Best Christian Rock Songs and Lyrics

Christian rock music and bands have traditionally gotten a bad rap in religious circles. When I was younger, all the preachers I heard stood in the pulpit and said the beat to rock and roll music had satanic undertones and would drive kids to have sex, smoke pot, get drunk, or participate in other sinful behavior. Then Christian rock music hit the scene and some church leaders were still reluctant to believe "true worship" could be found in tunes with such hectic beats and rhythm. It didn't matter that the lyrics spoke about loving God or any other traditional religious topic, these devout preachers couldn't look past the "rock and roll" stigma.

That was then, this is now, and we have pushed forward a few years to a new era. A strong trend has emerged where churches, worship leaders, and listeners have gained respect for the artists in Christian rock bands. The dedicated singers and band members who made this type of music popular have proven they are a force to be reckoned with. Their song lyrics tell the same stories as more traditional church worship songs, but the upbeat rhythm and pounding drums or wailing guitars make "boring church music" more appealing to a younger crowd. The fan base for this genre grows larger every day and new artists are emerging to meet the growing demand.

The following is a list of some of my favorite Christian rock bands and solo artists, along with some of their chart topping hits.

Song title Alive by Hawk Nelson from album Live Life Loud
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Lyrics: "...We feel alive inside for the first time, We've got to run not hide, from the former lives, We gotta take it, make it, never gonna fake it, This time we're breaking free, and making history ..."

Song title The Older I Get by Skillet from album Comatose
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Lyrics: "...What was I waiting for, I should've taken less and given you more, I should've weathered the storm, I need to say so bad, What were you waiting for, This could have been the best we've ever had ..."

Song title Bite My Tongue by Relient K from album Five Score and Seven Years Ago
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Lyrics: "...And when I finally do, Let it come from you, The peace of understanding grips my soul, You're the reason I, Have meaning in this life, Is so I swallow all my pride, And give you control, I give it all to you ..."

Song title Whatever it Takes by Lifehouse from album Who We Are
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Lyrics: "...I'll do whatever it takes, To turn this around, I know what's at stake, I know that I've let you down ..."

Song title Speaking Louder Than Before by Jeremy Camp from album Speaking Louder Than Before
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Lyrics: "...We are the light to reach this world, We are the salt preserving these souls, Let's show them the love that we've received now, We are, we are in desperation, We need to reach this generation, We are speaking louder than before ..."

SUMMARY
If you've never listened to Christian rock music, maybe this article will encourage you to give it a try. Read the song lyrics and click the link to listen to the tunes. I believe God will use their music to further His purpose as long as the musicians perform with a pure heart and the right intentions.

Source: http://www.christianrock.net