Flood
Jars of Clay
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Rain rain on my face It hasn't stopped Raining for days My world is a flood Slowly I become One with the mud But if I can't swim after 40 days And my mind is crushed By the crashing waves Lift me up so high That I cannot fall Lift me up Lift me up when I'm falling Lift me up I'm weak and I'm dying Lift me up I need you to hold me Lift me up and keep me from drowning again Down pour on my soul Splashing in the ocean I'm losing control Dark sky all around Can't feel my feet Touching the ground But if I can't swim after 40 days And my mind is crushed By the crashing waves Lift me up so high That I cannot fall Lift me up Lift me up when I'm falling Lift me up I'm weak and I'm dying Lift me up I need you to hold me Lift me up and keep me from drowning again Calm the storms that drench my eyes And dry the streams still flowing Casting down all waves of sin And guilt that overthrow me But if I can't swim after 40 days And my mind is crushed By the crashing waves Lift me up so high That I cannot fall Lift me up Lift me up when I'm falling Lift me up I'm weak and I'm dying Lift me up I need you to hold me Lift me up and keep me from drowning again Lift me up, when I'm falling Lift me up, I'm weak and I'm dying Lift me up, I need you to hold me Lift me up, and keep me from drowning again
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Written by: Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, Stephen Daniel Mason
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Inspiration and Genre"Flood" is a song by the American Christian rock band, Jars of Clay. It is often considered as the band's breakthrough song and the one that brought them into mainstream success.
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Release DateThe song was first released on their self-titled debut studio album in 1995.
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Chart Performance"Flood" reached No. 12 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it one of the few Christian songs to cross over to mainstream radio successfully.
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Meaning of the SongThe song "Flood" metaphorically uses the biblical story of Noah's Ark, reflecting on how a loving God can allow suffering and is a cry for help in the midst of troubling times.
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Unique SoundThe band is known for their blend of acoustic rock, folk, and pop elements. "Flood" is a great representation of their unique sound, often characterized by its distinctive mandolin riff.
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Album SuccessLargely thanks to the popularity of "Flood", their debut album went platinum and earned the band a Grammy nomination.
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Video AppearanceThe music video for "Flood" appeared on MTV's 120 Minutes, which was a rarity for Christian music videos at the time.
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Use in Media"Flood" has appeared in various forms of media including the 1996 film "Hard Rain", the television show "Homicide: Life on the Streets", and the video game "Rock Band".
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Covers and RemixesBesides the original version, there are also two remixes of the song ("Flood" (Savage Flavor Remix) and "Flood" (Mudhorse Remix)) included on the band's 2007 album, "The Essential Jars of Clay". Many artists also have covered the song due to its popularity.
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Impact on the BandThe success of "Flood" allowed Jars of Clay to become one of the first Christian rock bands to achieve crossover mainstream success, opening the door for many other bands and artists in the genre.
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