Flood

Jars of Clay

About Flood

"Flood" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay. It is considered to be their breakthrough song due to airplay on contemporary Christian music and alternative rock radio stations, two radio formats which rarely interact with one another. It was released in 1995 on their self-titled debut album. The album remained in the top 60 albums for much of the year and remained in Billboard 200 for an entire 52-week (one-year) cycle. The album went gold and, shortly after, attained platinum status. The debut album has now sold well over 2,000,000 copies. The single was a multi-format crossover hit in the United States, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100. 


Year:
1998
3:32
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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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Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was first released on their self-titled debut studio album in 1995.
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.
Meaning of the Song
The 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.
Unique Sound
The 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.
Album Success
Largely thanks to the popularity of "Flood", their debut album went platinum and earned the band a Grammy nomination.
Video Appearance
The music video for "Flood" appeared on MTV's 120 Minutes, which was a rarity for Christian music videos at the time.
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".
Covers and Remixes
Besides 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.
Impact on the Band
The 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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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1996

    Billboard #37


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