If you have been following this blog at all over the last 6 months, you know that while my musical tastes run to the more rock, alternative, hip-hip side of things, I’m really a pop lyric/hook guy. All of my favorite songs from any genre are the songs with the best, most memorable hooks….OK…not ALL….but most.

The guys from The Bowery reached out to CCM recently so I checked them out. The Bowery is a Dutch band that has a very unique sound. It’s really hard to describe. Their sound is a mix of minstrel folk, alternative, rock, singer/songwriter, roots…and yet it’s not really any of those things. There are not a lot of your typical catchy pop hooks…and yet it’s SO good. It’s more memorable for how good the whole project is rather than for any particular song chorus. The best way to describe this project is to say that it is full of passion and intensity.

The Bowery’s 2018 project, Broken Jars, and the song, “Everytime I Pray” is the Best Thing I Heard Today!

“Everytime I Pray” Live Video

“Everytime I Pray” Lyrics:
Yesterday I’ve cried while praying to the Lord
I lifted up my voice and shared my deepest thoughts
Well I don’t have a choice, but holding on to You
So why can’t I rejoice and start with something new

When my spirit faints within me — You know my way
Everywhere I walk and every single day
Although they try to hurt me and they won’t go away
You are here beside me — everytime I pray

Get me out of this prison — Get me out of this room
Get me out of these people — Get me out of this gloom
Get me out of this prison — Get me out of this room
Get me out of these people — I’m praying to You

Then I turn to my Saviour, ‘cause I know You won’t leave
That’s the only thing I trust, in this world of disbelief
Listen to my prayer – I’m tired and I’m scared
Save me from these lies for which I was not prepared

Get me out of this prison — Get me out of this room
Get me out of these people — Get me out of this gloom
Get me out of this prison — Get me out of this room
Get me out of these people — I’m praying to You

Broken Jars Spotify Playlist

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