What If I Stumble?
dc Talk
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The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians Who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, then walk out the door And deny Him by their lifestyle That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable What if I stumble? What if I fall? Is this one for the people? Is this one for the Lord? Or do I simply serenade for things I must afford? You can jumble them together My conflict still remains, holiness is calling In the midst of courting fame 'Cause I see the trust in their eyes Though the sky is falling They need your love in their lives Compromise is calling What if I stumble? What if I fall? What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all? Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl? What if I stumble? And what if I fall? What if I stumble? What if I fall? You never turn in the heat of it all What if I stumble? What if I fall? Father please forgive me for I can not compose The fear that lives within me Or the rate at which it grows If struggle has a purpose On the narrow road you've carved Why do I dread my trespasses will leave a deadly scar? Do they see the fear in my eyes? Are they so revealing? This time I cannot disguise All the doubt I'm feeling What if I stumble? What if I fall? What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all? Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl? What if I stumble? And what if I fall? What if I stumble? Everyone's got to crawl when you know that You're up against a wall, it's about to fall Everyone's got to crawl when you know that Everyone's got to crawl when you know that You're up against a wall, it's about to fall Everyone's got to crawl when you know that I hear you whispering my name "My love for you will never change" What if I stumble? What if I fall? What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all? Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl? What if I stumble? And what if I? What if I stumble? And what if I fall? What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all? Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl? What if I stumble? And what if I fall? What if I stumble, what if I fall? You never turn in the heat of it all What if I stumble, what if I fall? You are my comfort, and my God Is this one for the people? Is this one for the Lord?
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Written by: DANIEL JOSEPH, TOBY MCKEEHAN
Lyrics © MOON AND MUSKY MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"What If I Stumble?" is a song by Christian rock band dc Talk, from their fourth studio album, "Jesus Freak," which was released in 1995.
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Band MembersThe band dc Talk consists of TobyMac, Kevin Max Smith, and Michael Tait. All three members contributed to the vocals and songwriting process for "What If I Stumble?".
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Song MessageThe song discusses doubts and fears about faith, particularly the fear of being a poor example to others. The lyrics reflect the band's self-awareness and fear of hypocrisy in their proclamation of Christian faith
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InspirationThe song's title is inspired by a quote from theologian Brennan Manning: “The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”
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Chart PerformanceWhile specifics on chart performance for the individual song are harder to find, the album "Jesus Freak" marked a high point in dc Talk's career, with the title track becoming a significant hit in Christian music circles.
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Critical Recognition"What if I Stumble" was well appreciated due to its emotional depth, reflective lyrics and musical sophistication.
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AwardsThe album containing "What If I Stumble?", “Jesus Freak,” won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album and the song itself was a big part of tipping the scales in DcTalk's favor.
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Style and GenreThe song, much like the rest of the “Jesus Freak” album, brings together elements of pop, rock, and rap — creating a fusion that helped to redefine Contemporary Christian Music at the time.
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Impact on Band's Career"What If I Stumble?" is recognized as one of the representative songs of dc Talk's work, depicting their spiritual struggle and deeply emotive approach to music.
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Cover VersionsThough highly specific to dcTalk's narrative, "What If I Stumble?" has been covered by other Christian artists, testifying to the song's resonance within the Christian community.
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