East to West
Casting Crowns
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Here I am lord and I'm drowning In your sea of forgetfulness The chains of yesterday surround me I yearn for peace and rest I don't want to end up where you found me And it echoes in my mind Keeps me awake tonight I know you've cast my sin as far As the east is from the west And I stand before you now As though I've never sinned But today I feel like I'm just one mistake away From you leaving me this way Jesus, can you show me just how far the east is from the west? Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been Rising up in me again In the arms of your mercy I find rest You know just how far the east is from the west From one scarred hand to the other I start the day, the war begins Endless reminding of my sin And time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I'm in Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away From you leaving me this way Jesus, can you show me just how far the east is from the west? Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been Rising up in me again In the arms of your mercy I find rest You know just how far the east is from the west From one scarred hand to the other I know you've washed me white Turned my darkness into light I need your peace to get me through To get me through this night I can't live by what I feel About the truth your word reveals And I'm not holding onto you But you're holding onto me You're holding onto me Jesus, can you show me just how far the east is from the west? Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been Rising up in me again In the arms of your mercy I find rest You know just how far the east is from the west From one scarred hand to the other Just how far, the east is from the west, just how far From one scarred hand to the other You know just how far, the east is from the west, just how far From one scarred hand to the other
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Written by: John Mark Hall, Bernie Herms
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"East to West" is a song by American contemporary Christian music band Casting Crowns. The band was formed in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall who serves as the band's lead vocalist.
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Release DateThe song was released on August 30, 2007, and it's the second radio single from their third studio album "The Altar and the Door".
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Song InspirationThe song speaks about the concept of the biblical saying that God removes our sin from us as far as the east is from the west, which is a reference from Psalm 103:12 in the bible.
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Genre and StyleAs a part of the Contemporary Christian music genre, “East to West” is a reflection of Casting Crown’s signature soft rock style with a strong emphasis on powerful lyrics.
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Song Success"East to West" was highly successful, holding the #1 position on Christian radio station charts for a record-setting sixteen consecutive weeks.
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Award RecognitionThe song won the award for Song of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards in 2008, a prestigious honor in the Christian music industry.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms, who are both well-respected lyricists and composers within the Christian music scene.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "East to West" features the band performing the song in a desert setting, symbolic of the isolation and despair that precede the experience of God's forgiveness portrayed in the song.
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ImpactSince its release, "East to West" has remained a favorite among Casting Crowns' fans and is often included in the band's setlists during their live performances to this day.
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Cover VersionsBecause of the song's success and popularity, it has been covered by numerous other Christian artists and church worship teams.
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