Lead Me On
Stephen Jones, Amy Grant, Rev. Clay Evans & the AARC Mass Choir, Aarc Mass Choir
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Shoulder to the wheel For someone else's selfish gain Here there is no choosing Working the clay Wearing their anger like a ball and chain. Fire in the field Underneath a blazing sun But soon the sun was faded And freedom was a song I heard them singing when the day was done Singing to the holy One. [Chorus] Lead me on Lead me on To a place where the river runs Into your keeping, oh. Lead me on Lead me on The awaited deliverance Comforts the seeking, lead on. Waiting for the train Labeled with a golden star Heavy hearted boarding Whispers in the dark "Where are we going, is it very far?" Bitter cold terrain Echoes of a slamming door In chambers made for sleeping, forever Voices like thunder in a mighty roar Cry to the Lord. [Chorus] Man hurts man Time and time, time again And we drown in the wake of our power Somebody tell me why. [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: AMY GRANT GILL, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, MICHAEL WHITAKER SMITH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Lead Me On" is a track from Amy Grant's eleventh studio album also named "Lead Me On". The album was released on June 28, 1988.
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Chart Performance"Lead Me On" is not only an important song in Amy Grant's career but also one of her most successful ones. The title track peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
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ProducerThe song as well as the entire album was produced by Brown Bannister, who is a long-time collaborator of Amy Grant.
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Grammy AwardThe album "Lead Me On" won the Grammy award for Best Gospel Performance, Female in 1989.
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GenreThe song showcases Amy Grant's versatility as a musician. It has elements of pop, rock as well as contemporary Christian music.
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Songwriting"Lead Me On" is a co-written song by Amy Grant and two other songwriters – Michael W. Smith and Wayne Kirkpatrick.
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Song LengthThe original studio version of the song "Lead Me On" runs for 5 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Real-Life ImpactThe song "Lead Me On" often resonates with listeners due to its meaningful lyrics, which talk about faith and the power of God. Many people consider this song as a source of inspiration and motivation in difficult times.
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Popular RankingThe album "Lead Me On" was ranked No. 1 on the Top Contemporary Christian chart by Billboard and the title track plays a significant role in achieving this.
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Critical AcclaimCCM Magazine listed "Lead Me On" as the third greatest Christian album of all time in 2001. The song has had a strong critical reception ever since its release.
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Anniversary EditionIn celebration of the album's 20th anniversary in 2008, an anniversary edition was released consisting of a remastered version of the original album and a second disc of live tracks and interviews. The title track, "Lead Me On," is present in both its original and live versions.
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Role in Grant's CareerOften described as Amy Grant's transition from Christian pop to mainstream music, the "Lead Me On" album and in specific, its title song, have played a significant role in Amy Grant’s career trajectory.
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