Lyrics Analysis

The song I choose was called “From The Inside Out” by Phillip’s, Craig, and Dean, from their album called Fearless. I like their song because it is inspiring. I choose this song for analysis because it stuck out more than any other I have listened to. I wouldn’t say I admire the performers but I do like their song.  There is another song I enjoy; it is called “Counting On God.” The song’s deeper mean to me is that no matter how many times I fail the Lord’s mercy still remains. That should I fall I am caught by the Lord’s grace, that the Lord’s light is never ending, it will live on and on never fading.  He doesn’t have an end date. That he is higher than any one else. I am surrendering everything to my Lord and giving him control.  I am asking Lord to come in and guide me. I will give you my praise and my justice.  I will give you all my love. I am putting you first above everyone. I give myself up to my Lord to praise you.  I reminded of how you are never ending. Your light will never end. It will still shine when all else fades. You are there forever. You are above everyone on this earth.  That I need to cry out with all of me and I need worship with all of me, and that I need to praise my Lord from my soul. The author’s purpose is telling people God cares for them no matter what they have done; he will forgive no matter what. It tells a story about a forgiving and never ending, loving God, who wants us to praise him.  It makes me feel sad and happy that I have a God who cares for me. It starts out simple and gets to the meaning of the song. I don’t really notice any words being used differently than how they would usually be used. The instrumental music reinforces it by it plays quiet then certain times it gives a sound that sticks out in the song to make a point. It has a happy and up beat tone. It sounds like a song of happiness and worship and giving one’s self. A guitar and drums are used in this song. It is common instruments that help to get the point across.

Paraphrase:

I have failed more times than I can count

But your forgiveness still remains

If I fall

You will catch me

You are unending

Your light will never end

You will never leave or forsake me

You are higher then anyone

I give control over to you

You take me just the way I am

Your plan for is still there no matter what

I give you all of me in worship

You are never ending

Your light God will never end it will out last everything else

You are here for all time

I will give you worship

I will worship the Lord with all of me

My innermost being calls out, my innermost being calls out to You

My innermost being calls out, my innermost being calls out to

Performer/Composer: Phillip’s, Craig & Dean

Album: Fearless

Song Title: From The Inside Out

Song:

A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace

Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
my heart and my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise

Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out

My soul cries out, my soul cries out to You
My soul cries out, my soul cries out

                             Critical Thinker

     The critical thinker I have chosen to write about is my Grandpa.  My Grandpa is open-minded and mindful of alternatives. My Grandpa tries to be well informed and judges well the credibility of sources. My Grandpa also indentifies conclusions, reasons, and assumptions and he can develop and defend a reasonable position. He is known to ask appropriate clarifying questions.  My Grandpa is good at drawing conclusions when warranted, but with caution.

     My Grandpa is opened minded and mindful of alternatives when it comes to looking at food items when he is grocery shopping.  My Grandpa is well informed by reading the newspaper and searching on the Internet and considers whether the source is creditable. My Grandpa is good at indentifying conclusions when he teaching at bible studies and makes assumptions and can defend a reasonable when teaching.  When talking about issues he good at ending the conversations with a good last thought or conclusion.

     My Grandpa using critical thinking when look at nutritional supplements.  When buy stuff he looks at the labels looking for items such sodium levels.  When buying sweets he looks for items that don’t include certain types of sugar that are bad for you.  When considering buy cereals he looks for cereals with very little sugar and cereals that contain fiber. When consider new products to buy he does research looking for clinic trials. In preparation to teach bible class he does research using different version of the bible.