Summer Bands: Sanctus Real

Name meaning: "Sanctus" means "Holy," and "Real" means "Real."

Discovered this band six years ago. They are probably one of the most popular Christian bands out there, actually.

Genre: Christian Rock, Pop, Alternative

So... what's so real about Sanctus Real???

"Forgiven." I sang this song in sixth grade, and it was the first one I ever sang in public. I remember my favorite part was the "ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh" because it was so cute and fun.

You know, "We Need Each Other." It's the title track of that album (as you can see in the video). This will always be one of my faves by them. Best song to hear when you're lonely. "I need you! You need me! And that's the way it's got to be!" So encouraging and fun...

You always have to pull out an oldie! "The Face of Love" was probably one of their first hits, actually. You can see their last in the lyric post of the song I'm singing at Nationals this year.

Look up on your own: Matt, their lead vocalist, has a solo project going on. Check out his song "All of Me," written for his son.

//NEXT// Local Natives!

Summer Music: The Redeemer

The Redeemer

Sometimes I just wanna start over
'Cause everything looks like a wreck
And I need the courage to carry on,
'Cause I can't see what's ahead.
And there are place I've wished I could be,
Battles I've wanted to win,
Dreams that have slipped through my hands
That I may never get back again.

But I'm still a Dreamer,
A Believer!
Oh I've lost my faith in so many things but I still believe in You
'Cause you can make anything
New...

Sometimes I just wish we could say
All the things that are easy to hear,
Ignore the injustice we see,
And explain every unanswered prayer
But I'd rather speak honestly
And wear a tattered heart on my sleeve
'Cause in the middle of my broken dreams,
Redemption is here.

And I'm still a Dreamer,
A Believer!
Oh I've lost my faith in so many things but I still believe in You
'Cause You are the Answer,
The Redeemer!
Oh I've given up on too many things but I'm not giving up on You
'Cause You can mkae anything
New...

I don't have every answer in life, but I'm trusting You one day at a time
'Cause You can make a weak heart stay alive
Forever.
And this is where heaven and earth collide.
I lift my hands, give my life.
This is how my weary heart stays alive.

And I'm still a Dreamer! (This is where heaven and earth collide, lift my hands and give my life)

Still a Believer! (This is how my weary heart stays alive. Ooh, ooh...)

And YOU are the Answer! (This is where heaven and earth collide, lift my voice, give my life)

The Redeemer! (This is how my weak heart stays alive. Ooh, ooh...)

'Cause You can make anything

New.

Yeah, You can make anything

New.