Every Day
Right from the opening “ooo’s,” you know it’s going to be good. And when that first chorus hits, you can’t help but sing along:
Every Day
New Single From PEOPLE & SONGS Releases On Leap Day, 2020
Right from the opening “ooo’s,” you know it’s going to be good. And when that first chorus hits, you can’t help but sing along:
I gotta sing out a new song
Until my heart sings along
I’m gonna lift up a true praise
‘Cause You make me glad
So I will rejoice
Every Day…
“Every Day” is the latest single from PEOPLE & SONGS, released (ironically) on February 29, a special day that only comes around once every 4 years.
Wesley Nilsen, vocalist and bassist for PEOPLE & SONGS and one of the song’s co-writers, reflects, “Psalm 96 says, ‘Oh sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name, tell of his salvation from day to day.’
“My salvation story is not always the first thing on my mind when I wake up in the morning, or even the central meditation of my heart throughout the day. But that’s to be expected; as humans, we’re all distractible and forgetful. I have to choose to obey the command to ‘sing a new song!’ My salvation isn’t a thing of the past; every day there is some new way that Jesus is working in me. He’s always leading me deeper in the new life I was born into. Like the chorus of this song says, I have to sing UNTIL my heart agrees with the truths that are being sung. That’s how I choose joy and stay thankful for what He’s done and what He’s doing!”
The third verse begins:
I tried to do life on my own
It left me empty and alone
I needed You to come and fill me...
Mary Grace, who sings lead on the third verse, says, “I love that reminder. We need Him to completely fill every space that we have tried to fill with lesser things. God longs to inhabit every part of our lives. He gives new life. He restores. He is redemption.
“It was such an honor to sing on this song with my good friends Wesley Nilsen and Kaden Slay,” continues Mary Grace. “I love the power behind the words ‘I’ve gotta sing out a new song until my heart sings along.’ Training our souls to sing in spite of what we feel is such a good skill to practice as a believer. I pray that this song helps you to lift your head no matter the circumstances and sing out your very own song to the only worthy King.”
“Every Day” was written by Wesley, Charity Gayle and Jairus Withrow, and recorded at the 3rd annual Turn Up The Lights worship festival in La Porte, Indiana last October. The purpose of Turn Up The Lights is to unite churches and entire cities in lifting up the Name of Jesus. “It’s stunning to realize that what began here in 2017 has quickly spread to various parts of the United States,” said Jennie Lee Riddle, founder of PEOPLE & SONGS and Turn Up The Lights. “This year we have seven festivals scheduled across the country.” For more information, go to turnupthelights.org.
Charts for “Every Day” are available on the People & Songs web store.
Also available on SongSelect. https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/7145985/every-day
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Advent & Christmas Playlist 2014
With the season of Advent upon us we wanted to share some of our favorite picks for Advent and Christmas. Listed in no particular order, these are songs we have on heavy rotation this year.
With the season of Advent upon us we wanted to share some of our favorite picks for Advent and Christmas. Listed in no particular order, these are songs we have on heavy rotation this year.
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
written by David Gentiles and Jennie Lee Riddle
A beautiful hymn that celebrates the joy and hope of the coming of Christ. Though A new song, it is reminiscent of the greatest of sacred carols, faithfully proclaiming the Christmas narrative, and salvation found in Christ. A great option for an choral and orchestral Christmas opener!
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
written by Shane Bernard, Sean Carter
A fresh arrangement of the classic carol. Shane And Shane modernized the melody of the traditional chorus, and The added bridge is an invitation to join the heavenly song, translating the latin "Gloria in excelsis Deo" to english "Glory be to God in the highest"
GOD IN FLESH AND BLOOD
by Travis Ryan, Brandon Collins and Jennie Lee Riddle
A song that celebrates the incarnation of God through Jesus Christ. This is a heart moving arrangement with string quartet, piano and acoustic guitar. A great selection to point the incarnate word made flesh , and to the saving work of Jesus blood on the cross.
CHRISTMAS TIME JUST FOR YOU AND ME
by Crystal Yates
Less Advent but Extra-Christmas, Crystal Yates does what she does so well, and captivates the listener with her soulful voice. This one, is for anyone in love on Christmas; think Norah
Jones's "Come Away With Me" meets "Baby It's Cold Outside"
GLORIA
by Elizabeth Hunnicut, Sean Carter and Ryan Flanigan
Taken from "The Message" version of John 1 (MSG) the opening line helps to wrap our minds around how God humbled himself into humanity, leaving a throne and moving "into the neighborhood". Other lyrical poetry, "Heavens Creator, gravity bound" and "Gave up the power and privilege of deity" is interpreted from Philippians 2.
O COME DIVINE MESSIAH
written by Robbie Seay and Jennie Lee Riddle
It is a modern day English adaption of the original lyrics from "Venez, Devin Messie," a 16th century French card by Abbot Simon-Joseph Pellegrin (1663-1745). Although originally intended to celebrate the advent of the Messiah's birth, this version takes the liberty of expanding Pellegrin's message to include the long-awaited advent of Christ's return.
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
written by Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan and Paul Mabury
"The drought breaks with the tears of a mother A baby's cry is the sound of love Come down" uniquely merges the humanity of child Messiah's birth, with the flood of divinity that came to earth after 400 years of silence. The bridge of this song is a declaration of hope that our King has come.
SON OF LIGHT
written by Magen Thurman, Tony Alany, Jennie Lee Riddle Son of Light is an artistic take on Mary's perspective as the mother of Jesus. It's an interesting look through her eyes as she sees the fulfillment of who her son really is--the promised Messiah and King of the world.