LOST THE PLOT - News Boys

When you come back again
would you bring me something from the fridge?
heard a rumor that the end is near
but i just got comfortable here.
Sigh.
let's be blunt.
i'm a little distracted.
what do you want?
Headaches and bad faith
are all that i've got.
first i misplaced the ending
then i lost the plot.
Out among free-range sheep
while the big birds sharpen their claws.
for a time we stuck with the shepherd
but you wouldn't play santa claus
Sigh.
let's be blunt.
we're a little distracted.
what do you want?
Once we could follow,
now we cannot.
you would not fit our image,
so we lost the plot
Once we could hear you.
now our senses are shot.
we've fogotten our first love.
we have lost the plot.
When i saw you for the first time
you were hanging with a thief.
and i knew my hands were dirty,
and i dropped my gaze.
then you said i was forgiven
and you welcomed me with laughter.
i was happy ever after.
i was counting the days
when you'd come back again.
we'll be waiting for you.
when you comin' back again?
we'll be ready for you.
maybe we'll wake up when...
maybe we'll wake up when
you come back again.
Lies.
let's be blunt.
we're a little unfaithful.
what do you want?
Are you still listening?
'cause we're obviously not.
we've forgotten our first love.
we have lost the plot.
And why are you still calling?
you forgave, we forgot.
we're such experts at stalling
that we lost the plot.
lost the plot.
When you come back again
would you bring me something from the fridge?
heard a rumor that the end is near
but i just got comfortable here.

LIGHTS OUT - News Boys

Last one turns the lights out, and
makes sure every curtain's drawn
nails the shutters shut, he's sure
we are not of this world for long
who do you think you are?
did you figure out the date?
what do you hope to do
while you sit around and wait, wait, wait?
Last one turns the lights out, and
disconnects the answer phone
stuffs all sense of mission, says
"i just can't turn the tide alone"
who do you think you are?
did you figure out the time?
what do you hope to do
while you hide out and whine, whine, whine...
Don't go shuttin' down
'til the trumpet sounds
and the battle is won
don't go punchin' out
'til the final shout
and the father says,
"well done"
Last one turns the light out, and
just keeps playing dumb
these were his instructions, he's
not sure where he got 'em from
why do you wanna hide
in a separate class?
why do you buy the lie
of faith under glass, glass, glass...
Don't go shuttin' down...
Last one shoots the light sout, and
climbs up to the top of the roof
he's sitting there 'til the second coming
says he's got mathematical proof
who do you think you are?
did you figure out the date?
what do you hope to do
while you sit around and wait, wait, wait...
Don't go shuttin' down...

LET IT RAIN - News Boys

And i have watched in wonder
as with a word you calmed a raging sea
i have seen you make the wine from water
mud and water made a blind man see
water still reminds me
of the seaside where our eyes first met
Let it rain
lord, we're waiting for your rain to fall
let it rain
bringing back the wonder of it all
and i can see your face again
when you let it rain
And i've been bathed in mercy
by every gesture, every word you've said
once i spoke of power and high position
you took a towel and washed my feet instead
water, like a promise
heaven opens, but i'm not there yet
Let it rain...
I've been foolish
thought i knew it all
three times i denied your name
your forgiveness, like a waterfall
washes away my shame
A new dawn is breaking
another hour, and then i leave this place
i am ready, lord, to give my life up
i'm so ready, lord, to see your face
water, like a promise
and in this final hour, i think my final prayer shall be
would you let it rain?
Let your spirit fall afresh on me
Let it rain...

LET IT GO - News Boys

You are waiting on a beach
for a healing word to come
maybe an apology in a bottle
maybe a flare that says, "i'm sorry."
and the hurting leaves you numb
Will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
he left his rights
will you leave yours?
you don't understand it
let it go
You are waiting on a beach
this is where the east meets west
and as another sun sets on your anger
the darkness laughs, as the wound destroys
and it turns your prayers to noise
Will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
he left his rights
will you leave yours?
you won't understand it
let it go
This bitterness you hide
it seeps into your soul
and it steals your joy
'til it's all you know
let it go
Will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
he left his rights
will you leave yours?
you won't understand it
let it go
Will you forgive?
will you forget?
will you live what you know?
beneath the cross
you hear his words,
"father, forgive them,"
and you know
you can't understand it
let it go

