Wasteland
Needtobreathe
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I'm the first one in line to die When the cavalry comes Yeah it feels like the great divide Has already come Yeah I'm wasting my way through days losing youth along the way Oh if God is on my side Oh if God is on my side Oh if God is on my side Then who can be against me There was a greatness I thought for awhile But somehow it changed Some kind of blindness I used to protect me From all of my stains Yeah I wish this was vertigo But it just feels like I'm falling slow Oh if God is on my side Then who can be against me Yeah in this wasteland where I'm livin' There is a crack in the door filled with light And it's all that I need to get by Yeah in this wasteland where I'm livin' There is a crack in the door filled with light And it's all that I need to shine All of these people I meet It seems like they're fine Yeah in some ways I hope that they're not And their hearts are like mine It's wrong when it seems like work To belong all I feel is hurt Oh if God is on my side Yeah if God is on my side Oh if God is on my side Then who can be against me Yeah in this wasteland where I'm livin' There is a crack in the door filled with light And it's all that I need to get by Yeah in this wasteland where I'm livin' There is a crack in the door filled with light And it's all that I need to shine Oh if God is on my side Yeah if God is on my side Oh if God is on my side Then who can be against me
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Written by: Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Wasteland" is a song by the American Christian music band Needtobreathe. The song is part of their fifth studio album, "Rivers in the Wasteland," which was released on April 15, 2014.
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Band MembersAt the time the album was released, Needtobreathe consisted of three members: Bear Rinehart (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Bo Rinehart (backing vocals, guitar), and Seth Bolt (backing vocals, bass).
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Album SuccessThe album "Rivers in the Wasteland," containing the song "Wasteland," debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, signifying its instant success.
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Inspirational Message"Wasteland" is inspired by the Rinehart brothers' internal struggles. Having survived a tumultuous period during their previous album, they emerged with a deeper sense of purpose and a bulk of new material, which led to writing the song.
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Song GenreThe song is typically described as a blend of rock and contemporary Christian music, with some folk influences, which is Needtobreathe's signature style.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Wasteland" uplift listeners with themes of perseverance and hope, even in trying times, stressing that it's okay not to be okay sometimes.
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Critical ReceptionThe album and the song received positive reviews from music critics, with most praising Needtobreathe's combination of spiritual and secular themes and their engaging southern rock sound.
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Album Recording"Rivers in the Wasteland," including "Wasteland," was independently recorded and produced by the band members themselves, resulting in a more personal and raw sound in comparison to their previous releases.
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Song Duration"Wasteland" runs for a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Live Performances"Wasteland" has become a popular song in Needtobreathe's live sets, often leading to highly emotional performances.
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