This song is beyond annoying to me. I won't break if I bend. As a writer and a musician, I feel like this criticism takes so much of the poetic artistry and emotion and heartfelt praise out of the lyrics. [33], Later in 2016, Smith released a Christmas musical project in a collaboration with Wes King, Bradley Knight, and Luke Gambill called Almost There A Christmas Musical. And I dont get why the same very few words that dont flesh out the truth are to be repeated ad infinitium. Upon more research (the SongSelect website by CCLI) I was surprised to find that this song actually has verses that put the chorus into context. //]]>-->. Devotionals I was so pleased when they added the verses which alleviated the lack of context given in the chorus and bridge section, and it would be great to have a review including the verses here as I think thats the intended finished version (and the one we do at our church, and love!). if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); Wikipedia etc. Bless you, Elyssa Smith @elyssasm IG. It is certainly a legitimate point that someone not familiar with our traditions would not understand the intent. Called to gather the Lord's people daily for corporate worship, praise, thanksgiving, adoration and intercession through song and scripture, UPPERROOM opened its doors without much fanfare. //]]>-->. Today, people around the globe are singing their songs and around 100 vocalists, songwriters and musicians contribute their talents to leading people in worship three times a day, six days a week. He rose again (seeMatthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20, Acts 1:3, Acts 3:15, Acts 4:33, and 1 Corinthians 15:3-8). Elyssa Smith the circling of Jericho, and praise as a weapon so to speak in II Chronicles 20:22. 03/14/2019 Upon re-examination, I realized that I was too harsh on UPPERROOM for their endless use of repetition. Interviews I appreciate your thoughts. C Bb2 D F Bb2 C. Oh, oh everyone can come to the cross. Smith won the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the GMA Music Awards in 2003. It's just that, now, the world is taking notice. 2018. A producer from global worship superstar Michael W. Smith heard Elyssas song on YouTube, prompting this cultural phenomenon to prominently record his own version in his 2018 live album Surrounded. Spend time on something else. Yep the repetitive I agree with you- did they even put effort into writing this song?!?! Multiple Grammy Award-winning Michael W. Smith heard the song after his producer discovered it on YouTube and decided to record it as the title track for He lives in the Nashville suburbs. It seems to disengage the mind, as opposed to Psalm 136, which utilizes it. She goes on to adlib, This is how I fight my battlesI PRAY! Lyrics can be found athttps://genius.com/Upperroom-surrounded-fight-my-battles-lyrics. Elyssa Smith Line 1: Repeats Verse, line 1. WebTribl Nights Anthologies is a collaborative live album by American contemporary worship groups Tribl and Maverick City Music.The album was released on April 29, 2022, via Tribl Records. One of those viral videos propelled a song Smith wrote to new heights, and all around the world, in an unexpected fashion. I can see how someone would think the constant repetition was a little much. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); It almost feels like this site is for literalists who arent good at poetic interpretation of meaning. Psalm 136 repeats His love endures forever 26 times! Again, more typos sorry I cannot type all that well. 10 on the Billboard 200, making it the highest-charting album in his career as of 2014. Publisher: Watershed Music Group. Thank you Beeb294 on Reddit for pointing this out! if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; It was on his first tour with Higher Ground, playing mostly in churches, that Smith was finally able to put the drugs and alcohol behind him.[10]. In September 2010, he released Wonder,[17] which follows the CCM style of Healing Rain (2004) and Stand (2006). I was praying about this song yesterday and reflecting on how repetitive it was and how i felt Gods spirit in it and how encouraging the lyrics, as simple as they were still led me into Gods presence. You gave this one a horrible grade even though they are basically the same. [46], Smith was active in Billy Graham Crusades as well as Samaritan's Purse. [23] Sovereign, released on May 13, 2014, is his first studio worship album and his first album released through Capitol Records,[24] after leaving his long-time label Reunion Records in 2013. Movies / Media The lyrics may not be 100% what you are looking for, but there is no way to claim they are not scriptural. I didnt even practice it thats how much I cant stand the song (because of the repetition, which I couldnt get past to see the scripture its based on). [7] He also has recorded 31 No. Its a funny time to be alive songs getting released and gaining traction before theyre truly finished. 2021. Surrounded (Fight My Battles) by Elyssa Smith, UPPERROOM. By Him alone. Thats the exact problem with some of the reviews on this website. I thought to myself, maybe they needed to hear those words over and over. And my two mites on the repetition issue: many folks reaction to it is similar to the first experience of most white folks going to most black churches. There is little point analyzing them. This is how I fight my battles. A New Hallelujah Michael W. Smith 5. I agree with much of your assessment my own frustration with the song was that the this is never actually stated. [51] Smith is also the founding pastor of New River Fellowship church in Franklin, Tennessee, where he was the lead pastor from 2006 to 2008. Psalm 136. The Bridge and the next two lines are my best clues to contextualize this phrase, with the body representing Christs battered body and the cup representing His shed blood (seeMatthew 26:1730, Mark 14:1226, Luke 22:739, John. If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! Be blessed and worship Him in spirit and truth. times. Billy Graham; body lies in honor at US Capitol", "Christian Artist Michael W. 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Worship Again Michael W. Smith 3. Side Note: To those sensitive to massive repetition, this song contains: I will assume You refers to Jesus throughout these lyrics and apply a two-point penalty. And I felt convicted by God. Elyssa Smith Artist Profile | Biography And Discography I appreciate the writers open attitude about this feature he dislikes. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; Thank God our enemies who try to surround us are surrounded themselves! You helped the original artist be found. At the age of 10, he had "an intense spiritual experie [7] In 2015, Smith and his son Tyler wrote the score and soundtrack for the film 90 Minutes in Heaven, which he also has a small acting role in. The album features appearances by Lizzie Morgan, Cecily, Melvin Crispell III, Ryan Ofei, Joe L Barnes, Dante Bowe, Jonathan Traylor, Doe, Jekalyn Carr, JJ Hairston, Wasnt meant to be reproduced. Chorus: Among those gifted creatives are Meredith Mauldin, who leads UPPERROOM's songwriting efforts, and Elyssa Smith, who leads worship at the church's second location, UPPERROOM Denver. document.write ("
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