IT IS YOU - News Boys

As we lift up our hands
Will you meet us here?
As we call on your name
Will you meet us here?
We have come to this place
To worship you
God of mercy and grace

It is you
We adore
It is you
Praises are for
Only you
The heaven's declare
It is you
It is you

Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone, yeah
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone

It is you
We adore
It is you
It is you

As we lift up our hands
Will you meet us here?
As we call on your name
Will you meet us here?
We have come to this place
To worship you
God of mercy and grace

It is you
We adore
It is you
Praises are for
Only you
The heaven's declare
It is you
It is you

Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone, yeah
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone

As we lift up our hands
As we call on your name
Will you visit this place
By your mercy and grace

As we lift up our hands
As we call on your name
Will you visit this place
By your mercy and grace

It is you
We adore
It is you
It is you

Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone, yeah
Holy, holy is our God Almighty
Holy, holy is his name alone /

It is you
We adore
It is you
Only you

IN THE BELLY OF THE WHALE - News Boys

Up to my ears
in bitter tears.
can't believe i've sunk this low
as i walk the plankton
inner sanctum.
got outta dodge,
sailed on a bon-less
bon voyage.
you said north,
i headed south.
tossed overboard.
good lord, that's a really large mouth...
I'm sleeping with fishes here,
in the belly of the whale.
i'm highly nutritious here,
in the belly of the whale.
bad food, lousy atmosphere.
i don't wanna bellyache.
how long is this gonna take?
Woke up this morning kinda blue,
thinking through that age-old question:
how to exit a whale's digestion?
it might behoove me to be heaved.
head out like a human comet.
hmmm... i wonder what rhyme with comet.
I'm sleeping with fishes here,
in the belly of the whale.
i'm highly nutritious here,
in the belly of the whale.
i'm ready to reappear.
i don't wanna bellyache.
lord, how long's this gonna take?
End times, they come rolling around.
enzymes, they come breaking us down to the core.
the good lord grants we all get a second chance.
I'm one of the dishes here,
in the belly of the whale.
they say i'm delicious here,
in the belly of the whale.
lord, please make him chuck it all.
it's a gut call
in the belly of the whale.
I'm in the belly of the whale.
in the belly of the whale.
i'm in the belly.
in the belly of the whale.
i'm in the belly of the whale.
in the belly of the whale.
i'm in the belly...
In the belly of the whale
in an underwater jail
it's a tight squeeze.
it's a-gettin' to me,
but it's roomier
than the tail.
hey, sailor,
got my flow free
like a salmon to the sea
from the l.a. symphony.
i'm a paddleboat
paddlin' in their wake,
a fake free-styler,
but my unemployment pays.
i'm avoiding cliches
like "whale of a tale" say
or "you can't keep
a good man down,"
'cause you can
and i've been there, man.
but i've been expectorated.
i'm elated!
i'm free like willie!
happy day!
oops,
that's a bit of a cliche.
In the belly...

IN CHRIST ALONE - News Boys

In christ alone
newsboys
(adoration: the worship album)
In christ alone my hope is found
he is my light, my strength, my song
this cornerstone, this solid ground
firm through the fiercest drought and storm
what heights of love, what depths of peace
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease
my comforter, my all in all
here in the love of christ i stand
In christ alone, who took on flesh
fullness of god in helpless babe
this gift of love and righteousness
scorned by the ones he came to save
‘til on that cross as jesus died
the wrath of god was satisfied
for every sin on him was laid
here in the death of christ i live
There in the ground his body lay
light of the world by darkness slain
then bursting forth in glorious day
up from the grave he rose again
and as he stands in victory
sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
for i am his and he is mine
bought with the precious blood of christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
this is the power of christ in me
from life’s first cry to final breath
jesus commands my destiny
no power of hell, no scheme of man
can ever pluck me from his hand
‘til he returns or calls me home
here in the power of christ i’ll stand

