Wasteland

Needtobreathe

About Wasteland

"Wasteland" is the fourth single from Needtobreathe's fifth studio album Rivers in the Wasteland. It was released on April 1, 2014 by Atlantic Records, Word Records and Curb Records in anticipation of the album's release, and the song were written by Bear and Bo Rinehart and Mark Savage. On May 3, 2014, the band performed the song "Wasteland" on CBS This Morning: Saturday. The song was sent to Christian AC radio stations on September 22, 2015.


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2014
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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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Needtobreathe

Needtobreathe (stylized as NEEDTOBREATHE) is an American rock band from Seneca, South Carolina. The band has charted on mainstream rock/pop charts, but have had their greatest number of singles on Christian music charts. The band is composed of Bear Rinehart (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Bo Rinehart (backing vocals, guitar), Seth Bolt (backing vocals, bass). They have released four studio albums: Daylight (2006), The Heat (2007), The Outsiders (2009), and The Reckoning (2011). Needtobreathe opened for Taylor Swift on the North American leg of her Speak Now World Tour, which began May 27, 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska. Needtobreathe has announced dates for their 2012 "The Reckoning" tour which will begin on September 13 in Greensboro, North Carolina. more »

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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.
Band Members
At 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).
Album Success
The album "Rivers in the Wasteland," containing the song "Wasteland," debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, signifying its instant success.
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.
Song Genre
The song is typically described as a blend of rock and contemporary Christian music, with some folk influences, which is Needtobreathe's signature style.
Song Lyrics
The 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.
Critical Reception
The 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.
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.
Song Duration
"Wasteland" runs for a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 25 seconds.
Live Performances
"Wasteland" has become a popular song in Needtobreathe's live sets, often leading to highly emotional performances.

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