing that i've been looking for. But I believe that anything worth having, is worth the risk of losing it. The Scripture that comes to mind is that "a broken heart and a contrite spirit He has yet to deny". In the song, we don't really give the answer of how to find something beautiful. Because how you find that may be completely different than me. But i'm pretty sure it's going to start with a broken heart and a contrite spirit. This is Bo, from the band, Needtobreathe, and this is "Something Beautiful".
I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I would really want you to know that this song is really something beautiful! I don't believe in God, but I do believe that when we're hurt, when we're down and desperate, we go to hold on to something beautiful... And this song really give me hope.
I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I would really want you to know that this song is really something beautiful! I don't believe in God, but I do believe that when we're hurt, when we're down and desperate, we go to hold on to something beautiful... And this song really give me hope.
I'm the weirdest atheist ever, because I'm touch by a lot of Christian songs, and most of the time I don't even realise that it has a meaning related to God. I guess a have to believe in something, even if it's not god...
I'm the weirdest atheist ever, because I'm touch by a lot of Christian songs, and most of the time I don't even realise that it has a meaning related to God. I guess a have to believe in something, even if it's not god...
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Anyways, Needtobreathe is an awesome band, I love EVERY song. Your song "More time" gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it!
Hello! I just now saw your reply, sorry I'm so late in getting back to you. Firstly, I'm not affiliated the band, but I have had the pleasure of meeting them several times and talking to them.
Hello! I just now saw your reply, sorry I'm so late in getting back to you. Firstly, I'm not affiliated the band, but I have had the pleasure of meeting them several times and talking to them.
Thank you for what you wrote, it touched my heart! And, even though I am a Christian, I think you don't have to be a Christian to appreciate this (or other) Christian songs. I think they feel the same way…here are Bear and Joe's comments (from another interview) regarding how people interpret their music.
Thank you for what you wrote, it touched my heart! And, even though I am a Christian, I think you don't have to be a Christian to appreciate this (or other) Christian songs. I think they feel the same way…here are Bear and Joe's comments (from another interview) regarding how people interpret their music.
Bear: "We don't try to write the songs...
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Bear: "We don't try to write the songs in any certain way…we try to be as honest as possible with what's going on in our lives…I think it's good that there's some level of ambiguity because, clearly, people don't have the same situation we do…people respond to it in a million different ways. Which is really rewarding, to see where people take it in their lives."
Joe: "People connect with honest emotion, in songwritings. I think the specific lyrics, if they are about a certain situation, sometimes aren't as important as the actual emotion and the actual experience, and I think those kind of general feelings translate a lot to different areas in people's lives. I think if you communicate those feelings and those emotions well, then there's gonna be a lot of different reactions to that."
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I agree, Needtobreathe is one of the best bands I've heard in a very long time. I too love pretty much all of their songs! I don't think they will be in Canada anytime soon, but I looked and the closest shows to you are in New York City, NY on Nov. 5th and Boston, MA on Nov. 6th. I would encourage you to make the drive, they are well worth it and would be thrilled to hear you drove from Canada. :)
When I wrote "Something Beautiful", I was in a pretty desperate state. I kinda felt like I hadn't seen anything truly inspiring in awhile. And we're taught that inspiration is just around the corner, but the problem is, it may not be until the fifteenth corner that we finally see it. We talk about that risk and we use a metaphor in the verse of being "ankle deep in the ocean" but "the water is rising quick" and the tide's coming in, y'know, am I gonna drown, in search of this thing that i've been looking for. But I believe that anything worth having, is worth the risk of losing it. The Scripture that comes to mind is that "a broken heart and a contrite spirit He has yet to deny". In the song, we don't really give the answer of how to find something beautiful. Because how you find that may be completely different than me. But i'm pretty sure it's going to start with a broken heart and a contrite spirit. This is Bo, from the band, Needtobreathe, and this is "Something Beautiful".
~ Interview from http://www.air1.com/
I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I would really want you to know that this song is really something beautiful! I don't believe in God, but I do believe that when we're hurt, when we're down and desperate, we go to hold on to something beautiful... And this song really give me hope.
I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I would really want you to know that this song is really something beautiful! I don't believe in God, but I do believe that when we're hurt, when we're down and desperate, we go to hold on to something beautiful... And this song really give me hope.
I'm the weirdest atheist ever, because I'm touch by a lot of Christian songs, and most of the time I don't even realise that it has a meaning related to God. I guess a have to believe in something, even if it's not god...
I'm the weirdest atheist ever, because I'm touch by a lot of Christian songs, and most of the time I don't even realise that it has a meaning related to God. I guess a have to believe in something, even if it's not god...
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Anyways, Needtobreathe is an awesome band, I love EVERY song. Your song "More time" gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it!
PLEASE, come to Montreal, Canada!
Hello! I just now saw your reply, sorry I'm so late in getting back to you. Firstly, I'm not affiliated the band, but I have had the pleasure of meeting them several times and talking to them.
Hello! I just now saw your reply, sorry I'm so late in getting back to you. Firstly, I'm not affiliated the band, but I have had the pleasure of meeting them several times and talking to them.
Thank you for what you wrote, it touched my heart! And, even though I am a Christian, I think you don't have to be a Christian to appreciate this (or other) Christian songs. I think they feel the same way…here are Bear and Joe's comments (from another interview) regarding how people interpret their music.
Thank you for what you wrote, it touched my heart! And, even though I am a Christian, I think you don't have to be a Christian to appreciate this (or other) Christian songs. I think they feel the same way…here are Bear and Joe's comments (from another interview) regarding how people interpret their music.
Bear: "We don't try to write the songs...
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Bear: "We don't try to write the songs in any certain way…we try to be as honest as possible with what's going on in our lives…I think it's good that there's some level of ambiguity because, clearly, people don't have the same situation we do…people respond to it in a million different ways. Which is really rewarding, to see where people take it in their lives."
Joe: "People connect with honest emotion, in songwritings. I think the specific lyrics, if they are about a certain situation, sometimes aren't as important as the actual emotion and the actual experience, and I think those kind of general feelings translate a lot to different areas in people's lives. I think if you communicate those feelings and those emotions well, then there's gonna be a lot of different reactions to that."
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I agree, Needtobreathe is one of the best bands I've heard in a very long time. I too love pretty much all of their songs! I don't think they will be in Canada anytime soon, but I looked and the closest shows to you are in New York City, NY on Nov. 5th and Boston, MA on Nov. 6th. I would encourage you to make the drive, they are well worth it and would be thrilled to hear you drove from Canada. :)
I would also encourage you to post your above reply on this page http://www.needtobreathe.net/music/something-beautiful/ They do read these, even if they (almost) never respond.
Thank you again for your reply!