I AM FREE (EN ESPAÑOL) - News Boys

Por ti lo ciegos veran
por ti el mudo cantara
por ti los muertos viviran

Por ti nuestros corazones cantaran
por ti las tinieblas huiran
por ti nuestros corazones gritaran

Soy libre
si soy libre

Soy libre para correr
(soy libre para correr)

Soy libre para danzar
(soy libre para danzar)

Soy libre para vivir por ti
(soy libre para vivir por ti)

Soy libre
si soy libre

Por ti el reyno de los cielos viene
por ti nuestras batallas ganamos
por ti no tengo temor

Por ti el precio fue pagado
por ti ahi victoria
devido a ti mi corazòn canta

Soy libre
si soy libre

Soy libre para correr
(soy libre para correr)

Soy libre para danzar
(soy libre para danzar)

Soy libre para vivir por ti
(soy libre para vivir por ti)

Soy libre
si soy libre

A quien El Hijo libera es verdaderamente libre

A quien El Hijo libera es verdaderamente libre

Soy libre para correr
(soy libre para correr)

Soy libre para danzar
(soy libre para danzar)

Soy libre para vivir por ti
(soy libre para vivir por ti)

Soy libre
si soy libre

I AM FREE - News Boys

Through You the blind will see
Through You the mute will sing
Through You the dead will rise
Through You all hearts will praise
Through You the darkness flees
Through You my heart screams
I am free
I am free

I am free to run
I am free to dance
I am free to live for You
I am free
yes i am free (2)

HE REIGNS (EN ESPAÑOL) - News Boys

Esta es la canción del redimido levantamiento
del llano del africano
Esta es la canción del perdonado ahogamiento
hacia fuera de la lluvia del Amazonas

La canción de creyentes asiáticos
llenado del fuego santo de Dios es cada tribu
cada lengüeta, cada nación
una canción de amor llevada
de un coro agradecido


Es todo el Dios niños
que cantan gloria, gloria,
Aleluya Él reina, Él reina
Es todo el Dios niños
que cantan gloria, gloria,
Aleluya Él reina, Él reina


Dejáis le levantarse sobre los cuatro vientos
alcanzado en el sonido divino
Deje el eco de las alabanzas de las torres
de catedrales al fiel recolectado subterráneamente
de todas las canciones cantadas
del amanecer de la creación
algunos fueron significados para persistir
de todas las campanas sonó
de mil agujas que ninguno suena
más verdad que esto


Y todas las energías de la oscuridad
tiemble en lo que acaban de oír causa de
todas las energías de la oscuridad
no se ahoga hacia fuera una sola palabra


Es todo el Dios niños
que cantan gloria, gloria,
Aleluya Él reina, Él reina
Es todo el Dios niños
que cantan gloria, gloria,
Aleluya Él reina, Él reina

HE REIGNS - News Boys

It's the song of the redeemed
rising from the african plain
it's the song of the forgiven
drowning out the amazon rain
the song of asian believers
filled with god's holy fire
it's every tribe, every tongue, every nation
a love song born of a grateful choir
It's all god's children singing
glory, glory, hallelujah
he reigns, he reigns
it's all god's children singing
glory, glory, hallelujah
he reigns, he reigns
Let it rise about the four winds
caught up in the heavenly sound
let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals
to the faithful gathered underground
of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation
some were meant to persist
of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples
none rings truer than this
And all the powers of darkness
tremble at what they've just heard
‘cause all the powers of darkness
can't drown out a single word
When all god's children sing out
glory, glory, hallelujah
he reigns, he reigns
all god's people singing
glory, glory, hallelujah
he reigns, he reigns

GOOD STUFF - News Boys

If i tell you something
you need to know
i gotta back it up
i gotta let it show
we can be so loud
we can write a song
that makes us all proud
but without love
it's just a sound
Chorus:
everybody show what we know
and let the good stuff flow
everybody show what we know
and let the good stuff flow
I could speak with tongues of angels
apologetics in a slick rhetoric
but either way without love
my words are dead
we have love
we have forgiveness
we have grace without a limit
so if it has been revealed to us
should it not then be contagious?
Bridge:
we got the rhythm
we got the rhyme
print up a t-shirt
throw them a line
But without love we are nothing