Can't Erase It
Jars of Clay
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Follow the crowd and love everybody now 'Cause love is the best thing for you now But you changed your mind you let everybody down But down is the best place for you It's easier that way you know it's So wrong can't embrace it wish sometimes for any other you But you can't erase it and you won't escape it Don't waste your time Your words only confine you To all of the things you've buried now Don't ask them why Their wisdom will leave you blind But blind is the best thing for you It's easier I know, you know it's So wrong, can't embrace it Wish sometimes for any other you But you can't erase it, and you won't escape it How long will you face it Till the wait comes crashing down on you 'Cause you can't erase it, and you won't escape it
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Written by: CHARLIE LOWELL, DAN HASELTINE, MATT ODMARK, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON
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13 facts about this song
Artist Identity"Can't Erase It" is a song by Christian alternative rock band Jars of Clay.
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Album PlacementThe song is from their second studio album, "Much Afraid," released in 1997.
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Chart Success"Can't Erase It" was a successful single from the album, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
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Album AwardsThe "Much Afraid" album, which included "Can't Erase It," won a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with themes of human imperfection, sin, and the idea that people cannot erase their past mistakes.
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Song Composition"Can't Erase It" is noted for its catchy melody and harmonies, as well as the band's signature acoustic guitar sound.
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Band FormationJars of Clay formed at Greenville College in Illinois in 1993, a few years before "Can't Erase It" was recorded.
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Notable PerformancesThe band has performed "Can't Erase It" live at several notable venues, including a 1999 show at The Fillmore in San Francisco.
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Songwriting ProcessThe band members have stated in interviews that they generally write their songs collectively, and "Can't Erase It" was likely the product of this collaborative process.
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Fan Connection"Can't Erase It" has remained a fan favorite throughout the years, often ranked highly in fan polls and included in the setlists of the band's live performances.
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Musical StyleThe song maintains a melodic pop feel, infusing electronic elements with Jars of Clay’s characteristic blend of rock and folk.
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Motivating MessageThe song emphasizes the need for God’s grace to cover mistakes and scars, which only He can erase.
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Band MembersThe band includes Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keys, Stephen Mason on guitars, and Matt Odmark on rhythm guitars. All likely contributed to the creation and performance of "Can't Erase It".
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