This Road
Jars of Clay
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All heavy laden acquainted with sorrow May Christ in our marrow, carry us home From alabaster come blessings of laughter A fragrance of passion and joy from the truth Grant the unbroken tears ever flowing From hearts of contrition only for You May sin never hold true that love never broke through For God's mercy holds us and we are His own This road that we travel, may it be the straight and narrow God give us peace and grace from You, all the day Shelter with fire, our voices we raise still higher God give us peace and grace from You, all the day through
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Written by: CHARLIE LOWELL, DAN HASELTINE, MATT ODMARK, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Type"This Road" is a Christian Contemporary Rock song which blends elements of folk, pop, and alternative rock.
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Artistic OutputThe song is performed by "Jars of Clay", an American Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee.
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Released Year"This Road" was released on March 9, 1999, from the album, "Much Afraid".
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Chart placementIt did not have a notable chart placement, but the album "Much Afraid" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
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Song ThemeThe song is a portrayal of how the challenging and sometimes hard road of faith can strengthen and develop an individual's connection and relationship with God.
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Band MembersThe band "Jars of Clay" originally had four members during the release of "This Road" – Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on keyboards and piano, Stephen Mason on lead guitars, and Matt Odmark on rhythm guitars.
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Production Detail"This Road" was produced by Stephen Lipson who also helped in producing the album "Much Afraid".
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AwardsWhile "This Road" did not win any awards individually, the album "Much Afraid" won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
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Song LengthThe song has a total length of 3:52 minutes.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song, written by band members, express the struggle in overcoming obstacles and persisting in the journey irrespective of the difficulties faced in life symbolizing 'life’s road'.
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Inspirational essenceThe song is commonly seen as providing comfort and inspiration to listeners dealing with personal struggles, utilizing faith as a mechanism for hope and resolution.
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Album SuccessWhile the song itself didn't chart separately, it contributes to the album's certified Gold status by RIAA.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed this song at various Christian music festivals and concerts around the USA since its release.
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