Live for the Lord and be a Light of the world!
Original '80s Gospel Rock Music
With close lead harmonies and keyboards provided by sisters Peggy Crawford and Tina Jackson we spread the Word in song throughout the '70s and '80s in Southern California.
Story behind the song
This song was written by our synth player, Jim Arnold and lead vocalist Peggy Crawford. Jim's a big VanHalen fan and thier influence on the music is clear in this track. To his credit, this was the only tune to ever get any radio play!
(on the old KYMS christian station in Santa Ana, Ca)
Lyrics
People livin' day by day
Doin' things the usual way
Hypnotized by what they see
In magazines, and on TV
And when you stop to think, you'll find
Somethin' down inside is dyin'
All the dreams you want to see
Blend into monotony...
1st Bridge:
Wait!
Open your eyes, this is Life that we're talking about!
And now, is the moment for action
Don't look for the easy way out!
Chorus:
You gotta live!
Give Life to a world that is dying.
You gotta live!
Be the Light of the World!
Oh yeah, you gotta live!
Give Life to a world that is dying,
You gotta live!
Be the Light of the World!
Jesus died on Calvary,
A sacrafice to set men free,
He rose in Glory to impart,
The Holy Spirit in our hearts,
So don't just sit and contemplate,
All the Sin and all the Hate,
Letting people move on by,
When what you have can change their life!
2nd Bridge:
So Move!
Stop hesitating you've got what they're dying to hear
This World!
Needs to know that it's Jesus who takes all their heartache and fear!
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Live!... Live!.... Live!
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Live!... Live!... fade
